How long does a Doberman Pinscher live?

The listed lifespan for a Doberman Pinscher is 10–12 years.

How tall is a Doberman Pinscher?

The listed height for a Doberman Pinscher is 26–28 in (male), 24–26 in (female).

Is a Doberman Pinscher good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Doberman Pinscher is 5 out of 5.

When is a Doberman Pinscher full grown?

The growth size band for a Doberman Pinscher is up to 24 months.

Working Group

Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher is a large dog in the Working Group. Adult weight is 75–100 lb (male), 60–90 lb (female), height is 26–28 in (male), 24–26 in (female), and the listed lifespan is 10–12 years. AKC describes the temperament as Alert, Loyal, Fearless.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Lifespan10–12 years

Weight75–100 lb (male), 60–90 lb (female)

SizeLarge GroupWorking Group

Height

26–28 in (male), 24–26 in (female)

Energy

5 / 5

Shedding

4 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 11 years is about 1.6 years shorter than the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 80 lb is about 20.8 lb heavier than the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is Germany. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 5 out of 5, 1.3 points above the group average of 3.7 for the Working Group. Shedding scores 4 out of 5, so coat cleanup is a regular job. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5. AKC ranked this breed number 15 in 2025.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months). AKC parent-club recommended health screenings: Hip Evaluation, Cardiac Exam, Ophthalmologist Evaluation, Thyroid Evaluation, and Von Willebrand Disease I (VWDI) - DNA Test. These are screening tests, not a list of diseases the breed is guaranteed to develop.

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