Elijas 21, (office #4)
Riga, LV-1050, Latvia
Phone: (+371) 67624930
Fax: (+371) 67618015
email : latdobermann@inbox.lv
LDC working days: 18:00 - 20:30 every wednesday
Riga, LV-
Fax: (+371) 67618015
email : latdobermann@inbox.lv
LDC working days: 18:00 -
Origin:
Companion/Protection/Working Dog
FCI Classification:
Group 2:
Pinschers and Schnauzers
Molossers and Schnauzer Sennenhunde;
ection 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers with Working Test
hort Historical Overview:
The Dobermann is the only German breed, which bears the name of its famous first breeders Friedrich Louis Dobermann (Jan. 2, 1834 – Jun. 9, 1894). It is said that he was a tax collector, night watchman and also the city’s part-time dogcatcher. He had the authority to catch any free-running dog. From this reservoir, he bred some of the hardest dogs.The most important contribution to the making of the Dobermann breed can certainly be attributed to the so-called "Fleischerhunde" (butcher’s dogs), which even then were already a relatively well-established breed. These dogs were a sort of forerunner to the Rottweiler of today, mixed with a type of shepherd, which was black with rust colored markings in the Thuringia area. Mr. Dobermann used a mix of these breeds in his breeding program of the 1870’s.This gave him "his breed," in other words, working dogs, which were not only protective and alert, but also "man-sure." They were used heavily as guard and police dogs. In fact, the frequent use in the police force earned them the nickname "Gendarmenhunde" (police officer’s dog). In the hunt, they were used overwhelmingly to battle predators. With the aforementioned suppositions, it was nearly obligatory, that the Dobermann be already officially accepted as a police-dog breed at the beginning of this century. The Dobermann breed aims to be of medium size, strong and well muscled. Despite its substance, the lines of the body show elegance and nobility.
He should excel as companion, Schutzhund and working dog, as well as a dog for the family.
General Appearance:
The Dobermann is of medium size, strong and well-muscled. He embodies the perfect picture of a dog, through his elegant lines, his proud carriage, his spirited temperament and the look of determination in his eyes.
Important Measurements (Proportions):
The body of the Dobermann appears nearly square; this applies especially to males. The length of the body (as measured from the front of the sternum to the extent of the hip joint) should not exceed the height of the dog at the withers by more than 5% in males and 10% in bitches.
Temperament:
The basic disposition of the Dobermann is friendly, peaceful, highly attached to the family and fond of children. The Dobermann must have medium temperament and medium sharpness. Furthermore, the Dobermann must show medium stimulus threshold. Aside from good tractability and work ethic, we also want to see working abilities, courage and hardness. Aside from a normal level of reactivity, particularly desirable traits are self-confidence and fearlessness.
Head:
Upper Head:
The upper head is powerful and proportionate to the rest of the body. When viewed from above, the head appears to be a blunt wedge. Viewed from the front, the line between the ears should be nearly straight and shall not decline near the ears. The planes are nearly parallel and the upper plane at the occiput blends into the neck in a moderate arch. The brow bones are well developed without protruding. The frontal bone furrow is still visible. The occiput should not be too obvious. When viewed from the front and the top, the cheeks should not appear to project. The lateral arch of the upper jaw and the cheek bones should be in harmony with the overall length of the head. The muscles of the head are well developed and strong.
top:
The stop is modest, but distinctly developed and visible.
Nose:
The Nose edges are well developed, wider than round and with large open nostrils, but overall not protruding. Black dogs have a black nose; brown dogs have a slightly lighter colored nose.
Muzzle:
The muzzle must be in proportion to the upper head and strongly developed. It is deep and the mouth openings should reach far to the molars. Good width of muzzle must also be apparent in the area of the upper and lower canines.
Flews:
Flews should be tight and lie close to the jaws, thereby ensuring a tight closing of the mouth opening. The pigmentation of the flews is dark, while brown dogs are slightly lighter.
Jaw/Bite/Teeth:
The upper and lower jaws are strong and wide. Scissors bite. 42 teeth according to the tooth diagram, normal sized.
Eyes:
The eyes are medium sized, oval and of dark color. Brown dogs may have slightly lighter coloring. Eyelids lie close and there is coat to the edges of the lids.
Ears:
The high-set ear is carried erect and has been cut to a length that is in proportion to the size of the head. The uncropped ear is equally accepted and should be of medium size, with the inner edges lying close to the cheeks.
Neck:
The neck should be in proportion to the head and body and of good length. It is dry and well-muscled. The neck rises with a moderate arch. Its carriage is upright and shows a lot of nobility.
Body:
Withers:
The withers should protrude in height and width – especially in males – and thereby determine the rise of the topline.
Back:
The back should be short and hard, of good width and well-muscled.
Loin-area:
Of good width and well-muscled. The bitch can be slightly longer in the loin area, as this would be conducive to carrying puppies.
Croup:
The croup should slope slightly, but hardly visibly from the hipbone to the base of the tail. It thereby appears well rounded, is neither straight, nor extremely sloping. Good width and well muscled.
Chest:
The length and depth of the chest must be in proportion to the length of the rump. It should reach in depth nearly half of the dog’s height at the withers, with lightly arched ribs. The chest should have good width and be particularly developed towards the front (forechest).
Tuck Up:
From the end of the sternum to the pelvis, there should be an obvious rise of the abdominal wall.
Tail:
The tail is high-set and docked to the second vertebrae. A natural undocked tail is also acceptable.
Limbs:
Front:
General:
The front legs should appear nearly straight – in other words perpendicular to the ground, when seen from all sides and are well developed.
houlders:
The shoulder blade is close to the ribcage, well-muscled on both sides of the bone and exceeds the ends of the ribs in height. It should be angled and well laid back, the angle to horizontal should be 50°.
Upper Arm:
Good length and well-muscled. The angle to the shoulder blade should be approximately 105° to 110°.
Elbows:
Close lying and not turning out.
Lower Arm:
trong and straight, well-muscled. Length should be in harmony with the rest of the body.
Wrists:
trong.
Pasterns:
Bones are strong and appear straight when viewed from the front. When viewed from the side there should only be a moderate incline (no more than 10°).
Paws:
The paws are short and closed. The toes are arched ("catfeet"); nails are short and black.
Rear:
General:
When viewed from the rear, the Dobermann should appear broad and well rounded in the hip and croup area, due to his well developed pelvis muscles. The muscles, which run from the pelvis to the upper thigh and stifle, also give the upper thigh, knee area and stifle good appearance of breadth. The strong rear legs are straight and stand parallel.
Upper Thigh:
hould have good length and width with strong musculature and good angulation at the hip joint. Angulation to horizontal should be approximately 80° to 85°.
Knee:
The knee joint is powerful and supported by the upper thigh and stifle, as well as the knee cap. The angle of the knee should be approximately 130°.
tifle:
Of medium length, and in harmony with the overall length of the rear leg.
Hock Joints:
The hock joints should be of medium strength and parallel. The stifles should meet the hocks at an angle of approximately 140°.
Hocks:
The hocks are short and stand perpendicular to the ground.
Paws:
Rear paws should match front paws, with short, arched and tight toes. The nails are short and black.
Gait:
The gait is an especially important feature, both for the dog’s working capacity as well as for the overall appearance. The gait is elastic, elegant, agile, free and has good reach. The front legs reach as far as possible. The rear legs reach far and elastic and afford the necessary thrust. The front leg of one side and the rear leg of the other side go forward at the same time. While gaiting, there should be good strength of the back, tendons and joints.
kin:
The skin is tight and well pigmented.
Coat:
Condition:
The coat is short, hard and thick. It is close to the body and smooth and evenly distributed over the body. Undercoat is not permissible.
Color:
The color is black or brown, with rust-red, sharply defined and un-mottled markings. The markings are located on the muzzle, as a spot on the cheeks, on the middle legs and paws, on the insides of the thighs and around the anus.
ize and Weight:
Height at the Withers:
Males:
68 to 72 cm
Bitches:
63 to 68 cm
Medium size is desirable.
Weight:
Males:
40 to 45 kg
Bitches:
32 to 35 kg
Faults:
Any deviation from the above standard should be viewed as a fault, whose valuation should be directly proportionate to the degree of severity.
General Appearance:
Lack of sex characteristics, lack of substance, too heavy, too light, high-set, weak bones.
Head:
Too strong, too narrow, too short, too long, too much/not enough stop, rams-nosed, heavily sloping skull, weak underjaw, round or slit eyes, light colored eyes, heavy cheeks, loose flews, open or too deep set eyes, high or low set ears, open jaw/flew corners.
Neck:
lightly short, too short; overdeveloped ("wet") skin, too much dewlap, ewe-neck, too long.
Body:
Back not strong, sloping croup, dip in topline, rise in topline, too much or too little spring of ribs, not enough depth or width of chest, back too long, lack of forechest, tail-set too high or too low, tuck up too pronounced or lacking.
Limbs:
Too much or not enough angulation of the front or rear legs, loose elbows, length/position of bones not to standard, legs turning in or out in front, rear legs cow hocked, barrel legged or standing too close, open or soft paws, stunted toes, light colored nails.
Coat:
Markings too light or not sharply defined, muzzle too dark, large black spots on the legs, hardly visible chest markings or chest markings too large, long, soft, lackluster or wavy coat, bare spots or areas of sparse coat, larger hair swirls especially on the body, visible undercoat.
Temperament:
Lack of self-confidence, temperament too high, sharpness too high, stimulus threshold too high or too low.
ize:
ize discrepancies up to 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) above or below the standard are to be judged as a reduction in conformation rating.
Gait:
Wobbly, tripping, hindered gait and pacing.
Disqualifying Faults:
General:
Pronounced reversal of sex characteristics.
Eyes:
Yellow eyes, different colored eyes.
Bite:
Overshot, undershot, level bite and missing teeth.
Coat:
White spots, exceptionally long or wavy coated dogs, exceptionally thin coats or bald spots.
Temperament:
Fearful, nervous and aggressive dogs.
ize:
Dogs which differ more than 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) above or below the standard.
Other:
Males must have two normally developed testicles, fully descended into the scrotum.
Companion/Protection/Working Dog
FCI Classification:
Group 2:
Pinschers and Schnauzers
Molossers and Schnauzer Sennenhunde;
ection 1: Pinschers and Schnauzers with Working Test
hort Historical Overview:
The Dobermann is the only German breed, which bears the name of its famous first breeders Friedrich Louis Dobermann (Jan. 2, 1834 – Jun. 9, 1894). It is said that he was a tax collector, night watchman and also the city’s part-
He should excel as companion, Schutzhund and working dog, as well as a dog for the family.
General Appearance:
The Dobermann is of medium size, strong and well-
Important Measurements (Proportions):
The body of the Dobermann appears nearly square; this applies especially to males. The length of the body (as measured from the front of the sternum to the extent of the hip joint) should not exceed the height of the dog at the withers by more than 5% in males and 10% in bitches.
Temperament:
The basic disposition of the Dobermann is friendly, peaceful, highly attached to the family and fond of children. The Dobermann must have medium temperament and medium sharpness. Furthermore, the Dobermann must show medium stimulus threshold. Aside from good tractability and work ethic, we also want to see working abilities, courage and hardness. Aside from a normal level of reactivity, particularly desirable traits are self-
Head:
Upper Head:
The upper head is powerful and proportionate to the rest of the body. When viewed from above, the head appears to be a blunt wedge. Viewed from the front, the line between the ears should be nearly straight and shall not decline near the ears. The planes are nearly parallel and the upper plane at the occiput blends into the neck in a moderate arch. The brow bones are well developed without protruding. The frontal bone furrow is still visible. The occiput should not be too obvious. When viewed from the front and the top, the cheeks should not appear to project. The lateral arch of the upper jaw and the cheek bones should be in harmony with the overall length of the head. The muscles of the head are well developed and strong.
top:
The stop is modest, but distinctly developed and visible.
Nose:
The Nose edges are well developed, wider than round and with large open nostrils, but overall not protruding. Black dogs have a black nose; brown dogs have a slightly lighter colored nose.
Muzzle:
The muzzle must be in proportion to the upper head and strongly developed. It is deep and the mouth openings should reach far to the molars. Good width of muzzle must also be apparent in the area of the upper and lower canines.
Flews:
Flews should be tight and lie close to the jaws, thereby ensuring a tight closing of the mouth opening. The pigmentation of the flews is dark, while brown dogs are slightly lighter.
Jaw/Bite/Teeth:
The upper and lower jaws are strong and wide. Scissors bite. 42 teeth according to the tooth diagram, normal sized.
Eyes:
The eyes are medium sized, oval and of dark color. Brown dogs may have slightly lighter coloring. Eyelids lie close and there is coat to the edges of the lids.
Ears:
The high-
Neck:
The neck should be in proportion to the head and body and of good length. It is dry and well-
Body:
Withers:
The withers should protrude in height and width – especially in males – and thereby determine the rise of the topline.
Back:
The back should be short and hard, of good width and well-
Loin-
Of good width and well-
Croup:
The croup should slope slightly, but hardly visibly from the hipbone to the base of the tail. It thereby appears well rounded, is neither straight, nor extremely sloping. Good width and well muscled.
Chest:
The length and depth of the chest must be in proportion to the length of the rump. It should reach in depth nearly half of the dog’s height at the withers, with lightly arched ribs. The chest should have good width and be particularly developed towards the front (forechest).
Tuck Up:
From the end of the sternum to the pelvis, there should be an obvious rise of the abdominal wall.
Tail:
The tail is high-
Limbs:
Front:
General:
The front legs should appear nearly straight – in other words perpendicular to the ground, when seen from all sides and are well developed.
houlders:
The shoulder blade is close to the ribcage, well-
Upper Arm:
Good length and well-
Elbows:
Close lying and not turning out.
Lower Arm:
trong and straight, well-
Wrists:
trong.
Pasterns:
Bones are strong and appear straight when viewed from the front. When viewed from the side there should only be a moderate incline (no more than 10°).
Paws:
The paws are short and closed. The toes are arched ("catfeet"); nails are short and black.
Rear:
General:
When viewed from the rear, the Dobermann should appear broad and well rounded in the hip and croup area, due to his well developed pelvis muscles. The muscles, which run from the pelvis to the upper thigh and stifle, also give the upper thigh, knee area and stifle good appearance of breadth. The strong rear legs are straight and stand parallel.
Upper Thigh:
hould have good length and width with strong musculature and good angulation at the hip joint. Angulation to horizontal should be approximately 80° to 85°.
Knee:
The knee joint is powerful and supported by the upper thigh and stifle, as well as the knee cap. The angle of the knee should be approximately 130°.
tifle:
Of medium length, and in harmony with the overall length of the rear leg.
Hock Joints:
The hock joints should be of medium strength and parallel. The stifles should meet the hocks at an angle of approximately 140°.
Hocks:
The hocks are short and stand perpendicular to the ground.
Paws:
Rear paws should match front paws, with short, arched and tight toes. The nails are short and black.
Gait:
The gait is an especially important feature, both for the dog’s working capacity as well as for the overall appearance. The gait is elastic, elegant, agile, free and has good reach. The front legs reach as far as possible. The rear legs reach far and elastic and afford the necessary thrust. The front leg of one side and the rear leg of the other side go forward at the same time. While gaiting, there should be good strength of the back, tendons and joints.
kin:
The skin is tight and well pigmented.
Coat:
Condition:
The coat is short, hard and thick. It is close to the body and smooth and evenly distributed over the body. Undercoat is not permissible.
Color:
The color is black or brown, with rust-
ize and Weight:
Height at the Withers:
Males:
68 to 72 cm
Bitches:
63 to 68 cm
Medium size is desirable.
Weight:
Males:
40 to 45 kg
Bitches:
32 to 35 kg
Faults:
Any deviation from the above standard should be viewed as a fault, whose valuation should be directly proportionate to the degree of severity.
General Appearance:
Lack of sex characteristics, lack of substance, too heavy, too light, high-
Head:
Too strong, too narrow, too short, too long, too much/not enough stop, rams-
Neck:
lightly short, too short; overdeveloped ("wet") skin, too much dewlap, ewe-
Body:
Back not strong, sloping croup, dip in topline, rise in topline, too much or too little spring of ribs, not enough depth or width of chest, back too long, lack of forechest, tail-
Limbs:
Too much or not enough angulation of the front or rear legs, loose elbows, length/position of bones not to standard, legs turning in or out in front, rear legs cow hocked, barrel legged or standing too close, open or soft paws, stunted toes, light colored nails.
Coat:
Markings too light or not sharply defined, muzzle too dark, large black spots on the legs, hardly visible chest markings or chest markings too large, long, soft, lackluster or wavy coat, bare spots or areas of sparse coat, larger hair swirls especially on the body, visible undercoat.
Temperament:
Lack of self-
ize:
ize discrepancies up to 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) above or below the standard are to be judged as a reduction in conformation rating.
Gait:
Wobbly, tripping, hindered gait and pacing.
Disqualifying Faults:
General:
Pronounced reversal of sex characteristics.
Eyes:
Yellow eyes, different colored eyes.
Bite:
Overshot, undershot, level bite and missing teeth.
Coat:
White spots, exceptionally long or wavy coated dogs, exceptionally thin coats or bald spots.
Temperament:
Fearful, nervous and aggressive dogs.
ize:
Dogs which differ more than 2 cm (approx. ¾ inch) above or below the standard.
Other:
Males must have two normally developed testicles, fully descended into the scrotum.