Any Owners of dobermans?

Question

Is this dog a nice dog? I would like some short explanation of what kind of dog i'm getting myself into.

Answer 1

I'm only 16, but my mom and dad had dobermans since before i was born and they have protected her when they would travel to places like chicago, and new york. When my mom was 26, in Chicago ( mind you she was a show girl, still in costume), a couple of men were making cat calls to her, and when she didnt respond, they came running after her, until one grabbed her and her Dobermans then (mindy and gadgit) gave thm both stiches running the lengnth of their arms, to face.

Thats just an example. But let me tell you, there are not enough words for me to discribe how good a doberman is. Im always saying the same thing over and over agian to people, but a Doberman is the MOST AFFECTIONATE DOG EVER. I have worked in the circus since i was a baby and so did my familey for 8-9 generations and we have all had dobermans, and i have volunteerd at animal shelters and no dog can add up to a dobe. I have lived with them allll my life. And my dad trains them, and he taught me.
Now i currently have one, bc my dad lives in spain when he came to visit, he took me to a shelter and we adopted the one i have now, Hammer.
But any-whoo.. A doberman is not dangerous unless you abuse it, or treat it wrong for example, hitting him, ignoring, screaming at them abusivly, purposuly abusng him, and ect ect. As with any dog, they would become angry and not take it anymore, and snap back. But for NO reason EVER will a dobe attack its owner for no reason. And when you get a dobe, its all on how you raise it. Keeping it isolated from people and other animals will make it become afraid. let me tell you a bit about dobes.

They were "invented" for Guarding by a man who was a tax collector in Germany, named Louis Dobermann (short 1"N"). who need a dog to protect him in his runs accross town to collect taxes in the "scummy" neighborhoods. So He hand picked dogs like the Mastif ( size), rott (guarding Instinct and color), and Grey hound (speed) just to name a few. They do not have to be trained to guard their family and they are very Intelligent, Dobermans are the smartest breed of dog, you can look it up if you dont believe me. The AKC quotes them as " Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. " and also "The properly bred and trained Doberman has proved itself as friend and guardian, As is developed, its qualities of intelligence and ability to absorb and retain training brought it into demand as a police and war dog." http://www.akc.org/breeds/doberman_pinsc...

to read more about them, go here :http://www.akc.org/breeds/doberman_pinsc...

Also, you wouldn't be sorry. They dont shed, they are VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY easy to train because of their intelligence, Extremly humorus!!!!! Their Bark is very intimidating, and their bite is worse ONLY when needed. when trained properly. Also they are VERY Affectionate, ask any Dobe owner and they will tell you, All Breeders and dog experts will also tell you that they get their nicknames, "velcro" dogs for being soo affectionate. They love to follow you everywhere, and please. They love children and animals as with any other dogs, when they are familiar with them or just no afraid, or if an abused dobe, or any other dog for that matter, you dont know for a fact or not, if they have problems.

Dobermans and other dogs only get bad reps becuase of the stupid Idiots behind them.

And for training oe ANY problems you could E-mail me any time at all. I can help you over the internet with it so you dont have to spend money. I really dont mind. I love helping people, and i know lots about dobermans i can write a book! so be free to E-mail me if you need more help on deciding, or getting. I know many breeders and rescues! Please, get ahold of me, I CAN help you with ANYTHING!!!!. =]

Answer 2

They can be very nice dogs if you raise them with lots of exposure to people and other animals. Also good to expose them to lots of different places, sounds, experiences. Dobermans are guard dogs, so they tend to be very loyal to their owners and very aloof with other people. They are not the type to go running up to any person they see. My dog is part Doberman and she doesn't give a crap about people she has never met before, she just ignores them, or sticks her butt in their face!(so they can scratch it) Dobermans can also be very wild, unruly dogs if you don't train them! They need a owner who will be fair and firm, or else they will walk all over you. They are smart and fast learners! Also like all working breed dogs, they like to have a "job". If they get bored they will find their own "job" which usually isn't something that is productive from a person's point of view! (digging, chewing up things, etc.)

Answer 3

I didn't grow up with dogs, but about 4 years ago, I got my first one, a red male doberman. He is the sweetest dog and is my own personal security system! He is very aware of everything that is going on and if he sees anything as a threat he'll start barking. He is hilarious and so much fun to be around! I would definately recommend a doberman to anyone who asks!

Answer 4

I grew up with a doberman and he was the most gentle dog to my sister and I. I also have a handicapped cousin and he was very gentle with her as well. I have one now and he is so sweet. Many of my friends are surprised that he is such a big baby. As long as they are well trained they are great dogs and they are not as harmful as everyone thinks. If you train them as a guard dog, they will be guard dogs. They bark only at mailmen, people/dogs passing, door bells, etc, but not really over excessive with the barking. I would definitely recommend dobermans, I know I'll be getting one of my own.
I hope this helps! :)