Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent acquisition purchase price	$ 500dov_SubsequentAcquisitionPurchasePrice

Purchase price for acquisition completed subsequent to the balance sheet date.

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Name:	dov_SubsequentAcquisitionPurchasePrice
Namespace Prefix:	dov_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant