Puppy Dog Breed Doberman Pinscher
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Looking for a book about buying, owning, training ect of a Doberman Pinscher and German Shepherd, but nothing to do with agility classes (not showing dogs). Thanks I know most of their background, I have a german shepherd at the mo, I just like looking into things
Answer:Dobermanns Today, by Jimmy Henderson The Koehler Method of Dog Training, by William Koehler Excellent source of information about the breed in general, training, health & assistance in finding a well bred puppy is the Dobermann Club. http://www.dpca.org/
is this a good dog to let go in dog parks and is loyal if not what it i dont like labs or gr
Answer:Too many people believe the media image of the breed as an aggressive guard dog, likely to randomly take a chunk out of someone. A well bred Doberman purchased from a responsible breeder is anything but vicious & would have a stable temperament, strong nerves. The Doberman is a highly intelligent breed, with a mind of its own. Its working ability needs to be harnessed in obedience training. It is not a breed to be left to mentally fester & excels at working trials, agility, schutzhund, fly ball, advanced obedience. An adult Doberman should have a minimum of two hours exercise a day. I exercise my Dobermans off lead for two hours every day, but would never take them to a dog park. A Doberman is a pack focused breed that will respect a firm, calm, fair & none aggressive owner who provides clear boundaries of what is acceptable behaviour & the leadership role for the dog, so the it does not feel its needs to assume it.
My wife keeps telling the doberman pinschers are not friendly dogs because of one of her experiences at a animal shelter that she volunteered at. I have never been near one in person so I really don't know. Has anyone else had a bad experience either your own dog or someone elses?
Answer:Dobermans can be some of the sweetest, most lovable dogs you will ever have the honor of owning. They were bred for protection dogs in the beginning, not guard dogs. Guard dogs, ie Great Dane, will bark and alert you if something is suspicious. A Doberman will fight to the death to protect you if there is real danger. They need to be trained properly. They are GREAT family dogs, are good around children and are known as Velcro Dogs, because they love their owners so much they want to be with you constantly. So they do require a lot of attention. The Doberman at the animal shelter had probably been abused or neglected. There's no way to know what that poor dog had been through. We recently adopted a female Doberman whose owners were going to put her to sleep because she was afraid of storms and would bark and pace around. Really good people? She is so sweet and would not give her up for anything. They are great dogs and I would recommend them to anyone who will take the time to train them and gain knowledge about the breed. Good luck
After a couple months of searching for the perfect breed, i have come to the conclusion that i want a Doberman pinscher. The reasons that i like the breed is the loyalty and affection that i have read about. I have seen it on the dog whisperer and really like the fact that it is a velcro dog. The problem is that i am a relatively novice dog owner. I am not getting the dog for at least a year from now and am willing to volunteer at shelters, read books on the breed, obedience school, etc. I would like to know your opinion on the situation and whether you think it will work out. I would prefer getting a puppy but am willing to get a slightly older one from the shelter if that is the best thing to do in my situation.
Answer:I have been blessed to share my life with 5 Dobermans. I too think they are the best canine breed to have graced this earth. As you and others have said, they are loyal, affectionate, highly intelligent, and wacky balls of energy. But, the question at hand is which is the best alternative -- adult or puppy -- for a novice dog owner. When you say dog owner, I assume dogs in general, not just this particular breed. Keep that in mind as you read my response. Puppies are wonderful and one can't replace what I term "puppy breath!" However, unless you have a lot of time to invest, you may really end up regretting getting a puppy first time out. Especially a Dobe pup! Pups require regular feedings, regular potty breaks, housebreaking, basic behavior training, just to name a few things. Example, most of my Dobermans are on a leash or crop lead (when not crated) for the first year of their lives. They are with me constantly so that I can ensure I'm not allowing them to get into trouble. Do you have that type of commitment in you? Because if you don't, then I would say you would most likey be better off with a slightly older dog. That having been said, your local shelter may have a Dobe or two for you to check out. Or do web research on local rescue organizations. There is nothing more rewarding than giving a Doberman in need a good home. The drawback on this is the fact that you do not know, in most cases, the history behind the dog's surrender. There maybe some trust and behavior issues to work through, but generally, Dobes who have ended up in shelters are so thankful to be in a loving home they tend to have the ability within them to know how lucky they are and tend not to screw up. Their loyalty tends to get cranked up a notch and they will to anything to please this wonderful human who has given them a second chance. You are doing the right things through the research that you have done and continue to do. A dog is a long term commitment, so you need to ensure you have the right information going into it. As suggested, volunteering at your local shelter, or offering to foster a Doberman, could be a great way to get your feet wet with the breed. I hope this helps. Dobes are challenging, but they are worth it!
And one another question... why some doberman pinscher have down ears whie some have pointed ears... ? how i m gonna know that whether my doberman puupp's ears are gonna be pointed or not?
Answer:It is not at all important, it is purely cosmetic and a practice that should be stopped. Why cause your dog all that pain simply for appearances?
