Facts About Dobermans
The Doberman history starts in the late 1800s, deriving its name from Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Apolda Germany. As you can imagine, Dobermann wanted protection when he visited taxpayers (or tax non-payers)
The Doberman personality is considered a people-oriented breed. They are intelligent and relatively quick to learn, protective, affectionate, and loyal. Dobermans are good with children, providing they were raised with them. This breed is energetic and can adjust to apartment living if exercised daily. Known as excellent guard dogs, Dobermans do well alongside police and military dogs. They also make good rescue dogs and therapy dogs. Dobermans likes to be mentally challenged, and are gifted obedience, agility, and Schutzhund pupil. They are sensitive, and very responsive to his owner’s wishes, though some can be domineering. They are generally reserved with strangers.  Can be assertive with strange dogs.

Dobermans are an active breed that needs daily mental and physical exercise lest they become frustrated or destructive. Their exercise requirements can be met with a long jog or walk on leash, or a strenuous run in a safe area. Coat care is minimal a quick daily brush all is needed.

Size: Dobermans grow up to 24 to 28 inches in height and weigh
60 to 100 pounds.
Life expectancy: Dobermans tend to live 10 to 12 years.
Coat: Dobermans have a short, smooth coat with shades of black, blue, red, or fawn, with rust markings.

 

American versus European

American

General Build: Medium-sized toned and elegant body with thinner bone structure.
Head: Long and resembles a blunt wedge.
Eyes: Almond-shaped and medium brown to dark brown.
Neck: Well-arched which widens gradually toward the body.
Chest: Smaller and narrow.
Body: Long and lean.
Legs: Refined but delicate legs.

Temperament
Loyal, fearless, and alert.
Loving and devoted to their family.
Not that excellent in police work.
Alert protectors of homes and barks when the family is threatened.
Couch potato.
Sensitive to human emotions.
Have less chase drive.
Careful and calculating.
Responds to softer commands.
Needs tender training.

European

General Build: More compact and broader body with thicker bone structure.
Head: Wide and has a thick muzzle. Throatlatch and jaw are wider and muscular.
Eyes: Oval in shape and dark in color.
Neck: Short and thick with a lesser rise from the shoulder.
Chest: Muscular and broad.
Body: Solid and pronounced.
Legs: Straight and stockier legs.
Temperament
Loyal, fearless, and alert.
Loving and devoted to their family.
Excel at police and military work.
Very protective and attacks physically when the family is threatened.
Couch potato but a space hog.
In tune with human emotions.
Have an intense prey chase.
Brave with strangers.
Prefer strict and firm instructions.
Need strong discipline.