About The Doberman Pinscher

General Description

The Doberman Pinscher is an elegant, powerful and muscular dog. The elegant of these doge start from the well proportioned chest, to the short back and a lean, muscular neck. And it's hard, short-haired, close-fitting coat which is colored in black, black & tan, blue-gray, red, fawn and white. The hair of the Doberman comes short, thick, hard and tight to the body which is one from the secrets of its elegant. Its teeth are strong and close in a scissors bite. The eyes are dark. The ears are in usual cropped. To make the ears stand up they have to be taped for a couple of months. If left natural they develop ears somewhat like a hound. The tail is docked after 3 days from its birth. If the tail is not docked it grows a tail somewhat like a hound. Its legs are amazingly straight.

Temperament

These dogs have been bred for a century to be outstanding guard dog, the Doberman Pinscher is intense and energetic with a lot of strength and stamina. It can be helpful in many fields, very intelligent and very easy to train. Determined, fearless and assertive, but not vicious. Noble, loyal and affectionate with the family. There is something in these dogs many people don't know it likes to be physically close to the family members. Devoted and watchful, this is a very people oriented breed. The Doberman has been bred to work with man, and he needs this interaction often. They must be with family, and not abandoned to the backyard.

Height, Weight

Height: Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71cm.), Bitches 24-26 inches (61-66cm.)

Weight: 66-88 pounds (30-40kg.)

Doberman Health

Generally healthy; possible cervical sodalities (wobblers syndrome) due to fusion of neck vertebrae and compression of spinal cord; possible inherited blood disorder (Von Willebrands disease); obesity in middle age. Also prone to bloat, hip dysplasia, and congenital heart disorders. Veterinary check is advisable before purchasing a puppy. The gene which produces the albino (White) Dobermans is said to be the same gene which produced the famous white tigers and lions owned by Siegfriend & Roy in Las Vegas. Some also believe the gene is a masking gene, meaning it "takes over" and masks the color that the dog would be otherwise. White Dobe fanciers say there is no evidence, that this gene carries with it any deleterious or adverse health concerns that are sometimes associated with all white animals such as deafness, blindness, or unstable minds. Some breeders beg to differ claiming the gene does cause health issues.

Origin

The Doberman was developed in Germany in the 1860's, as asumed by crossing among German Pinschers with Rottweilers, Beauceron, Pinschers, Greyhounds and English Greyhound to create the sleek and highly intelligent Doberman Pinscher. It was an idea of a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann who had to travel frequently through bandit-infested areas, and decided to "construct" a watchdog and bodyguard capable of handling any situation that might arise. Bearing the name of its originator (shortened by one n), the Doberman was first presented at a dog show in 1876. It was immediately a big success.