Brown Dobermans: color and care features

Doberman Pinscher - a graceful and powerful dog with a great physique and a sharp mind, is considered a noble breed. This fearless and alert breed proudly stands among the best guard dogs in the world. Many breeders prefer this breed, choosing brown Dobermans, given the peculiarities of color and care for them.

A German named Louis Doberman has been credited with breeding the Doberman Pinscher breed since the late 1800s. This man was a tax collector and wanted a fierce guard dog to accompany him everywhere. Doberman constantly took his dog with him.

If you plan to purchase a Doberman Pinscher, it is important to know all the existing colors and types, as well as the typical character traits of each of them, so that you can make the right choice. There are seven possible Doberman colors. It is known that there are only six of them, because today there is a complete albino only in theory and has not yet been confirmed. However, many people firmly believe that they exist.

In Doberman there are two genes related to color, the black gene and the color dilution gene. These two genes can produce four color combinations. These four combinations are the only colors recognized by the English Kennel Club: black, red, blue and fawn interspersed with brown.However, there is also a white color, which, as the English club admits, exists, but is not considered a “standard” color.

In addition to the basic coat color, this breed is known for its noticeable brown spots. Despite the different colors, almost all options have this traditional speck. Some American Doberman breeds even have a slight white spot in the chest area.

• American Dobermans: according to the American Kennel Club, brown small spots should be clearly defined and appear above each eye, on the muzzle, throat, chest, on all four legs, and also the tail. A white spot on the chest should not exceed 1.27 cm.

• European Dobermans: brown spots should be clearly defined and located on the face, cheeks and upper part of each eyebrow. A brown color should also appear on the throat, on the chest on both sides, between the ankles and on the legs, on the inside of the thighs, on the forearms and under the tail. In fact, the color is the same as that of the American Doberman, only a small white spot is not considered the standard for a European.

• Red or Chocolate Doberman. This color is the second most common. The coat is light brownish red. This breed is considered smart and active. Dogs are very loyal, trusting and playful. All this makes them wonderful family members, not to mention the extra protection they provide if someone they love is at risk.

Of course, some may perceive his unwillingness to grow up as a negative trait. A representative of this breed will behave like a small puppy until about three or four years old. However, a lot depends on how early and well you can socialize your dog.

Firstly, as soon as a Doberman puppy appears in your house, you should immediately lead him to the veterinarian and get vaccinated. According to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Dobermans are especially vulnerable to the deadly virus if they are not vaccinated properly. Initial vaccination is given at the age of 6 weeks and every four weeks until the dog is 16-20 weeks old.

It is necessary to take the dog to the veterinarian so that the specialist can cut his ears and stop the tail. Such a cosmetic procedure as cutting ears changes the appearance and makes them stand upright, and this requires surgical intervention.

You need to train your Doberman daily to prevent the development of destructive behavior. This breed requires a significant amount of exercise, more than other breeds, so you need to play games outdoors, use toys for the dog and arrange quick runs of the dog to tire it. Dobermans are prone to impulsive behavior. If they don’t have an outlet for the accumulated energy, they may begin to experience stress. Exercising and walking in the fresh air can prevent these problems from occurring, helping to relieve anxiety.

Take care of your Doberman with a special wire brush to prevent debris from getting into his coat. Short hair requires occasional brushing, and Dobermans usually do not shed much. Wipe the coat with a damp cloth and apply a little conditioner to make the dog's coat shiny. Bathe your dog only when necessary.

Feed your Doberman high-calorie diet food with regular exercise. Make sure the food is right. Choose dry foods without soy, before the dog needs to be soaked, to prevent bloating - This problem is quite common in large breeds, including the Doberman. Remember that this is very dangerous, because bloating can cause swelling of the stomach.

• In cold weather, keep your Doberman indoors, as the dog can catch a cold easily, short hair does not warm the dog's body enough. Buy a dog a sweater or coat to walk it in these clothes in cold weather.
• Give your Doberman chewing toys containing a treat to distract him during the day when you are not at home. This will prevent the development of destructive behavior in this breed.
• Take your dog to a veterinarian regularly to check for common health problems for this breed — cancer, hyperthyroidism, hip dysplasia, von Willebrand disease, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• If you can’t play with the Doberman or train in the fresh air as much as he needs, make him run on a treadmill so that the dog performs the necessary exercises. This can prevent impulsive and destructive behavior.
• Socialize your Doberman from an early age to prevent problems with aggression in the future towards other people and animals. Let your young dog play with other dogs and see a lot of people while walking. You can start from 12 weeks.
• This intelligent, obedient dog can be taught to be a guide for the blind.
• It is not necessary to take your dog to the veterinarian to trim your ears and tail. You can leave everything in its natural state.
• Teach your Doberman to participate in agility trials. This is not only physical, but also mental stimulation, which will certainly benefit.

About the features of education and training of the Doberman Pinscher, see the video below.