The requested URL /listings.php%3Fcategory%3DPuppies was not found on this server. Adopt a Doberman Pinscher Average size of male:Ht: 26-28, Wt: 65-90 Average size of female:Ht: 24-26, Wt: 65-90 Doberman Pinscher Dogs Available on Petfinder Right Now Watch Video About Doberman Pinscher Dogs Doberman Pinscher Dog Temperament The Doberman pinscher is an intelligent capable guardian, ever on the alert and ready to protect her family or home. She is also a loyal and adventurous companion. She likes to be mentally challenged and is a gifted obedience pupil. She is sensitive and very responsive to her family's wishes, though some can be domineering. She is generally reserved with strangers. Doberman Pinscher Dog Care This is an active breed that needs daily mental and physical exercise, lest she become frustrated or destructive. Her exercise requirements can be met with a long jog or walk on leash, or a strenuous run in a safe area. The Doberman is a better companion and effective guardian if she shares her human's home.

Doberman Pinscher Dog Health Major concerns: CVI (wobbler's syndrome), cardiomyopathy Minor concerns: vWD, demodicosis, osteosarcoma, narcolepsy, gastric torsion, CHD Suggested tests: DNA for vWD, cardiac, (hip) Note: Blue Dobermans often have alopecia; white Dobermans suffer from several serious health problems. Dogs Related to the Doberman Pinscher Interested in the history of the Doberman Pinscher dog breed? Few people can claim to have had so great an impact upon the dog world as Louis Dobermann of Thuringen, Germany. Dobermann was a door-to-door tax collector who needed a watchful guard dog to accompany him on his rounds. In the late 1800s he set about to create an alert streamlined guard dog, most likely by crossing the old German shepherd and German pinscher, with later crosses of the black and tan Manchester terrier, greyhound and Weimaraner. He soon obtained the prototype of the breed that now bears his name. The original Dobermans were still somewhat heavy-boned and round-headed;

subsequent breeders selected for a more racy-looking dog. The breed evolved in remarkable time; by 1899 the first breed club was formed. The breed continued to attract acclaim, and the first Doberman arrived in America in 1908. She soon found favor throughout Europe and America as a police and guard dog, and later as a war dog. Her prowess in these areas soon brought more admirers, and the Doberman quickly became a valued family protector. Her chiseled silhouette and fearless alert demeanor has made the Doberman a top contender as a show dog. As her fame grew, many families grew to appreciate the breed as a family pet, and the Doberman eventually rose to be the second-most popular breed in America in 1977. During this same period, a new challenge arose for the breed, the emergence of the albinistic white Doberman. In an effort to decrease the chance of producing these dogs, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America convinced the AKC to tag the registration numbers of dogs with the likelihood of carrying the albino gene with the letter Z.

Shelters with Doberman Pinscher Dogs Some animal welfare organizations with Doberman Pinschers ready for adoption: Originally bred as a guard dog, the Doberman Pinscher is medium-sized, dark and exceptionally powerful. Typically 60 to 90 pounds of solid muscle, a Doberman is physically capable of besting a full-grown man. Dobies stand 24 to 28 inches high (all great heights for brace work or mobility support) at the withers with females smaller than males. The breed possesses exceptional endurance, speed and intelligence.Blue Nose Pitbull Puppies For Sale Vancouver Bc Doberman Pinscher Coat and GroomingIndiana Pacers Season Ticket Holders Dobermans have two genes for coat color. Homes For Sale At Point Sebago

There is a gene for a black coat and then a diluted coat. Depending on how these genes are combined, four different colors of Dobes are possible. There are black, fawn, blue and red Dobermans. Every variety of Doberman Pinscher is required to have clean-cut, sharp tan/rust accent markings. In the international breed ring, fawn and blue Dobermans are not allowed to be shown and can be disqualified as breeding stock. They also have been proven to have suffer from skin issues. While there are white Dobermans, such dogs aren’t allowed in the show ring and are forbidden by the breed standard. In addition, white Dobies often have extensive health and temperament issues due to in-breeding. Many breeders will cull a white puppy at birth or will provide the puppy with limited or no registration and a spay/neuter contract. The Doberman Pinscher coat is extremely sleek, smooth and shiny. Dobies shed very little which makes caring for their coat a breeze. To keep a Doberman’s fur in optimum condition, run a grooming glove or bristle brush over their body once or twice a week to re-distribute the body’s natural oils and to loosen dead hair.

With just a couple minutes of brushing a week, Dobies glow. In the United States, Doberman Pinscher puppies are commonly “cropped and docked” at birth. The breed standard states that the tail should be docked at the second joint. There are two different types of cropped ears, a shorter military crop and a longer show crop. With both types of cropped ears, aftercare is extensive and can take months. For a Dobie who’s going to be a Service Dog, many trainers and breeders recommend leaving the ears natural to give the dog a softer, more approachable look, especially if you have frequent dealings with emergency medical services (EMS). Be aware that some EMS teams may be apprehensive and refuse to approach a person accompanied by an intimidating-looking dog — and in a medical emergency, time can be of essence. Doberman Pinschers possess an alert, calm and loyal temperament. Dobies are often called “velcro” dogs because they bond very tightly with their handler. Dobes are known for following their person from room to room and insisting on being close at hand, all the time.

As a Service Dog, this behavior can be exceptionally helpful, but it needs to be watched so it doesn’t develop into separation anxiety. As a guardian breed, Dobermans require careful and extensive socialization from an early age so they can learn discern threats from mere day-to-day life. The Doberman Pinscher ranks among one of the most highly trainable breeds and it possesses an innate joy of working with and for its handler.” The Doberman Pinscher ranks among one of the most highly trainable breeds and it possesses an innate joy of working with and for its handler. Capable of learning any complexity of task, Dobes are a joy to work with. That same ease of trainability, though, can get a Doberman in trouble if it’s not receiving enough mental or physical stimulation. Dobies have no qualms about creatively “entertaining” themselves at your expense. The wily Doberman is not a dog for every handler. Doberdogs work best for experienced handlers who know how to harness their intelligence and working ability and maximize their potential.