The Doberman is a German dog breed, which is led by the FCI in group 2. The large dog breed was originally bred as a utility, working and guard dog and is characterized by vigilance and intelligence. Dobermans are still common today as service dogs for customs, the German Armed Forces and the police.
The Doberman is a large breed of dog in which the males should have a height at the withers of 68 to 72 centimetres and a weight of 40 to 45 kilograms. For bitches, the ideal size is 63 to 68 centimetres and the weight between 32 and 35 kilograms.
The life expectancy of the Doberman is 10 to 13 years.
Dobermans have a slim yet muscular body. Their short fur is either brown or black, whereby muzzle, throat and breast show a characteristic rust-red coloring in both cases.
The Doberman loves the company of his family and doesn't like being left alone at all. The aggressive behaviour he is said to like develops only when he feels alone or is even imprisoned.
Dobermans are also quite open-minded towards children. However, the correct education is very important with this dog breed, since the Doberman otherwise already from an early age tends to behave remarkably authoritarian.
The Doberman is not a classic family dog. He is affectionate, but needs a lot of attention and movement. With the appropriate expert knowledge he can be trained to an extremely reliable companion dog.
Beyond that the courageous animals are perfectly suitable, in order to be used as guard and protection dog or also in the service of police and military.
Who would like to acquire privately a Dobermann, should make sure to employ this sufficiently.
The Dobermann is one of the dog breeds that are particularly prone to Dilatative Kardiomyopathie (DCM) disease.
As is common with large breeds, Dobermans also suffer comparatively frequently from joint diseases such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.
DCM can at least partly be avoided by a diet rich in taurine and carnitine. The risk of hip and elbow dysplasia can also be significantly reduced with the right diet.
Furthermore, age, weight and sports activities as well as possible allergies should of course be taken into consideration when feeding the Doberman.
We recommend the use of Bellfor Gelenke & Knochen (Joints & Bones) for your Doberman to prevent joint diseases as well as our range of natural, premium quality dog food containing taurine.
Bellfor's nutritional concept contributes to the health and well-being of your Doberman at an early age.