The Dobermann is an elegant, powerful, and highly intelligent working breed developed in Germany as a personal protection dog. They are loyal, alert, and trainable. With proper socialisation, they mak...
68–72 cm
40–45 kg
10–13 years
Low — weekly brushing
High — 1
Germany
Short, smooth, close-fitting
Large
Loyal, alert, intelligent, fearless, obedient
Exercise: High — 1.5–2 hours daily. They need vigorous exercise including running and mental challenges. They excel at obedience, agility, and protection sports.
Grooming: Low — weekly brushing. Minimal grooming. Their short coat is easy to maintain.
Coat: Short, smooth, close-fitting
Known health issues
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM — very common), von Willebrand disease, cervical spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler syndrome), hip dysplasia, bloat
Origin
Germany
Size category
Large
The Dobermann is an elegant, powerful, and highly intelligent working breed developed in Germany as a personal protection dog. They are loyal, alert, and trainable. With proper socialisation, they make devoted family companions. They are often used in police, military, and search-and-rescue roles.
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