Doberman AKC breed Standard
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A Look at the Breed Standard |
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Before you study this, let me mention that there seems to be some confusion about the German or more generally, foreign-bred Dobes, being bigger or even better than the American Bred. These statements are being made either by someone who themselves were given wrong information from their seller, or they are just trying to sell you one of their 'import' or import bloodline Dobes. Not to say that there are not great Dobes in other countries, but it is the breeders themselves that make the difference, not the country of origin. Also take note: the Doberman is a medium-sized breed ranging by standard from 45 to 85 pounds, and I like the size more seen during the seventies. My version is simply a stronger statured appearance. I prefer boys in the 85/105 range, and my girls 65/85 pounds with the variable based on client preference. Our reasons to not boost size any further is to protect the well-being of the my dogs and simply reminding folks that if they want a Dane or Mastiff sized dog, go with a Mastiff or Dane.
On the other end of the standard I do not accept the notion that a Dobe should look like a gray hound - something seen all too often actually winning their Championships nationally and internationally and in the other direction you drastically increase the chances of skeletal problems.
Following is the Breed description as found on the AKC site. Note, however, that this is a summary of the key qualities one should expect, but, like all generalities, each plus has many variables. To some, a dog is a dog...little expectation, little disappointment. To others... the new Dobe is the beginning of a great relationship and a grand adventure. One thing I can assure each reader of my site, by the time you finish HOYTT.Com you will have answers to questions you never knew you had.
The American Kennel Club Standard for the Doberman Pinscher General Appearance Long and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in both frontal and profile views. When seen from the front, the head widens gradually toward the base of the ears in a practically unbroken line. Eyes almond shaped, moderately deep set, with vigorous, energetic expression. Iris, of uniform color, ranging from medium to darkest brown in black dogs; in reds, blues, and fawns the color of the iris blends with that of the markings, the darkest shade being preferable in every case. Ears normally cropped and carried erect. The upper attachment of the ear, when held erect, is on a level with the top of the skull. Chest broad with fore chest well defined. Ribs well sprung from the spine, but flattened in lower end to permit elbow clearance. Brisket reaching deep to the elbow. Belly well tucked up, extending in a curved line from the brisket. Loins wide and muscled. Hips broad and in proportion to body, breadth of hips being approximately equal to breadth of body at rib cage and shoulders. Tail docked at approximately second joint, appears to be a continuation of the spine, and is carried only slightly above the horizontal when the dog is alert.
The Breed Standard nationally and Internationally has remained almost untouched since the 20's. In the Dobe Standard there is no disqualification for under or over the size standard. Judges are told to look for the total Dobe and only consider size a negative if truly extreme in either direction, otherwise if the total Dobe pushes the limit but outshines the competition it should be rewarded. In developing the Hoytt Dobe of today we did what every person who wanted to become 'known' did. Both before Hoytt and since, combine different bloodlines until you have what you think the world will like and take one more step and build your own version of the Dobe which I did. That was I understood the complications of change via genetics. My showing in the conformation ring was used to build a list of Champions so that I was soon not looked at as one more private breeder with a male and female calling myself a professional or AKC term "Breeder". As soon as I was enjoying the world of breed winning I started doing some obedience competition and quickly realized the Dobe liked to learn things. Actually loves to show you how much it knows but of course it had to first be taught the things it could do to show off. Soon I wanted that 'fun' side more. My Dobes had that flash needed for title or at least each that was selected for the conformation ring. In 1980 I began building what today are Dobes who comprehend and retain what they are taught at a much earlier age, fitting into our world faster and making it much easier to meet the rules of life in our world. And guess what? They still have the flash associated with the "show Dobe". Today my Dobes rank number one in the obedience ring and have for three decades. "HOYTT" is the most successful breeder in the world of AKC obedience not just in Dobes but over all breeders no matter what the breed. Think this is just an invented PR statement well for a few hundred dollars you can order a list of the Hoytt Dobes who have gained their degrees*. So while I may not seek Conformation degrees anymore and don't offer my breeding males for public stud, I still keep track of the Breed Standard. *We just sent for the list ourselves, and will begin building the page that will list of both the pre-titled and after placement owner trained and ti
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