Breed of the Month: Doberman Pinscher

The Doberman Pinscher is made of a square, muscular body; coming in various coat colors ranging from black, black and tan (most common) to red. A headstrong attitude is one of the many components that make up this wonderful dog!

Berlin, my uncles' Doberman!
She's colored with black and tan.

History: Developed by a German tax collector who wanted a medium-sized guard dog, the Doberman Pinscher breed was started around the 1860's. The Rottweiler, Greyhound, and German Short-haired Pointer are just a few of the breeds used to make the Doberman we know and love today.

(AKC)

Temperament: The Doberman Pinscher is a very headstrong and loyal dog. They thrive for human interaction. They are very loyal and affectionate, making them a wonderful family dog. However, the Doberman has a lot of energy and will need room to run. "They are not suitable for kennel or backyard life." (Dog Breed Info) A very active, loving and caring family would be best suitable for this breed. If not given the proper care and attention the Doberman can become aggressive. Socializing and setting boundaries are a must for this breed in order to avoid aggression.

Ms. Berlin!
She is 9 years old and very sweet!

Grooming: Luckily, the Doberman doesn't require a large amount of grooming. Occasional baths should suffice just to keep the coat nice and shiny. Cropping the ears (around 12 weeks of age) and docking their tails (no later than 3 days old) are personal preference and will be up to the breeder and/or owner.

Health Concerns: The most common health problem that the Doberman Pinscher is known for is Von Willebrands Disease. This is an inherited blood clotting disorder. Wobbler Syndrome ("fusion of the neck and compression of the spinal cord" (Dog Breed Info) cancer, hip dysplasia and skin issues are also other possible health problems that an owner may face. The life expectancy for the Doberman is around 12-14 years.

Ms. Maggie May! She is a
 co-worker's dog!
She is around 7 1/2 months old
and a very precious girl!

Did You Know? 
The Doberman Pinscher is a very good therapy dog, being very careful and aware of their surroundings.
This breed has been known to be very good in nursing home settings, because of it's tentative and careful nature.
The gene responsible for the "White Doberman" is also said to be the same gene that white lions and tigers are born with!

This breed is perfect if you're looking for an affectionate, caring and protective dog! I hope you have loved reading about this breed! If you are looking for a doberman, there are several websites that can give you just that! I will post on Facebook what breed will be featured next! If you have a breed you would like to read about, let me know!



Here's to a tail waggin' day!

-Noelle


*Information obtained for this blog came from the following sites: Dog Breed Info and AKC.org
*Pictures can be obtained from the websites provided.
*Owner's pictures have been approved by the owner and given permission to use.