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Doberman Pinscher
A sleek, alert guard dog first bred by a German tax collector in the 1890s.
♥ Swipe on the Doberman PinscherQuick facts
- Origin
- Germany
- Size
- Large
- Energy
- High
- Bred for
- Guarding
- Lifespan
- 10–12 years
- Temperament
- Alert, fearless, devoted
- Exercise
- 75 min/day
- Grooming
- Low
- Shedding
- Low
- Training
- Easy
- With children
- Good
- Apartment
- No
Where the Doberman Pinscher comes from
Louis Dobermann, a German tax collector, bred the Doberman in the 1890s to be a loyal protector. They went on to serve as police and military dogs.
Personality and daily life
Alert, fearless and devoted. Dobermans are affectionate with family and need consistent training and socialisation.
Dobermans are sleek, loyal and intelligent. They want to be with their people and need training and exercise.
Exercise, grooming and health
About an hour of exercise a day. The short coat is easy to care for. Heart disease, bloat and von Willebrand's disease are concerns.
Is a Doberman Pinscher right for you?
Experienced owners who want a loyal, athletic dog. Not for first-time owners.
- Needs space, so not ideal for small apartments
- Easy to train, good for beginners
- Sheds little
- Easy to groom
Similar breeds
Profiles are general guides. Individual dogs vary, so always meet the dog and talk to a breeder, shelter or vet.