

The Dancing Dobermann Disease is a rare nerve disorder, which only occurs in the Dobermann and other Pinschers. Quite the similar thing happened in regards to hip joint dysplasia, which only occurs in exceptional cases now. Hereditary diseases of the heart muscle, which used to be quite common, have now been greatly reduced by appropriate breeding selection. However, this only applies if your dog is peaceful and has not shown negative behaviour yet. If you live in Austria, you do not have to fulfill any special requirements for keeping a Dobermann. In the canton of Valais it is completely forbidden to own them. You have to get permission to be able to keep them. In Switzerland, the Dobermann is listed as a dangerous dog in nine out of twelve cantons. In Brandenburg, given you can provide proof that your dog is harmless, you will be immediately exempted from the regulations. This is regulated by independently in different areas. Regionally, it can be completely forbidden to keep a Dobermann or you might have certain conditions to comply to such as putting a muzzle on them or pay increased dog tax. In Brandenburg, the Dobermann is listed on the index. Other things you should know about the Dobermann

A bored Dobermann can quickly develop bad habits. An appropriate amount of excercise and stimulation is important for this big sporty dog. You can do agility with them, tracking or complete the training as a companion dog with them. Due to their extraordinary intelligence they are perfectly suited for demanding dog sports. The Dobermann likes to be very playful, they love to go running with their owners or play around in water. If you are good to your dog and train them correctly, they will never be unnecessarily aggressive or bite. Having said that, when they don't like someone, it will be with good reason. The sense of alertness has remained with the Dobermann. The typical character traits of the Dobermann typical coat pattern in black or brown with lighter markings Banner: At the same time it is just as likely to find the playful Dobermann alongside single people or as a family dog. The Dobermann is still considered an excellent watchdog as well as protection dog. In some cases today you will even see specimens of this dog with gigantic ears and a merrily wagging tail.Īnother trademark is the typical coat pattern in black or dark brown with reddish brown markings. But the image of the Dobermann has changed just as much as its appearance. In earlier days, an aggressive appearance caused by their pointed ears and the docked tail were considered typical breed characteristics. The breed characteristics of the Dobermann

Times have long changed and the once combative guard dog has become a lovable companion to active people. Unfortunately, this negative start to the breeding of this dog still cause this actually peaceful breed it's bad reputation. Later, he refined his breeding with Pinschers, Weimaraner hunting dogs, German Shepherds, Mastiffs and other mixed breeds that were locally known as particularly prone to biting. It was his clear intention to create a particularly sharp and attentive type of dog. The origin of the Dobermannīack in the 19th century, a gentleman named Friedrich Louis Dobermann crossed aggressive "butcher dogs" with various types of hunting dogs.

When kept correctly, they are suitable as a multifaceted friend, sporty companion or as a loyal family dog. The Dobermann is an elegant, large dog with faithful-looking eyes and a distinctive appearance.
