Henry von der Horringhauser Höh, owner: Nicole Hirsch, Germany
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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