Doberman Greyhound

65-75 lbs
26-30"
Unknown
Doberman Pinscher
Greyhound

Friendly, quite and gentle best describe the persona of the Doberman Greyhound mix. These relatively new hybrid breeds originated within the last 15 to 20 years, most likely for the sole purpose of companionship. They are a cross between the athletic Doberman, a breed known for its guarding abilities and the Greyhound, which is a race hound known for its speed. Due to its energy requirements this hybrid requires a moderately active family home. As they are gentle dogs, they tend to do well with younger children and pets.

purpose Purpose
Companionship
history Date of Origin
2000s
ancestry Ancestry
Doberman Pinscher and Greyhound

Doberman Greyhound Health

Average Size
Male Doberman Greyhound size stats
Height: 26-30 inches Weight: 65-85 lbs
Female Doberman Greyhound size stats
Height: 26-30 inches Weight: 65-75 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Wobbler's Syndrome
Minor Concerns
  • Cherry Eye
  • Bloat
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Cherry Eye or Entropion (eye problems)
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • Neurological Examination
  • Blood Tests

Doberman Greyhound Breed History

The Greyhound is an ancient breed that may have originated over 4000 years ago. It has been mentioned in many ancients texts and cultures such as ancient Egypt, Greece, Persia and many European countries. The breed was owned mainly by nobles and was predominantly known as a hunting dog. Interestingly, the breed is said to have an aerodynamic skull and shock absorber-type pads, both which enabled him to run with great speed and agility. Able to hunt independently, the Greyhound is a member of the Hound Group in the American Kennel Club. An athletic, intimidating breed,  the Doberman was created by a German tax collector during the 1800s’ with a sole purpose of holding down attackers and defending the tax takings. The Weimaraner and the Rottweiler are just two of his many ancestors. During World War II, many of these dogs served alongside the soldiers as guardians and leaders of patrols. Sadly, there are a huge number of them buried in the war dog cemetery on the island of Guam. Highly intuitive, this breed continues to work today as service dogs and therapy dogs. 

Doberman Greyhound Breed Appearance

The Doberman Greyhound is a large breed dog that can stand to about 30 inches in height. These hybrids have a long aerodynamic body, tall legs and a slender face. They are slender and lean with well-developed musculature. They have long, tapered muzzles, often floppy, pendant shaped ears, and a long tail that is thicker at the base. Coats are often sleek, shiny and soft much like the Doberman. The eyes and nose are dark and their expression is serious but kind.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Doberman Greyhound eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Doberman Greyhound nose
Black
Coat Color Possibilities
fawn Doberman Greyhound coat
Fawn
red Doberman Greyhound coat
Red
blue Doberman Greyhound coat
Blue
black Doberman Greyhound coat
Black
brown Doberman Greyhound coat
Brown
brindle Doberman Greyhound coat
Brindle
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Doberman Greyhound straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Doberman Greyhound Breed Maintenance

In terms of grooming maintenance, the Doberman Greyhound mix is relatively a low maintenance dog as they do not have dense, heavy coats that require a lot of care. They may simply need a brush of their coat once or twice every 2 weeks. Brushing should be done with a soft bristle brush that will allow oil distribution throughout the coat. Bathing should be done when owners feel their hybrid is getting dirty. As with every dog, teeth brushing, ear cleaning and nail trimming need to be done on a regular basis. You may choose to take your hybrid to a groomer should this task be to daunting. Early coat, teeth and nail care will allow your Doberman Greyhound to get used to the process and after him he'll be pleased with the individual attention.

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Brushes for Doberman Greyhound
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
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Doberman Greyhound requires weekly brushing
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Doberman Greyhound Temperament

The Greyhound parent breed is considered to be a “cat-like” breed, due to its quite, independent nature. They are very gentle, docile animals that may seek out their owner for protection. Doberman’s on the other hand, are outgoing, friendly dogs that may develop a protective nature. For the most part, your Doberman Greyhound mix may retain many of these personality traits. As a result of their gentle nature, your hybrid may either be friendly with or hesitant around strangers. However, early socialization can teach them to trust. They can be suited to families with children and small pets as long as introductions are done early in life. One must remember though, the Greyhound has the instinct to chase small creatures and should not be left alone with other animals.

Doberman Greyhound Activity Requirements

The Greyhound is an agile, graceful breed that requires a few short sprints daily in order to meet its energy requirements. The Doberman on the other hand is a little more energetic and so would benefit from long walks, runs and plenty of playtime. Should your hybrid inherit more Greyhound then you may simply need to take your dog to agility tracks or dog parks to allow them to sprint and run. If your hybrid inherits more Doberman like traits, then expect to walk and run them at least 3 times a day. Either way, social time at the dog park will be beneficial. This hybrid may mind the cold so be sure to dress them appropriately when out and about.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
12 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
60 minutes
activity minutes

Doberman Greyhound Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Doberman Greyhound Owner Experiences

Birdie
4 Years
2 People
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Fetch
Swim
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Playdate
We adopted Birdie at 8 months old. The SPCA told us she was a retriever mix but a year later she took the wisdom panel test and learned actually sighthound mixed with Doberman. Almost 50/50! Birdie is incredibly sweet and docile. Birdie understands commands and her name and is very obedient. Birdie is social with other dogs, but over the years has become totally ball obsessed and wants nothing more than to play fetch and run. Birdie is an amazing swimmer and gets overly excited when she has the opportunity to get into a body of water. Birdie is very quiet and does not bark but often coos when she is content. She can be protective of her food bowl with others though. Birdie tries to be a good guard dog at home but any new person she meets she instantly wants to lick and sit close to. She's great with kids too!
5 years, 1 month ago
Jenny
3 Years
2 People
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Dog Parks
Catch treats
Walk
Cuddling
Run
Amazing! I’ve had her for three years. She gets along with our cat, other people, and young children. Lots of energy, loves cuddling with us under the blankets!
6 years, 11 months ago
Murdock
3 Years
1 People
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Awesome dog! Smart, playful,friendly, affectionate. Eager to please, and food motivated. Good with cats and other dogs, but wants to chase chickens. (Not squirrels, though!)
6 years, 10 months ago
Ross
2 Days
4 People
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Acts nervous and protective around strangers. Warms up quickly with treats and repeat introduction. Protective in the home as he sees it as his job to warn strangers. Outside the home on walks, he is friendly and relaxed, doesn’t bother with other dogs or barking. Very quick to notice things out of place or new and different. Very motivated by food/treats. Trainable.
6 years, 7 months ago
Jeter
2 Years
3 People
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He’s friendly and loving. Protective over his dog brother and sisters. Loves his mom and dad and wants to be with us all the time ❤️
6 years, 6 months ago
Rocco
1 Year
2 People
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Can be very friendly, but can be a bully with kids or u don't do what he wants
6 years, 5 months ago
Coco
3 Years
2 People
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She is sweet, a great watchdog, but friendly once introduced to strangers. She also loves a belly rub and is happiest when she is with us at ALL times. She travels better than any dog I've ever had; no car sickness and rides patiently for hours.
6 years, 2 months ago
Seymour Butts
2 Years
2 People
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Dog Parks
Bike ride
Hiking
Camping
Seymour has been a great dog, extremely friendly, very easy to train, and loves to be loved. He is a cuddle bug and acts similar to a cat.
6 years ago
Clover
5 Years
1 People
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Chase
Camping
Hiking
Clover was rescued at four years old! She's almost 6 now. In my experience with both the greyhound and doberman breeds, they tend to be velcro dogs. Clover totally exemplifies this. She does have a little separation anxiety and would rather stick by her mom's (or dad's, if she must) side at all times. She's never had destructive tendencies though, even when anxious. She's good natured around people. She tends to be a little aloof at first but eventually comes around and just wants cuuuuuddles. She's not always high energy - like I said, she wants to be doing whatever I'm doing and she's content to lay with me and watch TV. She does fine in my apartment with daily walks. Her favorite thing in the world, however, is having lots of space to run. I've had to learn all of the beaches and hiking trails in my area where she can be off leash to "get her willies out". She does chase small animals and cannot be around cats, unfortunately. Anyway, I love my girl SO MUCH and have to say if you're lucky enough to come across this mixed breed, go for it!
5 years, 4 months ago
Bella
16 Months
2 People
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She is a great dog but won't listen and loves chasing our cat
4 years, 9 months ago
Ozymandias
11 Months
2 People
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He can be naughty, i take him to the dog park and he just wants to play, he is still a puppy so he is toothing but he can accidentally hurt another dog(nothing a muzzle cant fix) otherwise he is super friendly, very fast (dispite having three legs) and loves to cuddle in bed with me!! I love him and wouldnt have him any other way. Also he NEVER barks follow on insta @ozy.the.demon
4 years, 5 months ago
Happy
16 Weeks
4 People
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As of right now I’m truly amazed at what wonderful pup Happy has been. Energetic for short period of time - loves his chew toys and loves to snuggle with everyone - has learned sit stay already, when he needs to go out he goes to door and sits , and just fits right in to the house hold
3 years, 11 months ago
bahadur
1 Year
9+ People
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he is aggressive sometimes but still we love him because of his guilty nature after doing wrong.
3 years, 11 months ago
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