Doberman Pinschers are considered to be medium to large dogs, typically weighing between 60 and 100 pounds. They have a muscular and compact build, with a long, narrow head and a short, elegant coat.
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Pinschers are born with long tails and medium-sized, triangular ears. They are known to be one of the most intimidating breeds, but also one of the most intelligent.Originally bred in the 1890s as a guard dog, the Doberman has since become a popular family and companion dog, as well as one of the best guard dogs.It was officially recognized as a breed in the United States in 1908 and has since been used for military and police service. Studies have shown that Doberman Pinschers have a number of stable psychological traits, such as certain personality and intelligence factors. It is believed that the breeds used to develop the Doberman Pinscher may have included the old short-haired shepherd, the Rottweiler, the Black and Tan Terrier and the German Pinscher.The Doberman Pinscher has been ranked among the most intelligent dog breeds in both experimental studies and expert evaluations. In two studies, Hart and Hart (198) ranked the Doberman Pinscher first in its category, while Tortora (1980) gave it the highest rank in terms of general training capacity.
This has led some to argue that Dobermans should be evaluated differently than other breeds. Additionally, Dobermans are more prone to dilated cardiomyopathy than other breeds, with approximately 40 percent of all DCM cases involving Dobermans.Dobermans often have their ears trimmed for both functional and aesthetic reasons. This procedure is believed to help them better perform their traditional guard function and effectively localize sound. The American Kennel Club standard for Doberman Pinschers includes a tail attached near the second vertebrae.
After Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann died in 1894, the Germans named the breed Dobermann-Pinscher in his honor; however, half a century later they removed the word “pinscher” because this German word for “terrier” was no longer appropriate.Although considered to be working dogs, Dobermans are often stereotyped as being fierce and aggressive. It is also widely believed that the Old German Shepherd was the biggest contributor to the Doberman breed. Despite its size (the Doberman is a thick, muscular dog), it can do very well with children and with guests from outside the home. When it comes to bites and attempts to bite, Doberman Pinschers are much less aggressive towards humans than many other breeds.
