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Working Group — Origin: Germany
Doberman Pinscher
A large-sized working-group dog known for being loyal and fearless.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 27–45 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–13 yrs
Strength
5
Stamina
9
Trainability
7
Friendliness
6
At a mid-life age of 11.5 years, this breed is roughly
73.9 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Large-breed formula kibble with joint support
- Two meals a day to avoid bloat
- Glucosamine supplement as they age
What it does
- Long-distance running or biking companion
- Working or herding-style tasks
- Advanced agility and endurance sport
Habitat
Needs a house with a fenced yard and room to stretch out; less suited to cramped apartments.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a alert streak, this breed keeps its condition with very high daily exertion.
Very High exertion~128 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Germany, the Doberman Pinscher has been recognized as part of the Working group for generations of purposeful breeding.