Basic Information To Know About The Doberman

A few of the Doberman Pinscher's most recognizable features include their high level of intelligence and trainability, fearlessness, obedience and perceived but largely mistaken association with being a dangerous dog - which help make the Doberman Pinscher a suitable choice 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 was originally created 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
believed to be a result of crossing breeds that may have included the Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Greyhound, Beauceron, Black and Tan Terrier and Weimaraner.

Doberman Pinschers are classed as a medium to-sized dog. The recommended standard size for the Doberman Pinscher male is 26-28 inches high from paw to shoulder and a weight of 60-85 pounds, whereas 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 well-known for their fearless, energetic, loyal and alert temperament. They are generally reserved with strangers but are known to aggressively defend their family or property if either are in danger, which can make them 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 compared to other dogs based on their ability to learn obedience commands. They are also known to be great with children when introduced at an early age - making them quite suitable as a family pet. The Doberman Pinscher is not always compatible 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 happiest with at least an average-sized yard to run around in, but they can be mildly suitable for apartment living if they are exercised enough. They enjoy warmer temperatures, 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 enjoys activities such as 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 level of energy and need to be given daily exercise in the form of long walks or jogs to prevent destructive behavior problems as well as excessive weight gain.

The Doberman Pinscher can make the perfect dog for an active owner or family with plenty of time for training. They are suitable for anyone who is willing to commit to a minimal amount of grooming and take time to give them early socialization and consistent positive training that establishes the human as the pack leader with ongoing mental challenges as well as take them for long daily walks and give a very high amount of companionship 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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