Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. While the dog is at rest, hock to heel is perpendicular to the ground.

They can be great guard dogs as well as family pets. The body is sleek but substantial, and is covered with a glistening coat of black, blue, red, or fawn, with rust markings. Well arched, with nape of neck widening gradually toward body. Upper and lower shanks are of equal length.

The Doberman Pinscher, one of 6 dogs belonging to the “Pinscher” group, was brought into existence by a German tax collector, Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman. Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes.Neck: proudly carried, well-muscled and dry.

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Tail: docked at approximately second joint, appears to be a continuation of the spine, and is carried only slightly above the horizontal when the dog is alert.Shoulder Blade-sloping forward and downward at a 45-degree angle to the ground meets the upper arm at an angle of 90 degrees. German Doberman Names. This disease affects the breed more than any other.Roughly a quarter of Dobermann Pinschers who develop cardiomyopathy die suddenly from seemingly unknown causes,The history of the Dobermann breed is sometimes disputed by experts; however, it's generally thought that Dobermanns were first bred in the 1880s by The breed is believed to have been created from several different breeds of dogs that had the characteristics that Dobermann was looking for. A dog named Storm won Westminster’s Best in Show two years running, in 1952 and ’53.

With their muscular good looks and proud gait, Doberman Pinschers are consistent winners in the ring. All too aware of this was taxman and dog breeder Louis Dobermann, from the town of Apolda. Brisket reaching deep to the elbow. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament.

"Always Faithful", a life-size Doberman in bronze, is located in Guam at the war dog cemetery at the US Naval Base in Orote Point as a permanent monument.Search and rescue Dobermans assisted at the site of Ground Zero after 9/11 in New York City.In 2019, a Doberman named Dance became the first Quadruple Champion: a conformation champion, champion tracker, master agility champion, and obedience trial champion. These medium sized dogs have some unique requirements thanks to their high energy and muscular body. The British did the same a few years later; now the US and Canada are the only countries who continue to use Pinscher and have dropped an "n" from Dobermann's surname.The Dobermann became very popular over a short period of time.

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In normal pose and when gaiting, the elbows lie close to the brisket.

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A Doberman Pinscher named Protocol's Veni Vidi Vici at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, New York City, February 14, 2012.This article was most recently revised and updated by The Dobermann has a long muzzle. The Doberman Pinscher is known best, perhaps, for its guarding qualities.

Ribs well sprung from the spine, but flattened in lower end to permit elbow clearance.

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Back short, firm, of sufficient width, and muscular at the loins, extending in a straight line from withers to the slightly rounded croup.

Browse By Topic The Doberman Pinscher Club of America was founded in 1921 and is the official AKC Parent Club for the Doberman Pinscher. Protection workshop with Marco Davis, hosted by the Vermont Total Doberman Club. Length of neck proportioned to body and head. Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes.Neck: proudly carried, well-muscled and dry. Browse the AKC Marketplace to find the right puppy for you Shop Doberman Pinscher products including flags, signs, clothing. Nose solid black on black dogs, dark brown on red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns. Voir plus d'idées sur le thème Chien, Animaux, Chiens doberman. A well-conditioned Doberman on patrol will deter all but the most foolish intruder.Although mostly a “wash and wear” breed, some routine grooming will help to keep the Doberman in optimal condition.