After several years, why do doberman dogs attack their master?

Question

do they get thoughs brain cancers like everyone says or is it just a rumor?

are they illeagal to have in the u.s.?

Answer 1

They don't, its a myth.

Answer 2

It's a rumor. There was a time, not too long ago that Dobies had the same bad reputation that Pit Bulls have now. So, people made up rumors and stories about the "scary" dogs, just like they do now. Only the breed has changed.

Dobermans are actually very sweet, and very loyal, if a bit protective of territory. Rottweilers and English Bulldogs have had the same bad rep, for no good reason except that they look tough.

No dog breed is currently banned in the entirety of the US. Though some states have banned Pits. I don't think Dobermans have been banned anywhere in the US.

Answer 3

Pretty much nothing is illegal to have in the US, unless it makes you hyper and see pretty colors, or it's a machine gun. We can fire giant handguns at pop cans and beer bottles with impunity, and we can also own any dog we want. So far.
I, also, have heard that many Dobermans are neurotic or just plain psycho. They're a bit of a popular breed, so puppy mills and inbreeding might have created mental instability in some bloodlines. Poor training compounds the problem. Since they have a reputation as attack dogs, and they look fierce, a story about a Doberman attacking his owner is more likely to spread than one about a Golden Retriever going berserk. It's more in line with what people expect.
Also, Dobermans were once bred to be aggressive toward certain people.
If you want to get one, don't assume you have to be looking over your shoulder every second, but find a breeder with a great reputation and pick the puppy with the most confident, outgoing personality you can find, then train it well. A formal obedience class would be a good investment.

Answer 4

Doberman Pinscher Attacks

Answer 5

Oh Please -- not this mystical myth attributed to Dobermans again! SOOOOO NOT TRUE!!!

I have had Dobermans in my life now for for 15+ years and never been attacked by one. I've been given a stern look once or twice, but never attacked.

Let's be clear here -- Their brains do not grow too large for their skulls resulting in brain- pressure which makes them go crazy. They are a breed prone to cancer, but not psychotic behavior. Trust me, Dobermans are cunning -- not psychotic. A healthy, well-bred Doberman, properly socialized, trained, and loved simply will not turn on their guardian(s). Period. End of conversation.

Dobermans are not a breed for everyone -- particularly inexperienced canine owners. They are very intelligent dogs and learn quickly. Because they are intelligent, they can be more than a handful for an inexperienced individual -- and it is often these dogs that end up in rescues or shelters.

Answer 6

I have had dobermans for 17 years and never been attacked by one.
They are prone to cancer as a breed but what you are talking about is just a myth. Their brains do not grow to large for their skulls or put pressure on them and make them go crazy.
Dobermans are not a good dog for inexperienced owners as they can be tough dogs. They are indepednat thinkers that do not always take direction well from the owner.
You need to be top dog or they will be.
They are wonderful dogs in the right home I have owned the breed for the last 17 years and will always have at least one in my home.

Answer 7

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Dbermans and other kind of dogs (even cats sometimes) are very protective with their master. It appens pretty often that a dog fights for his master. Dobermans are known to be a very protective specie and they would get into a fight with whoever wants to do harm to their master, dog or humain.

Answer 8

After doing research on the doberman quit a few years ago for my aunt and uncle that had purchased one raised it and loved it and then it went bad I found out that there skull is very narrow. when a doberman gets excited worked up or aggravated the brain swells and since there is no give in there skull area and it is so small to begin with it causes them to black out so to speak and cause them to act and behave differently, I have heard of some medication that the vet can prescribe kind of like a anti depressant or such that may help to stop the swelling before it starts , good luck and do not become discouraged I would go and speak to your vet and some actual doberman breeders, they will have some first hand experience in this situation and will be able to help you allot more on the different options and things that er available out there.

Answer 9

Most dogs will protect owners if in danger. However, I've known some dobermans -not all there. For example, my cousins and some neighbors had dobermans (for some reason, they were popular in our area) these dogs just zigzag or run in circles the yard for hours. I believe they were chained in the yard all the time or kept in small kennels. Depends on the owners - giving them attention or not enough. Keep in mind, they are very large dogs and demands a lot of activities. To get to understand these dogs better - browse online going into several sites and you'll learn more. And do look up other breeds - they're interesting too! If I may add, I've known that dogs (any breeds/but mix fare better) that's been adopted from shelters or anywhere by good owners -will do much better than pups at a very young age.

Answer 10

URBAN MYTH: http://www.dpcc.ca/dpcc-factsandmyths.htm See #3 down under 'myths'.

Geez, I can't beleive this is still going around - this started in the 70's! ... and has ALSO been said about: Rottwielers, Pit Bulls, German Shepherds & even saw it mentioned on this forum about Chihuahuas!

FYI: For those that say it is because their 'head is too narrow' - if that was true, explain why you don't think it would also happen to Collies (who have even narrower heads)?

Answer 11

It is likely because the "master" is not in charge.