The Doberman is a large breed dog. The more you learn About the Doberman; About their personalities and traits, the more you will understand why they are such a popular breed. The Doberman is an intelligent, loyal, and protective dog. They make great family dogs, as well as guard dogs. The Doberman loves to spend time with the family and generally gets along with other pets in the household, including cats.
The Doberman can grow to be 28 inches in height and weigh between 75 to 100 pounds. They are born with long tails and long floppy ears. A Dobermans tail is generally docked soon after they are born. Their ears normally get cropped when they are puppies. Doberman are not known for showing aggression unless they feel that their family or its property is in danger. Socialization is important for this breed, they do have a nature towards being overprotective and viewing all strangers as a threat. Socialization from an early age will help with this.
A Doberman will generally live to be between 10 and 14 years of age. Some health concerns for the Doberman breed are; hip dysplasia, prostatic diseases, dilated cardiomyopathy, prostatic disease, and hypothyroidism.