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Doberman Pinscher

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Doberman Pinscher Breed Information

Get to know the Doberman Pinscher breed, including its characteristics, temperament, care needs, and history.

At a glance

Other Names

Doberman

Type

Guardian Dog

Height

Males 26 – 28 inches, Females 24 -26 inches

Weight

66 – 88 lbs.

Colors

Solid black, brown, blue, fawn (Isabella) with rust marking on their head, body and legs.

Coat

Smooth, short, thick and close

Activity

High energy. Needs daily, vigorous exercise

Living Environment

Suburban or rural best, some can adapt to city life. A house with a fenced yard or kennel is essential for the Doberman Pinscher.

Life Span

12 – 15 years

Litter Size

3 – 8

Country of Origin

Germany

Personality & family life

Temperament

Doberman Pinschers are bold, fearless, energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal.

With Children

Usually gentle, but will upset with unruliness, best suited for older children.

With Pets

Usually good, will adopt others to be boss.

Special Skills

Guard dog, defense dog, family pet.

Watch-dog

Very High, suspicious of strangers.

Guard-dog

Very High

Care & training

Care and Training

Doberman Pinschers need daily extensive exercise including running. They should be groomed a couple of times a week with a soft cloth or brush. Puppies need firm handling and knowledgeable training and should be handled by numbers of people.

Learning Rate

High, intelligent and creative

Health & lifespan

Health Issues

Wobblers Syndrome (disease of the spinal column of the neck). Lethal heart disorder. Von Willebrand’s disease is no longer a large problem.

History & recognition

History

The origins of the Doberman Pinscher come from Apolda in Thuringen, Germany in the 1890’s. Most authorities feel they came from a shorthaired shepherd, the Rottweiler, a German smooth-haired Pinscher and a Black and Tan Terrier. Their name comes from Louis Dobermann, a keeper of the local dog pound, who developed the breed as he was searching for the ideal guard dog and companion.

First Registered by the AKC

1908

AKC Group

Working

Class

Working

Breed details

AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 2), KC (GB), UKC

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