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Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher Puppies for Sale
Doberman Pinscher
(Dobermann Pinscher)
"Deevo,
the Doberman Pincher at 9
months old. He is shy, until he gets to know you, then he will be
jumping all over you. He likes to go for walks, run around the
beach, and to play with other peoples dogs. (very friendly). He
hates when they stop playing with him to relax or rest. Every once
in a while he will dig a whole, happens rarely. Rarely barks, Never
tries to run after other dogs, always sticks to me were ever I go
around the house, he never leaves my sight. Doberman are not
aggressive as many people say, no dog is born aggressive, they are
created."
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Pronunciation |
Doberman
PIN-sher |
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Description |
The Doberman Pinscher is an elegant, muscular and
very powerful dog. It has a well proportioned chest, a short back and a lean,
muscular neck. Its hard, short-haired, close-fitting coat comes in black, black
& tan, blue-gray, red, fawn and white. While white markings are considered a
fault in some clubs in others it is accepted.
The hair is short, thick, hard and tight to its body. Its teeth are strong and
close in a scissors bite. Eyes are dark with a lively, intelligent expression.
The ears are usually cropped (cut at the age of about 12 weeks). The
pup's ears have to be taped for a couple of months to make them stand up. I
believe England has banned the cropping of pup ears and the docking of their
tails. Lately, many breeders have left their pups natural. If left natural
they develop ears somewhat like a hound. The tail is usually docked at the age
of 3 days. If the tail is not docked it grows a tail somewhat like a hound. Its
legs are perfectly straight. The Dobermans gait must be elastic, elegant,
and cover a lot of ground. |
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Temperament |
Bred for a century to be an outstanding guard dog,
the Doberman Pinscher is intense and energetic with tremendous strength and
stamina. Versatile, highly intelligent and very easy to train. Determined,
fearless and assertive, but not vicious. Noble, loyal and affectionate with the
family. It likes to be physically close to the family members. Devoted and
watchful, this is a very people oriented breed. The Doberman needs an owner who
is willing and able to display a natural authority over the dog. Humans need to discipline the dog without being afraid of him. All family members must be firm, confident and consistent, setting rules and sticking to them. Learning to handle the dog properly, as Dobermans can be
pushy if allowed to have their own way. Everything must be on the humans terms. The dog is the follower, and the humans are the leaders. The dog will appreciate knowing his place in his pack and feel secure about it. The Doberman is naturally
protective and does not need additional "protection" training to be a
fine guard dog. He should be thoroughly socialized when young to prevent
skittishness. Mental stimulation and a lot of daily exercise is important for a truly well-adjusted
and happy Dobe. The Doberman must be consistently and thoroughly trained to be a
good pet. Training should be through positive reinforcement. Dobes can be good
family dogs if the alpha role belongs to the human is made clear and if they receive enough exercise, are well trained and are socialized with children. Best with experienced owners. Although the Doberman has
the reputation of being a very aggressive dog, this is just not the case. For
example, Dobes make great therapy dogs. Issues arise when they reside with owners who do not display the proper leadership and or do not provide enough exercise. They are sweet and gentle with
nursing-home patients - tippy-toeing over IV tubing and walking at the
resident's speed (which can be very slow), while at the same time will fiercely
defend his master if it becomes necessary. Doberman Pinschers have many talents including tracking, watchdog,
guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, therapy work,
competitive obedience and schutzhund. Generally a dominant breed, the temperament of the Doberman will vary greatly depending on how well the owners understand canine behavior. Some are even very submissive. Some individuals are family dogs,
and some bond only to one person. The Doberman has been bred to work with
man, and he needs this interaction often. They must be with family, and not
abandoned to the backyard. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71cm.),
Bitches 24-26 inches (61-66cm.)
Weight: 66-88 pounds (30-40kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Generally healthy; possible cervical spondylitis (wobbler
syndrome) due to fusion of neck vertebrae and compression of spinal cord;
possible inherited blood disorder (Von Willebrands disease); obesity in middle
age. Also prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, and congenital heart disorders.
Veterinary check is advisable before purchasing a puppy. The gene which produces
the albino
(White) Dobermans is said to be the same gene which produced the famous white tigers and
lions owned by Siegfriend & Roy in Las Vegas. Some also believe the gene is a masking
gene, meaning it "takes over" and masks the color that the dog would be
otherwise. White Dobe fanciers say there is no evidence, that this gene carries with it any deleterious
or adverse health concerns that are sometimes associated with all white animals
such as deafness, blindness, or unstable minds. Some breeders beg to differ
claiming the gene does cause health issues. |
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Living Conditions |
Will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently
exercised, but does best with at least an average-sized yard. Dobes are very
cold sensitive and are not an outside dog. That is why police in areas where it
gets cold are not able to use them. |
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Exercise |
The Doberman is very energetic and needs thorough
frequent exercise. They need to be taken on a
daily, long walk or jog. |
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Life Expectancy |
Up to 13 years. |
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Grooming |
Dobes need little grooming and are average
shedders. |
| Origin |
This is a breed of relatively recent origin. It
was developed in Germany in the 1860's, presumably by crossing among German
Pinschers with Rottweilers, Beauceron, Pinschers, Manchester Terriers, Greyhounds and English
Greyhound to create the sleek and highly intelligent Doberman Pinscher. The
creator of this mixture was a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann.
Dobermann had to travel frequently through bandit-infested areas, and decided to
"construct" a watchdog and bodyguard capable of handling any situation
that might arise. Bearing the name of its originator (shortened by one n), the
Doberman was first presented at a dog show in 1876. It was immediately a big
success. |
Group |
Mastiff, AKC Working |
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Recognition |
DPAA, CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, ANKC, NKC, NZKC,
CCR, APRI, ACR |
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DPAA =
Doberman Pinscher Alliance of America
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
CCR = Canadian
Canine Registry
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry |
Frost doing agility
Photo Courtesy of Jody Franklin
"This is Ginger at almost 3 years old. She is a fawn/rust Doberman and is a great dog, super loving and gentle. She loves playing with my 3 year old cousin and 1 year old niece."
"Tia is a Red Doberman female that is 8 years old. She is a 69 pound lap dog. Any chance to get close to people she is right there unless you are using power tools or the vacuum. She loves to play in the snow and chase squirrels. Overall she has been in very good health with minimal hip problems. She plays to hard at times and limps for awhile. We learned from watching The Dog Whisperer that we were not exercising her enough, so we started walking her 5 days a week. It has really helped with her hips."
Boomer
This is Nadia (D'Nikons Dulsineja Doboska). She is a
black and tan.
Dobermann from Finland, originally from Russia.
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