Doberman Pinscher Facts And Health Problems Info

Whenever one thinks of Doberman Pinschers, all one thinks of are snarls and sharp teeth. There is quite a bit of negative press about Doberman Pinschers. In actual fact, they can be loyal dogs who are affectionate to the family.

History and Appearance - A member of the Working Group in the AKC, Doberman Pinschers were originally developed to be police and law enforcement dogs. They were often used in the German military and can immediately fill a person with dread upon sight. After all, they are big and dangerous-looking creatures, and extremely powerful as well.

The Doberman Pinscher has a fairly big and squarish head that is bullet shaped as well as a strong chest. Weighing 55 to 90 pounds, and standing 24 to 28 inches tall, the Doberman Pinscher’s coat is black, red, blue or fawn with tan markings. They will sometimes have white spots on their chest and almond-shaped eyes. The Doberman Pinscher’s tail is commonly shortened or docked and it seems heartless to do so. This action is taken in order to prevent future painful accidents. They are apt to break an undocked tail and the pain associated with this is immense.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinschers do not have a lot of energy, but they have a lot of endurance. Doberman Pinschers need to workout to keep fit and they are unsuited to living in camped living conditions. They enjoy fenced-in yards in order to run around and explore. They also love long walks with their owners even if they have a yard to run around in.

Doberman Pinschers get along great with other children and other pets, despite how they are frequently depicted. It is all about the training. They are devoted family pets and love to please their owners. If you train your dog to love the family, it will definitely do so. Puppies can accidentally knock over children before they realize their strength and are very energetic at that age, but this is a very easy problem to fix.

Begin training your Doberman Pinscher at a very early age and socialize them as much as possible to avoid any problems. They are very intelligent and can get into a lot of trouble whenever they become bored with too much energy. Dobermans are big, muscular dogs and can require a lot of food. In particular, they need to be fed with the large dog formula to ensure they are getting all the nutrition that they need.

Health Problems and Grooming - Doberman Pinschers can suffer from hypothyroidism and a certain hereditary disease called “Von Willebrand’s disease.You need to check with your local vet for knowledge on such illnesses and to ensure your pet does not succumb to the symptoms. They can also develop heart problems. You will need to also make sure that your dog does not become overweight as you will have to deal with problems related to weight gain.

Grooming a Doberman Pinscher is easy. They require just one weekly brushing and you will have to make sure their nails are short, but that is the extent of their grooming. They may look like tough animals, but Doberman Pinschers are actually overgrown lap dogs with their families and love to protect you and their homes.

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