Doberman pinscher
Doberman pinscher is one of Dawkins noble men this
incomparably fearless and vigilant breed stands proudly among the world's
finest protection dogs.
Dobermans are actually a relatively new breed as far as
common dog breeds are concerned. They were first developed in 1880s in Germany
there are less than 150 years old and with their beautiful looks that remained
a staple breed for well over a century Dobermans are the eighth fastest dogs in
the world running at speeds of 32 miles per hour moreover their hearing is so
strong they can hear sounds from 250 yards away.
History
Doberman pinscher is a medium-large breed of domestic dog
that was originally developed around 1890 by Carl Frederick's Louie Doberman a
tax collector from Germany he wanted a fierce guard dog to accompany him on his
rounds Doberman also kept a local dog pound where he had access to many strays
this breed is believed to have been created from several different breeds of
dogs that are the characteristics
Carl Frederick's Louie Doberman was looking for some of the
breeds thought to be involved include the Rottweiler ,German Pinscher ,Great
Dane German Shepherd ,Manchester terrier an English greyhound, short-haired
shepherd ,Boucheron and Weimaraner.
Doberman started to become popular when they were used in
the Second World War as guard dogs.
According to the latest ranking by the American Kennel Club
Dobermans are the 17th most popular dog breed in the U.S.
Appearance
With their sleek coat athletic build and regal appearance
Doberman Pinschers look like aristocrats the code is shorter and lie close to
the skin.
They may have a slight undercoat around the neck and they also
have a long muzzle Dobermans have rust markings in the chest paws, legs, muzzle,
above the eyes and underneath the tail.
They stand on their pads and are not usually heavy footed ideally
they have an even and graceful gait.
Coat & Color
They have glistening coat of -:
- Black
- Blue
- Fawn
Height and Weight
These dogs were originally intended to be guard dogs so
males typically have a muscular and intimidating appearance than females Dobermans
are compactly billed dogs where males stand between 26 to 28 inches at the
shoulder and females between 24 to 26 similarly males weigh about 75 to hundred
pounds whereas females 60 to 90 enjoying a life expectancy of 10 to 12 years.
Docking of Ears And Tail
Doberman pinscher has floppy ears and a long tail however
many Doberman Pinschers you'll see have pointed ears and short tails this is
because docking(Cropping of Tail and Ears) has become a common practice with
this breed.
This is not done for an aesthetic purpose as the docking process
was intended to improve their performance in their roles as protectors the long
tail was actually considered a hindrance and cropping their ears made them more
alert with the sound of uncoming potential threats however the docking process
is considered cruel and unnecessary in many cultures and it is now banned in
many countries across the globe.
Personality
Dobermans are known to be intelligent alert and tenaciously loyal
companions who are driven strong and sometimes stubborn destructive and unmanageable
if not raised properly with a consistent approach.
They will learn very quickly as Dobermans are the fifth smartest
breed and can be easily trained.
Dobermans are known for outsmarting their trainers and
getting easily bored they're also known as one man dog because they build
strong bond with only one family member so their owners need to be intelligent
firm and strongly positions as the leader of the group otherwise Doberman
Pinscher will take control.
They're very sensitive to cold weather and they need
adequate shelter in winter because they like to be in the house next to the
fireplace or a heater.
Grooming
They're easy to groom although mostly a wash-and-wear breed
some routine grooming will help to keep Dobermans in optimal condition a quick
going over daily with a short bristled brush or a grooming net will keep his
coat shiny and healthy.
Dobermans do not need to be bathed often their nails should
be trimmed at least monthly and teeth brushed regularly in the ears should be wiped
out carefully every few days.
Exercise
They need a rigorous physical and mental exercise.
Dobermans are that type of dog breed who need lot of
exercise and Free Play long daily walks or hikes with the owner will suffice
Besides a large fenced area will be required to allow them
to run as it can be vital for their physical and mental well-being.
Participation in canine sports such as obedience tracking
and agility will provide exercise for the mind and body and fun times together
for dog and owner.
Socialization & training
Socialization & training should be started in the puppy
hood to help Dobermans to socialize with children and other pets.
They also need plenty of mental challenges to keep them away
from becoming bored.
Health
Although Dobermans are generally healthy.
But there are certain conditions that breed as prone to one
of such conditions is bloating a life-threatening digestive condition that
owner should learn the signs of and know what to do should it occur.
These dogs are often more prone to skin disorders besides
genetic health conditions that can affect the breed include hip dysplasia
dilated cardiomyopathy a clotting disorder progressive retinal atrophy,
albinism and hypothyroidism.
“Responsible breeders” should screen their breeding stock
for these health conditions via medical testing some of the recommended health
tests from the national breed Club are -:
- Cardiac exam
- Hip evaluation
- Thyroid evaluation
- Ophthalmologist evaluation
Dobermans in military
They are military dogs although initially bred and still
used as worldwide guard dogs.
They are globally used as military dogs.
The woman pincers also have excelled at police and military
canine duties have worked as therapy dogs for the disabled and search and
rescue dogs and participated in competitive ducks parts.
During the Second World War the US Marine Corps Dobermans of
the Pacific won the breed great fame 25 of these loyal devil dogs died during
the battle.
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