Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinscher
Working
A black and tan Doberman Pinscher stands on a green floor, held on a leash by a person in a suit at a dog show.

Meet the Doberman Pinscher

The doberman pinscher is best described as “an elegant athlete in a tight-fitting wrapper.” This square, compact and muscular dog gives the immediate impression of grace, beauty and nobility, while at the same time being energetic and fearless. It has made its mark through the years as a police, military and service dog. But it is best known today as an intelligent, affectionate and obedient companion. A spectacular doberman pinscher sculpture, “Always Faithful,” a tribute to war dogs and veterinarians, is on permanent display at the U.S. War Dog Cemetery in Guam; at the Quantico Marine Corps Research Center in Virginia; at the University of Tennessee Veterinary School; and at the AKC Museum of the Dog in St. Louis.

Breed Group:

Working

Breed Personality:

Friendly, Courageous, Smart, Energetic

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 12
Max Height
(inches): 28
Max Weight
(lbs): 100

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (4/5)
Grooming Needs (1/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (4/5)
Playfulness (4/5)
Protectiveness (5/5)
Trainability (5/5)
Energy Level (5/5)
Barking Level (3/5)

Breed Variations

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