Dog handler: focus on the Doberman

The Doberman is a dog breed originating from Germany. Created around 1870 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, they are excellent guard dogs and police dogs. Elegant, loyal and with a strong character, the Doberman is a Pinscher-type dog authorized to "bite" (group 2), which makes it particularly useful for defense and protection of people and property.

Summary:

• Origins

• Physical

• Temperament

• Training

• Professions

The Doberman takes its name from its creator, the German Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann who wanted to develop a versatile dog breed combining several qualities: loyalty, intelligence, courage and protective character. To do this, he would have crossed several dog breeds such as the Rottweiler, the German Pinscher, the Greyhound, the Weimaraner or even the German Shepherd.

The Doberman's "identity card":

• Male height: 68 to 72 cm

• Male weight: 40 to 45 kg

• Female height: 60 to 68 cm

• Female weight: 30 to 35 kg

• Origin: Germany

• Coat: short to very short, without undercoat

• Colors: black, brown and tan

• Appearance: large build, long head, strong and elegant body, broad jaw.

• Life expectancy: 13 years

• Common diseases: heart diseases

The Doberman Pinscher, since it has no undercoat, is a cold-sensitive dog that cannot be kept outside year-round.

The Doberman is renowned for its loyalty, its determined character and its intelligence. A positive training, without violence, as well as early socialization allows for balanced behavior. The Doberman's bad reputation sometimes still sticks to it, but comes mainly from its powerful physique and protective nature. Cropped ears and tail reinforced this negative perception by the general public. Fortunately, ear cropping (otectomy) has been a practice prohibited in France since 2004, except for health concerns. Tail docking (caudectomy) is still authorized in France for certain breeds, although this practice is prohibited in many European countries.

 The main character traits of the Doberman:

• Loyal

• Courageous

• Stubborn

• Protective

• Affectionate

• Calm

• Intelligent

• Playful

• Athletic

     

Due to its strong character and sensitivity, the Doberman is rather intended for experienced dog handlers who will know how to bring rigor and firmness in the puppy's training without neglecting demonstrations of affection and working on complicity. To make the Doberman the best intervention dog, the handler must train it with an "iron fist in a velvet glove".

Like the Belgian Malinois, the Doberman pinscher is capable of excelling in many fields. It is mainly used by dog handlers as :

• Guard dog : it ensures the protection of property and people. It is authorized "to bite". It is therefore possible for dog handlers to use it for their canine security agent activity.

• Police dog : the Doberman can be used by police officers or gendarmes. Well-trained, it's an excellent intervention dog. It can also demonstrate qualities for tracking, even if it doesn't steal the medal for the finest sense of smell from the Bloodhound.

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