Overview
| Other names | Dobie |
|---|---|
| Coat | Short |
| Colors | Black, red, blue, and fawn |
The Doberman Pinscher is a medium sized breed with short and smooth hair. It is both powerful and agile and is able to run and jump seemingly tirelessly, and loves showing off its extreme athleticism. It is known for its speed and endurance. Its appearance is elegant, densely built, and very muscular.
Its agility and strength enhance its ability as a guard dog and its fearlessness is hard to beat. It can also be very intimidating, as they are known for their assertiveness and aggressiveness.
It is a very intelligent breed and can be trained to do almost anything. It can be a wonderful family dog, your best friend, or as a guard dog for a home or business. It needs to be mentally challenged and taught to be obedient. It also needs to be exercised regularly or it will become sullen and unhappy.
A Doberman is very loyal and makes a very good pet for a family as it is known for its affection. However, it can be reserved towards strangers. Its short coat needs minimal grooming, so it is easy to care for. Dobermans have become well known as police dogs and are often used in the military.
Stats & Characteristics
| Country of origin | Germany |
|---|---|
| Height male | 26-28″ |
| Height female | 24-26″ |
| Weight male | 75-100 lbs |
| Weight female | 60-90 lbs |
| Popularity rank | 16 |
| Intelligence | |
| Intelligence rank | 5 |
| Shedding | |
| Grooming | Low maintenance |
| Energy level | Medium energy |
| Exercise Needs | Medium |
| Playfulness | Very playful |
| Affection level | Very affectionate |
| Watchdog | Medium |
| Protection ability | Very protective |
| Good with dogs | Shy |
| Cold tolerance | Low tolerance |
| Heat tolerance | Medium tolerance |
| Life span | 10-13 years |