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Doberman Pinscher

Dobes are trim, sleek, medium to large dogs with quick reflexes and a high degree of intelligence. Like many dog breeds, the Doberman Pinscher came from Germany. The resemblence to Rottweilers in coloring and temperament is no coincidence, as both breeds have common German canine ancestry. "Pinscher" means "terrier" in German, which is why this part of the name has been dropped there. If terriers indeed played a role in the development of the modern Doberman, there is not much left of the terrier character in these dogs. Dobes do not dig after vermin, and they are not "big dogs in a little dog's body". They are also not "lap dogs in a big dog's body". They are big dogs in a big dog's body. Hopefully they will stay that way and not have their temperaments ruined by misguided dog show judges. Dobermans make excellent police dogs, and will reliably guard the home of their pack. They are fiercely loyal to their masters. Their coats are low maintenance, requiring only an occasional brushing. Dobermans can be recognized by their athletic build and their coloring: black, red, blue, or fawn with rust-colored eyebrows, snout, chest, and paws. However, if the ears and tail have not been cropped, they can be mistaken for a mixed breed or even a completely different breed. A good example is Phantom, who is often mistaken for a Weimaraner. An excellent source of information has been made available online by the The DPCA Public Education Committee. Dobermans weigh from 55 to 90 lbs and stand 24" to 28".
"Kira" (female) courtesy of Doberfanatic i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 13 mos Size: large Weight: 55 lbs "Philip" (male) courtesy of Mixed Up Mutts Status: not verified Age: 3-1/2 yrs Size: large Weight: 68 lbs

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Puppies

Phantom weighed in at 35.6 lbs at 3-1/2 mos and 52.7 lbs at 6 mos. He IS a purebred Dobe, which is easier to see when his ears are pinned back by the wind. If in doubt, look at the snout.
"Phantom" (male) courtesy of PhantomDog Dog Addicts Forum Status: verified Age: 10 wks Size: large Weight: 18 lbs "Sagan" (male) courtesy of Doberfanatic i-dog message board Status: verified Age: 4 mos Size: large Weight: 35 lbs "Phantom" (male) courtesy of PhantomDog Dog Addicts Forum Status: verified Age: 7 mos Size: large Weight: 61 lbs "Phantom" (male) courtesy of PhantomDog Dog Addicts Forum Status: verified Age: 7 mos Size: large Weight: 61 lbs "Phantom" (male) courtesy of PhantomDog Dog Addicts Forum Status: verified Age: 7 mos Size: large Weight: 61 lbs