Breed Description: The Doberman Pinscher is a medium-sized dog with an elegant, sculpted line and a sleek, powerful physique. A born guard dog, the Doberman breed has long been known for his legendary loyalty and superior intelligence and is often used in police work or to protect property. This breed possesses great speed, strength and stamina.
Group: Working group.
Purpose of Breed: Guard dog
Country of Origin: Germany.
Average Size: Ranges from 24-28 inches depending on sex and weighs between 66-88 pounds.
Color(s): Black, brown, blue and fawn with well-defined rust-colored markings on the head, body and legs.
Coat Type: This breed's coat is short, thick and lays flat against the body.
Grooming: Care for the Doberman's coat is minimal. The coat should be brushed once per week and checked regularly for skin diseases. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads and nails.
Exercise Needs: The Doberman can make an excellent house dog if given lots of daily exercise and mental stimulation. Due to this breed's energetic and dominating nature, they should be exercised on a lead and live in a home with a fenced yard.
Temperament: The Doberman is intelligent and makes a faithful companion and protector of home and family. Although his ability to guard has earned him a fierce reputation for aggression, that trait has been somewhat softened though responsible breeding. When properly trained and handled, this breed is very trustworthy with children, friends and family and makes a loyal companion. Doberman's have a domineering nature and early obedience training and socializations is a must. The Doberman owner should be confident, calm and assertive.
Common Ailments: Susceptible to Wobblers Syndrome and cardiomyopathy.
Life Expectancy: Averages 10-12 years
Trivia: A life-size bronze sculpture of a Doberman entitled, "Always Faithful," is located in the war dog cemetery at the U.S. navel base in Orote Point in Guam.
More Information: Doberman Pinscher Club of America
Check out these photos.
This is Jack, a Doberman. He just passed away at the age of 10 and 1/2 years. We got him in July of 2000 from a neighbor after seeing what a beautiful puppy he was.
Sauer Sig D'Coursey is a 7 month old Doberman. My in laws bought him for us in April. He is a decendant of champion bred dobermans. He is all puppy!
Amber Graces is an 11 year old Doberman Pinscher. We bought her as a pup at 6 weeks old. When we went to the beach in Florida, she loved playing in the waves.
Elvis is a 6 year old Doberman. He is great at tracking and obedience. For fun he loves to run in the barnyard. He is very sensitive to our feelings, he's funny and very intelligent!
This is my Dukane, my Doberman in his last picture taken before he was put down on Oct 3rd. He had liver cancer.
Amber Graces (Gracie) is a ten year old Doberman Pinscher. She came to live with us when she was 6 weeks old. She plays out side with sisters: Minnie and Puppy.
Dukane is a 5 year old Doberman Pinscher. I got Dukane from a Doberman breeder in Wisconsin. He likes to play out in the snow go for walks. He loves his football.
Dukane is a 4 year old Doberman. We got him from a very good Doberman breeder here in Wisconsin 4 years ago.
My granddaughter petting our dog before going to bed. Our Doberman sleeps in his crate at night because I don't like to leave him outside and if he is loose in the house he will wonder all night long, so before going to bed my granddaughter likes to get in his crate to pet him.
I just wanted to show off my baby Kohl. He is a two year old Doberman Pincher. He is the love of our life.
