Doberman Pinscher

Dobermann, Dobie, Dob

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Summary

The Doberman Pinscher is a loyal, intelligent, and confident breed originally from Germany, often used for guarding and personal protection. They are known for their sleek appearance, athleticism, and high exercise needs.

Origin and Purpose

Germany
Guard dog
Personal protection

Appearance

Dimensions

Gender	Height	Weight
Female	24-26 inches	60-90 pounds
Male	26-28 inches	75-100 pounds

Coat

Attribute	Notes
Color	Black Red Blue Fawn with tan markings
Type	Short Dense Hard Smooth
Length	Short

Care

Attribute	Notes
Shedding	Low
Grooming	Occasional
Drooling	Low

Body

Attribute	Notes
Head	Long Blunt wedge shape
Skull	Flat Tapering
Ears	Set high Cropped or uncropped
Eyes	Almond shaped Dark
Nose	Solid black Solid dark brown
Muzzle	Deep
Teeth	Scissors bite
Neck	Arched Muscular
Forequarters	Well muscled
Fore Legs	Straight Strong
Hindquarters	Broad Muscular
Hind Legs	Well-angulated Parallel
Feet	Compact Cat-like
Tail	Docked (customary) Natural
Gait	Free Balanced Powerful

Temperament

Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Confident
Fearless

Social

Attribute	Notes
Affectionate with Family	High
Good with Children	Moderate to Good With supervision
Good with Dogs	Variable Early socialization important
Good with Cats	Variable Early socialization important
Openness to Strangers	Wary Protective
Playfulness Level	Moderate
Protective Nature	High
Adaptability Level	Moderate

Working Roles

Guard dog
Personal protection
Police work
Military work
Search and Rescue

Exercise Needs

High

Health

Hip dysplasia
Von Willebrand’s disease
Cardiomyopathy
Bloat
Wobbler syndrome

Additional Notes

Requires experienced owner
Needs consistent training
Early socialization essential

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