Doberman Review

Overall Rating

Excellent companions, Capable of great speed/strength/agility, Intelligent and always funny to watch, Can go bezerk with excitement if wound up, Ultra loyal and faithful, 'Clean' house dogs - do not mess up their lunch or water at all, Cast only tiny hairs so easy to sweep up, very capable fighters (for protection/prevention), Can hunt with them, Noble and sturdy, Tougher than slimmer breeds regarding injuries to their skin/paws/legs,

Whingey and very sensitive, Can be Timid, Demand attention and suffer if it is withheld, not much weather protection, short temper (kids!), Can be very dominant over other dogs, Often challenging authority (owner)

In honour of my 5 year old Doberman dog. They make cracking dogs as long as you have lots of time for them. They are very demanding and will whinge you to death if you ignore them or don't walk them often enough. These dogs can literally run a marathon a day and still keep going! Don't ever hit a doberman. Their sensitive and intelligent nature and the way they absolutely idolise their owner can make striking a doberman a one way street. First they will loose respect for you and become less obedient. If you hit them again it will get worse - they do not fear pain but are cut to pieces by cruelty forced on to them by the one they adore. If you hit a doberman you have just created the worst type of dog that can exist - an indiscriminate fear biting doberman. Dobermans have short tempers. They do not play well with children the younger kids annoy dobes and growling starts (end of visit). Older kids to a dobe are just litle adults who go on silly, the doberman will quickly loose respect for these small creatures and begin plotting their domination of them whether that be nip biting/smothering/mounting. Dobes do not mix well with kids. Before buying a doberman remember that you will have a dog that strikes fear into the general public whenever they see him off the leash. This will cause you bucket loads of hassle, especially with other dog owners and people with small kids (who leave the kiddie park to go into the outside park and complain that there are dogs there). Ever thought of a dalmation? They are the same shape and just as good guard dogs but they don't terrorise people by being seen off the lead.
This review is based on my own experiences of my one dobe and those of people I've met. Very good dogs if you have lots of time and don't mind the hassle outside (they're very hassle free inside) but before buying one make sure you want a beast of this size and energy level. You can really match your new dog to your lifestyle by choosing the right breed. Want all of the above without the 4 hour walks? consider a game little terrier like a jack russel...