Introducing The Doberman Pinscher

People consider some of the breeds of dogs as being excessively aggressive and ferocious, though they were bred by people exactly for those purposes. The Doberman Pinscher is a good example of this kind of breed. Starting from these basic traits of some dogs, early breeders created this breed in the purpose of personal defense. Breeders needed large dogs, intimidating, fearless and willing to defend their owners. These dogs also had to be obedient and to act only following the commands of their owners. The dogs of this breed were perfect for jobs like personal defense, police or war dog. The intimidating appearance and the ability to protect their owners are no more the only reasons people want these dogs for as companions, they are also valued for their intelligence, loyalty and good nature as well as because they are beautiful with their sleek coats, their build and their distinctive appearance.

The doberman pinscher is one of the breeds of dogs that might be aggressive toward people and other dogs, but they are less aggressive than other breeds and display this type of behavior only on special training or when frightened. These dogs love their owner and will protect him, but are generally sociable with other people and dogs. As any other breed of potential aggressive dogs, the dobermans are the result of the owner who raised and trained them. Dobie fans prove that love, good care and appropriate training can make from this dog a a wonderful pet for a life time.

Through different studies one can determine what type of personality traits have specific breeds and how these traits can be curtailed if needed. The Doberman Pinscher breed ranks high on the intelligence test and also in the playfulness one. As for aggressiveness it ranked fairly low, among a great number of other popular dog breeds. They are a protective breed of dogs, but they are not tending to react without thinking. They look aggressive, but don't attack without good reason. Though many people link aggressiveness to the size of the dog, studies revealed that smaller breeds, like the Yorkshire Terrier and even the Chihuahua are more aggressive than the Doberman.

You can easily train these intelligent dogs which are also strong and love to play. The Doberman is the kind of dog that bonds with his master and obey all his orders. They are also sociable with the members of the owners family, acting full of energy and jolly. One specific trait of their personality is the loyalty to one person, once established the bond, this will last for their life time.

The Doberman breed is prone to specific health related issues, and as happens with other breeds of dogs, some conditions are more common and dangerous for the dogs of this breed. All the owners of Doberman should learn about the personality traits of the breed and about its health sensibilities. They will be able to prevent or deal with such problems.

Its intelligence and devotion makes the doberman pinscher breed so popular. All they owners know how wonderful these dogs are. Be sure you choose a Doberman from a good and loving breeder. Before buying, research the breed as well as the breeders or source of the dog.


As a dog acquired for personal defense, the doberman pinscher was ideal. They are full of energy, jolly and very sociable within the family group. The doberman pinscher is a popular breed due to its intelligence and devotion.

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