Dobermann
VS
Smålandsstövare
Dobermann vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Dobermann and Smålandsstövare side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Dobermann
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
63 – 72 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
32 – 45 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 12 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
4/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
4/5
Health
2/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Dobermann
High energy
Super smart
Protective
Easy to train
Large
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
Easy to train
Medium
Summary
About Dobermann
The Dobermann is a medium‑large, athletic German working dog with a short, sleek coat and rust markings. Highly intelligent, loyal and people‑oriented, it needs extensive daily exercise, training and close companionship. Naturally alert, its temperament depends heavily on breeding and socialisation.
About Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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