Breed Description

Dobermans known to most as police dogs, watch dogs or guard dogs, are also great domestic family pets. Dobermans are gentle, loyal and loving to their family and hold a very high intelligence. Dobermans can vary from dog to dog in temperament, but as a rule, a Doberman will only attack if mistreated or believes that family or its home is at risk or in danger. Although most consider this breed as the most violent, it is, according to the US Centers for Disease Control, involved in less attacks that the Pit Bull, German Shepherd and Rottweilers. Will enough socialisation around other animals and strangers there is no reason why the Doberman can not be considered a loving pet and companion. They are excellent with young children and other family pets including cats and fit into normal daily life as well as any other breed. The Doberman has been used as a guard dog with the military and police, not for any aggressive behaviour as they are portrayed in many films, but for its intelligence, loyalty and its ability to challenge human aggressors. Although they have a natural instinct to protect, people mistake these dogs for being vicious creatures, when at heart they are simply looking out for their loved ones, like any other member of the family.