Doberman dogs

Doberman dogs by Clemens

Dobermans have a short coat, with no undercoat to protect them form the elements of weather. They do need the protection of an in home environment. Dobermann was a door-to-door tax collector and night watchman in Germany in the 1890´s and found the need to have a dog that could act as both a companion and a guardian as he made his daily rounds. He thus began to experiment with breeding available dogs to achieve this result. Doberman are intelligent and like to please their masters. Dobermans are not mean vicious dogs that Hollywood has convinced people they are. Rather they are smart enough to be good actors, that Hollywood chooses them over some of the harder to work with breeds that can become real "man-stoppers. They can learn to act their part out well, and they are very photogenic. They develop close relationships with their family, but can be stubborn. Doberman are commonly used in police work and in the military. They are the still the war dog of the U.S. Dobermans are big, muscular dogs and can require a lot of food. Dobermans are strong dogs and there´s nothing wrong with using training equipment designed to help you control them. Also Dobermans have been used for hunting and have even attained herding titles. While they make fantastic watchdogs, they also can make a great family pet, although it is essential to train them from a young age. Dobermans can also have heart problems, bleeding disorders, eye defects, skin diseases, and hypothyroidism. Bloat is also a major threat to any Doberman and owners are urged to consult with their veterinarian for advice on preventing this problem. Doberman are also an excellent breed for a jogger to own. Dogs can also become dehydrated in the sun, so provide plenty of cool, clean water. Limit their exposure to the heat during hot summer days and exercise them in the morning or evening hours, when temperatures are cooler.