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5 Things You Should Know About Doberman

Big Dog — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:43:04 +0000

Doberman was developed by a tax collector named Louis Dobermann, his intentions in creating this particular breed was to have a dog that will guard him to against the thieves for he carries monies all the time so he really needed protection. In order to come up with a smart and reliable guard dog that he desires, he crossed shorthaired shepherd dogs with several breeds such as terriers in black and tan colors, Rottweilers and German Pinscher. It is also believed that sleek dogs like Weimaraners and Greyhounds also played a role in the development of Doberman. Before hand, he produced dogs of a divergent type -Doberman Pinschers was the first and became famous as they were show cast at a dog show in 1897 in Erfurt, Germany. In 1900, the breed got an official recognition and was regarded as a German breed.

In the short span of 8 years, the American Kennel Club acknowledged and registers its first Doberman in 1908 but the Doberman Pinscher Club of America was only formed in 1921. This breed of dog was able to pave its way to popularity and was regarded as a police and military dogs throughout its history.

United States Marine Corp utilized Dobermans during the World War II in combat as sentries, scouts and messengers. And during the liberation of Guam, 25 Marine dogs suffered death. Battle in Okinawa was one of the bloodiest clashes America ever has and Doberman was seen in some of the footage in the archives.

The United Doberman Club made a bronze memorial statue for the dog that was raised in Guam in 1994 – the memorial was given the name “Always Faithful.” The were also a big part in the search and rescue operation for survivors and dead bodies at Ground Zero in 2001 during the World Trade Center bombing.

Despite its frightening reputation, Doberman still managed to be in the 14th rank in AKC’s registrations which used to be 23rd a decade ago. This popularity is because of its love and devotion for its family.

The most Famous Dobermans

Big Dog — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 13:39:51 +0000

One of the most famous appearance of the Doebrman Pinscher was in the series Magnum, when two dogs of this breed played in almost each episode of this show. Their names are Apollo and Zeus who lived on a great estate with their owner, Robin Masters, on an island called Oahu. They task was to patrol the area and to defend it against intruders. The lead character, Magnum was a live-in security guard on this island and for his dispair, the dogs were always chasing him on the command of Higgins (John Hillerman), a British servant of the owner of the island. Later in the show, the dogs even became close ’pals’ of Magnum (Tom Selleck).

With the help of this show, we are able to recognise how brave and fearless are these dogs when it comes to defending their beloved owner – if well trained, only on command.

Do you know any other famous Doberman Pinscher dogs? Post a comment with your story!

Read this if you are about to buy a dog

Big Dog — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:09:07 +0000

If you are about to buy a dog, you’ll find this very useful. Euro Puppy, the reputable puppy finder company have launched a new website. As part of the promotion of their new site, they have released a coupon that will get you $100 off of any puppy you buy from them. Get the coupon code here.

Are Dobermans popular in the Middle East?

Big Dog — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:38:03 +0000

Dobermans were first bred by a tax collector, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, in Germany around 1890. The reason why the Doberman breed has the features that we know and appreciate today, such as its intelligence, alertness and ferocity, is because Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann needed a guardian to protect him while on duty. The breeds guardian abilities are well known globally and the Middle East is no exception. Read more about popular dogs in the Dubai.

Myths About Some Doberman Sizes…

D Dog Fan — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:17:59 +0000

I find that many people are not clued up about the actual size availability of a Doberman.

Some people look for “King? Dobermans…

There is no such thing as a ?King? Doberman. Or a ?Superior? or ?Excelsior? Doberman either. These terms refer to nothing more than an oversized Doberman. Dobermans are medium-sized, agile dogs and they must be able to perform the job they were bred to do. Perhaps if one is looking for a 32-inch tall (or larger dog), than one should choose a larger breed.

Some people on the other hand look for Miniature Doberman Pinchers…

Again, there is no such thing as a miniature Doberman. Most people think (and hope?) that the miniature pinscher (Min Pin) – also a native German breed that has been known in that country for over 300 years- is actually a smaller, miniaturized version of the Doberman. Sorry, it really is another breed altogether! . The miniature pinscher is 10-12?” at the shoulder and was originally used as a barnyard ratter. They are in no way similar to a Doberman.

A Doberman was the World’s Best Tracker Dog

D Dog Fan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 08:38:37 +0000

The best canine tracker ever, was recorded in 1925, and the record is still held today. The record-holder was a Doberman called “Sauer”. He was trained by Detective-Sergeant Herbert Kruger from South Africa. Sauer tracked a stock thief 100 miles (161 km) across the vast Great Karroo, in South Africa by scent alone. Awesome!

(Info courtesy of Euro Puppy)

The Albino Doberman Phenomenon….

D Dog Fan — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:55:34 +0000

“White” or “albino” Dobermans are not actually white animals. They are a pale tan or cream colored, and only the areas which would normally be rust-colored are actually white. These Dobermans have blue eyes, not pink or red eyes. Because these dogs are not white and because they have blue eyes, some people claim that they are not actually albino. Hairs from several albino Dobermans were compared by a veterinary expert to hairs from normal black, red, and blue Dobermans. The melanin pigment granules (melanosomes) are severely reduced in both number and in pigment content in an albino Doberman, as compared to normal Dobermans.That is why they are so light in color.The first ever albino Doberman was born in 1976.The mother of all Albino Dobies was registered by the AKC as White, since they believed that Albino is not a color. There have been tests done on these dogs, when two albinos were bred. Their offspring were found to have faults such as poor conformation, poor temperaments (aggression and fear problems, problems with trainability), multiple missing teeth, photosensitivity and sensitivity to sunburn. Although they are not the “best” representatives of their breed, they require and deserve just as much love…and even more care than the “normal” Dobies out there.

( Info: courtesy of: Ione L. Smith, DVM)

Genetic make-up…

D Dog Fan — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:22:17 +0000

It is believed the German Pinscher, the Rottweiler, the Manchester Terrier and the Greyhound went into the makeup of the Doberman. Who would have thought….

What’s in a name…..?

D Dog Fan — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:23:23 +0000

Well, what indeed. How did the Doberman come to be called a Doberman? Well Louis Dobermann, a German tax-collector, created the Doberman breed in the late 1860s to protect him while he worked. Forget law-suits….a ferocious Doberman on your heels would be enough for you to cough up the cash!