Other considerations:
● Dobermanns sometimes bond to one member of the family. But if they’re taken to an environment with kids and other people, they’re less likely to become a one-person dog.
● They are energetic, and this enables them to handle a variety of tasks. They help with police work, scent tracking, rescue missions, therapy and course driving.
● The tail and ear docking in ancient Dobies was done for a reason. Back then, they were bred to serve as guard dogs. Thus, their tails and ears were considered their weakest points. Breeders decided to remove these parts to make them less vulnerable to predators.
● Dobermanns are ranked fifth when it comes to smartest dog breeds.
How can I take good care of my Dobermann or Dobermann Puppy?
Nutrition
These dogs need high-quality dog food to maintain their strength and stamina. The breed is also prone to certain conditions. Luckily, these can be prevented by making nutritional changes.
As such, you’ll need to look for foods that list a meat source as the first ingredient. This could be chicken, lamb or beef. The second recommended ingredient is whole-grains like brown rice or sweet potatoes. Although, try to avoid products that contain grain cereals like corn or wheat fillers.
Dobermann puppies need about ½ cup of dog food, which should be given 3 to 4 times every day. Once they’re 8 weeks old, you can reduce the frequency to just 3 times. But for adult dobermanns, they’ll need a total of 2 to 5 cups of dog food per day.
Grooming
Dobermanns have two coats: a semi-coarse overcoat and a soft undercoat. It’s important to comb their coat one or more times each week. Without regular brushing, the soft fine hair will result in an unpleasant dog smell. Worse, they’ll end up shedding all over your home.
Recommended grooming tips:
● Inspect and clean the inside of your dog’s ears
● Wipe eye boogers from their eyes
● Brush their teeth on a daily basis
● Bathe your pup every 6 to 8 weeks
Exercise
It’s wise to include a bit of exercise into your Dobermann’s daily routine. An ideal activity is allowing them to run and play around a safe yard area. However, if you don’t have that kind of space, a brisk walk twice a day is sufficient.
Training
Contrary to what many people think, the Dobermann is a pretty kind and affectionate dog. As such, this breed is very open to training. You’ll have greater success training them using a reward-based approach. Dobies are known for their strong food drive. So enticing them occasional treats will surely help them learn commands faster.
