Working group · Large
Doberman Pinscher
Loyal, alert, fearless and trainable.
Lifespan10–12 yrs
Weight60–100 lb
Height24–28 in
Shedding Moderate
Exercise High
Grooming Low
Health conditions to know
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)
Very high breed incidence; annual Holter + echo screening is strongly advised.
Von Willebrand disease
The most common inherited bleeding disorder in dogs; DNA testable.
Cervical vertebral instability (wobbler)
Spinal compression causing an unsteady gait.
Hypothyroidism
Common in the breed.
Recommended health screenings
Questions worth asking a breeder about the parents, or your vet about your dog:
- Cardiac (Holter + echo, annual)
- DNA: vWD, DCM1/DCM2
- Thyroid panel
- OFA hip
Who it suits
Committed owners who will screen the heart yearly and train early.