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TOP 10 FACTS ABOUT DOBERMANS
Doberman is a medium to large size breed of domestic dogs originated from Germany. This breed was bred by a tax collector named Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman, He started the creation of this breed of dogs in a town of APOLDA where he runs his dog club having different kinds of breeds in it. The man was a hated tax collector by profession and run the APOLDA dog pound. He created this breed to help and protect him in his work of tax collection. Because this breed was a combination of strength, loyalty, intelligence.
After the death of tax collector in 1894 the Germans named this breed as Doberman pinscher in his honor. After that, an earliest breeder named Otto Goeller perfected and refined this breed in its present condition. These dogs serve as a pet or as a guarding dog, in police or military or a companion.
An interesting fact about this breed is that it requires regular exercise to keep him active and healthy in this regard his owner can also live a healthy lifestyle. if exercise is not done on a regular basis then they may become irritable and aggressive.
Here are some fun and interesting facts that are worth to know before buying a Doberman.
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1. Appearance
The life expectancy for this breed of dogs is about 10-13 years
Height
Male=26-28 inches
Female=24-27 inches
Weight
Male=40-45 kg
Female=32-35 kg
These dogs are muscular in body shape and are fast and strong. Their body is covered with the glister coat of black, blue, red with the tarnish markings. Due to its sleek body, this breed is on the 8th position of the fastest running dogs with the running speed of 32 miles/hour.
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2. Difference between Doberman and Doberman pinscher
Both the names are used for the same breed of dogs. In the early years when this breed was created, the name Doberman pinscher was given to this breed but a half-century later dropped the word 'pinscher' on the ground. Because the word 'pinscher' meaning terrier was no longer appropriate for this Breed which can serve as a pet playing with children at home. The British did the same thing but now the US and Canada use the word pinscher with Doberman.
3. Diet for this Breed
They are the large size as well as working dogs and are muscular in body shape so they require protein-rich foods. A high-calorie diet is required for healthy growth and to provide energy to their muscles.
Amount of calories required for the Doberman are given as
- Adults
- Puppies
- Seniors
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4. Docked Ear and Tail
Dobermans are born with long tail and floppy ears. Doberman Ears were originally cropped for practicality and protection. Ear and tail docking was meant to enhance their performance so that their competition could not have the advantage of grabbing on to these appendages. But now Docking has become a common practice with this breed. Dock ear makes them more alter to the sound of approaching things and dock tail makes them active and fast and helps them in guarding purposes. But Not only does ear cropping create unnecessary physical pain and discomfort for dogs, but it can also leave them with lasting psychological trauma. That's why Docking process is considered crucial and is banned in many countries.
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5. Combination of different Breeds
The fun fact about this breed is that the pet we used to keep in our house or may be used for other different purposes is a marvelous creation and it is the combination of different types of dog breeds as
- Rottweilers
- German pinscher
- Great Dane
- German shepherd
- Manchester Terrier
- GreyHound
6. Loyalty Facts
This breed was created for the protection of mankind by a tax collector which wanted this dog to help him and protect him in his most hated work. They are considered to be a one-man dog and they are extremely loyal to that one man. Dobermans are considered to be people-oriented pet that is affectionate and sweet to people if they are raised and trained well. They guard the whole family but are bond to only one person. Compared to other dogs they are extremely loyal to their owner that they can give their life in protecting their owner. They quickly become a trusted and important family member.
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7. Doberman and Kids
The AKC claims that all Dobermans are not the same but a Doberman who is raised well and socialized from an early age are not a threat to children of his owner. They suggest that this pet should be socialized with children, friends, and companies from puppyhood. In a nutshell, if you want a guard dog for your family as well as the best companion then a well-socialized dobby is the best option to consider.
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8. Health Facts
This breed is healthy and active as compared to many other dogs actually the creation of this breed was not less than a miracle. But nothing is perfect in this world, this breed also has some health issues and they are prone to
- Bloat
- Dilated cardiomyopathy
- Aggressive rectal atrophy
- Hip dysplasia
- Albinism
- Chronic active hepatitis
- Hyperthyroidism
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9. Popularity and Intelligence
If we look at his more amazing facts you will come to know that how adorable and surprising this breed is. Doberman is the 8th fastest dog in the world running at the speed of 32 miles/hour.
If we talk about its hearing ability then it will not be wrong to say that his hearing is so strong that he can hear a sound from 250 yards away. Moreover, Doberman is the 17th most popular breed in the US according to AKC. He is smart enough to learn any move in 5 to 7 repetitions and can easily be trained.
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10. Weather sensitive
If you are planning to keep a Doberman as a pet then this fact can not be ignored that the Dobermans are sleek and muscular in shape so are sensitive to cold weather. Doberman requires proper clothes and a sweater if you live in a cold region.
Conclusion
Dobermans are worth keeping for as a pet or for other different purposes But they require proper attention and love from their owner. Dobermans are one-man dogs and they can sacrifice their life for their owner. If you are planning to keep a Doberman then go through the facts before buying which are mentioned above.
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