| Description: The Doberman is a medium size, muscular and elegant dog, with a well set body. Of
proud carriage, compact and tough. Capable of great speed. compactly built, muscular and
powerful, has great endurance and speed. He is elegant in appearance, and of great
nobility and temperament. He is universally known as a police dog for his devotion
to duty on the German Front during World War I. The Dobie is constantly alert and is
a great companion or guard dog, shyness is a fault. He makes an admirable obedience
and show dog. |
Height: Males 26 - 28 inches,
Females 24 -26 inches
Weight: 66 - 88 lbs. Colors: Solid black, brown, blue, fawn (Isabella)
with rust marking on his head, body and legs.
Coat: Smooth, short, thick and close
Temperament:
Bold, energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal.
Shyness or viciousness very highly undesirable.
With Children: Usually gentle, but will upset
with unruliness, best suited for older children.
With Pets: Usually
good, will adopt others to be boss.
Special Skills: Guard
dog, defense dog, family pet.
Watch-dog: Very High, suspicious of strangers.
Guard-dog: Very High
Activity: High
energy. Needs daily, vigorous exercise
Living Environment: Suburban
or rural best, some can adapt to city life. A house with a fenced yard or kennel is
essential.
Life-Span: 12 - 15 Years
Litter size: 3
- 8
Country of origin: Germany
History: His
origins come from Apolda in Thuringen, Germany in the 1890's. Most authorities feel
he came from a shorthaired shepherd, the Rottweiler, a German smooth-haired Pinscher and a
Black and Tan Terrier. His name comes from Louis Dobermann, a keeper of the local
dog pound, who developed the breed as he was searching for the ideal guard dog and
companion. |
