Large Working Group

Doberman Pinscher

Also called Dobermann and Dobie

Great with kids
Easy to train
Needs space

The Doberman Pinscher is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally bred in Germany for guarding and protecting property. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.

Weight: 55–99 lb (25–45 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 24–28 in (61–71 cm)
Life span: 10–13 years
Exercise: About 60 minutes a day
Coat: Short, Smooth
Origin: Thuringia, Germany (late 19th century (1890s))

Traits

Family and friends

Children: Good with children
Other dogs: OK with other dogs
Strangers: Reserved with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Needs space
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Very little grooming
Shedding: Sheds moderately
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Energetic Fearless Intelligent Loyal Obedient

Coat colours

Black and rust, blue and rust, fawn (isabella) and rust and red and rust

Males and females

Measure	Males	Females
Weight	88–99 lb (40–45 kg)	55–77 lb (25–35 kg)
Height	26–28 in (66–71 cm)	24–26 in (61–66 cm)

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)