The Doberman
There is no dog like a Doberman; grace, power, and intelligence in one empathetic and loyal creature. The Doberman is truly man's best friend; loyal to a fault and willing to die for his master.
We have Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann to praise for creating the the Doberman. When Mr. Dobermann passed away in 1894 his breed was trusted to and refined by Goswin Tischler and Otto Goeller. They built the breed image that would set the foundation for all Doberman standards. We can also thank two other men for bringing the breed to what it is today; Francis FH Fleitmann, Howard K. Mohr and George Earle III. Francis Fleitmann and Howard Mohr were the two Doberman breeders in America to that helped establish the breed and write the breed standard. They set the foundation and future vision for today's Doberman. George Earle III founded the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA) and helped promote the breed to become one of the most recognized and popular in the world.
Dobermans are very intelligent, learn easily, respond quickly, and make loving and fun companions. However, they are very strong dogs and can become pushy, destructive, and unmanageable if not raised properly. Socialization starting in puppyhood is imperative, as is obedience training. Puppy training classes are highly recommended as well. It is every Doberman owner’s responsibility to ensure that the dog is raised to be a happy, well-mannered companion and canine citizen. The Doberman should always live inside the home with his people, rather than outdoors.
Looking at the standards we have for the breed today there is very little difference between the FCI (European) standard and the AKC (American) standard. Both standards describe a medium, muscular dog with elegance, grace and power.
FCI Standard SIZE: Height at withers: Males 68 – 72 cm./26.7-28.3in, Bitches 63 – 68 cm./24.8-26.7in Weight: Males about 40 – 45 kg./88-99lbs, Bitches about 32 – 35 kg./70.5-77.1lbs.
http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/DOBERMANN-143.html
AKC Standard SIZE: Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female).
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher/
We have Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann to praise for creating the the Doberman. When Mr. Dobermann passed away in 1894 his breed was trusted to and refined by Goswin Tischler and Otto Goeller. They built the breed image that would set the foundation for all Doberman standards. We can also thank two other men for bringing the breed to what it is today; Francis FH Fleitmann, Howard K. Mohr and George Earle III. Francis Fleitmann and Howard Mohr were the two Doberman breeders in America to that helped establish the breed and write the breed standard. They set the foundation and future vision for today's Doberman. George Earle III founded the Doberman Pinscher Club of America (DPCA) and helped promote the breed to become one of the most recognized and popular in the world.
Dobermans are very intelligent, learn easily, respond quickly, and make loving and fun companions. However, they are very strong dogs and can become pushy, destructive, and unmanageable if not raised properly. Socialization starting in puppyhood is imperative, as is obedience training. Puppy training classes are highly recommended as well. It is every Doberman owner’s responsibility to ensure that the dog is raised to be a happy, well-mannered companion and canine citizen. The Doberman should always live inside the home with his people, rather than outdoors.
Looking at the standards we have for the breed today there is very little difference between the FCI (European) standard and the AKC (American) standard. Both standards describe a medium, muscular dog with elegance, grace and power.
FCI Standard SIZE: Height at withers: Males 68 – 72 cm./26.7-28.3in, Bitches 63 – 68 cm./24.8-26.7in Weight: Males about 40 – 45 kg./88-99lbs, Bitches about 32 – 35 kg./70.5-77.1lbs.
http://www.fci.be/en/nomenclature/DOBERMANN-143.html
AKC Standard SIZE: Height: 26-28 inches (male), 24-26 inches (female) Weight: 75-100 pounds (male), 60-90 pounds (female).
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher/