Doberman: Price, Appearance & Characteristics

The Doberman or Doberman Pinscher is undoubtedly one of the best guard dogs in the world. It is known for its great intelligence and strength. Its aggressive look and lightning fast speed can instill fear into the heart any intruder. This is the reason for it being one of the top choices for guard dogs in India. Besides strength and speed, the Doberman has many other traits which you will find below.

Doberman Price in India

The price of a Doberman dog in India can range from anywhere between ₹5,000 to ₹20,000.

Also Read: Dog price list in India

Availability

It is available in pet stores and with all major pet breeders in the country.

History and Popularity of Doberman

The credit for breeding the first Doberman dog goes to a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann who also happened to be a dogcatcher in the region of Apolda. The ancestry of this amazing dog breed has not been disclosed. However, speculations have been made and it is now believed that the Doberman Pinscher was a result of the mixture of breeds such as the Rottweiler, the Black and Tan Terrier and the German Pinscher.

It is popular now as a highly intelligent and energetic dog. It is used as a family guardian and also for police and military work.

Appearance

This is a medium-sized dog with a square body. It is very muscular and has great speed. It portrays the look of a dog with elegance and nobility.

The sleek coat shows off the athletic built of the Doberman.  It has a narrow head and its eyes are almond shaped.

Doberman Characteristics

Energetic

This is one hell of an energetic dog. There are very few dogs which can match the energy level of a Doberman.

Watchful

When you are looking for a guard dog for the family, this dog breed is the right choice. It has a natural tendency to remain alert and watchful of its surroundings.

Determined

A Doberman has a high determination level.

Fearless

If you have to rate on the fearlessness level of dogs, this dog breed will score the highest. It is absolutely fearless.

Loyal

This is one of the most loyal dog breeds you can find.

Things to take note of

One thing that you have to pay attention to when getting this dog is that it is not too friendly with other dogs. If you already have a dog in the house, getting this dog is not a good idea. However, there can be exceptions. If you train your Doberman well, it can be tolerant towards other dogs.

Conclusion

These were some of the things that you need to know before you decide to get a Doberman Pinscher. There are a lot of other things about this dog breed. Do you think you have something more that can be added to this post? Please let us know in the comment section below. We will review and mention those points in the next update.

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