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The Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman is an excellent family pet and companion. Its great size attracts much attention because of its great size and stunning aura. This dog is not only for pet but also makes a good therapy dog. Intelligent and easy to train, this breed would surely become one of your favorites.
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Fascinating Facts
The Doberman pinscher or simply Doberman is a breed that was developed in Germany in 1860. This breed was developed and named after tax collector called Louis Dobermann. The breeds used in developing the Doberman were Rottweiler, German Pinscher, Manchester terrier and Greyhound.
Physical Appearance
The Doberman stands and weighs about 26 – 28 inches and 66 – 88 pounds respectively. This dog is a medium-sized muscular dog that has wedge-shaped long head. The skull is flat and the muzzle is long with black or flesh colored nose. The color of the almond-shaped eyes is dependent on the color of the coat.
In the United States, the ears and tail of the Doberman can be cropped according to the desired length of the owner/trainer/handler. However in Europe, docking the ears and tail is considered illegal and is therefore banned. The coat which is flat, smooth and short can have the following colors – black with tan markings, blue-gray, red, white and fawn.
Grooming
This breed needs little attention when it comes to grooming. The short and thick coat does not need regular brushing or removal of dead hair unlike other dogs with relatively fancy coats. Bathe if necessary.
Mood
The Doberman is a dog with tremendous strength. It takes a long time to drain the energy of the Doberman. This breed craves for human interaction; it likes to involve itself on its family’s activities. Most owners/handlers/trainers describe the Doberman as loyal, faithful, protective and determined. This dog can easily adapt itself on any kind of situation.
This breed is a natural guard dog; it would instinctively protect anything inside of what it considers its territory. Make sure that you assert firm and absolute authority to the Doberman because this breed has great tendency to become independent, stubborn and demanding.
With Children
This breed is an affectionate, friendly and playful dog. It loves to play outdoors especially with children. Because of its size, it is advised that small children should be supervised while playing with the Doberman because they might get hurt accidentally. Children with enough age can be left alone with the Doberman with little or no supervision at all.
Training & Exercise
For the Doberman, exercise is a vital part of its growth and development. In order to make this dog a happy and mentally-stabled pet, it should always be taken outdoors to have exercise. This breed has plenty of stamina and therefore should be taken on a daily long walking or jogging in order to become satisfied. There are owners/trainers/handlers that put a heavy back pack on the dog while walking or jogging so that it could easily drain its stamina.
Health & Life Expectancy
The normal lifespan of the Doberman is about 10 – 13 years. This breed is very sensitive to cold temperatures and should not be left to sleep outside. The common health related issues concerning the Doberman are Von Willebrands and wobbler syndrome or the fusion of the neck to the spinal column. Owners/trainers/handlers should also watch out for skin infections as well.
This breed is also susceptible to bloat that’s why it should be fed three small meals per day instead of one big meal every day. Heart problems and hip dysplasia are known to occur on this breed as well.
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