MYTH: The
Best Dog is an American Show Doberman
FACT: American Dobermans bred for show may not be of best health,
temperament or quality you are looking for in a family pet/protector, companion
or breeding program. Dames bred too young or Dames of poor quality and health
commonly produce a singleton that usually dies. its not recommended to breed
this dame again.
MYTH: Doberman
Pinschers are difficult
to train.
FACT: Doberman Pinschers are very highly intelligent and easy to train, extremely
loyal, and yes even sensitive. a very devoted people oriented watchful breed.
The Doberman Pinschers owner should be willing and able to discipline the dog
without fear of him.
MYTH: Dobermans
should be kept locked up and away from people.
FACT: Dobermans like to be close to the family members physically. Right from puppy
hood they need socialization and firm but yet gentle training. A good Doberman
is the result of a good pup in the hands of a good owner.
MYTH: American
Dobermans are healthy and live lone lives.
FACT: American Dobes in general suffer from more health related issues than Dobermans of European
Bloodlines and usually only live 6-8 years.
MYTH: Don’t
feed your Doberman Chicken Bones because they splinter
and
could get stuck.
FACT: Chicken Bones and any other bone besides fish bones are perfectly fine to
feed any medium to large size breed of dogs. They are still of course
animals. It’s not recomended to feed young puppies bones, but you should
introduce your pup to bones by the age 5-6 months.
MYTH: The King Doberman is a larger breed of Doberman Pinscher.
FACT: The King Doberman does not exist. There is no such breed as a King
Doberman.
MYTH:
The Doberman is mans best friend :)
FACT: In fact The Doberman is also a great companion and protector for woman of
any age.
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Other Common Myths About Dobermans
MYTH: Dobermans turn on
their owners.
FACT: When properly bred, raised, socialized, and trained; Dobermans are
loving, loyal, family oriented dogs who will never think of doing such a thing.
The only reason a Doberman would turn on anyone is due to abusive treatment.
This is not something that is unique to a Doberman. Any animal, humans
included,will defend themselves when threatened.
MYTH: Dobermans may be good
dogs when they're young, but when they're older their skull stops growing but
their brain doesn't. Then their brain swells against the skull and they attack
people.
FACT: This is physically impossible. A Doberman is a canine just like a Golden
Retriever. They have the same bone and nerve structure. When any canine's head
stops growing, so does his brain.
MYTH: If you want a
Doberman to be protective, you have to make it mean.
FACT: A Doberman is naturally protective of his family and home. Nothing
needs to be done to enhance that aspect. If you abuse a Doberman to try to make
it mean, the process will backfire and your dog will only protect himself from
you.
MYTH: If you want a
Doberman to protect you from strangers and intruders you have to keep it away
from people except your family.
FACT: A Doberman that is not properly socialized will probably NOT protect
you. He will be very scared of strange things and people. Every Doberman MUST be
properly socialized. Taking your pup to lots of places, such as the pet store,
shopping centers, obedience classes, vet offices, will help him gain confidence
in strange surroundings. You should introduce your pup to as many different
people as possible and see that he responds in a friendly manner. Protective
instincts are natural and will not be affected by introducing your dog to
friends or people he meets on the street. As long as you feel comfortable with a
person, by all means, introduce your Doberman.
the Other Common Myths About Dobermans
information is authored by Jean Clark. Jean's Doberman Fun
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