Doberdane Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Doberdane is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Obedient
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Fearless
Reserved

Doberdane dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Doberdane. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Great Dane, Doberman Pinscher

2000s

Brown

Black

Brindle
Red
Fawn
Black
Brown

Doberdanes are known for their short coat.

Straight

A Doberdane can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Doberdane dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Doberdane breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Wobbler's Syndrome

Entropion
Cherry Eye
Bloat

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Neurological Examination
Blood Chemistry

Doberdane have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Doberdanes dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Going on run, Cuddling, Training, Hiking, Speak, Fetch, Sleeping, Walking, Bottle feeding, Swimming, Chasing sticks, Dog Parks, Tug-of-war

Doberdanes are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Doberdane, it's at least 14 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Doberdanes usually need at least 75 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Doberdane is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Doberdane should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 100-140 pound (45 - 64 kg) Doberdane feed 4 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Doberdane is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Doberdane is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

Doberdanes are known for being excellent apartment dogs. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard.

Doberdanes are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Doberdanes are an average cat friendly dog. They do well with cats, even more if raised together from puppyhood,

Doberdanes are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Doberdanes are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Doberdanes are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Doberdanes will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Doberdanes have an average level of playfulness. The Doberdanes, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Doberdane dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.