Temperment

Dobermans are a gentle, loving, and loyal. They are  very intelligent dogs and very easy to train. They are energetic with tremendous strength and stamina but noble and affectionate with the family.

Dobermans are very people oriented and like to be physically close to family members. The Doberman is naturally protective and usually does not require additional protection training. Those familiar with the Doberman breed believe them to be suitable for families with other dog breeds and excellent with young children. Although the Doberman has a reputation of being a very aggressive dog, this is just not the case.

They make great therapy dogs for example, often going to nursing homes and children's hospitals. Dobermans vary greatly in temperament. Some are submissive, some are are family dogs and others bond only to a single person. The doberman has been bred to work closely with people and they need this interaction often, not abandoned to the lonely solitude of a backyard.

The Doberman breed usually needs a home with a large yard but can be kept in an apartment if provided with sufficient exercise. Dobermans are cold sensitive and are not an outside dog. They are very good in the house, being gentle and very happy just to curl up in a ball and sleep. They need very little grooming and are average shedders.