General Description
(Dobermann Pinscher) The Doberman Pinscher is agile, elegantly bodied, and powerful. The breed has a short back, well-proportioned chest, and a sinewy, muscular neck. Their legs are straight and parallel. They have well-developed teeth that close in a scissors bite and dark eyes with an intelligent expression. Ears of this breed are usually cropped, and they are often taped for several weeks to prompt them to stand erect. In recent history, many Doberman Pinschers have been left natural- without docking or cropping of the tail and/or ears. The short-haired coat of the Doberman Pinscher is close-fitting, hard, and thick. Coat colors for this breed include black, blue-gray, black & tan, red, fawn, and white. White markings may or may not be present.
Character
The Doberman Pinscher is a highly capable guard dog with an energetic personality and intelligent disposition. The breed possesses incredible strength and stamina, and they are adaptable and easy to train. They are courageous and assertive, yet they are not vicious or aggressive. Like any other breed, subtleties in temperament will vary according to the dog. They are regal, loyal, and very affectionate towards members of their family. They are a people-oriented breed, and they require an owner that is capable of disciplining the dog confidently. If allowed his or her own way too much, the Doberman Pinscher can be pushy. This breed is naturally protective, and they don’t need specialized training to be an outstanding guard dog. They should be trained and socialized properly from an early age to prevent over-protective behavior. If raised with children from an early age, they make wonderful family pets. This breed generally isn’t suitable for first-time dog owners.
Size
24 – 28 inches
You have 3 kinds of Dobermans . American , European, and the American/European cross.
The American Dobermans are of medium build. Height at the withers: Males 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27½ inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25½ inches.
The European dobermans are Larger. The European standard calls for the dogs of “Males: 26.8 to 28.3 inches. Bitches: 24.8 to 26.8 inches, with disqualification of 0.8inches over or under the standard.
Weight
66 – 88 pounds
The European dobermans are Larger. The European standard calls for the dogs of Weights from 70-120#
General Health
The Doberman Pinscher is a comparatively healthy breed. Some lines are susceptible to cervical spindylitis (wobbler syndrome) because of a fusion of the neck vertebrae and compression of the spinal cord. Another concern is Von Willebrands disease, a possibly inherited blood disorder. The Doberman Pinscher is prone to obesity and bloat in its adult years. Hip dysplasia and congenital heart disorders are seen occasionally. It’s highly recommended that a veterinary check be given prior to purchasing a Doberman Pinscher puppy. This breed typically lives for up to 13 years.
They are also at risk for gastric torsion, or "bloat", which will result in death without immediate treatment.
History
The Doberman Pinscher was developed in Germany throughout the 1860’s. It is highly likely that the breed was created by crossing German Pinschers with the Beauceron, the Rottweiler, the English Greyhound, and a variety of Greyhound and Pinscher breeds. The founder of this breed was a German tax collector by the name of Louis Dobermann. Mr. Dobermann’s goal was to create a watchdog that was capable of handling and adapting to a variety of unexpected situations. The Doberman Pinscher became instantly popular after its first showing in 1876.
Maintenance
The short-haired coat of the Doberman Pinscher requires very little grooming and maintenance. This breed is an average shedder.
Ideal Environment
The Doberman Pinscher is content to live in a small household or apartment if it is given sufficient daily exercise. This breed is happiest with at least an average-sized yard. The
Doberman Pinscher is sensitive to the cold, and it should not be kept as an outside dog. This is a highly energetic breed that needs plenty of physical activity.
The doberman should not be kept out in extreme heat also. If your uncomfortable with the temperature be it hot or cold then your doberman is going to be uncomfortable. If you live in an apt then you will need to take your dog out several times a day as they need the exercise. They really do not do well in small space's. They have to much energy. They were bred for working. They need something to do, and if left alone to much they will get into all kinds of mischief.
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My dog is just over a year old and we try to do a lot with him. He's socialized, goes to dog parks and daycare but he whines a lot and we also have problems with him being overly vocal when other dogs are around or walk by as well as him barking at everything outside the house and can't have the windows up at night. Is this their normal behavior?
This is completely normal and can be corrected. As you know, your dog is very protective which is why he`s doing all the protective barking. I recently went through the same thing with my Great Dane, he would protectively bark at anything and whine when he was outside and wanted in. The way I corrected it was to become super dominate when he would start barking in order to let him know it wasn`t ok. For example, when he starts to bark, approach him in a calm assertive manner and correct him. I like to use shape my hand like a dog`s mouth and say “cschh.” (Ceser Milan) This should cause him to focus his attention on you. When he looks like he`s going to start barking again, repeat. Most of the time, just your hand in his face is enough to get him to focus…. If not give him a slight touch on the neck. You can also tell him no. This takes a lot of repetition. You have to do it every single time he starts to bark. After a few days, should see results. To correct the whining, you can basically use the same method. Except, this time you want to communicate to him that wherever he is at, that is “his place.” Essentially, your telling him to be comfortable where hes at and that whining is not acceptable. So, when he whines, immediately go to where he is and correct him, make him sit, stay, lay and then leave when he is calm. When he starts to whine again, repeat.....over and over and over. Eventually, the whining will stop. As frustrating as all this is, remain calm and assertive. He should pick it up quickly since Dobermans are usually very smart breeds. Hope this helps.
My dog is 3 yrs old and whines constantly. I have just about had it but I care for the dog too much. Is there anything I can do?
Do not pay attention to it when it whines. Keep with it.
We have a four year old Doberman with a wonderful tempermant. Such a loving, loyal boy. The one problem I always had with him was his whining. He would follow me around the house or sit wherever I was sitting and stare at me and whine. It drove me nuts! I think it came from boredom and wanting to play or be walked all the time. After some good, tiring exercise it would stop for a while. I can tell you though, that in the last year it has lessened tremendously. He seems to be more comfortable with himself and less anxious.
when he crys, take him for a long run or walk. something that i did was went to the store and bought a laser light and he chases it around the yard for about ten minutes. hes pooped then and will konk right out!! they are the biggest babys and needs constand human attention. when hes crying, he only want love. if only those critics knew that when they cry, they only want to be loved!
I have a 4 month old female dobe.. my mother brought her home when she was 45 days old..
Right from day one she has been hyper active.. She used to play bite a lot but then she had little teeth and it never hurt..
She stopped biting for a week or so when her milk teeth stopped growing.. but its becoming hell now..
Am quite a huge guy at 6 foot 5 but that just doesnt seem to deter her..
I have healed/semi-healed/fresh wounds all over my hands.. It sounds silly getting bitten by a little puppy but her teeth are razor sharp and she's quick as lightning.. She sinks her teeth, withdraws and scurries away..
I have tried every goddamned thing to stop her biting. One dobe owner told me, i should lift her up by the scruff and bite her ear lightly, which is what the mother does. i did that and she was okay for a couple of a day but that was it.. Now nothing deters are. yelling, hitting her with slippers, biting her ears, picking her up by the scruff NOTHING.
I excercise her a lot.. walks 3 times a day and i run full speed with her.. I just dunno why she cant stop biting.. I have had a dalmatian and a lab before and i ve never seen something like this..
I have cared so much for her, spent so much time trying to correct this behaviour, but with no results.. am really starting to lose faith in dogs, its a big thing cause i literally grew up with them but this one puppy is giving me hell..
One of the worst things you can do with a doberman is to hit them. Dobermans are one breed that never forgets whether it be good or bad. I use the tapping on the nose to correct my dobermans. I have only had one that did the play bite and it was never real serious.But it hurt none the less and if let go I am sure it could have been serious. But each time he made the move to nip at my fingers I would tap on the nose and tell him no at the same time in a very stern voice. You have to use a different tone of voice in correcting your dog than you would normally do just talking to them. My dogs know when I use a certain tone that I mean business. It could also be something in the ancestory of the dog. Look at the background dogs and see if they had biters. That could be a genetic fault and you may not be able to correct it. But at 4 months old you should be able to straighten her out. Yelling will do no good. She will know your mad but really not know why.
I really want to get a Doberman but all I hear about them, is that they do not get along with other dogs - is this true? And if I do get one should I get a puppy so I can train at an early age - rather than a rescue?
Dobermans can get along quite well with other dogs if you socialize them with other dogs from an early age. They are very protective of there owners so you have to show them from the start that other dogs can be around and that it is ok. Some rescue dogs do well with other dogs as they may have been socialized with them as pups.But you need to know the background of the dog. If you don't and want a dog that is going to get along with other dogs then my suggestion would be get a puppy. But something you have to be aware of is that Males generally do not get along with other males. It is in the breed. And you really have to work at it if you have other males. If your just wanting a pet I would get a female as you will have less problem with other dogs. Hope that helps.
surely..u have 2 socialize dem very very early..else they will dominate da other 1..just like mine..it dominates my dalmatian& run after my cats..sometimes my bro& i would allow her 2 jump on our parents bed..it was not so friendly wid my dad n but loves mom..so each time it saw dad on da bed or shoutin at mom..it would bark fiercely..so it need early socialization...
its not true..even females r dominant wid other bitches..my dob(bitch) always fight wid my dalmatian(bitch)..so better have a male n a bitch dob of korse
my male doby loves other dogs. he doesnt know his size since he is over 100lbs at 9months but as for other dogs, he is awesome. i had boxers before the dob and i have never been so impressed in his behavior towards other dogs. when another dog comes along, he wants to play. if the other dog shows aggression with me, hes not friendly but over all, hes awesome. socialize him young though.
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love my dobe
they are over all great dogs but, you have to have the time for them!!!!
Pros: they are great family dogs, they love children, they are very smart and can be trained very easy, they are great companion dogs
Cons: they need alot of attention
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