Dogs

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Germany
MOST SUITED AS Guard and defence-dog, and family pet

SIZE
The shoulder-height is 68 - 72cm (26 1/2 - 28 1/2in) for dogs and 63 - 68cm (25 - 27in) for bitches. The weight is between 32 - 45kg (701/2 - 99lb) for dogs.

COAT
The colour of the sleek smooth coat of short hairs is often black and tan, or brown and tan. Coats of blue and tan, or grey-yellow and tan are not recognized in every country.

CARE REQUIRED
A Dobermann's coat does not require much attention. During moulting use a rubber glove with knobbled surface to remove dead and loose hairs. Keep the claws short and check the teeth from time to time for tartar.

CHARACTER
This active, cunning dog bonds closely and is brave, intelligent, a good guard-dog, loyal, dependent, occasionally noisy and boisterous, and has tremendous stamina. Dobermann's have a tendency to become a one-person's-dog.

TRAINING
This strong, handsome dog requires very careful and consistent training. Strive to ensure everything is harmonious throughout the trainïing. If you have little experience of training dogs, then you are seriously advised not to acquire one of this breed. Many Dobermanns are neurotic if wrongly brought-up ( and unfortunately this is all too frequent), making them fearful and/or snappy - while their natural character is straightforward and reliable. Always act clearly and fairly with a Dobermann; never hit it and make absolutely sure it is not pestered. They are ideally suited to defence-dog training, but do not start too young and avoid too much pressure on the dog in the early stages - never force it! Wait for really serious activity until a Dobermann has matured somewhat.

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
A properly socialized Dobermann can get along fine with dogs, other household pets, and children. Unwanted visitors are stopped in their tracks.

EXERCISE
A Dobermann cannot be fobbed off with a daily trot around the neighbourhood. It is built for speed and has tremendous stamina. Take it swimming, or let it run alongside a cycle, or run free in the woods.

This breed is ideal for a variety of sporting activities.