Dobermann Breed Profile

Please see also About The Dobermann and a detailed description of the Doberman breed on the Kennel Club Website.

Group Working
Country of Origin Germany
Original Function of Breed Guarding
Size Medium Sized Dog
Average Life Span 10-12 Years
[but may go on to 14+ years]
Approximate Height
[at withers/shoulders]		 Dog:  27 inches
Bitch:  24 inches
Coat Type Short, and smooth, no undercoat
Coat Colour Black & Tan;
Liver & Tan;
Blue & Tan;
Isabella [Fawn & Tan]
Coat Care Although short coated, Dobermanns do moult - regular grooming with a rubber grooming mitt keeps coat shiny and soft, and removes loose hair
Town or Country? Is happy with either provided he has enough exercise and gets enough human company
Would the Dog Live Happily in a Flat or Apartment? Would depend on the dog and the owner's circumstances, and the flat/apartment in question
Does the Breed Suffer from Cold /Wet /Heat? Dobermanns love their comforts and do not like the cold. They often don't like to get wet and many refuse to go out when it's raining!
Would the Dog Live happily outside? No. Dobermanns like to be part of the family and love human company. They like their comforts too much to enjoy living outdoors
Special Considerations Dobermanns enjoy being part of the family. They should to be trained with patience and kindness and it is never too late to train a dog. Dobermanns are 'in your face' dogs, and want to spend as much time with their owners as possible. If you want a dog that will go off and lie down quietly so you don't know they are there, then a Dobermann is not for you
Character Sketch Alert, courageous, proud, loyal, affectionate, highly intelligent and manipulative. Dobermanns need to be treated with great respect and not mishandled. Kindness and patience will be greatly rewarded and you will have a dog that is extremely loyal, trustworthy and affectionate
Hereditary Defects /Health Issues Cervical Spondylitis [Canine Wobbler Syndrome]; Dilated Cardiomyopathy [Heart Failure]; Von Willibrands Disease; Hip Dysplasia;
Other Conditions Dobermanns Are Prone To Hypothyroidism; Arthritis [mostly in older dogs]; Fatty Lumps
Dobermann Welfare Association
dogs@dobermannwelfare.org.uk
Registered Office: 28 Abingdon Close, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 0BU
Registered in England No: 04043120