Dobie, Dobermann, Dobynm, Doberman
Overview
The Doberman is compactly built, muscular, powerful and square-proportioned. It combines elegance and strength with speed and endurance. Its carriage is proud and alert, and its gait is free and vigorous. Its coat is short, smooth and hard, showing off the exceptionally clean-cut lines of this athletic breed.
The Doberman pinscher is an intelligent capable guardian, ever on the alert and ready to protect its family or home. It is also a loyal and adventurous companion. It likes to be mentally challenged and is a gifted obedience pupil. It is sensitive and very responsive to its owner's wishes, though some can be domineering. It is generally reserved with strangers. It can be aggressive with strange dogs.
| Size | Medium |
| Height | Male: 26-28 inches (66-71cm)Female: 24-26 inches (61-66 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 88-99 pounds (40-45 kg)Female: 71-77 pounds (32-35 kg) |
| Lifespan | 10-12 years |
| Colors | Black Black and Tan Blue Brown Red White |
| Origin | Germany |
| Classification | Purebred |
| Good Lapcat |
| Good In Apartments |
Will do okay in an apartment if sufficiently exercised, but does best with at least an average-sized yard. Dobes are very cold sensitive and are not outside dogs. That is why police in areas where it gets cold are not able to use them. |
| Good With Children |
Not Good with Kids: In isolation, this dog breed might not be the best option for kids. However, to mitigate the risks, have the puppy grow up with kids and provide it with plenty of pleasant and relaxed experiences with them. This breed is also friendly toward other pets and shy toward strangers. |
| Good With Dogs |
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| Good With Cats |
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| Exercise Needs |
The Doberman is very energetic, with great stamina. They need to be taken on a daily, long walk or jog, and need to be made to heel beside or behind the human holding the lead, as in a dog's mind the leader leads the way and that leader needs to be the humans. |
| Trainability |
Easy Training: Training will be enjoyable. This dog is inclined to listen to commands and obey its owner. This breed will require fewer repetitions to obey specific instructions, pleasing owners who like to see quick results. |
| Affectionate |
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| Playfulness |
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| Grooming Requirements |
Low Maintenance: Grooming is a breeze. Brush the Doberman with a slicker brush or hound glove every week, or even just run a wet towel over him. On the days he needs a bath, use a dog shampoo, not a human product. Rinse thoroughly and let him shake dry or towel-dry him. |
| Shedding |
Moderate Shedding: The Doberman sheds moderately. Regular brushing will help keep him and your home neat. As with any dog, brushing before a bath helps eliminate more dead hair, which leaves less hair to shed. Your vacuum cleaner will work longer if you brush your Doberman regularly. |
| Vocalization/Barking |
Occassional |