The Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher is a dog that came to be in Germany a long time ago, and like most breeds, this is a breed of dog that was named after the man who brought it into existence, Louis Doberman. He was a tax collector and this sent him into a lot of places that were full of thieves; because of this, he needed protection so he set out to make the dog that would be capable of great ferocity and intense loyalty at the same time.

The Doberman Pinscher was made to be not only a companion but also a dog that is capable of guarding and protecting property, a trait that the Doberman excels at. The breed was registered with the AKC in 1908.

Throughout the history of the Doberman Pinscher we find that this is a dog that has been used more for guarding then anything else, they were used as companion dogs, watch dogs and even police dogs for many years (something the German shepherd has taken over). These days intense breeding and effort have gone into taking the aggressiveness out of the Doberman and it has been successful for the most part. Although there are still many people who breed just for the money with no though at all for the temperament or well-being of the dog. These days, the typical Doberman that you will find will be a dog that is ideally suited to being your buddy, a good companion and friend that is not at all aggressive.

The Doberman Pinscher is a dog that has a very noble look about him, he is alert and proud, always ready to give his all for his owners. This is one of the fastest learning dog breeds; this makes him a dog that excels at obedience training and basically any type of training. He has a nice even temperament but one thing that the Doberman will not tolerate is teasing, so beware! Because of their high intelligence they have been described as strong-willed and stubborn, this is actually a direct result of them being intelligent enough to think for themselves, rather then let somebody else do the thinking for them. Behavioral problems tend to pop up when these dogs get bored so lots of exercise and plenty of mental stimulation is needed to keep the Doberman Pinscher happy, and those around him.

The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of dog that loves children if he has been raised with them, remember that this is a large dog for small children and also remember that they do not take kindly to teasing. This is a dog that will always try to become alpha dog so if you have other pets, be warned. Early socialization is needed with cats and other small animals because the Doberman has a very high prey drive. This is a big fearless dog that will not back down when provoked to a fight, and when the fight is on he will not stop unless he has had training to do so. All in all this makes him a perfect guard dog.

The Doberman Pinscher is a big dog that is very athletic, possessing great stamina and endurance. They have tight close coats, that are smooth to the touch, the ears naturally flop down but many times they are cropped to make them stand upright to give the Doberman his classic handsome appearance. The most common color of the coat is black but fawn, blue and brown can also be found; there are always rust colored points in the face and body. The Doberman Pinscher can reach a height of up to 28 inches and have a weight of up to 85 pounds. The Doberman Pinscher needs little by way of grooming, just an occasional brushing and a wipe down with a damp cloth to keep the coat shinning and in top condition.

Whenever looking for a puppy always look up a breeder that has a good reputation because puppy mills take no consideration into the well being of their animals and you might find yourself with a puppy that will grow up into a dog with an unpredictable temperament, and when it comes to a dog like the Doberman Pinscher, this is exactly what you want to avoid. I would not recommend this dog go to people with a family with small children.