A small number of the Doberman Pinscher's most distinct qualities can be their high level of intelligence and trainability, fearlessness, obedience and perceived but largely mistaken association with being a dangerous dog - which essentially make the Doberman Pinscher a common breed for police and military work, search and rescue, guarding, tracking, competitive obedience, therapy work and they are increasingly gaining popularity as a family companion with the lessening of their aggressive stereotype.
The Doberman Pinscher originated in Germany at the end of the 19th century where their creation is credited to a tax collector named Louis Dobermann who developed this new dog breed to protect him while he worked. They are
alleged to be the product of cross-breeding breeds that may have included the Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Greyhound, Beauceron, Black and Tan Terrier and Weimaraner.
Doberman Pinschers are termed as a medium to-sized breed of dog. The suggested standard size for the Doberman Pinscher male is 26-28 inches high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 60-85 pounds, while the recommended size for female Doberman Pinschers is 24-26 inches high from paw to shoulder with a weight of 60-85 pounds.
The Doberman Pinscher is recognized for their fearless, energetic, loyal and alert nature. They are generally reserved with visitors but are known to aggressively defend their family or property if either are in danger, which can mean they are highly suitable as a guard dog. Depending on the breeder, however, individual Doberman Pinschers can be much calmer than the traditional working standard and this can make them more sociable and accepting of strangers than Doberman Pinschers from different breeding lines that adhere more closely to the original standard.
The Doberman Pinscher is also known to be extremely intelligent - ranking 5th in comparison with other dogs when considering their capacity to be taught obedience commands. They are additionally recognized to be great with kids when introduced at an early age - which means they are quite suitable as a family pet. The Doberman Pinscher is not always companionable with other dogs who they may become aggressive with though if they're introduced to them at an early age they can be known to get along quite well with other pets.
The Doberman Pinscher is kept happiest with at least an average-sized yard to give them space to roam around in, but they are mildly suitable for apartment living so long as they are given daily exercise. They enjoy warmer envi
ronments, and can be uncomfortable if it gets too cold - for this reason they should not be left outside in winter and if necessary they may need additional clothing to keep them warm in these months.
The Doberman Pinscher takes pleasure in leisure activities like being given a job to do or competing in events such as agility that give them both physical and mental stimulation. They have a high amount of energy and this necessitates daily exercise in the form of long walks or jogs to inhibit destructive behavior problems as well as excessive weight gain.
The Doberman Pinscher could be the perfect breed of dog for an active owner or family with plenty of time for training. They are well-matched to anyone that is prepared to perform a minimal amount of grooming and set aside time to give them early socialization and consistent positive training that establishes the human as the pack leader with ongoing mental challenges in addition to take them on long walks each day and provide a very high amount of love and attention - they are not at all suitable to leave alone in the backyard every day and this is how many behavior problems can start.
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