Is
a Doberman Pincher Right For You?
Doberman Pinchers seem to get a bad name. They are always the evil
guard dog chasing people away in the movies. But this is not the case
for most Dobermans they are an intelligent, loyal family dog. So don't
pass on this dog breed from what you have seen on tv and movies.
The Doberman Pincher is classified by the American Kennel Club as part
of the working group. Dobermans were bred to be police dogs. The German
military were known to use them as well.
With its bullet shaped head and powerful chest you can see why they
were used by these groups.
Doberman's will weigh from fifty-five to ninety pounds and stands
twenty-four to twenty-eight inches tall. They have a short black, red,
blue, or faun coat with tan markings. Sometimes they will have a white
spot on their chest. With almond shaped eyes that are dark in color.
You see most Dobermans with docked tails. This is to prevent painful
accidents. Their long tail bone is prone to brakeing. (Click
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With
high endurance capabilities they are not a high energy dog, they are in
it for the long haul. Again as with most large dogs they need room to
move. Apartment setting are not the desired location. A nice yard they
can run around in is best. Dobermans love to spend time with their
owners, taking them on walks is a great way to have quality time with
your dog.
The Doberman is another dog breed that does well with obedience
training. Teaching them young you will get the most out of your dog.
Despite all the bad publicity this breed is very good with children and
other pets. Teach them to be around other pets and children when they
are puppies will only help with this training.
This big, muscular dog needs a lot of food. As with any dog breed
consult your vet to get the proper nutritional food they will need to
grow up strong and healthy.
Grooming the Doberman Pincher is easy, a good brushing once a week will
do the trick. Always check the nails and make sure they are not too
long.
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Quick Tip #1
Make
sure you can go to the dog breeders house or where they keep the
puppies. If they refuse, walk away from that breeder. They may have a
dirty place and the puppies are not properly cared for. Its better to
not take a chance then to have to deal with the heartbreak of a dog
that has health issues.
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Quick Tip #2
One
step that many owners never think of when choosing the correct dog
breed for them is grooming needs. Short hair dogs will not need as much
time to groom, while long hair dogs will need much more time, up to an
hour a day. Make sure you know what your in for before you chose the
dog for your family.
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Quick Tip #3
With
all larger dogs, they will need to eat more and do cost more to feed.
Always check with your vet to get a proper formulated dog food diet.
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