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Important: This information is collected from a variety of sources and is presented as general thoughts about the breed. It is sugggested that you use our information with that of your own to make any decisions. We suggest you DO NOT make any decisions about a family pet based solely on these pages. Keep digging!
| Breed: Doberman Pinscher | Group (AKC):
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| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Type of coat | short, glossy, shedding, requires little maintenance |
| Grooming | brushing, ear cleaning, nail trimming |
| Average height | 24-28 inches |
| Average weight | 60-100 pounds |
| Activity level | high |
| Watchdog | very high ability |
| Protection | very high ability |
| Intelligence | varies with blood lines (usually very high) |
| Trainability | varies with breeding, no harsh or forced training |
| Compatibility with children | not recommended, will not tolerate roughhousing, older responsible children OK |
| Character | athletic, agile, playful, high-strung, and sensitive |
| Ideal home environment | house with fenced yard or kennel |
| Ideal owner | athletic, confident, active, high-energy, jogger |
| Suggestions: | early socialization and obedience training, research breeders and blood lines, no pet shop dogs, avoid colder climates (no body fat), needs companionship, great jogging partner, neuter or spay, females may be more sensitive |
| Links and resources | - To dig for further information click here
- Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Corresponding Secretary, Janet Van Wormer, 25551 Hunter Rd, Veneta, OR 97487-9646, jvanwor255@aol.com, (541)-935-1648 Fax: (541)-935-6518 - White Doberman Club
Secretary, Linda Ruff, P.O. Box 244, Pearblossom, CA 93553-0244, (661)-944-4015, WhiteDoberman@Clubb.com
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Additional notes:
An old German saying says, "If you can touch my Doberman, you can have him" (except it's in German). Then there's an old saying from Lichtenstein that says something like "My eggplant is all covered in soot." Anyway, this dog was bred to be the perfect protection dog. The old myth that they turn on their owner is because of the temperament of the dog. When you correct it too harshly, they can turn around and bite you. People blame the breed, but it's the breeders and improper training who are responsible. In the past ten to fifteen years, attempts have been made to modify this breed's aggressive tendencies. Training and early socialization is a must with this breed. It is a beautiful dog. Doberman Pinschers love to pinch things.
Additional notes:
The Doberman Pinscher originated in Germany around the turn of the century. It was selectively bred from combinations of the Old Shorthaired Shepherd-dog stock, the Rottweiler, the Black & Tan Terrier, and the Smooth-haired German Pinscher. It is medium-sized with a clean-cut appearance. It has great strength which is made deceptive by its physical density and short coat. It has an elegant and well-chisled outline.
The alertness, agility, and courage of this breed has made it useful as a guard and watch dog, a war dog (but not warthog), and a police dog. It has also been used in criminal trailing and hunting. The Doberman has a muscular and temperamental fire that is unsurpassed by any other breed. It is an honest dog (lie-detector tests have substantiated this) uncamouflaged by superfluous adornments (like tinsel). Its nimbleness, quickness, and coordination can be compared to the well-trained athlete.
It has an air of nobility; a blue-blooded aristocrat with a strong muzzle and wedge-shaped head. Its bold, fearless, and inquisitive expression complements the sharply-etched outline of the body. It is an affectionate, loyal, obedient, and devoted friend and guardian ready to alert and protect.
There... now was that pompous-sounding enough?
