Int'l/AM/SKC/UCICB/CH.Leilani's National Velvet CD, owner: Karen Mounts
General
The Dobermann is of medium size, strong and muscularly
built. Through the elegant lines of its body, its proud stature, and its expression of
determination, it conforms to the ideal picture of a dog.
Characteristics
The Doberman's elegant profile and cropped ears give it "the look of
eagles." In addition, with its sleek, shining coat, impressive power, grace,
and fleetness of foot, few dogs can match the elegance of this breed.
The Doberman Pinscher comes in four acceptable colors. They may be
shown with cropped or uncropped ears. The tail is docked at
approximately the second joint.
Temperament
The disposition of the Dobermann is friendly and
calm; very devoted to the family it loves children. Medium temperament and medium
sharpness (alertness) is desired. A medium threshold of irritation is required with a
good contact to the owner. Easy to train, The Dobermann enjoys working, and shall
have good working ability, courage and hardness. The particular values of self
confidence and intrepidness are required, and also adaptability and attention to fit the
social environment.
History
The Dobermann is the only German breed which
bears the name of its original breeder, Friedrich Louis Dobermann (02.01.1834 -
09.06.1894).
He was believed to be a tax collector, offal abbatoir manager (knacker) and a part
time dog catcher, legally able to catch all stray dogs. He bred with animals from this
reservoir that were particularly sharp. The so called "butcher's dogs" which were
already considered a relatively pure breed at that time, played a most important role
in the origination of the Dobermann breed. These dogs were an early type of
Rottweiler, mixed with a type of shepherd which existed in "Thüringen" as a black dog
with rust red markings. Herr Dobermann bred with this mixture of dogs in the Eighteen
Seventies. Thus he obtained "his breed" : not only alert, but highly protective working
and housedogs. They were often used as guard and police dogs. Their extensive use
in police work led to the nickname "Gendarme dog". They were used in hunting to
control large vermin. In these circumstances it was a matter of course that the
Dobermann was recognized officially as a Police Dog by the beginning of the century.
The Dobermann breed requires a medium sized, powerful, muscular dog. Despite his
substance he shall be elegant and noble, which will be evident in his body line. He
must be exceptionally suitable as a companion, protection and working dog and also
as as family dog.
Origin
Germany
Utilization
The Doberman Pinscher is one of the easiest breeds to train for working
activities, especially Obedience and Schutzhund.
Classification
Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossians and Swiss Mountain- and Cattledogs
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