Published on Monday, January 25, 2010 by admin Dobies are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all Dobies will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed. If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a d...

Published on Monday, January 25, 2010 by admin DILATED CARDIOMYOPATHY Dilated cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle in which it becomes progressively weaker and enlarged. Eventually affected dogs die from heart failure. Early signs might include depression, coughing, exercise intolerance, weakness, respiratory distress, decreased appetite and even fainting. Sudden death may be the first clue that some...

Published on Monday, January 25, 2010 by admin There are three typical styles of Doberman Ear Cropping, these include military, medium, and show dog length. The shortest cropping is the military cropping which features the smallest ears with the widest base. The second style is slightly longer than the first and resembles more of a bat shaped ear. The show dog style is both the longest and narrowest of the thre...

Published on Monday, January 25, 2010 by admin Doberman Pinschers or Dobie, which have been know as excellent guard dogs for many years, are listed on the American Kennel Club's list of top twenty dog breed in the United States. The popularity of this beautiful, intelligent breed of dog has put it on this list for many years. Although Doberman pinschers are very popular, they are also generally a very healthy bree...

Published on Monday, January 25, 2010 by admin By Jean Dodds I would like you to be aware that all 27 veterinary schools in North America are in the process of changing their protocols for vaccinating dogs and cats. Some of this information will present an ethical and economic challenge to veterinarians and there will also be skeptics. Some organizations have come up with a political compromise suggest...

Published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by admin by Fred Heal, Jagermeister, Canada Because of a column on Doberman temperament that I wrote in our Dogs In Canada national dog magazine I received a letter one day asking what it was really like to live with a Doberman Pinscher. Well, I don't like some of the sloppy stories I read describing how wonderful a particular breed is as a family pet, but I was a...

Published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by admin When it comes to tough and intimidating guard dogs, the Doberman pinscher is among the most well-known breeds. However, behind this tough exterior is a smart, athletic, and loyal dog that can make a great companion for families. Here is some trivia about this breed that is built for speed: sources explain that it originated in Germany during the late 1800's. The do...

Published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by admin When it comes to tough and intimidating guard dogs, the Doberman pinscher is among the most well-known breeds. However, behind this tough exterior is a smart, athletic, and loyal dog that can make a great companion for families. Here is some trivia about this breed that is built for speed: sources explain that it originated in Germany during the late 1800's. The do...

Published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by admin The Doberman Pinscher’s ancestral roots have been obscured over the centuries, but the modern breed as we know it originated in Apolda in Thueringen, Germany, sometime around 1890. It was first recognized as a distinct breed in 1900. Bred to work, the intelligent, easily trained Doberman has been used extensively as a guard dog and a dog of war. Its...

Published on Sunday, January 24, 2010 by admin Is your training style suitable for a Doberman? Take the following quiz to see how you’d measure up. Remember, a Doberman isn’t for everybody. If a Doberman isn’t right for you, there’s surely a canine companion out there who is. A. Your Doberman won’t come when called. So you… 1. Scold her when she comes. 2. Offer treats and keep coaxing. 3. Get a f...

Published on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 by admin Dobermans, like all other breeds, have certain health issues that may effect them during their lives. Some of these maladies are diseases which have proven to be (or are suspected to be) genetic in nature. Health testing performed on breeding stock can help in lowering the risk that puppies will have some of these diseases. Of course, there are seldom any guarantees b...

Published on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 by admin Doberman Pinscher Puppy Training Basics When training a Doberman puppy, it’s important to understand what your training efforts are essentially working toward. What training does is teaches a dog how to get what it needs and wants in an acceptable way. Behaviors such as jumping up, play-biting, and barking are all natural behaviors a young Doberman puppy will us...

Published on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 by admin Obedience Training a Well Mannered Doberman Obedience training is an essential part of dog ownership, especially Doberman ownership. Dobermans are powerful and intelligent creatures. If the Doberman owner is not training the Doberman, chances are the Doberman is training the owner. Contrary to some views, obedience training is not a grueling or rigid process. I...

Published on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 by admin Displaying the Doberman's Athletic Prowess Agility is an ideal sport for the Doberman Pinscher. An agility dog needs to be athletic, obedient, and sharp-witted; just what the Doberman was bred to be. An agility contest is an obstacle course build for dogs. The handler is in the ring guiding the dog with voice commands and hand and body signals. In a specified orde...