Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Doberman Pinscher Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Doberman Pinscher is an agile,
active dog. The dog will be 26 to 28 inches at
the shoulder, with the bitch 2 inches less.
Depending on the sex, the Doberman will weigh
between 60 and 88 pounds. The Doberman Pinscher
has a short, hard coat that can be black with tan
markings, black, red, blue, or fawn. The ears are
usually cropped, then taped so that they will
stand upright. The tail is ordinarily docked. The
Doberman is a very fast dog with great stamina.
It is an extremely intelligent dog and is easily
trainable. This dog can live to be 15 to 20 years
old. The Doberman is also called the Dobe.

History: This breed owes its origins to a German
tax collector called Karl Louis Doberman. He
needed a dog to protect him when he carried sums
of money through dangerous regions. Doberman was
also in charge of a dog pound and used some of
the inmates there in his breeding program.
Because he was particularly fond of the way the
Miniature Pinscher looked, he used it to develop
the physical standard of the breed. By 1876, the
Doberman Pinscher appeared in its first dog show.

Temperament: Many people regard the Doberman
Pinscher as an aggressive dog. It is true that
there can be considerable variation as far as
temperament goes within the breed. The Doberman
Pinscher bonds strongly with its human family and
needs to interact with them. Because it is a
large, strong dog, the Doberman needs a firm
master. The humans in the family must be dominant
over it. It is recommended that the Doberman be
socialized both with children and other dogs.

Health Issues: A major source of health concern
in this breed is congenital heart disease. The
Doberman can also suffer from Von Willebrand's
Disease (a form of hemophilia), and any dog
considered for breeding should be tested for this
terrible condition. As with most larger breeds,
the Doberman can develop hip dysplasia. Wobbler
Syndrome, which causes an erratic and wobbly
gait, can sometimes be treated with medication.
Stomach torsion, or bloat, is also a concern in
the Doberman.

Grooming: Being possessed of a short coat that
does not shed excessively, the Doberman Pinscher
is an easy dog to groom. The dog benefits from a
weekly brushing, but frequent baths are
unnecessary. The dog's nails should be kept short
and the teeth should be brushed regularly.

Living Conditions: The Doberman Pinscher needs to
be with its human family. It bonds closely with
them and suffers mentally if separated from them.
The Doberman is not only protective of those it
cares for, it wants to interact with them at all
times. This dog should not be kept outdoors, not
only for psychological factors, but also because
it is not tolerant of the cold. An important
thing to remember is that this dog has a very
high energy level and needs a good deal of
exercise every day. The Doberman will be a docile
companion in an apartment as long as it gets
enough exercise.

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