AKA: Dobermann

Description: The Doberman Pinscher muscular and powerful dog coupled with elegance and intelligence. It has a well-proportioned chest, a short back, and a lean neck. Its short hair clings tight to its body. The legs are perfectly straight and powerful, and its gait is elegant and masterful.

The eyes of the Doberman Pinscher are lively. The ears are cropped (at the age of about 12 weeks). As a pup, the ears have to be taped for some months to make them stand up. The teeth are strong and closes in a scissors bite. The tail is usually docked. Recently, most owners leave the Doberman Pinscher as it is, without cropping the ears or docking the tails. The ears and tail will grow like that of a hound’s when left naturally.

Dynamics: The Doberman Pinscher makes an outstanding guard dog — intense, powerful, and highly intelligent with great strength and stamina. This breed is versatile, noble, assertive, and loyal to its family. It is especially watchful and devoted to its family. Every member of the family has to know how to handle the Doberman Pinscher without feeling fear, as this dog can become pushy and demanding when allowed his way too much.

The Doberman Pinscher is naturally protective. It has to be socialized well to avoid being overprotective. Mental stimulation is important in training the Doberman Pinscher. The training has to be through positive reinforcement and focuses on consistently teaching the dog to be a good pet. A female Dobeman Pinscher is more difficult to train than the male.

The Doberman Pinscher isn’t really an aggressive dog, as others consider them to be. It is kind and gentle and will only be fierce when it comes to defending its owner. It is even aggressive towards other dogs. It is a generally dominant breed, but there can be exceptions. The temperament of the dog would depend mostly on how it is brought up. Interaction and connection with its family is very important.

Breed Group: Mastiff, Working

Weight: 66-88 lbs (30-40 kg)

Height: males 26-28 inches (66-71 cm), females 24-26 inches (61-66 cm)

Color: The coat of the Doberman Pinscher comes in black, black and tan, blue gray, red, fawn, and white. White markings are considered a fault by some but it is generally accepted.

Country of Origin: The Doberman Pinscher was bred in Germany in the 1860s, by a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann. It was said to be a cross among German Pinschers with Rottweilers, Beauceron, Pinschers, Greyhounds, and English Greyhound. The breed was first presented at a dog show in 1876.

Activities: The Doberman Pinscher has a great amount of stamina and needs to be exercised frequently. This breed is used for tracking, as a watchdog, as a guard dog, for police work, military work, search and rescue, therapy work, competitive obedience, and schutzhund.

Other Info: The Doberman Pinscher has a life expectancy of up to 13 years. It is a generally healthy breed, but veterinary check is recommended, especially before purchasing a puppy. It is prone to possible cervical spondylitis (or the wobbler syndrome), blood disorder or Von Willebrands disease (inherited), obesity, bloat, hip dysplasia, and congenital heart disorders.

The albino (white) Doberman is said to have the same gene as that of the famous white tigers and lions owned by Siegfriend and Roy. Some believe it is a masking gene, which covers the color that the dog would be otherwise. It is not yet certain whether this gene really does cause problems for the Doberman’s health.

The Doberman will be fine in an apartment, but it should be frequently exercise and taken outdoors. This breed does not like the cold and is sensitive to it.

AKA: Mini Pin, Reh Pinscher, Zwergpinscher

Description: The Miniature Pinscher is a small, pet-like breed their body is strong, firm suave dog and an alert dog. The muzzle is also strong and evenly balanced. Teeth are in scissors and They have straight and catlike front legs and dewclaws removed. Eyes are oval shaped and dark. They have ears that can bend and the tail is always docked. They always look clean and well-groomed. The coat short,shiny and compact that comes in red, but may also be black & tan or chocolate.

Temperament: The Miniature Pinscher is an alert, active, fun-loving breed. But they are also demanding and a headstrong dog. What is good about them is that they always have the courage, strong will and enthusiasm in everything that he do. They can be difficult to train and control so they needed to have an experienced owner for this. But they could also be positive and obedient as long as their trainor has also enough patience and confidence. Moreover, They could bark and raise an alarm that could make them an effective watchdog. They are an intelligent, lively and brave breed. They are also matured enough to handle things and responsibility. If socialized well, they could also get along well with other dogs and could adjust to people in their surroundings. And could get along well with other dogs as well as long as they are being taught the right manner to determine suspicious strangers.

Activity: They love to play around and needs a daily walk and good amount of exercise to be more healthy. Moreover, they are also good in climbing so owners should secure the place for safety.

Grooming: The Miniature Pinscher does not really require that much grooming since they only have short and low shedder. An occasional brush and wipe over with just a damp cloth will keep his coat sleek and shiny

Health Problems: The life expectancy of the Miniature Pinscher is around 13-15 years. They are a healthy and vigorous breed. Some of their health problems includes: luxating patella, Legg Perthes, skin problems, cataracts.

Breed Group: Terrier, AKC Toy

Color: clear red, stag red, black and tan

Height: 10 -12.5 inches

Weight: 8-10 lbs

Country Of Origin: Germany

Dynamics: This breed are very active and intelligent too as long as properly trained both with socialization and good manners. They are very energetic, loving and very loyal. They could also be a good watchdog.