History of the Doberman Pinscher
The Doberman was developed around 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector in Apolda, Germany, who wanted a capable dog to accompany him on his rounds. He is believed to have combined breeds such as the old German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier and German Shepherd.
The breed was refined into a versatile working dog used by police and the military, and served famously with the U.S. Marines in World War II. The American Kennel Club recognized the Doberman Pinscher in 1908.
Doberman Pinscher Traits
Males 75–100 lb;
Females 60–90 lb
Short, smooth coat; low shedding
~10–12 years
What Doberman Pinschers Excel At
Common gotchas
Trainer Notes
Our Doberman Pinscher Graduates
Since 2008, Neuman K-9 Academy has trained 41 Doberman Pinschers in our Dog Boot Camp and Puppy Camp, and 35 of them have a public graduation video on YouTube showing what they learned. Here are our most recent graduates.
Graduation videos of all 35 Doberman Pinschers, by year
What Doberman Pinscher Owners Say
“Our 1.5 year old Doberman, Indy, started to show signs of aggression towards other dogs and people. … When we picked Indy up after his Boot Camp graduation, we were amazed at what he had learned. He is now more manageable at home and is comfortable being around other dogs and people.”
Tory & Katy, Eden Prairie, MN · Indy, Doberman Pinscher
FAQs
Will you train my Doberman to be protective?
No. We do not offer personal protection or any training that teaches a dog to be aggressive toward people or protective of its family. We specialize in obedience training and proper etiquette for pet dogs.
My Doberman is reactive to other dogs or people. Can boot camp help?
We do not accept dogs with aggression toward humans. Dog-on-dog aggression and other behavior issues may be accepted on a case-by-case basis, so tell us about it when you inquire.
At what age should I start training my Doberman?
Puppy Camp takes puppies from 4 months of age, and Dog Boot Camp is for dogs 12 months and older.
How long is boot camp for a Doberman?
Dog Boot Camp runs 8 or 12 weeks. The 12-week camp adds off-leash heeling, long-distance recalls and field trips into the city.
What health testing should I ask a breeder about?
Ask about cardiac screening for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), hip evaluations, and DNA testing for von Willebrand's disease on both parents.
Train Your Doberman Pinscher at Neuman K-9 Academy
Our Dog Boot Camp is an 8 or 12-week board-and-train program for dogs 12 months and older, and Puppy Boot Camp is for puppies 4 to 12 months. Every program includes hands-on handler training for you at graduation. Families send their dogs from across the country, too; see dog boot camp for out-of-state families.
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