#9. Doberman Dog – Thorny But Smart And Loyal

Doberman Dog – Thorny But Smart And Loyal 

The Doberman Pinscher (original name: Doberman Pinscher; American common name: Dobie) is named after the breeder who raised them, Carl Friedrich Louis Doberman. The Doberman Pinscher appeared in the 19th century and was one of the first German breeds to be trained as guard dogs.

The Doberman Pinscher has the following qualities: intelligent, agile, strong, brave, loyal and extremely aggressive...all these qualities are present in his large, strong body and slightly Doberman-like noble breed.

1. Origin of the Doberman Pinscher

The Reason for the Birth of the Doberman Pinscher - The "Dream" Dog

More than 200 years ago, in the town of Apolda, Thuringia, Germany, there lived a man named Dubin—a tax collector. Due to the nature of his work, he often has to travel back and forth between different lands with the collected taxes.

In the era of riots and robberies, the work of Doberman pinschers is too dangerous. Aggressive bandits in the area could attack him at any moment. His life has always been in the situation of "everything is hanging by a thread".

Therefore, the Doberman decided to breed several different breeds of hounds. Every time he goes to work, he often takes his children with him, not only for company, but also for preventing problems before they happen. However, there were hardly any breeds of dog at the time that had the qualities desired in a Doberman Pinscher.

When did the Doberman Pinscher appear?

In the late 1800's (many documented in 1876), the Doberman Pinscher began to develop a guard dog that combined the best qualities: intelligence, loyalty, courage and dog. Sharp nose, good body, strong physical strength, strong protection ability and attack the enemy.

The first generation of Doberman pinschers was born in 1890. Louis Dobermans did not record the use method and rate of use when breeding new breeds, so the true origin of Doberman pinschers is still a mystery to this day. No one knows exactly which dog breeds contributed to the current Doberman Pinscher breed. When the Doberman Pinscher died in 1894, all mysteries about the Doberman Pinscher's lineage were buried.

However, many experts today believe that the Doberman Pinscher may have descended from at least four of the following species:

German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Manchester Terrier, German Shorthaired Pointer, and even a Great Dane, German Shepherd, Shorthaired Pointer, Besselon or Weimaraner have their genes in the Doberman Pinscher in the dog's blood.

Origin of name

Their original name was Doberman Pinscher, after Doberman's friend Otto Goeller. For a long time, Goeller was excited to follow the Doberman Pinscher's breeding efforts. He is also a follower of further advanced selective work.

Scientists at the time wanted to breed Dobermans into "super dogs." Not only is the breed the bravest, smartest, fastest and strongest, but these days they are also known for being stubborn and sometimes even a little aggressive.

In 1899, Otto Goeller founded the "National Doberman Pinscher Club" in Apolda (Germany). At the same time, he also issued a standard table to ensure the pure breeding of the later Doberman breed.

In 1900, the German Kennel Club recognized the Doberman Pinscher as an official breed. Around the same time, people started dropping the word Pinscher from their names. In 1908, the Doberman Pinscher was brought to the United States. Here, they are simply called Dobie.

Just set foot on the land of the United States, the first batch of Dobby was rated as "the best" in the breed at that time, and was loved by many people. In 1921, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America was formally established. A year later, the club also adopted the original German breed standard.

Storm at home

The next 15 years will be extremely important for Dobie's development. World War I severely reduced the number of European Jews. A raging famine made it impossible for people to feed their dogs. Almost all the surviving Dobbys were owned by the military, the police, or very wealthy people.

After 1921, almost all male Doberman pinschers and purebred offspring in Germany were brought to the United States. By the time of World War II, the Doberman pinscher became extinct again in Germany. Perhaps, if the Americans did not take them away, the dogs would become extinct.

The Dobby continued to be used for breeding over the years. The Doberman pinscher becomes a powerful protector of the family, affectionate and loyal companion.

Despite its novelty appearance, it took less than a century for the Doberman Pinscher to become one of the top dog breeds in the world, on par with the Egyptian Hound, Mastiff or Akita.

2. Appearance features

Figure

The Doberman Pinscher is a very powerful dog breed. Their bodies are strong, muscular but not bulky, but quite agile. They have a more forward leaning body, a well-proportioned chest and sternum, and a muscular neck. The Doberman Pinscher has an extremely powerful stride, and the well-groomed hindquarters help them move faster.

Longevity

The Doberman Pinscher has a strong and muscular body. These puppies can live 10 to 12 years.

Height and weight

Doberman Pinschers are medium-sized dogs.

Males are 65-70cm tall at the withers; females are slightly smaller at 61-66cm tall. Adult dogs weigh 27 to 36 kg. Now, people prefer lean and slender Dobermans. However, large, strong Doberman pinscher puppies are still chosen by some.

Head

The Doberman Pinscher has a relatively long head, a broad nose, large nostrils, and sharp teeth.

Ear

The ears of this dog breed are large and pointed. Their original ears were actually drooping. In order to make the ears of Doberman Pinscher more vertical and beautiful, people often perform ear repair surgery when the dog is 7-10 weeks old or 6 months-1 year old at the latest.

In this minor surgery, the veterinarian removes part of the outer edge of the ear, then stitches and glues the incision to the head. During the procedure, the ear will roll to keep it upright. After about 10 days, this wound will heal.

However, not all Doberman Pinschers have their ears trimmed. It depends on the owner of each puppy. Many people are less supportive of clipping Doberman pinscher ears because it can be painful for the pet. But there are also those who believe that Dobermans with cropped ears can avoid ear infections and many other diseases.

Tail

If you thought Doberman Pinschers were born bobtailed, you'd be wrong. In fact, at birth, Doberman pinschers have longer tails than other breeds. However, people remove the joints and cut off the tail a few days after the puppies are born.

The popularity of short-tailed Pinschers stemmed from the fact that Louise Pinschers wanted them to look fierce enough to scare off robbers.

In addition, as a police dog that specializes in catching robbers, the long tail will become a weak point during the fight. That's where bad guys can easily grab and harm animals. Another reason is that the tail of a Doberman pinscher is very easy to break if it is hit hard. When wounds rupture, the wounds take a long time to heal and cause them a lot of pain.

Similar to the ears, if you want to keep your Doberman pinscher's tail intact, you need to contact the seller first. Because they quickly clip their tails to avoid serious injury to the puppies.

Fur

The Doberman Pinscher has a short, shiny coat that is close to the skin. The most common coat color for this pet breed is black or yellowish black. However, there are also reddish-brown or gray-blue Doberman puppies.

Some birds have "rusty" tawny hairs on the eyes, bridge of the nose, under the neck, on the tip of the chest, or around the quadrupeds. These colored dogs consist of two different genes that interact to produce four color phenotypes.

The 70s marked the birth of the white Doberman Pinscher. People pass coat color down through generations. However, this coat color has not been identified because it is a manifestation of albinism - a genetic mutation. Genotyping of white Doberman pinscher babies can affect the health and disease resistance of puppies.

Not only that, the care of albino Doberman pinschers requires careful care and must avoid exposure to the sun. As a result, many have called for an end to genetic selection and trading. Many countries have enacted laws against interbreeding, but allow breeding if the breeding produces an individual with this coat color.

3. Doberman pinscher character

Loyalty

True to its original purpose, the Doberman Pinscher is a loyal breed. These puppies only obey and consider those who raise and care for them their masters. If the owner is threatened, the Doberman pinscher friend can sacrifice his life for protection.

Aggressive

Dobermans can become aggressive and aggressive when commanded. They attack the target to the end to protect the owner. The brave and fearless character made many people feel ashamed.

Also because of its ferocity, some countries have issued a ban on keeping Dobermans. Fortunately, Vietnam is not on this list of countries.

Obedient

The fierce character of the Doberman Pinscher will be displayed in the presence of strangers who may pose a danger to the owner. Adorable character traits such as: obedient, obedient and loyal, these puppies only show their owners.

They are sensitive, warm, and very resilient. Unlike Rottweilers or Pitbulls, they rarely attack people on their own without command.

Clever

In terms of intelligence and obedience, Doberman pinschers are in a very high position. The Doberman pinscher blood has won the title of "Excellent Graduate Representative" in professional training courses many times. They also often win championships in competitions.

Doberman Pinschers learn and absorb extremely quickly. If you choose to be a leader (Alpha), they may be recommended first. Doberman pinschers are suitable as pets, guard dogs, military dogs, rescue dogs and even therapy dogs. They can blend into life and other animals if taught properly.

4. General process of maturation

Newborn and weaning

Newborn Doberman puppies close their eyes and ears and need careful attention. Feed your dog every 2 hours to maintain metabolism and growth. When they are 3-5 days old, they can cut their tails. The wound needs to be stitched and cleaned to avoid infection.

From the 4th week, puppies can learn to eat soft solid foods. This is also when the first baby teeth appear. 6-week-old puppies are starting to wean and can eat more solid food on their own. Height and weight are now beginning to increase rapidly.

Long tooth

Adult teeth begin to erupt at 12 weeks of age and continue to mature for about three months. The baby teeth that fall out will be swallowed by them.

When teething, Dobermans like to chew because of the "itchy tooth". You can buy pig ears, bones, skins or dog toys. However, care should be taken not to allow them to swallow these items as it can affect the digestive system.

Puppy Doberman Pinscher Physical Development

After 6 months of age, Dobermans only need to be fed twice a day. If you're worried they'll get hungry between meals, give them a snack. Pay close attention to diet to make sure your dog is not too thin or too fat. When stroking your dog, push gently so you can feel the ribs on the sides. This operation is to check that the puppy is growing at the proper weight.

It is estimated that the height during this period will reach half of the adult height if it develops normally. That is, the height of the dog is about 30-35 cm.

Time to maximum altitude

Female Doberman pinschers reach their final height at 1 year of age. Males will continue to grow in height for almost a year (approximately 16-21 months later).

5. How long does it take for a Doberman Pinscher to start breeding?

With doberman pinscher

On average, female Doberman pinscher puppies reach physical maturity after about a year. Larger individuals may take longer. Watching the development of female Doberman pinschers shows that they can reach almost adult height by 7 to 12 months of age.

At this time, the dog's body and reproductive system are not really complete. When a dog reaches 2 years of age, the organs continue to develop to meet their full reproductive potential. Sometimes female Doberman pinschers can develop sexual behavior late, first having children over 2 years of age.

With male doberman pinscher

As mentioned above, the Doberman can be fast or slow to reach his maximum height. Like females, male reproductive organs continue to mature after 2 years.

How long is the Doberman Pinscher pregnant and how many puppies are born in one litter?

Female Doberman Pinschers reach their breeding peak after 2-3 years. Male Doberman Pinscher is 3 years old. The average puppies breeding period is 9.6 years. Especially 1 to 7 years old is the most active period.

After conception, the Doberman Pinscher is 58-64 days pregnant (approximately 2 months). Each time she gave birth to 7 to 12 puppies, maybe even 14 to 18 puppies. On average, 2 litters can be produced a year.

6. Doberman pinscher at the cinema

The Doberman Pinscher's distinct personality pops up several times in the film. Some famous previous films are: The Dobermans (1972), The Brave Pinscher (1973), The Amazing Doberman (1976) or Angel Eyes (1991)... Especially in Angel Eyes, this movie It vividly portrays the lovely side and the wisdom of Doberman Pinscher.

7. How to Care for a Basic Doberman Pinscher

To keep your puppy healthy and active, a care regimen will go a long way. Let's learn the basics of pet care to keep your dog looking its best:

 - Eat well: Dobermans are large and muscular, and physical activity requires a lot of energy: eat the equivalent of 4% of their body weight. Among them, 45% is protein, and the rest is starch, calcium, vitamins and other substances...

 - Enough bathing: Because this dog breed has short coat and doesn't like to play in the dirt, it can take a bath every few months without worrying about unsanitary conditions.

 - Regular exercise: To keep your dog from getting fat, take your dog to exercise every day: take him for a walk, play Frisbee or catch a ball, etc.

 - Breeding conditions: You can definitely keep a Doberman in a small apartment because they like to be close to their owners. Be careful not to leave your Doberman alone for too long. They can become irritable and restless if you leave them alone for long periods of time.

 - Note When Training: Doberman pinscher puppies need early training to build character. When you are 5 months old, you can start familiarizing your dog with commands. Early training of Doberman pinschers can help curb aggression, aggression and increase loyalty.

8. Epilogue

As an extremely intelligent and loyal bodyguard, the Doberman Pinscher has been loved by many people around the world and even in Vietnam. Doberman puppies with their ears cropped are "cooler" and are suitable for owners with strong personalities. The whole ear looks softer and more approachable.

Hopefully, after reading this article, readers will have information about this intelligent and loyal dog breed. If you would like to own a beautiful purebred Doberman pinscher please contact Super Pets. We'll help you consult and find information on the best quality pet dogs.

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