Doberman Pinschers?

Question

My husband and I want to get a Doberman soon, we haven't gone to any breeders yet because we live in an apartment right now and we won't be ready until we move into a home we're working on in about 2 months. We can't decide on what sex we should get though, are there big differences between female and male Dobermans? Is one more mellow than the other? More aggressive or protective? Or are there really no differences?

Answer 1

hi, I have a female doberman & she is just wonderful.
ive had many of dogs in my time im 50,just make sure you have plenty of yard,they like to run. they are very nervese dogs. they do shake alot,and you must teach them confodince. you must teach them to bark inorder to teach them not to. you are the trainer and they learn fast. theres lots of book out there,so read
before you buy. just dont think they will learn by themselves. dont hit them use hand motions use a leash, talk kind to them. mine is two now and all i have to do is snap my finger.always keep your book handy,you will always need it.

Answer 2

The sex of the dog is less important than many people think. All dogs are individuals, which is why care should be taken to choose a dog which suits you and your husband. The Breed Rescue idea is a great one, as these dogs will usually have been assessed for some time as to temperament and issues.

If your heart is set on buying a pup, the best thing you can do is research your breeder very, very carefully. A good breeder will have had veterinary tests done on all dogs before breeding, to minimise all the genetic problems associated with the breed, and will not breed from affected individuals or known carriers. They will have these performed on the pups bere put on the market. They will be keeping the dogs in a warm, safe environment, and will ensure they are well socialised with humans and other dogs. They will vaccinate, worm and de-flea them, and make sure they are healthy in every way.

You should be able to meet both parents, and see the conditiions in which the pups have been raised. The best of them will ask you many, many questions about their pup's potential new home, and will simply not sell you one unless they are satisfied that you are a suitable owner. Such breeders will also be prepared to guarantee that they will take the dog back for rehoming, should things not work out, for any reason.

In this case, you should be able to get a detailed picture of the temperaments of both parents, in order to help you decide if the pups are likely to suit you.

With regard to aggressiveness and protection, well, all Dobermanns tend to be protective towards their owners, so you need to train the pup carefully so it will know whether a situation is dangerous or not. No Dobermann need be aggressive, so long as it is well-trained: most aggression arises through confusion and frustration, so a good training class is strongly recommended to avoid the possibility of this. But, then that would apply with any dog. And they are very actice dogs, so will become bored and frustrated if not excercised enough.

Whichever you choose, please do get it neutered if it is to be a pet, rather than a show-dog.

Answer 3

Hi! Dobermans are gorgeous dogs! Do you know what color you want? They come in black, red, blue, and fawn (Isabella)... All with the rust markings. I love all colors of them, but the traditional black & rust is striking.

Anyway, I don't own a Doberman... But as a breeder of White Shepherds, I would have to say the personality and temperament on a dog is simply individual to each dog - not sex. Be careful to find a very good, reputable, knowledgable breeder.

Visit the Doberman Pinscher Club of America website. http://www.dpca.org/ They have a breeder referral page and I would have to say, the majority of these breeders should be EXCELLENT choices. Contact several and find one that you are most comfortable with. Even if the breeder is far away, good breeders can easily pick the "right" puppy for you and ship it by airline.

http://dpca.org/BreedRef/index_html.htm

Good luck!

Answer 4

i own a male doberman. have owned 2 males and 1 female. Found the female to be more dominant. they are an awesome breed, loyal, short haired which is easy to manage but they MUST be excersized for 1-2 hours per day. Long walks and a dog run is ideal. I would also attend puppy school and basic obedeience because Dobermans could be hard headed to listen. Train them young, real young and make sure your dog knows who is boss ! Good luck, Dobermans are beautiful and fun !!!

Answer 5

I would say that female dogs are more protective than male dogs. All breeds are different mind you. I would also suggest adopting a doberman. There are so many unwanted puppies and dogs out there. I just adopted a pitbull x and he was about 8 months when we got him. He is turning out to be a very lovable, wonderful dog! When we first got him, he was more aggressive and pigheaded...but, he's tamed down so much! I would also make sure your dog is fixed as we sure don't need any more unwanted puppies in the world. Both my male and female are both fixed. Good luck!

Answer 6

There really aren't big differences in gender..it more depends on bloodlines, socialization, training.. You should start looking for a breeder now since responsible breeders have waiting lists and don't always have puppies available. You need to look for a breeder that does health tests (OFA/PennHip , CERF/PRA, Thyroid, Von Wildebrands disease), temperament tests, researches pedigrees for health, longevity, temperament, breed standard, sells pet puppies on limited registration and spay/neuter agreements and guarantees against genetic defects for 2+ years (anything less is worthless). Beware of breeders that sell puppies with scam registrations (ACA, CKC (continental Kennel Club,Canine Kennel Club), National Pet Registry, National Dog Registry etc)..make sure the papers are from a legit registry AKC(American Kennel Club), UKC (United Kennel Club), CKC (Canadian Kennel Club).

I bred Dobermans back years ago. They are great dogs, but you need to be very careful on who you buy them from.

Answer 7

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females are melow and sweet. males are more assertive and needy. My little Kohaku can be such an angel but annoying like all hell. dobermans want to be with you all the time. they get freaked out when you leave them alone even for a second, mine does. male dobermans dont get along with other male dogs. with my dobie, he met every1 in our immediate family the first day i brought him home. and spent time with us all every now and then. but for my sisters husband...he didnt meet him, thus my dobie wants nothing to do with him. he just rather go on with his fun than be bothered by my brother-in-law. try and get the people that spend a lot of time with you and your spouse to meet the puppy very soon after you bring him home, it will help him realise they are ok. if you do get a dobie, make sure you get one from a good breeder, ask tons of Q.s and meet the parents of the puppy if possible.

Answer 8

My recommendation would be to talk to a Breed Rescue group - there are lots of good Dobermans out there looking for homes who have been pre-screened by folks who are generally well-versed in the breed.

Answer 9

I would recommend this site...http://www.bigdobermans.com/. They have the best quality Dobies out there. The site has a lot of info on the differences of sex, and there's a contact number. I would call them and ask the breeders any specific questions I had. They are very friendly people are willing to help in any way possible. Hope this helps!

Answer 10

Hope these sites help you.

The first one is the differences between male and female and the second one is basic information about the breed.

Good luck.