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Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher is a mixture of the Black-and-Tan Terrier, the Rottweiler, and the German Pinscher, a combination that has created an intelligent and able dog. Named after Louis Dobermann, who originated the breed in the town of Apolda, Germany, in 1890, the Doberman is used primarily as a police and hunting dog and as a guard.
The Doberman adapts himself to the city, country, or suburbs, but needs a good deal of exercise, as much as one hour a day off the leash. He is easily cared for, his short coat needing little attention except occasional combing and brushing, and he has no odor. The female is usually easier to train than the male. Both sexes stand the heat well and can be recommended for southern climates.
Best as a personal guard and companion, the Doberman is not recommended for small children. He may have streaks of meanness and viciousness, or he may turn when provoked. The Doberman can be very temperamental, even though he is usually affectionate and companionable.
The males are 26-28 inches, and the females are 24-26 inches at the shoulder.
Doberman Pinscher Breed Outline
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Country of Origin: | Germany |
| FCI Classification FCI: |
Group 2 - Pinscher and Schnauzer type-Molossian type and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs; Pinscher and Schnauzer type (with working trial) |
| Utilization: |
Companion, protection and working dog |
| AKC Classification: |
Working Group |
| Personality: | Dobes are very intelligent and very eager to please, loyal, affectionate and will certainly protect the home. They will bond very closely with the family and, quite often, the Doberman becomes a one-man-dog. Strangers will be treated with aloofness but never aggressively. Socialised early with other dogs, pets and children, the Doberman can make a lovely family pet. |
| Size: | Medium |
| Height: | 25-28 inches at shoulders |
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Colors: |
FCI Standard: Black or brown, with rust red clearly defined and clean markings. Markings on the muzzle, as a spot on the cheeks and the top of the eyebrow, on the throat, two spots on the forechest, on the leg and feet, on the inside of the back thigh, on the arms and below the tail. White spots are not permitted.
AKC Standard: Black, red, blue, and fawn (Isabella). Markings: Rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on muzzle, throat and forechest, on all legs and feet, and below tail. White patch on chest, not exceeding ½ square inch, permissible. Disqualifying Fault: Dogs not of an allowed color. |
| Other Names: | Dobermann (official FCI name), Dobe |
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Average Litter Size: | 8 |
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Life Span: | 8-10 years |
| Grooming Requirements: |
Brush once a week |
| Shedding: | Moderate |
| Social skills: |
Dobes should be given plenty of socialisation and training from a very early age. If you have had little experience of dog training then the Dobe is not the dog for you. |
| Suitability for Children: | The Doberman Pinscher will not tolerate teasing, so children must be taught how to behave around the dog. |
| Exercise Needs: | Two hours daily. Until the dog is 12 months old, exercise should consist of short but frequent sessions. Over exercising the dog can lead to joint problems. |
| Train Ability: | They MUST be properly trained as a bored dog will develop behavior problems. |
| Health & Behavioral Issues: |
Most important:
Cardiomyopathy, Cervical vertebral instability (Wobbler syndrome),
Intervertebral disk disease, von Willebrand's disease
Other disorders seen in this breed:
Acral lick dermatitis, Atrial septal defect, Cataracts, Chronic Hepatitis, Color dilution alopecia, Congenital deafness, Demodicosis, Diabetes mellitus, Familial Renal Disease (Familial Glomerulonephropathy), Follicular dysplasia, Hypertrophic osteodystrophy, Ichthyosis, Hypothyroidism, Microphthalmia, Panosteitis, Pemphigus foliaceus,
, Peripheral neuropathy (Dancing Doberman disease), Seborrhea, Vitiligo, Zinc-responsive dermatosis
These disorders are relatively rare in this breed and may be inherited:
Hemivertebra, Retinal dysplasia, Sebaceous adenitis, Progressive retinal atrophy
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Doberman Pinscher Puppies
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