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There is an urban myth that overbred Dobermans have skulls that are too small for their brains. According to this myth, this makes them unpredictable. Don't let this discourage you from buying a well-bred Doberman. Read on to find out the real characteristics of a well-bred Doberman.
The Doberman pinscher was crossbred out of mixes of the Rottweiler, the German shepherd, the black and tan terrier, and the German pinscher. The Doberman has been bred to serve as an aggressive guard dog.
The Doberman is a breed of working dog that originated in Apolda, Germany. Louis Doberman was a watchman who developed the dog to work along side him during his guard duties.
First, the dog was used solely as a watchdog. As the Doberman's reputation for loyalty, courage, and intelligence grew, so did its career paths. The Doberman has been used for police work, war services, and seeing-eye work.
The Doberman is possessed of brown or black eyes, a head that is rather wedge-shaped, a strong muscular neck, a rangy muscular body and a short smooth shiny coat. Dobermans are black, red, fawn, or blue in color. Males are about 26 to 28 inches tall at the shoulders. Healthy males should weigh from 65 to 75 pounds. Females are generally not much smaller.
A Doberman that has been well bred and well trained makes a loyal, faithful, intelligent, protective companion. Dobermans are actually quite fond of small children.
As with any other pure bred dog, if you purchase a Doberman, you should research its breeder and parentage. This author has spent much time around dogs and dog breeders. It is my opinion that what makes a Doberman mean or unpredictable is its training, or actually lack thereof, owners, and temperament inherited from poor parentage. In comparison to some other breeds, Dobermans do have small heads. However, their skulls are well suited to fit their body frames.
There is a photo and information available on Doberman Pinschers at the American Kennel Clubs web site. This is an excellent resource for obtaining up to date information on Doberman Pinschers and reputable Doberman breeders.
Don't buy into misinformation from anti-Doberman groups. Do your own research on the breed. Talk to reliable sources such as your local veterinarian and local dog trainers. These experts will be more than willing to help you find out the truth about Doberman Pinschers.
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