What do you think of Dobermans for families?

Answer 1

On the route I frequently walk with my Doberman, I occasionally pass by a gentleman walking his greyhound. Like the Doberman, greyhounds have thin coats and are generally sleek and lean.
Since the weather has become cooler, I no longer see my greyhound friend out walking. Perhaps he believes that his ...

Where does your Doberman sleep? If the answer is “On the floor,” you need to get a better bed for your Dobe.
Dobermans are prone to hygroma, arthritis, and other debilitating conditions if they sleep on hard surfaces. Dobermans’ thin coats also don’t give them much protection from drafts and homes kept

When World War II was over, the War Dog Training School was slated to be closed and War Dog Platoons closed. Dobermans that survived the war were either sent home with their handlers, returned to the families who lent them to the military, or, in some cases, the dogs were euthanized ...


Combat Dobermans not only were trained in useful tasks such as scouting and mine-sniffing, but they were also trained to live in war conditions. The dogs had to become accustomed to wearing a gas mask specially made for them and a muzzle at times. They had to learn to not be ...



War Dobes, Part I

The Doberman has been used in many different ways as a working dog. Among these roles is that of a war dog. In World War II and subsequent wars, this brave and loyal breed has saved American lives. In fact, the Doberman is the official breed of the U.S. Marine Corps. ...


A Day in the Life of a Doberman (A Poem)

A prick of the ear, a cock of the eye,

A moan, a stretch, a grunt a sigh:

The Dobie awakens to sprawl and flail

Then flap from the nose to the tip of his tail.

A velvety muzzle topped with a nose

That must have been unscrewed and froze

All night in the freezer until screwed ...



Baby, It's Cold Outside!

Winter is coming soon and with it, the blustery weather that makes curling up indoors with your Doberman more inviting than a walk through the cold wet stuff.

If you and your Doberman want to stay fit, you can’t do that all winter long. But you can help your Dobie bundle ...



Copper Toxicosis

Copper toxicosis is a condition that most commonly afflicts terriers such as the Bedlington terrier, Skye terrier, and West Highland white terrier. It also affects Dobermans, which makes sense when one considers that “pinscher” means “terrier,” harkening back to the Doberman’s terrier roots and the time when Louis Dobermann’s dogs were ...


Pano is a Pain

Like any other large breed dog (those which are 60 pounds or heavier as a healthy adult), Dobermans are prone to a condition called Panosteitis. It usually affects males between five and fourteen months causing temporary lameness in alternating legs. Occasionally, older dogs and females get it.

“Pano,” also called wandering lameness, ...



Canine Cardiomyopathy

As with any other breed of dog, Dobermans are prone to certain health conditions. This does not make the Doberman or any other breed “sickly” breeds of dog. Prone health conditions are more likely to occur with line-bred, inbred, or poorly bred dogs; however, even well bred dogs may by some

Answer 2

I work with a doberman rescue and they can be great family dogs.
Dobermans are a very high activity breed and they require lots of training and attention.
Many that I see with behavior problems are not getting near enough exercise and not getting any training.
This breed was bred as a personal protector and they are not always good with other dogs and cats. They do not always take direction well from a child. They will fight is you have two of the same sex dogs in the house.
They test to see where they lie in the pack order and if they can get over a person they will run your life. They need a firm consistent hand in training and you need to keep training all along with them.
I have had Dobes for 17 years and I love them and in the right home they are great but in many homes they are to much dog for many people and many people do not have the time or willingness to train with the dog.

Answer 3

Dobermans are very viscious dogs. when my sister was two she was playing duck duck goose with some friends in a friends yard and the family doberman attack and bit off a large chunk of her face. she had to have around 200 stitches. She is 27 now and still has a small scar on her face from the attack, she almost died. Some of the people i know have had simialar run ins with the same kind of dog. Think before you get a doberman.

Answer 4

Any breed can be a good family dog, but some more than others. Try researching on trusted sites, like the AKC and Eukanuba. If you pick the right dog, he/she can be a great family pet and still protect. When picking a puppy, don't go for one with an extreme personality. If a puppy is shy and doesn't want to be handled, that means it's very insecure. It could grow up to be an unpredictable pet because of its nerves. On the other hand, don't get the most dominant puppy either. If a puppy is chewing and jumping on all the others, it could be a real problem to train and control. Find a "normal" puppy and give it a few tests. Like, pick it up, touch it all over, put your hands on its head, etc. If it reacts with curiosity and self-control it's probably a good pick. Pick one up and roll it onto its back and hold it there. If it's ok with you doing that, it means it's submitting to you. Good sign. Like I said, do your homework. It's a shame when a dog is trained improperly and has to be put down because it hurts someone. Like Cesar Milan says, "Bad dogs aren't born, they're made."

Answer 5

If the doberman is well-trained and well-mannered, and if the family doesn't have small children, they can be great dogs, and great protectors. But make sure the dog is coming from a good breeder instead of a puppy-mill.

Answer 6

I think they are very cute. They are good family dogs from what I have heard.


Man I hate it when people say oh that dog is scary get a lab or a golden retriever. Ugh not everyone wants a fuzzy wuzzy doggie. Just because a dog looks a certain way does not mean he is that way. People should learn that. I am beginning to hate labs. Ha ha. Or maybe I just do not like lab owners.

Answer 7

Think which family is for doberman!

Answer 8

the breed doesnt really matter, you cant just say oh ya that breed is really nice for familys because every dog has a different personality, if i was you i would go to a local shelter with my family and look at the dogs and see if you can find a sweet loving dog that is in need of a home

Answer 9

Great dogs, make sure they have a good blood line and not incest, that is one reason why big dogs get bad names. Incest can create bad personalities. Treat the dog right with love and proper training and there shouldn't be any problems.

Answer 10

I think they are one of the ugliest dogs and everyone that I've met seemed really mean and scary, go with a lab, they are so much safer for young families.