The Doberman Breed
Doberman belongs to the working dogs group.
Weight: usually from 70-90 pounds
Height: 24-28 inches
Longevity: 10-12 years of age
Overall Appearance: Impressive and athletic, the Doberman's smooth contours with long legs and somewhat shorter body create an image, when coupled with the dramatic coloration and smooth coat, of a powerful animal. Natural ears create a far more friendly expression and as they are allowed in all show rings, the reason for the harsh surgery of ear-cropping is inexplicable.
Energy Level: moderate to high
General Nature:
intense and incredibly loyal, responsible socializing and training can make this into the best of all possible dogs, lack of or harsh handling can result in a hazard
Socialization requirements: high
Ideal home characteristics: Experienced in living with intense, intelligent, powerful, confident dogs requiring guidance and socializing to be well adjusted and well mannered companions. Not an ideal candidate for the inactive, two career household.
Temperament Notes: Intense, powerful, intelligent, intuitive, but also incredibly playful, loyal, devoted and attentive/responsive.
Training requirement: high; socialization, basic manners and some on-going interest
Trainer notes: The success of the Doberman Pinscher in EVERY circle of canine sport proves its exceptional abilities as an athelete, pupil and teacher. This ability combined with its history helps indicate that this is a breed that is happiest with a function. Deprived of a function offered by its family, it will often find one of its own accord which could very likely include one or more undesirable behaviors (digging, excessive barking, excessive protectiveness, chewing).
As it is easier to prevent these issues than change them once instilled, the Dobe should be in a home that is attentive and inter-active from the start. Helping and enjoying the process of the development of the dog's full potential. Training techniques like clickertraining go far in creating a confident, educated companion that can participate as well as respond to exercises.
Weight: usually from 70-90 pounds
Height: 24-28 inches
Longevity: 10-12 years of age
Overall Appearance: Impressive and athletic, the Doberman's smooth contours with long legs and somewhat shorter body create an image, when coupled with the dramatic coloration and smooth coat, of a powerful animal. Natural ears create a far more friendly expression and as they are allowed in all show rings, the reason for the harsh surgery of ear-cropping is inexplicable.
Energy Level: moderate to high
General Nature:
intense and incredibly loyal, responsible socializing and training can make this into the best of all possible dogs, lack of or harsh handling can result in a hazard
Socialization requirements: high
Ideal home characteristics: Experienced in living with intense, intelligent, powerful, confident dogs requiring guidance and socializing to be well adjusted and well mannered companions. Not an ideal candidate for the inactive, two career household.
Temperament Notes: Intense, powerful, intelligent, intuitive, but also incredibly playful, loyal, devoted and attentive/responsive.
Training requirement: high; socialization, basic manners and some on-going interest
Trainer notes: The success of the Doberman Pinscher in EVERY circle of canine sport proves its exceptional abilities as an athelete, pupil and teacher. This ability combined with its history helps indicate that this is a breed that is happiest with a function. Deprived of a function offered by its family, it will often find one of its own accord which could very likely include one or more undesirable behaviors (digging, excessive barking, excessive protectiveness, chewing).
As it is easier to prevent these issues than change them once instilled, the Dobe should be in a home that is attentive and inter-active from the start. Helping and enjoying the process of the development of the dog's full potential. Training techniques like clickertraining go far in creating a confident, educated companion that can participate as well as respond to exercises.
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