Doberman Pinscher Breed Resources And Characteristics Guide

Doberman Pinschers get a bad rap in the movies. They are often depicted as evil, aggressive animals that run after the bad guy (or good guys!) as the humans run for their lives. In real life, Doberman Pinschers are family dogs with a lot of love and affection.

History and Appearance - A member of the Working Group in the AKC, Doberman Pinschers were originally developed to be police and law enforcement dogs. They are commonly employed in the German military and many quake with fear at the sight of them. After all, they are big and dangerous-looking creatures, and extremely powerful as well.

The Doberman Pinscher has a fairly big and squarish head that is bullet shaped as well as a strong chest. Doberman Pinschers weigh between 55 to 90 pounds and stand at a height of 24 to 28 inches; they have a black coat with blue, red or fawn markings. They might spot white patches on their chest and almond-shaped eyes. The Doberman Pinscher's tail is commonly shortened or docked and it seems heartless to do so. This is undertaken to ascertain that future mishaps are avoided. They are apt to break an undocked tail and the pain associated with this is immense.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinschers do not have a lot of energy, but they have a lot of endurance. Doberman Pinschers need to workout to keep fit and they are unsuited to living in camped living conditions. They like to have spaces like a fenced yard that allows them space to discover and move around. They enjoy walking for long distances with their masters even when they have a garden they can frolic in.

They get along well with kids as well as other pets even though they get bad press. It is all about the training. They are loyal dogs and want to make owners happy. If you train your dog to love the family, it will definitely do so. Young Doberman Pinscher pups can be overly eager and are unaware of their power, and knock children over but that is easily solved.

Before you train your dog, you must socialize them enough to avoid any issues. Doberman Pinschers are smart dogs and can cause mischief when they have nothing to do and too much energy. They are large, strong dogs and can eat a fair amount of food. They must be given large dog formula to ensure they have a nutritious diet.

Health Problems and Grooming - Doberman Pinschers can suffer from hypothyroidism and a certain hereditary disease called "Von Willebrand's disease.You need to check with your local vet for knowledge on such illnesses and to ensure your pet does not succumb to the symptoms. They might have some health issues with their hearts. You will need to also make sure that your dog does not become overweight as you will have to deal with problems related to weight gain.

It is fairly simple to groom a Doberman Pinscher. Doberman Pinschers just need a good brushing once a week and checks to ensure their nails are trimmed short but that's about it. Although they look dangerous, they are actually affectionate towards the family and want to guard your safety.