Curious
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Obedient
Loyal
Fearless
Watchful

Active
Playful
Independent
Energetic
Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Social
Fearless
Cheerful
Quiet
Nonaggressive
Polite
Graceful
Sporty
No tendency towards nervousness

Doberman Shepherds are heavy shedders, but regular brushing can help manage shedding and promote a healthy coat.

King Charles Yorkies are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Choose a Doberman Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid King Charles Yorkies as watchdogs - they're not effective.

German Shepherd, Doberman Pinscher

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Yorkshire Terrier

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

Unknown

2000s

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Brown
Black

White
Red
Black
Brown
Blue

Doberman Shepherds have medium-length coats.

King Charles Yorkies are known for their coat length.

A Doberman Shepherd can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A King Charles Yorkie can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Doberman Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

While the King Charles Yorkie breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Elbow Dysplasia
Cardiomyopathy
Hip Dysplasia
CVI (Wobbler’s Syndrome)

Patellar Luxation
Retinal Dysplasia
Tracheal Collapse
Mitral Valve Disease
Portosystemic Shunt
Syringomyelia

Gastric Torsion
Osteosarcoma
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Pannus
Progressive Posterior Paresis
Perianal Fistulas
vonWillebrand’s Disease
Dermatitis

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Retinal Dysplasia
Urolithiasis
Hip Dysplasia
Hydrocephalus
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Color Dilution Alopecia
Microphthalmia
Shaker Dog Syndrome
Corneal Dystrophy
Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Hypoadrenocorticism
Legg-Calve Perthes Disease
Cryptorchidism

Cardiac
X-Rays
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations
DNA Test
Hip

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Heart
Dna For Pra
Eye Examinations
Full Physical Examination

Doberman Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

King Charles Yorkie has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Doberman Shepherds require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

King Charles Yorkies need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Doberman Shepherds bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

King Charles Yorkies are typically quiet and only bark when needed, such as to alert their owner or when in distress.

Swimming, Fetch, Tag, Run, Bicycling, Walk, Play, Yoga, Hike, Training, Brushing, Beach, Dog Parks, Car rides, Chase, Walks, Hide & Seek, Walking, Bike ride, Hiking, Guard dog, Catch treats, Tug-of-war, Nap, Off-leash, Water, Road trip, Jog, Frisbee

Walk, Tug-of-war, Fetch, Swim, Run, Walking, Cuddles

Doberman Shepherds are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

King Charles Yorkies are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Doberman Shepherd, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For King Charles Yorkie, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doberman Shepherds usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most King Charles Yorkies usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Doberman Shepherd requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

King Charles Yorkies require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

Slicker Brush
Comb
Hemostat
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 90-110 pound (41 - 50 kg) Doberman Shepherd feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 7-18 pound (3 - 8 kg) King Charles Yorkie feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Doberman Shepherd is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average cost of a King Charles Yorkie is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Doberman Shepherd is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a King Charles Yorkie is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Doberman Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

King Charles Yorkies are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

The Doberman Shepherd is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

King Charles Yorkies make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Doberman Shepherds are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

King Charles Yorkies have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Doberman Shepherds are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

King Charles Yorkies are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Doberman Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

King Charles Yorkies are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Doberman Shepherds are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

King Charles Yorkies are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Doberman Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

King Charles Yorkies are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.