Is a Dobermann taller than an Afghan Hound?
Yes. A Dobermann is 2.5 cm (1 in) taller at the shoulder than an Afghan Hound.
Both heights are published listings, not a side-by-side measurement, so treat the gap as approximate.
Where these heights come from
A Dobermann is listed by the American Kennel Club at 28 in (71.1 cm), the top of its male range. See all of Dobermann’s listed heights.
An Afghan Hound is listed by the American Kennel Club at 27 in (68.6 cm), the top of its range. See all of Afghan Hound’s listed heights.
Both are measured at the shoulder. The drawing marks each measurement point.
More comparisons
Dobermann
- Dobermann vs Bernese Mountain Dog: A Dobermann is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Bernese Mountain Dog.
- Dobermann vs Cane Corso: A Dobermann is 1.3 cm (0.5 in) taller at the shoulder than a Cane Corso.
- Dobermann vs Greyhound: A Greyhound is 5.1 cm (2 in) taller at the shoulder than a Dobermann.
Afghan Hound
- Afghan Hound vs Bloodhound: An Afghan Hound and a Bloodhound are drawn at the same shoulder height, but an Afghan Hound’s figure is the top of its range and a Bloodhound’s is the top of its male range.
- Afghan Hound vs Bullmastiff: An Afghan Hound and a Bullmastiff are drawn at the same shoulder height, but an Afghan Hound’s figure is the top of its range and a Bullmastiff’s is the top of its male range.
- Afghan Hound vs Rhodesian Ridgeback: An Afghan Hound and a Rhodesian Ridgeback are drawn at the same shoulder height, but an Afghan Hound’s figure is the top of its range and a Rhodesian Ridgeback’s is the top of its male range.
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For the height itself, cite the original publisher as well: American Kennel Club (Dobermann), American Kennel Club (Afghan Hound).