Thursday, March 5, 2015

Reasons To Find Doberman Pinschers For Sale

By Leslie Ball


Looking for a family dog that will guard your home while being affectionate, easy to train, and fun to live with? Look no farther than Doberman Pinschers for sale. Once considered guard dogs for things like military compounds and junkyards, these dogs are now noted for their great dispositions and suitability as family pets.

Dobermans were originally bred to be loyal, intelligent, protective, and aggressive. The man who developed this admirable breed was Herr Dobermann, a German tax collector who traveled by carriage far and wide for his job. He used a wide variety of dogs in his cross-breeding efforts, looking for obedience rather than hunting instinct, and loyalty rather than open friendliness. He had what he was looking for by 1890.

However, modern families like a watch dog that is more tolerant of strangers, whether human or canine. The Dobies of today, if properly socialized and cared for, are friendly but protective of their own families and territories. This protectiveness is instinctive and does not need to be heightened by training.

These dogs are classified as medium large, with 70 pounds being average for a female and 80 to 100 pounds for a male. Their short coat is easy to care for and makes them great house dogs, since they are not heavy shedders. They are both beautiful and biddable, making it easy for any competent owner to enjoy them fully.

As family dogs they rank at the top of the list. Their own small children can poke or pinch them with impunity, although alert adults should quickly intervene. This tolerance does not extend to strangers; a Dobie quickly reacts to aggression. They are so biddable that their owner can control them in stressful or exciting situations when they're on the leash.

The main requirement as a Dobie owner is a commitment to give the animal plenty of attention and a lot of exercise. Watching a Dobie run is a great pleasure. They run with sheer abandon and joy, covering the ground like a deer or a greyhound. They love to be with their owners; in fact, they rank at the bottom of the list for aggression directed to the owner. This makes them good for a man, for instance, who will leave the dog with his wife or family while he is out. Dobies are easily trained and respond well to direction even under stressful or exciting circumstances.

These dogs are prone to heart problems, but a good diet and a lot of exercise will minimize this problem. The average age span is ten to twelve years, a short time for a beloved companion but good for those who may not have twenty or more years to commit to such a relationship.

When buying a Doberman, you should choose a reputable breeder who breeds with integrity and stands behind their dogs. Try to meet both parent animals, and get a vet's health certificate. It's important to know what perfect conformation looks like for this breed of dog, in order to avoid certain structural problems.




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