Doberman is a dream for those who want to have a big dog. Graceful, strong, muscular males reach 72 cm at the withers, bitches are slightly lower. These dogs are appreciated all over the world for their beauty, excellent sense of smell and contact with humans. They are smart and easy to train if you find an approach to them.
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Description and characteristics of the breed
The character of the pet is formed up to 3 years. During this time, the dog must firmly learn that the owner is always right. From the owner, this will require endurance and willpower.
Doberman officially recognized as the best wanted dog.
Cropped ears give a wary and serious expression to the dog's face. The first impression turns out to be true - the Doberman is very smart, always trying to check the owner, find his “weak spot”.
The breed requires serious, daily training. You need to deal with a puppy as soon as he appears in the house. The general course of training is for 2 years, the course of protective and guard duty is for 3 years.
Origin history
In German Thuringia, the city of Apoldo, there is a monument to the Dobermans. From here begins the history of the breed and club of these dogs. This club is flourishing today.
The breed was bred by Frederick Louis Dobermann at the end of the 19th century. Its purpose is to protect the owner from intruders.
As evil tongues say, Frederick was not a very successful tax collector, when he returned with money, he was always robbed by bandits. This man had a small dog kennel and decided to create the perfect breed of guard dogs. He succeeded.
A similar population of Dobermans formed by the end of the 19th century.Then this breed was called the Thuringian pinscher. In 1894, Friedrich Dobermann died, leaving no documentation for breeding. But breeders enthusiasts continued the work, naming the breed in honor of its creator.
The first Doberman who came to Russia was called Tref. He uncovered thousands of crimes, helping policemen in the pre-revolutionary period. What happened to him after the revolution, no one knows, but most importantly, he left many of his descendants.
Life span
The weak point of the Dobermans is the heart, you need to do preventive examinations at the doctor once a year. Otherwise, it is a healthy and strong breed, whose average life expectancy is 14 years.
Doberman breed standard
Only 2 colors are allowed in Russia - it is black and tan and brown and tan. There are Dobermans of Isabella color, but they have poor health, so they are not allowed to breed. Dobermans can be with cropped ears and tail, or with uncropped ones. Stopping puppies do up to 3 months.
Since the breed was bred in Germany, it has truly German standards, and they are unchanged.
- a dull wedge-shaped head;
- the transition from the forehead to the muzzle is small, but clearly visible;
- the back is completely straight;
- dark eyes;
- ears are triangular, small, cropped or uncropped, hanging;
- wide chest and tight stomach;
- tail docked, short or uncropped, bent;
- short shiny coat;
- growth from 66 to 72 cm;
- weight from 27 to 45 kg.
These are good service dogs with a balanced temperament. They also cope well with various everyday tasks after proper training.
Puppy selection criteria
Choosing a puppy will determine the owner’s life for the next 10 to 15 years, so it’s important to do it right. It is not only a matter of animal health, but also of character and temperament.
You can not buy a Doberman in the market, this should only be done in a nursery. The breeder must be experienced, with a good reputation. It is advisable not to rush, look at a few litters, find out the pedigree and the achievements of the parents.
You need to talk with the breeder, describe to him the criteria by which the pet is selected. This is easier to do if you determine in advance the purpose of the purchase - breeding, participation in exhibitions, security and search services or just home maintenance as a family favorite.
Doberman puppies cost from 200 euros to 2 thousand, the price depends on the class of the animal. In Russia and Germany they sell the best representatives of the breed.
Before buying, it is useful to study the requirements of the standard in order to immediately see the shortcomings and advantages of the future pet.
You can talk a little with your favorite puppy and watch it. Aggression in character is undesirable, as is cowardice. Signs of health - activity, good appetite, shiny, clean coat. It is advisable to buy a puppy no less than 2 months old. The breeder must be asked for a puppy card to find out if vaccinations have been given and what food the baby prefers.
The purpose and nature of the dog
Dobermans - beautiful dogs, strong, elegant, fit. These are good friends for their owners. They have excellent professional qualities, they are effectively used in search and rescue work.
Dogs are successfully used in the police service, they can be guide dogs, helping the visually impaired.
A well-trained Doberman Pincher is a weapon in the hands of the owner. For example, in America such a breed is not allowed to breed without special permission. During World War II, the Dobermans were assistants to the US Marines, and they even got a monument.
Dobermans love children very much, but leaving them alone is dangerous. For small animals, pets are well treated with proper upbringing.
Dogs are active, they need serious physical activity. They are involved in various sports - frisbee, agility, freestyle.
Maintenance, care and feeding
Doberman dog grows well on high-quality dry food, also loves natural food. On the day she eats about 900 g of dry food, this portion is divided into 2 or 3 doses. It is useful to diversify the dog’s diet, including fermented milk products, vegetables, and beef.
Dobermans are moving, vibrant dogs. They need to walk a lot, play sports and trainings, devote time every day to games, intellectual and physical activity.
Dogs from puppyhood are trained for investigative work, trained to listen to basic commands.
This is a short-haired breed, which is often not necessary to bathe. Usually this is done 1 time in 3 months. When the dog molts, the whole house is strewn with fine hair, you need to be prepared for this. After each walk, they wipe the pet's paws.
They walk with the Doberman, putting on a muzzle and a collar with a leash. The duration of one daily walk should be at least 1.5 hours. In winter, a warm vest or jumpsuit is put on the dog, but you can do without it by tempering the pet.
Doberman Training
An experienced trainer will help you find contact with the dog; he will teach you how to establish mutual understanding and master the basic teams. For success and obedience, you need to encourage the pet treat, be sure to praise.
At the initial stage, when the puppy does not have knowledge, training grows out of his need for food. For tasty encouragement, he fulfills the simple requirements of the owner - to follow his hand, to go near.
While the puppy does not have all the vaccinations, you can’t walk with him. He does not distract from communication with the owner. This time is well suited for initial training. With a puppy you need to play a lot, master simple commands. It can never be forced, training should be based on good understanding and contact.
The “place” command is easily practiced if the dog has its own sunbed. For encouragement, they put some food there, and when the puppy fulfills the command, he gets a treat.
The dog must undergo a full training course. Protective guard training begins at 9 months.
Doberman moves very fast, he is fast, agile, jumps and runs well. He has a stranglehold, he grabs the victim with his mouth, and does not let go. But this has nothing to do with aggression; on command, the dog immediately releases the victim.
Advantages and disadvantages of the breed
When acquiring a Doberman, you need to calculate your strength. The minus of the breed is that it will not suit people weak-willed, unsure of their abilities, lazy. Dog training will require a lot of patience and daily training. But if you do not spare the labor for the Doberman, you can get a wonderful friend and reliable guard.
The dignity of the breed in its beauty and power. A trained dog will be an excellent bodyguard, protect the owner and his family from intruders. Engaging with her is a pleasure, she understands what they want from her, and tries to fulfill all the requirements of the owner with great zeal.
