Doberman Pinscher dog breed sitting tall looking to the side with white background
Doberman Pinscher dog breed sitting tall looking to the side with white background

Traits and Characteristics

type

Working

weight

65 to 90 pounds

height

24 to 28 inches

family

Mastiff

Traits and Characteristics

type

Working

weight

65 to 90 pounds

height

24 to 28 inches

family

Mastiff

Muscular, powerful, and alert, the Doberman Pinscher is known for its elegance, strength, and endurance.  They hold their heads proudly, perhaps in defiance of the stereotype that they are aggressive dogs. The Doberman coat is short, smooth, and hard, showing off the exceptionally clean-cut lines of this athletic breed.

  • Energy Levellevel 4 in 5

  • Exercise Requirementslevel 3 in 5

  • Playfulnesslevel 3 in 5

  • Affection Levellevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Dogslevel 2 in 5

  • Friendliness to Other Petslevel 3 in 5

  • Friendliness to Strangerslevel 1 in 5

  • Watchfulnesslevel 5 in 5

  • Ease of Traininglevel 5 in 5

  • Grooming Requirementslevel 1 in 5

  • Heat Sensitivitylevel 3 in 5

  • Vocalitylevel 5 in 5

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