Doberman Pinscher Characteristics and Health Problems Information

Title: Doberman Pinscher Characteristics and Health Problems Information
Author: Moses Wright

Doberman Pinscher Characteristics and Health Problems Information
Doberman Pinschers get a bad rap in the movies. They are
often depicted as evil, aggressive animals that run after
the bad guy (or good guys!) as the humans run for their
lives. In real life, Doberman Pinschers are family dogs
with a lot of love and affection.

History and Appearance - A member of the Working Group in
the AKC, Doberman Pinschers were originally developed to be
police and law enforcement dogs. They were often used in
the German military and can immediately fill a person with
dread upon sight. After all, they are big and
dangerous-looking creatures, and extremely powerful as well.

The Doberman Pinscher has a large, square head with a
powerful chest and bullet-shaped head. Weighing 55 to 90
pounds, and standing 24 to 28 inches tall, the Doberman
Pinscher's coat is black, red, blue or fawn with tan
markings. They will sometimes have white spots on their
chest and almond-shaped eyes. While it sounds painful and
cruel, the Doberman Pinscher's tail is usually docked. This
action is taken in order to prevent future painful
accidents. They are apt to break an undocked tail and the
pain associated with this is immense.

Characteristics - Doberman Pinschers do not have a lot of
energy, but they have a lot of endurance. These dogs do
need exercise in order to stay in shape and are not happy
in small, apartment settings. They enjoy fenced-in yards in
order to run around and explore. They also love long walks
with their owners even if they have a yard to run around in.

Doberman Pinschers get along great with other children and
other pets, despite how they are frequently depicted. It is
all about the training. They are devoted family pets and
love to please their owners. If you train your dog to love
the family, it will definitely do so. Puppies can
accidentally knock over children before they realize their
strength and are very energetic at that age, but this is a
very easy problem to fix.

Begin training your Doberman Pinscher at a very early age
and socialize them as much as possible to avoid any
problems. They are very intelligent and can get into a lot
of trouble whenever they become bored with too much energy.
Dobermans are big, muscular dogs and can require a lot of
food. In particular, they need to be fed with the large dog
formula to ensure they are getting all the nutrition that
they need.

Health Problems and Grooming - Doberman Pinschers can
suffer from hypothyroidism and a certain hereditary disease
called "Von Willebrand's disease." You will have to ask
your vet to give you more information on these diseases to
be sure your pet does not suffer from these ailments. They
can also develop heart problems. You will need to also make
sure that your dog does not become overweight as you will
have to deal with problems related to weight gain.

Grooming a Doberman Pinscher is easy. They require just one
weekly brushing and you will have to make sure their nails
are short, but that is the extent of their grooming. They
may look like tough animals, but Doberman Pinschers are
actually overgrown lap dogs with their families and love to
protect you and their homes.

About the Author:

Moses Wright is a dog lover and loves to help fellow dog
owners with their dog problems. He started a dog lovers
community site where dog owners can get access to
professional dog training and health resources:
http://www.dogmunity.com/

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