Puppy Dog Breed Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman Pinscher alternatively spelled Dobermann in many countries or Doberman is a breed of domestic dog originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann Dobermann Pinschers are among the most common of pet breeds and the breed is well known as an intelligent alert and loyal companion dog Although once commonly used as guard dogs or police dogs this is less common today In many countries Dobermann Pinschers are one of the most recognizable breeds in part because of their actual roles in society and in part because of media attention see temperament Careful breeding has improved the disposition of this breed and the modern Dobermann Pinscher is an energetic and lively breed suitable for companionship and family life Kennel club standards describe Doberman Pinschers as dogs of medium size square build and short coat They are compactly built and athletic with endurance and speed The Doberman Pinscher should have a proud watchful determined…Read More about Doberman Pinscher at WikiPedia
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I have had couple Doberman Pinschers in my life, and I love them a lot except they all made wire noise like almost whinning annoying shit out of me. I have seen my friend's Doberman Pincher made the same noise whats up with that? really gets on my nerve. But I do not see any other breed that are so intelligent and beautiful as Doberman Pinscher. I mean that is if you are looking for a personal protection, but just a house pet who lays around the place. Labs are hunting breed that has high pray drive but has no fight drive which is not suitable for protection work. But I would not call any dog a dumb only the people and owner who says they are. ;-)
Answer:Whining or vocal Dobermans are generally that way out of boredom. Spend time with them and give them a job, it generally stops. My worst whiner is now my best protection dog.
How much does a doberman pinscher usually run for?
Answer:Unless you are planning on showing the dog--the high prices are not necessary--you can find a good Dobie for a good price--someone not in it just for the $$$$$$!---LMAO @ DP---I'm much more intrested in the people and what type homes they will have--than the $$--(Jordie)--all my dog's are very healthy and have never had one of my pup's die from anything--any breed can die of many different thing's!!! Don't down my dog's--you know nothing about them!!!!! And (the high price's are not necessary for an excellent Dobie)!!!--( I DISAGREE WITH JORDIE)--also--having only one Dobie--you probably not an expert on the breed yet!!
I am planning on adopting a doberman pinscher from a rescue or buying a fully trained adult doberman pinscher from a reputable breeder website. I am a first time dog owner, however, I am ready to have this breed of dog. Which option is better for my situation?
Answer:I always recommend rescue over purchase, but that has to be your own personal decision. I have never, and would never purchase a dog, but I've been very lucky! I've had so many pure bred registered wonderful dogs given to me because my dogs are as well cared for as most spoiled children! If you have a choice, please rescue and save a life!
My family and I are planning to get a Doberman Pinscher. I do have a small child in the home, so I think it would be a good idea to have the dog be in obedience class to help train the dog. I've had dogs my whole life and I've done a lot of training with them, but I want some help with it. So I need to know what age a Doberman should be put in classes.
Answer:If you are obtaining the dog from a responsible, knowledgeable breeder, they should be more than willing and capable of answering all your questions about the pup and making recommendations. I always recommend that my pups be taken as soon as they are complete with their innoculations to obedience classes. I never place prior to nine weeks of age (usually more like twelve since it gives the ears time to heal and be on the way to standing well prior to the new owner getting them). So the pups are usually fully vetted or needing maybe one more series of innoculations and then they are set to go to a good obedience class! They should be motivational puppy classes where there is no real coersion done to the pup -- they are great for socializing the pup which Dobermans need for a long time... I expect and my puppy owners adhere, that the pups will continue on into at least a couple of novice level obedience classes and then if the owners want to continue, and most do, they can go into more training and even trialing if they choose. If you aren't getting the dog from a knowledgeable, responsible breeder, they need to go to classes anyway but be prepared to have a less than optimal dog... there are a lot of very poor breeders in all breeds but it seems like some of the popular breeds just have a huge amount .. there really are a ton of back yard greeders and puppy millers in Dobermans... Kimbertal, House of Hoytt, Amaris, JbarS, vonWolf, Prentice, heck, the list just goes on forever and with the advent of the internet these greeders/millers are having a boon ... know that no responsible, knowledgeable breeder would offer their dogs for sale on the internet or in the newspaper classifieds. If you haven't located a good breeder as of yet, check out the breeder referal on the DPCA site -- know that not all DPCA members are good breeders but that is a decent place to start and if you want any input on any breeders you have found, don't hesitate to contact me -- I don't breed much and wouldn't be selling you a pup at all but I have been in the breed for over five decades and am honest about the breed, its issues and those in the breed that are just cranking out crappy puppies for profit and ego... add: TLCTreec... for a dog trainer you are sorely lacking in knowledge about Dobermans. They are easily trained -- VERY easily trained and they can easily train their person. Since I started training them when I was six years of age, I guess your theory about them not taking commands well from children is baseless as well... :)
I am planning on looking at a Doberman Pinscher puppy from a private seller tomorrow, and her ad says that her puppies are "Half American/Half-European" Doberman Pinschers. What does this mean? Does one breed have certain characteristics that the other one does not?
Answer:Well all Dobermans technically go back to European dogs. Basically when they are telling you that it's 50/50 it means that likely mom is n.american and the sire is european or vice versa. Gees, this is too much to try and teach someone in such a small place :) People will tell you that European Dobermans are healthier and N.American breeders will tell you the same thing about their dogs. I generally find the European Dobermans to be healthier.. But I also know the dogs and the pedigrees and I can trace my dogs back to the late 1800's.. So you can see what's going on and who died of what and so on... Alot of N.American Dobermans do have the cardio problem, and there are a few dogs in certain pedigrees that you can peg as the problem.. But there are dogs from Europe who have died of cardio.. It's a Doberman thing, and you want to make sure that they are breeding away from the problem rather than breeding a litter just for a fancy pedigree.. People will tell you that European Dobermans are high strung, or aggressive, not as good with kids..I have found the entire opposite.. I have found their temperament to be more stable and very predictable. The only Doberman that I have ever been bitten by was a N. American Doberman at a conformation handling class. She nailed me on the hand for no reason other than she was very fearful and skittish..Really had no business being there.. I find that the European Dobermans are ( and I am prejudiced so understand that ) smarter.. But I also find that they have alot more energy and drive.. They can keep you going for the first 2 years of their lives.. Always coming up with something, too smart for their own good. Kinda like the kid going thru the terrible twos.. But OMG when they get it together, you will have a dog that you will not even believe.. The N.American dobermans tend to be black/tan, rather than the gorgeous black/rust markings that the standard says they are supposed to be.. I personally love the black/rust.. I find the black/tan washed out wheaty markings to look dirty.. Pale in comparison to the brilliant rust markings. Black/rust is correct.. I have predominantly European bloodlines.. Not 50/50 not even close.. More like 80/20 European.. I have to be honest, and again this is my prejudiced opinion, I live with the dogs, but have also owned N.American dogs.. If the only dog out there was the N. American Doberman.. I would very likely get myself a nice little German Pinscher, or a Beauceron. If you can give me a link to the pedigree you are looking at.. Or the dog's parents.. I can point out a few of the cardio dogs, or dogs that might cause problems.. Beware too there are a few people breeding albinos and they tend to like to throw around that European word cause it baffles people I think and they forget that white is a ... I won't get into albino but stay away from it... Also blue and fawn ( You mentioned it in one of your other posts ) are recognized Doberman colours.. But they do tend to have coat problems.. They are not rare, and they are not special, they are not worth more.. If anything, they should be cheaper cause you are going to spend more on keeping the dog in coat.. I have only ever seen a couple of people breeding and having blues and they had decent coats on them. Typically the Europeans are selling their blues and fawns to people in N.America so that they can say they have a European Doberman cause the Europeans don't want them.. I always get emails from European breeders over there selling a blue female or a blue male for next to nothing.. Dog is cheaper than what the flight would cost..
