Working Dog Group - Doberman

The Doberman was developed in Germany as a ferocious, short-coated dog with courage and stamina. It was developed from the German Pinscher, the Rottweiler, the Manchester Terrier, and possibly also the Pointer.

Coat: Smooth, short, thick, and close.

Color: Solid black, brown, blue, or fawn, with rust markings on head, body, and legs.

Features: Almond-shape eyes; small neat cars set high on head; wcll-archcd neck; square body; tail characteristically docked at second joint.

Size: Height at withers: dogs 26-28 in, bitches 24-26 in. Weight: 66 -88 lb.

Care: Needs a lot of exercise, and should be groomed every couple of days.

Character: The Doberman is obedient and can make a good family pet, but it needs knowledgeable handling and training, being constantly "on guard."