Dog Breed Profile: Doberman Pinscher
Country of origin: Germany
Bred for: Protection
Group: Working
Color: Black, red, blue, or fawn with sharply defined rust-red markings above each eye, on the muzzle, throat, chest, legs, feet, and below the tail
Life span: 10 years
Grooming Needs: Brush and wipe down with a damp towel weekly
Coat: Smooth, short, hard, close, and thick
Size: Males 26 to 28 inches tall, 65 to 90 pounds; females 24 to 26 inches tall, 65 to 80 pounds
Temperment: Affectionate, even clingly, but reserved with strangers
Training: Highly trainable
Energy: High
Children: Good with children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good with other large dogs; avoid pairing same sex
Health Concerns: Cardiomyopathy, hip dysplasia; hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, cervical vertebral instability, von Willebrand's disease
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