Doberman Pinscher

Introduction

Doberman Pinscher, or Doberman or Dobermann, is a breed originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany medium-large domestic dog. Dobermann had to go to some cities and towns very dangerous to do their job. Needed protection. Many different breeds were used to develop the Doberman Pinscher. Some of the races that were used to develop this dog was the shepherd short haired, Rototiller, Black and Tan Terries, and German Pinscher.

Overview

The Doberman is a mixture of breeds including the Great Dane, the greyhound, the German Short haired Pointer and the Rototiller.

Except albino color, where it is extremely difficult to see, each purebred Doberman has markings on chest, feet / legs, muzzle, above the eyes and below the tail. They are powerful in the hindquarters and sometimes it can be recharged because of his deep chest Doberman . However, the Doberman is traditionally a very athletic race and many excel in agility trials and obedience. The snout is long, and therefore allows leveraging a very strong bite. The Doberman is on their toes (no branches), and is not usually heavy legs. Ideally they have a uniform and elegant way. Traditionally, the ears are cut and published, and the tail is docked. However, in some countries it is illegal to do so.

Chronicle

Doberman were first bred in the city of Upload, in the German state of Turing around 1890, following the Franco-Prussian War of Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Dobermann served in the dangerous role of local tax collector, and ran the kennel Upload. With access to dogs of many breeds, which sought to create a race that would be ideal for protecting him during his collections, which led him through many bandit-infested areas. He devoted himself to raising a new type of dog that, in his opinion, would be the perfect combination of strength, speed, endurance, loyalty, intelligence, and ferocity. Later, Philip Otto Grunge Giller and continued to develop the race to become the dog that looks today Doberman Pincher.

It is believed that race that has been created from several different breeds of dogs that had the characteristics that Dobermann was looking for, including the German Pinscher, the Beavering, the Rototiller, the dog Sylvan Turing, the Greyhound, the Great Dane , the Mariner, the German Short haired Pointer, the Manchester Terrier, the old German shepherd dog, shepherd dog Turing.

Characteristics

Doberman, both men and women, standing about 26 inches tall and weigh about 63-68 pounds. They have brown hair above all, do not leave much. Some of the Doberman can be born without any color at all and are known as the albinos. There is no consensus whether this will cause future medical problems. In any case, short hair shedding means that is not a problem. With respect to the preparation, the dog is easy to care for Doberman Pinscher.

The Doberman is a smart race. They like to please their masters. They are excellent family dogs and develop close relationships. However, they must be carefully and constantly trained. The firmness and consistency is essential for this dog.

Those who work often with this breed must ensure that the dog understands who is boss. Doberman are very loyal. They are excellent watchdogs and guard dogs. They are often used in law enforcement. Although they are good family dogs, care should be taken when children are near. Sometimes you can try to defend themselves if there is a sudden movement. But I think this might be the case with any dog ​​is around children. The important thing is to provide close supervision for children when they are around dogs of any kind. Then they will be safe. If the dog shows any agitation, it is time to intervene and remove the dog from the area Doberman Pincher. Safety is always the most important.

Color

There are two different color genes in the Doberman, one for black (B) and one for color dilution (D). There are nine possible combinations of these alleles (DB, DB, DB, DB, DB, DB, DB, DB, DB), which give rise to four different color phenotypes :. Black, red, blue and fawn (Isabella) [6] the traditional color and most commonly occurs when both color genes dilution have at least one dominant allele (IE, DB, DB, DB or DB), and it is commonly known as black or black and rust (also called black and tan). Red, red rust or brown coloration occurs when the black gene has two recessive alleles but the dilution gene has at least one dominant allele (IE, DB, DB). "Blue" and "fawn" are controlled by the dilution gene color. Doberman blue color has the gene with at least one dominant gene allele and dilution with both recessive alleles (IE, DB or DB). The fawn (Isabella) coloration is the least common, occurring only when both the color and dilution genes have two recessive alleles (IE, databases)Doberman Pincher. Therefore, the blue color is a diluted black, and the tawny color is a diluted red.

Gene expression dilution color is a disorder called colored dilution Alecia. Although not life threatening, these dogs can develop skin problems.

In 1976, a "white" Dobermann was foaled, and was later raised his son, who was also raised their litter sisters. This tight inbreeding continued for some time to allow breeders to "fix" the mutation. White Doberman are cream-colored with pure white markings and icy blue eyes. Although this is consistent with albinism, the correct characterization of the mutation is currently unknown. The animals are commonly known as tyrosine-positive albino ids, lacking melanin in collocates structures. This condition is caused by a partial deletion in LC45A2 gene.

Tails

Natural Doberman tail is quite long, but individual dogs often have a short tail as a result of the coupling, a procedure in which most of the tail is surgically removed shortly after birth.

Coupling practice has existed for centuries, and is older than the Doberman as a breed. The putative reason for docking is to ensure that the tail does not get in the way of working dog. Support has always been controversial Doberman Pinscher. The American Kennel Club Doberman standard includes a tail cut close to the second vertebra. Docking is a common practice in the United States, Russia and Japan (as well as a number of other countries with Doberman populations), where it is legal. In many countries in Europe and Australia, docking has been made illegal, and in others is limited.

Mood

Although they are considered working dogs, Doberman are often stereotyped as being fierce and aggressive. As a personal protection dog, the Doberman was originally created for these features: it had to be big and intimidating, fearless, and ready to defend his owner, but sufficiently obedient and restricted only to do it on command. These features serve the dog well in his role as a personal defense dog, police dog, or dog of war, but not ideally suited to an accompanying role. Doberman aggression has been softened by modern breeders over the years, and today Doberman are known for a much more even temperament and good character, extreme loyalty, high intelligence and high train ability. In fact, the size of the Doberman, short coat, and intelligence have become a desirable dog house. The Dobermann is known to be energetic, watchful, courageous and obedient.

Doberman Pinscher Health

Doberman life is about 10-11 years, on average. They may suffer from a number of health problems. serious common health problems include dilated godmother, cervical vertebral instability (CV), the Von Hildebrand disease (a disorder of coagulation for genetic testing has been available since 2000, the test allows both parents of a prospective litter to determine if you have the carrier gene, thus preventing the inheritance of the disease), and pro static disease. Less serious common health problems include hypothyroidism and hip dyspepsia Doberman Pinscher. canine compulsive disorder is also common. Studies have shown that the Doberman Pinscher suffers from prostate disease (such as bacterial prostitutes, pro static cysts, prostate encasing and benign pro static hyperplasia) more than any other race. Sterilization can significantly reduce these risks.

Overall, Doberman are healthy. However, they can develop a certain spinal condition where the spine is removed and fused with the vertebrae of the neck. In the elderly, these dogs can develop a blood disorder called Von Hildebrand Disease. Obesity in adulthood is also a problem.

Doberman are great dogs. They have many outstanding characteristics as working dogs and as companions. They are excellent family dogs with some reservations for children. They are very loyal to their masters. I would recommend to any race.