Doberman (Dogs of the Canis family) Information and Characteristics A To Z

Doberman is a very fierce dog breed, mainly responsible for military and police work. After training, it can become a search dog, hunting dog, and shepherd dog. The Doberman is lively, vigilant, firm, alert, courageous, and submissive. On the other hand, Doberman Pinscher is bold and determined, easy to bite, and has a certain aggressiveness. 

These characteristics determine that it has all the conditions for an excellent military and police dog. The Doberman's body structure is strong and stable, and the coat is smooth and shiny and looks very perfect.

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Development History

At the end of the 19th century, a tax collector and dogcatcher named Louis Dubinman wanted to raise a fierce dog to protect himself when performing tasks, so he bred a dog with Rottweiler, A super dog with the advantages of Manchester, Poseron, and Greyhound. After a long time, another breeding expert, Otto Geller, improved Dubinman's guard dog. All people in the world who love the dog breed of Doberman dog will always remember the year 1900. This dog was officially recognized and detailed standards were established. The dog was named after its breeder Louis Doberman To be named.


The body shape of the Doberman is more refined and well-proportioned than the earlier breeds. Of course, they are still masters of fighting and guards with high alertness, and their position in the top ten hot dog list is high.

Origin

The origin of the Doberman is in Germany. The dog has the advantages of Rottweiler, Manchester, Poser, and Greyhound breeds.

Morphological characteristics

The Doberman has strong muscles and a very beautiful appearance. The head is raised and the chest is raised, giving people a feeling of disdain. Its head is narrow and long, and the tip is not pointed when viewed from the side. The lines of the lower part are parallel, the lips are tightly closed on the jaw, and the teeth are large and firm with an insect bite. The color of the nose varies with the color of the coat. The oval eyes are medium in size, dark in color, wise, expressive, sharp, and witty.

The jaws are full and powerful, the ears are small, and the roots of the ears are high. The original drooping ears are trimmed into sharp triangles and erected according to the standard. The body is square, with a short back, deep but not too wide chest, strong muscles, compact abdomen, straight forelegs, broad hind limbs, muscular, strong and powerful, round and thick feet, such as cat feet, strong, and the tail is required The truncation is very short, usually at the first and second joints.

The pace requires flexibility, elegance, and overlapping footprints. The coat is short, dense, and smooth, close to the body surface. The coat color has black and yellow-brown markings and brown-yellow markings, as well as blue and light yellow-brown. Regardless of the background color, yellow-brown markings are indispensable, Mainly distributed in the eyes, muzzle, front chest, limbs, and the inside of the tail, but white spots are not allowed.

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Character traits

The character of this dog breed is that the bitch is quiet, sensitive, loving family members, and wary of strangers; the male dog is very smart, but more violent, impulsive, aggressive, vigilant, brave and loyal, durable, and needs to be strong A powerful owner can control it, so there is a saying that "there is no bad Doberman, only a bad owner". It is agile, flexible, and coordinated, has an inherent noble temperament, is not afraid of strangers, and has good learning ability.

Pros and cons

This dog is resistant to heat and cold and is suitable for urban life. The coat is short and does not require frequent combing. Easy to train, but not easy to get along with other dogs. Prone to bloating, abnormal hip development, heart problems, and a blood abnormality called WILLEBRAND'S.

Feeding method

In the past, the nutritious food that the owners provided to their dogs was more complicated and time-consuming than it is now. In the past, the owners believed that the daily quantitative food should include fresh beef, vegetables, cereals, egg yolks, and milk, in addition to adding beer yeast or other vitamins. However, in recent years, perceptions of the necessity and even the benefits of this approach have changed.

Daily foods such as egg yolks and milk are still provided every day, but the basic methods have been changed. It is understood that many experts have also affirmed such changes. What the school teaches also thinks: “The dog food produced in large quantities for the pets is better than the dog food mixed in the kitchen.

Beauty method

It is necessary to comb the Doberman's coat frequently and brush off the dead hair on the Doberman's body with bristle gloves every day, which is conducive to the growth of new hair. Bathe the Doberman 2-3 times a week. When bathing the Doberman, you can apply some baby hair oil or coconut oil to the dog to keep the hair shiny, and you can also use a pet-specific natural pet shampoo.

In addition, use bristle gloves while it is warm to wipe the dog's hair vigorously. Wipe the dog's hair with a damp cloth once a week to ensure that the Doberman's body is not contaminated with dirt. In addition, after each brushing, it is best to use deerskin to wipe the dog's hair, to make the Doberman's hair shiny. It is very important to cut the ears of the Doberman Pinscher.

The quality of the ears determines the appearance and temperament of the Doberman Pinscher. If it is a racing dog, then the ears determine whether it can create brilliant results on the field. The best time for ear erection surgery is two months when the Doberman Pinscher weighs about 6 kg. If you are too old or too young, surgery is dangerous. For dogs with too weak a physique, surgery may be fatal.

Doberman grooming should be started from an early age, and the toenails of the puppies in the lactation period should be trimmed to prevent the baby from scratching the mother. Use an electric clipper to trim the hair outside the ear against the texture of the hair, and remove excess hair from the inner ear and the ear root from the tip of the ear to the root of the ear. And trim the hair at the boundary between the ear roots. Don’t use your mouth to blow the broken hairs in your ears, but use your fingers to remove them.

Use fine hair scissors to repair the twisted hairs at the throat. Never use conventional scissors and electric clippers. Generally, scissors will cut too much hair to make holes in the fur. Use fine hair clippers to trim the hair on the chest and shoulders against the direction of hair growth. Any clumping hair will destroy the uniformity of the entire body contour, and similar hairs in other parts should be trimmed as needed to minimize the presence of messy hairs.

Use curved scissors to trim your eyebrows and beards. Because this kind of scissors does not have a sharp blade, it will not damage hair that shouldn't be cut. In fact, the most annoying thing is its beard, as if it has just been shaved completely, the beard will grow back very quickly, and the longest growth cycle is only one week. Therefore, to prevent repeated trimming, it is best to thoroughly shave the beard on the upper and lower lips.

Be careful when handling the hair on the waist, so that the cutting edge of the scissors is parallel to the ridge of the back and cut obliquely toward the stomach (not outward). Remove the excessively long hair on the abdomen and do not touch the nipples.

To make the foot look more compact, remove the excess hair between the toes, remember not to dig with scissors. After trimming the pads of the forefoot and the inner hair between the ball and the toes, the upper pad should not be trimmed. At this time, the rotating scissors should trim the outer part between the ball and the toes in an oblique line to make the whole foot smooth and tidy.

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The next step is to deal with the legs of the Doberman Pinscher, smooth the hair with your hands, and remove the messy long hair. When most of the trimming work is completed, your focus should be on the ears, turn your head to the side, remove the loose hair on the ears, and clean the ears with alcohol.

Each hair removal should be light and small, otherwise, the hair will be cut too much, it will cause the skin to have four convex signs, and it will take some time for these hairs to grow out.

Puppy care

The principles of care for Doberman puppies:

1. The first experience of a dog wearing a leash should be relaxed, pleasant, and gentle. Do not pull or jerk your head far from the water. Follow the puppies. When the puppies have received the lead, you can gently start the guidance and summoning exercises.


2. When the puppies are 6 weeks old, they begin to tug-of-war and return to the game alone. Only clean, soft stuffed toys can be used for the return game. Choose a place like a hall where you can sit with your legs crossed to start the game, a few yards away from the end of the room. In this game, the puppies have to wear a leash. Let it tear the toy to attract attention. Then, throw the toy a few steps ahead. Encourage puppies to hold back.

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3. When a puppy does something wrong, you have to stop it instead of bringing it to you and scolding.

4. The puppies should be called pleasant, active, passionate, and full of love only when they are called. Never call a puppy's name in an annoying mood.

5. Increase social contact as much as possible. Invite family members, friends, and many children for unexpected visits. Pay attention to the puppies’ reaction, and encourage them enthusiastically even if they do not perform well. Remember: every puppy is a winner. 

For the shy little guy, follow it one-on-one until it builds self-confidence. The change in a strong personality of a puppy who has left his partner and spends a day with people is amazing.

6. A running game: turn around and leave the puppy, calling its name. If it follows, you have to squat down, hug and admire it.

7. When I was 7 or 6 weeks old, I started to show the game: Find a surface that is not smooth and stable like a table to place the puppies, put your hands around the chest and back, gently lift and place it on this surface, Make it in a standing state. Then gently place the puppy's limbs in the correct position. This should be a pleasant, natural, and interesting experience. 

The puppies’ response should be longing to be placed on this showcase again. Treat puppies with meatloaf or cheese to encourage puppies to continue learning to keep their necks arched.

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8. Put puppies in a variety of complex environments, accept the test from lawnmowers to trucks, from vacuum cleaners to washing machines, from TV sets to children playing, and get used to the sound of motors, the sound of metal plates, applause, and outdoor experiences.

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9. Now is the time to talk about the nail sharpener. For the first time, in front of the puppies, turn on the nail polisher but don't actually use it. When it slowly adapts to the sound, but the machine (not the grinding head) on its feet or head to let it get used to the vibrations produced by the machine. When the puppy touches for the third time, try to grind a toenail. Use your arms to hold the control puppies and hug them.

10. Whether it is group training or individual training, puppies need a lot of training and venues to adapt. They need to drink a lot of water. They need a quiet sleeping environment only during sleep can they grow.

Suitable population

The Doberman Pinscher is an excellent breed that combines bravery, wisdom, and agility. Therefore, most of the purpose of cultivating Doberman Pins is for work, especially in the military and police departments. 

The use rate is higher, and there are very few private breeding unless it is used for nursing equipment in factories, mines, and construction sites. The dog needs a door-to-door activity space, so it is not suitable for family apartment keeping.