Doberman Pinscher – Top 10 Facts
sleek and powerful possessing both a
magnificent physique and keen
intelligence a Doberman Pinscher is one
of Dawkins noble men this incomparably
fearless and vigilant breed stands
proudly among the world’s finest
protection dogs
Doublemint are actually a relatively new
breed as far as common dog breeds are
concerned they were first developed in
1880s in Germany there are less than 150
years old and with their beautiful looks
that remained a staple breed for well
over a century Dobermans are the eighth
fastest dogs in the world running at
speeds of 32 miles per hour moreover
their hearing is so strong they can hear
sounds from 250 yards away now without
further ado let’s check out the top 10
interesting facts about the Doberman
Pinschers number one their history
Doberman Pinscher is a medium-large
breed of domestic dog that was
originally developed around 1890 by Carl
Frederick’s Louie
Doberman a tax collector from Germany he
wanted a fierce guard dog to accompany
him on his rounds Doberman also kept a
local dog pound where he had access to
many strays this breed is believed to
have been created from several different
breeds of dogs that are the
characteristics that Doberman was
looking for some of the breeds thought
to be involved include the Rottweiler
German Pinscher Great Dane German
Shepherd manchester terrier an english
greyhound short-haired shepherd
Boucheron and Weimaraner Doberman
started to become popular when they were
used in the Second World War as guard
dogs according to the latest ranking by
the American Kennel Club Dobermans are
the 17th most popular dog breed in the
u.s. number two their appearance with
their sleek coat athletic build and
regal appearance Doberman Pinschers look
like aristocrats the code is shorter and
lie close to the skin they may have a
slight undercoat around the neck and
they also have a long muzzle Dobermans
have rust markings in the chest paws
legs muzzle above the eyes and
underneath the tail they stand on their
pads and are not usually heavy footed
ideally they have an even and graceful
gait
they have glistening coat of black
blue and fawn these dogs were originally
intended to be guard dogs so males
typically have a muscular and
intimidating appearance than females
Dobermans are compactly billed dogs
where males stand between 26 to 28
inches at the shoulder and females
between 24 to 26
similarly males weigh about 75 to
hundred pounds whereas females 60 to 90
enjoying a life expectancy of 10 to 12
years number three they often have
doctors and tails naturally a Doberman
Pinscher has floppy ears and a long tail
however many Doberman Pinschers you’ll
see have pointed ears and short tails
this is because docking has become a
common practice with this breed this is
not done for an aesthetic purpose as the
docking process was intended to improve
their performance in their roles as
protectors the long tail was actually
considered a hindrance and cropping
their ears made them more alert with the
sound of uncoming potential threats
however the docking process is
considered cruel and unnecessary in many
cultures and it is now banned in many
countries across the globe number four
their personality governments are known
to be intelligent alert and tenaciously
loyal companions who are driven strong
and sometimes stubborn destructive and
unmanageable if not raised properly with
a consistent approach they will learn
very quickly Dobermans are the fifth
smartest breed and can be easily trained
Dobermans are known for outsmarting
their trainers and getting easily bored
they’re also known as one man dog
because they build strong bond with only
one family member so their owners need
to be intelligent firm and strongly
positions as the leader of the group
otherwise Doberman Pinscher will take
control they’re very sensitive to cold
weather and they need adequate shelter
in winter because they like to be in the
house next to the fireplace number five
they’re easy to groom although mostly a
wash-and-wear breed some routine
grooming will help to keep Dobermans in
optimal condition a quick going over
daily with a short bristled brush or a
grooming net will keep his coat shiny
and healthy Dobermans do not need to be
bathed often their nails should be
trimmed at least monthly and teeth
brushed regularly in the ears should be
wiped out carefully every few days
number six they need a rigorous physical
and mental exercise
are energetically z’ who need lot of
exercise and FreePlay long daily walks
or hikes with the owner will suffice
besides a large fenced area will be
required to allow them to run as it can
be vital for their physical and mental
well-being participation in canine
sports such as obedience tracking and
agility will provide exercise for the
mind and body and fun times together for
dog and owner socialization training
should be started in the puppy hood to
help Dobermans to socialize with
children and other pets they also need
plenty of mental challenges to keep them
from becoming bored number 7 their
health
although Dobermans are generally healthy
there are certain conditions that breed
as prone to one of such conditions is
bloating a life-threatening digestive
condition that owner should learn the
signs of and know what to do should it
occur these dogs are often more prone to
skin disorders
besides genetic health conditions that
can affect the breed include hip
dysplasia dilated cardiomyopathy a
clotting disorder progressive retinal
atrophy albinism and hypothyroidism
responsible breeders should screen their
breeding stock for these health
conditions via medical testing some of
the recommended health tests from the
national breed Club are cardiac exam hip
evaluation thyroid evaluation and
ophthalmologist evaluation number eight
there are film stars – Doberman
Pinschers have even started in their own
movie called the Doberman gang this 1972
film is about an animal trainer who uses
a bunch of six Doublemint pincers to
commit a bank robbery the film was
directed by Byron Chad now and
co-written by Louis Sachar Finkle and
Frank Rae Bareli the six dogs were named
after the famous bank robbers – lender
Bonnie Clyde Pretty Boy Floyd babyface
Nelson and Ma Barker number nine there
are military dogs although initially
bred and still used as worldwide guard
dogs
the woman pincers also have excelled at
police and military canine duties have
worked as therapy dogs for the disabled
and search and rescue dogs and
participated in competitive ducks parts
during the Second World War the US
Marine Corps Dobermans of the Pacific
won the breed great fame 25 of these
loyal devil dogs died during the battle
for guam curda
woman was the first canine casualty in
the 1944 Battle of Guam during the
Second World War
number 10 there are great performers
with her muscular good looks and proud
gait Doberman Pinschers are consistent
winners in the ring a dog named storm
won Westminster’s Best in Show two years
running in 1952 and 53 likewise
Dobermans are used in what we know as
Doberman drill teams which showcased
their group intelligence and agility
through the use of complex orders and
choreographed movements alright guys
those were the top 10 most interesting
facts about the Doberman Pinschers what
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