Early in the breed the only recognized colors were the common black and tan/rust then in 1901 brown and tan, and blue and tan were added. The fawn and tan Doberman Pinschers, also called Isabella, did not become recognized until 1969. The fawn is the result of a recessive red gene that appears in the red Doberman Pinscher. Unscrupulous breeders try to get a higher price for the blue and fawn Doberman claiming like the so called "white" Doberman that they are rare and therefore more valuable and desirable, they are not rare Doberman breeds and do not demand a higher price. The white Doberman first appeared in the 1980's. This color results from the specific occurrence of a white gene and is not the result of any recessive genes.

This is not a desirable dog at all as it is considered to be an albino (genetic defect). The dogs have pale blue eyes and are not really white but more of a cream color with light tan markings.

The dogs are very sensitive to bright light and often close their eyes or squint when subjected to it. The white Doberman is not considered a valuable dog by responsible breeders and any responsible breeder would never intentionally breed those traits into a dog.

The Doberman breeds suffered some bad press as being mean and vicious attack dogs back in the 1970's and 80's. Breeders of today however have tried to breed some of the working ability out of today's modern Doberman and have produced a milder softer temperament found to be desirable by most family and pet households. There are many breeders, I myself included have imported European bloodlines back into our American pedigrees which will produce a more "total" Doberman.

The Warlock Doberman

The "Warlock" Dobermans are also known as "Kings" or "Goliaths" and are not really a true Doberman breed.

Their existence stems from a surge in demand for "big bad Dobes" back in the 1970's. It is widely believed that Dobes were bred with Great Danes and some other large breeds to satisfy the demand.

Today the term Warlock is applied to the poorly bred and oversized dog which does not conform to the breed's standards. The original "Warlock" was a dog named "Borong the Warlock." Borong was breed in Florida in the mid 1950's by Theodosia and Henry Frampton.

The Doberman Pinscher was developed by a skilled dog breeder by the name of Herr Louis Dobermann in the late 1800's (circa 1890) in the town of Apolda Germany.

Having the dangerous jobs of tax collector and night watchman, Herr Dobermann set out to develope a medium to large sized working dog that he could train and would have the ability to protect him while he performed his duties throughout the day.

Experts agree that the Doberman Pinscher is a descendant of the following dog breeds:

The Rottweiler

A stalky strong breed of working dog that stands 22 to 27 inches at the shoulder. The Rottweiler has tan markings on their head, neck, chest and legs. Rottweilers were developed in Rottweil a town in Southern Germany.

During the Roman conquest of Southern Europe about 1900 years ago, Rottweilers were used by the Roman Armies to herd sheep and cattle.

German Pinscher

Used as a hunter of rats in Germany. This pinscher only grows to approximately 17 to 21 inches tall and weighs in the neighborhood of 30 to 40 pounds.

The Great Dane

A large breed of dog that is friendly, intelligent, courageous and strong. This breed of dog can weigh between 120 and 175 pounds. Males stand 34 inches at the shoulder and females around 30 inches. The Great Dane has a short dense coat which may be brown, black, tan, blue or white with black patches.

The Great Dane was developed during the 1500's in Germany and was used as a guard dog and for hunting wild boars.

Manchester Terriers

A smaller breed of dog weighing in at 12 to 22 pounds. Manchester Terriers have a whiplike tail, and a smooth black coat. These terriers have tan markings on each cheek, over each eye, on the chest, on the inside of the hind legs and on front of the forelegs.

The Manchester Terrier was developed in Manchester England in the 1800's for the purpose of competing in rat killing matches.

Today the Manchester Terrier is a loyal, intelligent, extremely effective watchdog and make great pets.

German Short Haired Pointer

A breed of dog used primarily to hunt game birds. It weighs in at approximately 45 to 70 pounds and stands about 20 to 25 inches at the shoulder.

Although the exact dog breed combinations used to develope the Doberman Pinscher are unknown and Herr Dobermann did not keep any breeding records, historians claim it did not take very long before Dobermann was successful with his breeding attempts.

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If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when,
through no fault of yours, something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can do all these things,
Then you are probably the family dog.

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.

You are his life, his love, his leader.

He will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart.

You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

If a Dog Were Your Teacher....

You would learn stuff like.....
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it’s in your best interest-practice obedience.
Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and pout... run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.

--Author Unknown--

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