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Doberman Pinschers get a bad rap in the movies. They are often depicted as evil, aggressive animals that run after the bad guy (or good guys!) as the humans run for their lives. In real life, Doberman Pinschers are family dogs with a lot of love and affection.
History and Appearance - A member of the Working Group in the AKC, Doberman Pinschers were originally developed to be police and law enforcement dogs. They are commonly employed in the German military and many quake with fear at the sight of them. After all, they are big and dangerous-looking creatures, and extremely powerful as well.
The Doberman Pinscher has a fairly big and squarish head that is bullet shaped as well as a strong chest. Weighing 55 to 90 pounds, and standing 24 to 28 inches tall, the Doberman Pinscher's coat is black, red, blue or fawn with tan markings. They will sometimes have white spots on their chest and almond-shaped eyes. The Doberman Pinscher's tail is commonly shortened or docked and it seems heartless to do so. This is undertaken to ascertain that future mishaps are avoided. They are apt to break an undocked tail and the pain associated with this is immense.
Characteristics - Doberman Pinschers do not have a lot of energy, but they have a lot of endurance. These dogs do need exercise in order to stay in shape and are not happy in small, apartment settings. They enjoy fenced-in yards in order to run around and explore. They enjoy walking for long distances with their masters even when they have a garden they can frolic in.
Doberman Pinschers get along great with other children and other pets, despite how they are frequently depicted. It is all about the training. They are loyal dogs and want to make owners happy. If you train your dog to love the family, it will definitely do so. Puppies can accidentally knock over children before they realize their strength and are very energetic at that age, but this is a very easy problem to fix.
Begin training your Doberman Pinscher at a very early age and socialize them as much as possible to avoid any problems. They are very intelligent and can get into a lot of trouble whenever they become bored with too much energy. Dobermans are big, muscular dogs and can require a lot of food. They must be given large dog formula to ensure they have a nutritious diet.
Health Problems and Grooming - Doberman Pinschers can suffer from hypothyroidism and a certain hereditary disease called "Von Willebrand's disease." You will have to ask your vet to give you more information on these diseases to be sure your pet does not suffer from these ailments. They might have some health issues with their hearts. You will need to also make sure that your dog does not become overweight as you will have to deal with problems related to weight gain.
Grooming a Doberman Pinscher is easy. They require just one weekly brushing and you will have to make sure their nails are short, but that is the extent of their grooming. They may look like tough animals, but Doberman Pinschers are actually overgrown lap dogs with their families and love to protect you and their homes.
» left by laura from ireland (55 days 6 hours ago.)
hi my name is laura and i'm from ireland.i'm only 11 but crazy over the doberman. my mams friend has a female and when ever we go over she cuddles up to me like crazy.My mam and i are getting one of her pups when they are born.a woman wrote to me and said would you not be embarresed to walk down the street with of them and i wrote back to her and said "do you own a doberman and if you dont then mind your own buissnes".no matter what anyone says i will NEVER be embarresed to walk my doberman and i would be ashamed if anyone else was eitheir as they are such a lovely dog. thank you for your help!*!*!*!
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