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Workinglarge🌍 GermanyProtection dog
Doberman Pinscher
Alert, fearless, intelligent, energetic
Popularity
794
Sleek guardian designed for protection work; highly trainable with strong loyalty to family.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
smooth, short
Colors
black and rust, red and rust, blue and rust, fawn and rust
Male height
26–28 in
Female height
24–26 in
Male weight
75–95 lb
Female weight
60–80 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
5
Trainability
5
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
2
Good with other dogs
3
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
2
Grooming
2
Drooling
1
Coat length
1
Exercise needs
5
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
2
