Dobermans are the ultimate working dog. They excel in competition of any sort, are capable of learning anything you choose to teach them and will watch over your home and family at all hours of the day and night.
To raise your own Doberman from puppy to adulthood results in a rewarding relationship that is unmatched in any other breed. But Dobers are not for the light-hearted. They require an Alpha human, solid puppy obedience and both mental and physical stimulation. This is not a breed for everyone or every situation and the puppy window can be exasperating ... but its worth it. It's truly worth it.
To raise your own Doberman from puppy to adulthood results in a rewarding relationship that is unmatched in any other breed. But Dobers are not for the light-hearted. They require an Alpha human, solid puppy obedience and both mental and physical stimulation. This is not a breed for everyone or every situation and the puppy window can be exasperating ... but its worth it. It's truly worth it.
Owning a Doberman comes with alot of benefits.
Security
Dobermans are the best of the guard dogs. They are the only breed specifically developed for the personal protection of man from man. Their alertness and loyalty make them ideal for keeping your home secure. They will alert you if something is amiss and can even be trained to restrain intruders until help arrives. Many confidently handled Doberman will place themselves between their person and danger with no training whatsoever.
Speed
These dogs are built for speed and many excel in agility competition. Dobermans are fast, agile, and able to run for long distances. Adult Doberman are an excellent choice for running with their owners or chasing after balls in the park.
Intelligence
Dobermans are incredibly intelligent. They quickly understand commands and can solve any task you put them to. They are very attentive and easy to train. Dobes adapt well to changes in their environment and situation so long as their person is nearby.
Loyalty
Doberman are THE Velcro breed. Dobes are so strongly instinctively driven to be with their person, that extended separation can have devastating affects on their health. This is not a breed to send outside to play when you are busy. Once a Doberman chooses their person, they need to be physically with them as much as possible. I well bonded Dobe will die for you.
Security
Dobermans are the best of the guard dogs. They are the only breed specifically developed for the personal protection of man from man. Their alertness and loyalty make them ideal for keeping your home secure. They will alert you if something is amiss and can even be trained to restrain intruders until help arrives. Many confidently handled Doberman will place themselves between their person and danger with no training whatsoever.
Speed
These dogs are built for speed and many excel in agility competition. Dobermans are fast, agile, and able to run for long distances. Adult Doberman are an excellent choice for running with their owners or chasing after balls in the park.
Intelligence
Dobermans are incredibly intelligent. They quickly understand commands and can solve any task you put them to. They are very attentive and easy to train. Dobes adapt well to changes in their environment and situation so long as their person is nearby.
Loyalty
Doberman are THE Velcro breed. Dobes are so strongly instinctively driven to be with their person, that extended separation can have devastating affects on their health. This is not a breed to send outside to play when you are busy. Once a Doberman chooses their person, they need to be physically with them as much as possible. I well bonded Dobe will die for you.
Owning a Doberman can come with alot of headache and heartache too.
Heart problems are prevalent in this breed and many die younger than they should. Periodic heartbeat monitoring is important to identify a problem in it's infancy. Talk to your vet about this.
Dobermans are a guardian breed and as a result are on most anti-breed insurance lists and many landlords or controlled communities won't allow them. If you rent, do your due diligence before choosing to purchase.
Many people are of the mistaken notion that cropping and docking are cruel. In some areas, an owner may be harassed for walking a puppy in ear posts. Grow a thick skin and stand up for your puppy and your rights as a dog owner!
The whole of the veterinary and landlord community are still stuck on early spay/neuter. It is detrimental to the health of your Doberman to spay/neuter young. Stand up for your puppies health and safety and don't do it!
Heart problems are prevalent in this breed and many die younger than they should. Periodic heartbeat monitoring is important to identify a problem in it's infancy. Talk to your vet about this.
Dobermans are a guardian breed and as a result are on most anti-breed insurance lists and many landlords or controlled communities won't allow them. If you rent, do your due diligence before choosing to purchase.
Many people are of the mistaken notion that cropping and docking are cruel. In some areas, an owner may be harassed for walking a puppy in ear posts. Grow a thick skin and stand up for your puppy and your rights as a dog owner!
The whole of the veterinary and landlord community are still stuck on early spay/neuter. It is detrimental to the health of your Doberman to spay/neuter young. Stand up for your puppies health and safety and don't do it!