| The Doberman Pinscher is a relatively 'young' breed | | | | All people who come in contact with a Doberman |
| of dog. This mixed breed dog (Doberman Pinscher | | | | Pinscher regularly must not be afraid to assert their |
| have Rottweilers, Thuringian Shepherds, Greyhound, | | | | position as the alpha. Doberman Pinschers make |
| Great Dane, Weimaraner and German Shorthaired | | | | excellent watchdogs and guard dogs, and are often |
| Pointer in them) was created by German tax | | | | times used in law enforcement. Their desire to please |
| collector Louis Dobermann in the 1860s after his | | | | their master and loyalty makes them a good family |
| many travels to crime-infested towns. He wanted to | | | | pet. However, they are not always the best choice |
| breed a watchdog that could easily handle any | | | | with children. While Doberman Pinschers enjoy playing |
| situation that might arise. The resulting breeding | | | | with and protecting children, some of the boisterous |
| produced a dog that has strength, stamina and | | | | yelling and sudden movements children make can be |
| boundless energy. | | | | interpreted as a threat by a Doberman Pinscher and |
| Average Doberman Pinscher males will stand 26 to | | | | it may attempt to defend itself. |
| 28 inches tall and females 24 to 26 inches. Their | | | | Doberman Pinschers have a lot of energy and need |
| weight will average 66 to 68 pounds and Doberman | | | | to exercise at least once a day, but not in the cold, |
| Pinschers will live about 13 years. Most Doberman | | | | as they cannot tolerate it well. If given sufficient time |
| Pinscher coats are black with rust and markings of | | | | to exercise, they may do all right in an apartment |
| red. Some Doberman Pinschers are born all white | | | | setting. Doberman Pinschers do have medical |
| (albino). There is some disagreement if this indicates | | | | concerns. Some Doberman Pinschers can develop |
| future medical problems. The hair is short and | | | | cervical spondylitis (wobbler syndrome) due to fusion |
| smooth, needing minimal grooming other than the | | | | of neck vertebrae and compression of spinal cord, |
| occasional brushing and bath. | | | | Von Willebrands disease (an inherited blood disorder), |
| Doberman Pinschers shed less than other breeds, | | | | obesity in middle age, bloat, hip dysplasia, |
| thanks to this coat. Doberman Pinschers are intelligent | | | | hypothyroidism, and congenital heart disorders. |
| and like to please their masters. They develop close | | | | In conclusion this is a great breed to own if the |
| relationships with their family, but can be stubborn. | | | | above information is not an issue, but as always if |
| Firm and consistent training and correction is a must | | | | you are thinking of getting this breed please consider |
| with this breed, and not just from the master. | | | | dog shelters and rescue dogs first. |