Unfortunately, the Doberman Pinscher is not known for being a particularly healthy breed of dog. For a quick overview on the health issues affecting the breed, I suggest you read the description page for the Disappearing Doberman project. Dobermans tend to live shorter lives and suffer from more diseases than other dog breeds. The DNA makeup of a dog undoubtedly plays a significant role in their health, but there’s also a lot of everyday lifestyle decisions that go into raising the healthiest dog possible. Here, we’ll share common information we’ve seen used to good effect in raising a happy & healthy Doberman Pinscher.
-
Ear Posting
For better or worse, the Doberman Pinscher, as defined by the AKC-recognized DPCA official breed standard, is a “cropped” breed. This means that a portion of each ear is expected to be surgically removed from the dog in a “normal” way, such that the cropped ears of a dog will stand erect when the dog…