Among the various breeds of dogs today there are those that people tend to view as being excessively aggressive and ferocious. The Doberman Pinscher would be one of those breeds. Indeed, when it comes to personal protection this dog was originally bred with those traits in mind. It had to be a large dog, intimidating, fearless and willing to defend its owner. However, it also needed to be obedient and only react if instructed to by the owner. As a dog acquired for personal defense, as a police or war dog, the Doberman was ideal. But these days people choose this breed not only because they are protective and impressive but because they are intelligent, loyal and good natured, not to mention beautiful with their sleek coats, their build and their distinctive appearance.
When it comes to being aggressive toward people and other dogs the Doberman ranks on the list of breeds that might display this type of behavior but they rank very low. Generally they are very protective toward their owner and loved ones and will be sociable with other people and dogs. It is always very important to remember that the dog is a product of the home in which it has been raised and trained. If the dog is well trained and well looked after it will be a wonderful pet for the duration of its life and you will be a Dobey fancier for the rest of yours!
These days there are studies to test the different breeds to determine what type of personality traits they have and how these can be curtailed if need be. One such test was able to find that when it came to intelligence the Doberman Pinschers ranked high, as it did also when it came to playfulness. As for aggressiveness it ranked fairly low on the test, certainly in keeping with many other popular dog breeds. Certainly the Doberman is protective but they do not tend to react without thinking. In other words, they don’t just attack because they can! It is very interesting to note that the little Yorkshire Terrier and even the Chihuahua ranks higher when it comes to aggression than the Doberman!
The Doberman is an intelligent and easy to train dog that is strong and enjoys playing. It is a one-person dog, bonding with the owner and willing to do just about anything that the owner expects. They are full of energy, jolly and very sociable within its family group. A distinctive personality trait of this breed is that it bonds with one specific person and will be beside that person for as long as it can.
As with all breeds of dog the Doberman also has certain health issues to which it is susceptible and certain conditions are more common and dangerous in this breed. It is important that before you decide to get one of these dogs you find out all the necessary information pertaining to the breed’s personality and health. By doing so you will minimize any unnecessary or unforeseen issues arising further down the line.
The Doberman Pinscher is popular breed due to its intelligence and devotion. If you have ever owned one or known one you will be quite familiar with how wonderful these dogs are. Make sure that the Doberman you choose comes from a breeder with a sincere love for the breed and not from one that is in it just to make some money. Always research the breed you are interested in as well as the breeders or source from where you intend to obtain your breed.
