are Doberman Pinscher dangerous dogs or is it rare?

Question

ive been wondering because i wanna get a pet doberman cause they seem cool also for protection but i dont want it to harm no one so please tell me all info needed

Answer 1

dobermans are guard dogs, and it's a great dog to have if you want protections. first read about the bread. educate yourself.
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Answer 2

Most every Doberman I have known has been a sweetheart. There is a difference between a dog being aggresive or protective. Protective means they keep a watch on your house, property & persons they learn are 'theirs' and react accordingly (such as protective if danger presents itself, but are fine with friendly people & circumstances). Aggresive dogs attack without good reason & off their property. Dobermans fall into the protective category, when from a reputable breeder & raised & socialized properly. Too many people vilify them because of bad press they got in the 70's - right before Pit Bulls & then Rottweilers. The media-declared "bad breeds" change every so many years, as the backyard breeders & thugs that intentionally make them mean move on to a different breed as they are banned (a reason breed specific bans will never work).

Find a good breeder by going to www.akc.org & contacting members of the closest Doberman club. Buy from a breeder that tests & certifies their breeding dogs free from hip dysplasia & Von Willebrands disease (a type of beeding disorder). This will help ensure you get a healthy, well adjusted pet from the start! Good luck.

Answer 3

I do not have a dangerous dog, but I do have a LARGE dog. "There is no such thing as a bad dog, there are bad owners." I agree with that to a point, but not completely. We, human beings have different temperaments, and so do our animals. Combine that with a bad owner and you've got a nasty mix when it comes to aggressive dogs. I think Pitts in particular have a more aggressive temperament. I'm glad that yours are good, kind and sweet, but I've heard stories. I would never allow my children to be near a dangerous type dog if I didn't know it personally and I would never allow one in my house. I don't care how sweet. Children are curious by nature and you need a dog that you know will not react when the adult turns their back and a little finger goes up a nose or in the eye of your pet. Even the best of breeds don't like this.

Answer 4

I have been attacked by a dog and i will tell you it really IS how they are raised. just like humans. But.....
Any dog will biteor attack if it wants to. The only difference is (and the only reason Dobermans have a bad reputation) is because if they DO attack someone, it would be alot worse than a little rat terrier. Because theyre bigger and stronger. It depends on the animal itself. Dobermans can be great dogs or they can be mean.... I personally would get a smaller dog (if its your first one) before getting a huge dog like a doberman, just to be safe----so you'll know how to train a dog, and to understnad how to make a dog be NICE... ya know? lol i hope you understnad what im trying to say, and ... good luck

Answer 5

I grew up with a Doberman and now I have a pit bull and if I say it once, I'll say it again. Yes, it is naturally an aggressive breed. They are protectors, but it's the way you raise the dog, not the dog itself. If you read the news stories where people are attacked, the dog at some point had been provoked. Equate it as when humans get angry and get picked on ... eventually you snap and lash out.

Answer 6

A doberman is not an ideal breed for someone with no dog experience.

If you're serious about getting a dobie, you need to contact some very reputable breeders - their dogs will only be bred after they've had all their health checks done, and, most importantly for this breed, they only breed dogs with stable temperaments. A breeder who sincerely cares about his breed is going to make sure his dogs are only placed into suitable homes, there will be an intensive screening process, but in return, you'll be able to get all your questions answered, you'll get a healthy puppy physically and temperament wise, and the breeder will be a resource for any questions you have.

Attend a dog show or contact breeders in your area and do your research through them.

Answer 7

I had one years ago and it was a real good dog as a pup. It was raised with no abuse and it was just my Mom, sister and I at home. As he got older he started being real protective of us and then started biting and chasing people, then he started to Bite us. The dog one day just disappeared. The Veterinarian later told us that it is typical of a Doberman that as they grow older there brain grows and develops normal but there skull stops growing which therefore causing pressure on the Brain. Which then causes them not to think properly and have mental problems. I would do more research on the breed and find out if the breed is good for you.

Answer 8

It all depends on how the dog is raised......just like the pit bull. Any dog has the possibility of being dangerous if raised incorrectly, they don't start out that way.

I have had 2 Dobermans and they were extremely sweet dogs.

Answer 9

go to your local vet and ask if they can refer you to a reputable breeder. if a breeder charges way less than others or won't give references, this should send up a red flag. once you get a good dog from a good family line, make sure it is trained correctly. DO NOT play rough or hit at the dog or allow children to. this will make it agressive, and fearful of children. socialize the dog around people, children, and other animals as a puppy so it wion't be scared and lash out as an adult.

Answer 10

In my *personal* experience... yes. We had a pair of dobies where I grew up that regularly jumped the fence and treed kids... IF the kids were lucky.

But, I believe I would give one a chance, as those dobies were kept outdoors all the time, and never walked. I think any dog can be a good dog if you raise it right.

But until I break myself of it, I'll always fear dobies... and chows for similar reasons.

Here is a thought... start out with a min pin... then go up from there after you've learned to train a dog.

Answer 11

These are large dogs that are bred for protection, so it's in their genes. If you get one, you definitey need to take it to doggie training to make sure that your dog follows your commands. But all dogs can be unpredictable, so be sure you have a dog this large under your control always. Also, dogs should be introduced to little kids before the dog is 4 months old or they are generally uncomfortable around them later. So be cautious around kids if you don't have any. We have a 1/2 pit, 1/2 black lab, and a teenager. She's fine around teens, but not short little kids. We got her at the pound around 4 months old, and she hadn't been exposed, so start early, and make sure your dog knows you are in charge with word, noise. and hand commands. I think these dogs are chewers, so provide lots of bones and stuffed toys to tear apart instead of your furniture!!!