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Doberman Pinscher

doberman pinscher dog

    height of a doberman pinscher dog
group: working height: m 26-28" / 66-71.1 cm
f 24-26" / 61-66 cm
types: weight: 65-90 lbs / 29.5-40.8 kg
colors: black, brown, blue, red, fawn with distinct red-rust markings on head, chest and feet
physical traits: good sense of smell, clean appearance
hair type: short, thick flat, smooth
personality/
temperament:
well bred dogs are devoted, easy to train, quick to learn, affectionate, elegant, watchful, energetic, alert, obedient, loyal, dignified, devoted, fearless, determined, aloof to strangers. some can be aggressive, nervous, and fear-bite
maintenance/
special needs:

little grooming, exercise, discipline, need proper training to respect owner, easy to train, ears and tail cropped for show, susceptible to heart disease, not good with other pets unless raised with them, protect from cold
nickname: Dobermann Pinscher
origination: Germany, cross of Rottweiler, English Greyhound, German Pinscher, Weimaraner, and Manchester Terrier
bred for: guarding
identifying traits:  
ideal for: family, companion, watchdog, guard dog, police dog, city or country life
good with kids? use care when selecting this breed, overbreeding produced many inbred dogs that are high strung and not recommended.
life expectancy: 12 yrs  
kennel clubs: akc, saku, uk-(working dog group), fci-(Pinscher dog group), ukc-(guarding dog group), ankc, nzkc-(utility dog group), ckc
rescues:    
     
photo of a doberman pinscher
 
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