The Doberman is a NIGHTMARE for Intruders

[@DobermanPlanet]

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[@davejiannuzzi4160]

Our 2nd Doberman male was in a 6ft high cage, he wanted out and jumped straight over the top, from a standing position, I saw him do it! Lol 😂

[@mjareacts2731]

When I was 11yrs old my grandmother gave me a male Doberman out of her litter, I named him Titan, and although I owned many dogs over my 50 years Titan was clearly the most intelligent of all of them. Titan lived for 17 years, well into my military career, and when it was his time to go he went to his favorite spot behind my shed, curled up into a ball and went to sleep for the last time.... Admittedly writing this just made me shed a few tears. Titan wasn't the first dog in my family, his grandfather Boss was, but Titan was the first dog that belonged to me, and he felt like one of my brothers more than just a pet. I have a portrait of Titan hanging in my living room today, and I will never forget him.

[@jamesmulholland540]

Rip titan

[@lifee_._]

It's impressive he lived for 17 years

[@Gukworks]

My dog lived 17 years too. Long life for a dog at least...

[@JustAFanGamer]

Almost double life span than average big dog. Guess he was well taken cared.

[@mjareacts2731]

Thank you everyone! Yes Titan was well taken care of, and second he was more like my brother than a pet. I really miss him....

[@fish509b]

Over my lifetime I've had seven Dobermans. Two of them would help a burglar load his car.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha! Oh man. That's a great way to put it...they must have been super sweet to every and anyone that walked in!

[@fish509b]

@@DobermanPlanet One female I had was napping in the cab of my pickup at a pizza shop when the truck was stolen. It was found a few minutes later sideways on a country road. The thief probably woke her up when he started to rifle through the glovebox. I get a good laugh every time I think about what he thought when he discovered her there.

[@TheScapegoat420]

This is hilarious sir.

[@gaillewis9586]

Probably not if you were home! I've had 9 who I could have said that about but there were times when I would have put all my money on my dog!

[@julieclark9749]

I feel like mine is super aggressive if we’re home and kinda chicken if we’re not. We’ve come home before and she didn’t know who it was and she looked kinda scared and unsure.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

Fun Fact: Dobie's will let you into the the house, but they won't let you out! 😂

[@jouhajohnny]

🤣

[@25oxendine]

My Doberman wouldn't even let your THOUGHTS enter the driveway. People literally would NOT visit even though I would lock the dog in the barn. I lived in rural SW Va's Blue Ridge where people tend to let our pets roam free on the properties. I have Malinois now, but they MUST be trained. They're even MORE fearless and psycho left to their own devices. They don't think about biting. They just DO once the drive kicks in, so a Doberman is a safer bet if you don't wanna get sued for an untrained Malinois

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

My Shasta let a known friend into the house once. We were not home, but the door was unlocked, and he had to pee. She let him in, but then made him sit on the couch. For a couple hours. Every time tried to move, she barked and growled. When we got home, Jason bolted for the bathroom. He REALLY had to pee then...

[@paddyoak1]

I was just going to comment on this. I tried crashing some friends neighbors pool party. The dobermans let me over the fence. Then they wouldn’t let me leave until the property owner commanded them aside. They were lined up like soldiers.

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

My Dobie caught a thief on the property, followed him to the fence and when he tried to climb the fence to get out, he grabbed on to his backside and held on to him for HOURS until the police arrived. The guy was begging people on their way to work to call the police as he was clinging to the fence with a teeth in his butt! LOL

[@eddavanleemputten9232]

My Lailah was 15 years old and mourning the passing of our Labrador Retriever, who sadly passes in a car accident. Dobermanns are excellent mothers, and she’d raised our Onyx as her own pup. I trekked to the local shelter and returned with a Pitbull/American Staffordshire (officially labeled as an American Staffordshire). She raised that pup as her own again. She taught him to be just as alert as she was, essentially he’s very much a slightly more laid-back Dobermann in his behaviour, Amstaffies are extremely empathetic and he senses that his adoptive Mom was getting creaky… so they’d team up. One night, they raised the alarm and when my dogs raise the alarm I don’t ask questions. I just open the door and let them do their job. Within minutes they returned and we all went to bed. The next morning we found proof there’d been an intruder: a brand new pair of jeans with the side seam ripped open cleanly from ankle to hip. Just a little bit of blood at the ankle. We called the police, who had a great laugh at the thought of some would-be burglar traipsing around the countryside in his boxers… The officers returned after their shift to give our dogs a treat. Worth noting: the entire yard was fenced off, the gate closed, signs posted saying ‘beware of the dog - enter at your own risk’ and the signs were well lit. My Dobermann Lailah has passed. My Amstaff (called Zen because nothing fazes him) is laying at my feet right now. His bum facing me, his nose facing the door. Staffies don’t typically do this but he was raised by a Dobermann. In turn, he raised my daughter’s Chihuahua. And yes, her bum is also always turned our way, her face out to guard us. None of her littermates do this. I like to think it’s behaviour that got handed down from dog to dog.

[@kimberlyrogers9953]

You’re right of course…😊😊

[@NomadSaga]

Awesome.

[@JustJackStuff]

Got a Male doberman 2 years ago, my first dog while living out of family its been a total blessing. Dobermans are such an amazing breed, so much so about half a year ago i was gonna babysit another doberman for a week until they could find a forever home for her, Well… i ended up adopting her and now i have 2 dobermans both amazing

[@martinmacht3330]

Dobermans are angels.

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Congratulations on your second Doberman. (:

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

They say they're like potato chips, can't have just one. We have 2 males now. Full brothers, different litters. Usually recommend opposite sex however. Enjoy!

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's great to hear! Kudos to you and thanks for sharing your story with us!

[@jeffk464]

I'd say a coin toss with German Shepherds. For sure power and intimidation I'd probably say Rottweiler and I hate the looks of Rottweilers. Here's a question do Doberman's recreationaly bark or are they mostly pretty quiet. My neighbor had a Rottweiler that barked for about 10 hours a day. Also how fast does a dog need to be to scare someone out of your house or backyard?

[@grimmmunro2279]

Miss my beautiful boy so much,such a character and so loving,never left my side in 11 years,he's left a great big hole in my heart.😢

[@michaelshelley1289]

i completely understand that!!!! my baby girl is gone many years now....since 2012....and i miss her everyday!!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Oh no! We are so sorry to hear that. Our deepest condolences on your loss!

[@bobblowhard8823]

My doberman, Rocco, was my other half. Lost him due to cancer several years back. I was there when they put him down. Felt like my heart was torn in half. He was my soul mate. I still miss him to this day. I have to hope that one day I'll see him again.

[@AzazelsWings]

I'm so sorry for your loss😢

[@AzazelsWings]

​@@bobblowhard8823 totally, man.. no doubt about that

[@danichicago9140]

They have extremely high levels of situational awareness. Ive had American and European males and both could read a situation perfectly. They also dont bark much aside from wanting to come in the house. If they are barking there is an issue.

[@donquixote1502]

From my own experience as a former K-9 officer, after having been attacked and bitten by a Doberman, I can report that it hurts. 🤭

[@joergfro7149]

As a German ,attacked by a Doberman , i can say it´s not funny !

[@ChimaUwah]

I don't think any attack by a medium to large dog would be funny.

[@roderickechlin557]

They also have very sharp teeth. I went to take a Kleenex away from our dog. He skimmed his teeth over the top of my hand and it started to bleed. Ouch!

[@MemphisMike901]

My favorite stop as a UPS guy was at a business who had a Doberman that stayed in the front office. 1st time I met him, he was very gentle, but checking me out. I sat down in the chair for a few minutes to let him check me out and give me the sniff test. 🤣 We were best buddies after that....He would come up to me and bury his head in my leg and stay right by me every time I came in the office.

[@discipleaj]

100% true. Good Doberman's do this. When I and my siblings were babies, our doberman would not let anyone come near us (apart from my mum and dad of course) without sniffing them over to check them out. He would always position himself between (one of) us and the midwife or whoever came over. My mum had to explain to them to take a seat and be calm whilst he sniffed them to check them out and when he had given them the 'clear' 😂, he would stay right by my mum and watch us and my mum continually until the midwife left lol. Such an amazing dog! Good boy, doing his job 😁

[@ScipioMexicanus]

I'm a pizza guy and have had the same experience with 2 dobies at seperate houses. The owners were both surprized I just stayed there a bit to pet their big "scary" dog while waiting for my tip.

[@jarrodm9010]

​@ScipioMexicanus I'm pretty sure just about any dog I've ever had (including all the ones that hated strangers) would never dream of attacking the person that beings pizza to the house... I can't even say the word pizza in front of my dogs😂😅

[@ScipioMexicanus]

@@jarrodm9010 Ive had to use the pizza as a shield once. The owner blamed me that there was a dog bite shaped hole in his pizza box. Some people train thier dogs to be jerks.

[@brdr6012]

I certainly feel safer with my dobie. I also appreciate that she feels the need to protect me from squirrels, falling leaves, random breezes, and my cats. Everything is a potential threat except her owner lol

[@DobeMom]

Ditto and yup :D

[@DobermanPlanet]

Haha so true! It's a good thing she is so alert and vigilant at protecting you!

[@sdean4816]

Damn those squirrels….

[@inkyjill]

Nobody can keep up with my boi at the park! And he's absolutely smart enough to pick up new tricks SO QUICK. I honestly feel bad for anyone who tries to hurt his momma. He's my bag of sugar (asleep on my leg rn!) but generally ignores everyone else... unless they're close to mom and then he's watching you.

[@DobermanPlanet]

He's a keeper, that's for sure!

[@4Khyla]

My BOY has saved my @ss several times and I love him for it. I've had an American Bulldog, a Boxer Pit cross, and now a Dobermann. I have a warm spot in my heart for all the protection dogs. But I must say my dobermann is truly special. There is something so elegant about them.

[@fouziamekki3219]

Dear Mr. John Walter, my name is Will, I am from Algeria, I am 16 years old. I love your channel for Doberman dogs. I have been following you for a long time, and I decided to own one of these wonderful dogs, but there was one hindrance. My parents, but I showed them your channel, and it worked, and I thay loved the idea of an Personal protection dog. Igot my first puppy AN AMIRICAN DOBERMAN at the age of 8 weeks, and he is n good health, and I decided to name him Arlo after your wonderful dog, and I hope you do not mind that .I bought it last month and I am advanced in the training program and all of this Thanks to you, I am happy and he is too. You helped me a lot in training the dog to go to the toilet, to sit, to come when I call him and many other things. Thank you very much for this wonderful channel, as it helps a lot People including me, I hope that YOU will reply to my message as soon as possible . LOVE WILL ❤❤

[@jeanf8998]

You will be a responsible loving Doberman owner!

[@fouziamekki3219]

@@jeanf8998 Thank you

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

That's awesome! If you are interested in competing, check out Baebae's training, especially Nose Work. She has dogs getting titles very quickly. Plus they're probably lots of scholarships if you continue competing. She's actually a Nose Work judge. Also Joel Beckman's training videos, especially on leash work without having to rely on a prong collar as he says, pain messes with their brains, are also helpful. Sara Ondrako has an awesome video on how to make a snuffle mat with a pocket - great fundraiser too. Susan Garrett is a world class agility person and has the best, most well organized, drop down show notes so you don't get lost searching for other issues. If she mentions it in the podcast, the episode is also listed in the show notes. Congrats on convincing your parents too. Hope that helps!

[@fouziamekki3219]

@@robinrutherfordcost4748 OMG THANK SO SO SO much all Make sure IT stays in my maind . and THANK YOU FOR THE advice

[@DobermanPlanet]

That is so cool, Will! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Love the name you chose for him!! :D What a great thing to hear that Doberman Planet has helped make your decision and that Arlo is being raised in such a loving home! Keep up the stellar work and research!

[@mikemelina7395]

I've owned two Dobermans in my life, nothing and no one will ever love me the way my girl Nikki loved me. Everything you've said in every video of yours I watched is true, Doberman Pinschers are in a class by themselves. Like the Thoroughbred horse breed (I owned 2 of them as well), there's nothing another dog can do that the Doberman can't do with more class and style. Now I'm crying thinking about Nikki.

[@theMword222]

My favorite breed. I have a 12 week old dobe now, whom I got to feel safer. Our house is very rural and my spouse is gone a lot so in addition to my pew pews, my girl will be there too. 🖤🖤🖤

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's such a great idea! So glad you feel more safe and secure in your home with her there!

[@ItsMissChas5]

😅😅

[@araina5896]

I'm in the same situation. We currently have a cat who's nothing but a trip hazard, which could come in handy😂😂 as well a 2 year old mini poodle 🐩 (Fifi) super smart, button trained but would run through me to avoid any potential danger😅😊. She'll act tuff as long as your across the street 😄. We also have pew, pews and even took classes but I would like to avoid ever having to use them😔. So I'm looking for potentially a dobe to protect the both of us 🐩 🐈 when hubbies away because when you're rural it gets real dark at night 🌃. Best of luck

[@lenraby5920]

We had a Doberman when I was a child, he literally followed me everywhere growing up protecting me from my stupidity. He on occasion grabbed me and dragged me back from running across the road, wouldn’t let anyone near me if he didn’t know them. They are incredibly clever dogs that care little for anyone outside their pack, they will never seek a fuss from anyone outside their circle and care even less if outsiders try to fuss them. They are incredibly pack loyal and make fantastic nanny’s for your kids to grow up with.

[@aelaan12]

I had two when I grew up, one was hit by a big rig on the main road, the poor pup crawled home and died in my arms. I swore I never wanted another dog, the heartache was way too much. About two years after I found myself working at my uncle's farm where I spend most of my summers. Makes you strong and the neighbours daughter was cute. I was watching over some farm animals and all of a sudden I hear a commotion behind a shed. Tubbe was extremely underfed, had a thick heavy chain around his neck and wanted to be left alone. Got him some chicken pieces and gained his trust over the next days. We were scouring the papers for someone putting up an ad. Nothing, he came around and when I took of his chain I could honest to God hear him sigh. We had a great live, I was in my late teens and he followed me everywhere. I put him on a leash for show but I could just drop it, he would not run away and he would not attack anyone unless they came at him or me. I took him for training and we had fun. This breed of dogs is so amazingly smart, it is almost like a human. If he barked, there was something happening, he would never bark otherwise. He was sad when I had to go to work, locking myself into an office, how dare I? I had him for 11 years so he must have been 13 or 14 total. He hated going to the vet, but as long as I was there with him he powered through. Tubbe - he is still missed.

[@TEH47]

I owned a female Doberman “Sabrina” and loved her so much and she broke my heart. Sabrina was diagnosed with osteosarcoma and shared an amazing short six years with my son and I. ❤

[@rickmeisch643]

Interesting video after hour second Doberman we went 30 years because our liability insurance hinted we may not have coverage and I lost 30 years without being able to have a Doberman so now at retirement age I said the heck with it and I got me a female Doberman that I think was the wisest choice I ever made

[@JohnSmith-cf4gn]

We raised Dobermans when our kids were little 40+ years ago. They were raised with our two kids and they always had a pack of dobies around them for years. Since they were raised with little kids they loved all kids. We never had any problems with them. They were exceptionally protective of kids.

[@plively3736]

I raised Rottie's and they all loved kids and everyone unless you tried to hurt one of us. They also don't bark much and when my were barking one night my neighbor said that's strange those dogs never bark. He had left his garage open and someone took one of his radio's from the car and was trying to get the other. He chased him off that was in the early 90's.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

@@plively3736I also raised rotties 25 years ago when my kids were young. German import working lines. Awesome dogs with kids and with anyone when we were around. Now I raise South African boerbels also great dogs. Worth noting about bigger dogs; I never let them out in yard with my kids when playmates were there. They loved kids, but the dogs want to play too and just too easy for them to knock a kid over and get sued by parents. Love the dogs too much to put them in harms way ❤

[@williambutler3630]

The DPCA, Doberman Pinscher Club of America, had on their website the one word to best describe the breed. Most know about the loyalty being off the charts. Their word was “discerning”. The well bred ones (I’ve had 4) know the difference in a threat and a weird person who bears watching, but requires no intervention. They do NOT go off half-cocked. My best dog ever, a red male, had different barks for “look what I found,” “someone just drove up,” “you can walk down the road all you want, but just letting you know I’m here in case you decided to try to enter my property,” “calling to the rest of the pack,” and “REAL potential threat observed. Come out here, Daddy, and tell me what you think. Otherwise, I may need to intervene.”

[@dropd1039]

My Doberman took care of her mommy right up to her passing. Now she takes care of daddy. She was so affected by my wife's passing but now she has turned to me for comfort. She's a good little girl!

[@ahill4642]

aww nice 😌

[@LL-oc1xw]

My sympathy for the loss of your wife. I'm so glad you have a good bond with your dobie.

[@jasonmasse8537]

I've owned 3 Dobermans. Their great dogs. I've recently got my current Doberman and a play mate, an American Bull Terrier. Took a week of introduction, but they get along great. Both breeds have a bad reputation, but these 2 are more civil than the Golden Retriever i had as a kid. I love both breeds. I take both into the nursing home i work at, they love the residents, and the residents love them back. They always ask how. The fur baby's are, and when I'm gonna bring them for another visit. Both are under a year old, and show no aggression. I bring them separately in a harnest leash to have control. Absolutely no issues. Just sharing a positive story.

[@binary]

Be careful with the pitbull. Many are fine but some can randomly lash out

[@Stepperg1]

Best dog I've ever had. She stood between me and anyone who I let near me. She still stayed alert just in case I was wrong.

[@robmac3287]

Doberman’s are pretty chill unless they sense any aggression or intrusion from people outside the family circle. They then assert there presence very effectively. They have an incredibly deep growl as a starter which you don’t want directed at you. Should have included examples of their growl, and levels of aggression in the video, it’s formidable.

[@reddeaddylan1606]

I realized all these traits the first month owning my first Dobi. I absolutely loved her. I lost a lot of friends because of her. Straight up scared them away.

[@gus1537]

May have mentioned, when I jumped up on a fallen tree, in the National Forest, up jumped a huge black bear, we were about 2-3ft apart face to face, he was about to hit me with a right cross, huge claws and opened his mouth showing me his teeth, boy talk about smell. instantly he got a look of fear in his eyes and started to turn, my male dobie and my female shephard were instantly there, Samson flew in the air, hit him full force just as Nicky she came over the tree and also hit him, now heading down the canyon, with 2 really vicious friends of mine, intent on protecting me, I watched them chase him up the other side of the canyon, they were gone 45 min. time to get my gun from the truck, they came back, Sam had blood all over his mouth, but not his. in 1969, my high school friend Roy Ducate and his girlfriend were mauled an she eaten alive Roy 600 stiches, same night another girl was eaten in Glacier Park, see Glacier night of the Grizzlies, PBS doc. here on the tube. I know my dogs saved me from the fight of my life.........When God made dobermans he broke the mold. you are doing a great job on Doberman Planet, I watch them all, I have had 5 in my 75yrs. 🐻🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺👍

[@CRAIGJUDEHETZEL]

My Kaiser is now 11 years old and unfortunately has liver cancer and arthritis in his back legs. He is still pretty lively and still SO PROTECTIVE of his Daddy. He was a spectular specimen in his prime. 110 lbs of pure muscle and could jump a 4 foot fence. Now? I do need to help him into the truck and he's worth it. I've been watching your channel for a long time and know I'm blessed that he has made it to 11 and praying for 12. The most loyal, dedicated, friend I've ever had.

[@michaelshelley1289]

just please know when it's time.....i know it's hard....but you don't want your baby to suffer.....thinking of you!!!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Kaiser sounds like such a good boy, Craig! So glad you two have each other to rely on. Thank you for sharing a part of his story and your life with us!

[@bobblowhard8823]

I swear, your making my eyes tear up.

[@CRAIGJUDEHETZEL]

@@michaelshelley1289 He's not suffering - Kaiser only wants one thing in his life, to be with me. I'll do whatever I can to extend his life, he deserves it.

[@CRAIGJUDEHETZEL]

@@DobermanPlanet Another thing about our breed? They are so adaptive to new situations in life. Kaiser is coming from the country, where he was ONLY on a leash to visit the Vet. I had to move a few years ago, into an apartment complex that is 55+ and thank god, with the help of the Veteran's adminsitration, he lives here with me. There are a lot of Dogs here, a few bigger ones, but mostly the little yappy dogs. At 9 years old, Kaiser went from living in the country with no leash, to living in an apartment and having to be on a leash. I would have lived in my truck if I couldn't have taken him. Doberman was on the dangerous breed dogs list here, but the manager of this facility has come to love him as most others have. I have a girlfriend here, who has a pomeranian and she yaps at him all the time LMAO! But my girlfriend loves Kaiser so much and so goes out of her way for him? He started to accept both of them as part of the pack. It took WELL OVER A YEAR, but now? He looks forward to having my girl here and seems he was in need of some Woman love. LOL! I also wound up with a kitten who was abandoned outside here last year and Kaiser has not only adapted to her, protected her outside, before i took the kitten in. I have some amazing pictures. I finally took the kitten in and now she's been here for over a year. Kaiser can NOT be without me at all. He will scream in the apartment if I need to go somewhere without him. I had a total knee replacement Dec 1st and the Veteran administration was great with that too. They let me take Kaiser down to the new facility in Tulsa OK for all of my testing. Of course he couldn't be with me in the hosptital when I had my surgery and was there for a few days, but lucily he had bonded with my girlfriend who took great care of him back at the apartments we live at She said he would HOWL sadly every few hours, but I'd call from my cell phone and she'd put me on speaker and his little stubby tail would wag like he was a puppy again. I left the hostpital 3 days early to be with him. I was on a walker for over a month, but my girl would walk Kaiser. He'd do his business and pull her to comeback in to be with his Daddy. People ask me why I do all I do for him and get him top quality dog food ( I think it's so important) and spend so much money on him. I answer? Because he would do it for me. It's a Doberman thing, they don't understand. I was so sorry when you lost Milo. After my Kaiser crosses the rainbow bridge? I won't get another Doberman in this apartment complex, it's not ideal for them or another dog for that fact. I'm getting older, but will continue to watch your channel to get my Doberman Fix. People just can't understand, unless they have Doberman.

[@murielglass5333]

I had a Dobe-Weiler. Most intelligent, loving and yet fierce dog I've ever known.

[@KillaCommieFerMommie]

Handsome, smart, fierce, loyal.... What's not to like?

[@DobermanPlanet]

Absolutely!!

[@hermanedwards1981]

My mom had a Doberman and she was great and smart I always felt safe when she was around.

[@MickSupper]

This is one of the first channels I've ever seen where a sponsor has actually something to do with the channel content. To me that's a huge sign of being sincere about your channel.

[@jangardner9542]

Dobermans are the best family dogs. I've had 3 rescues. None were attack trained, which is important for families with children and grandchildren. I miss them all and will someday get another one.

[@ghettostreamlabs5724]

Man I want one of these dogs so bad, but I just can't make the time commitment. If my circumstances ever change, I will get one. Until then, i'll be a cat person LOL.

[@michaelshelley1289]

i almost wish my baby girl would have been a little more "mean" she was a big baby and never met a stranger....she loved EVERYONE!!!! I am glad of that and she had protected me a couple times when she thought she needed to but she was a sweetheart....you would have been more afraid of a small poodle than you would have her

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

I have had two Dobermans over different periods and this is my favorite breed by far (specially for their intelligence and looks). However, my Dobs were not protective at all but extremely friendly and playful with everyone. It was frustrating, but we loved them so much that the protection part took a long second place.

[@annanimity8697]

...you describe my male perfectly, friendly, loved people until one day I had a definite reason to scream, ...BLAMO!..he had the perpetrator by his rear end and the man could not move...

[@alexmartin-schael7556]

@@annanimity8697 Yes, it seems they are like that, having the capacity to determine a dangerous situation or when they are actually required to be protective. I now have a Rottweiler and he is very similar in character to my Dobs, but more dominant.

[@newschoolcobbler200]

I was raised with dobi's and have 2 now. They are the only breed I will ever have. My homeowners insurance is shit because of them, but I wouldn't trade my 2 girls for anything in the world! They have been raised with my 4 kids and are absolutely wonderful! Early socialization is a must along with tons of exercise. NOT a breed for the novice owner, but if you do your research and can be the leader they need, you will have a loving and loyal family companion for all of their days. They aren't called the "Velcro" dog for nothing. :)

[@tangomantactical]

Had Dobermans my entire life. Have a 100lb red male now. Loyalty beyond comprehension. 1# breed on earth. Also a love monster.

[@lulumoon6942]

This breed isn't for everyone, or every stage of life (sadly like me now), but if you're lucky enough, enjoy them! 💞😎

[@radoslav2913]

can you elaborate? my girlfriend loves dogs more than anything on this planet and is begging me to get a dog and so far dobermans seem to be my favorite (never owned a dog). why would it not be for everyone?

[@lulumoon6942]

@@radoslav2913 Thanks for asking, sign of a great pet parent! There are lots of great YT vids here on the breed, but specifically because they are highly intelligent, large working breed dogs. This means they need an experienced handler to understand and train them, or the breed can outsmart and dominate them. Also, if not given enough exercise and challenge, they make their own entertainment. The videos you are of a well socialized Doberman reflect many, MANY hours of dedicated work and bonding. Do plenty of research, and please consider adoption. 👍😎

[@mmacejko929]

All an intruder needs to do is show my doberman a pair of nail clippers…. He will go and find a hiding spot…🤦🏼‍♂️🤣

[@kat_8984]

Hahaha, mine too 😂 He hates his nails being clipped.

[@azcardinalds2360]

And reverse psychology by saying Come 😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hahaha! Too funny!

[@Yeoman7]

Noted👍

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Walter, gerat video. Your info about these dogs is incredible. I've enjoyed my interactions with Dobermans. I'll keep getting them as pets.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad you love Dobermans as much as we do, Ricky! Thanks so much for your compliments to the channel as well!

[@eloyex]

have one. 2 years old . terribly smart , scary smart. like a person. love their family. they think are tiny and loves to cuddle with you. great breed !!!!

[@ZZ_Trop]

A long time ago when I was in my teens I was doing garden labor for my mom (as punishment) and her friend brought his Doberman. I was terrified of these dogs but my god how wrong I was. Me and that dobey were best friends in minutes, running and playing all over the yard. I didn't want the dog to go!

[@samanthamcgahan2066]

I had friends who had two dobermans ... their house was broken into and the next morning one burglar was found trapped on top of the fridge with one dog guarding, while the other was sitting in the garden with his leg in the other dogs' jaws!!

[@richardclark9609]

I had 2 Dobermans. 1 my female I got when she was a puppy. I picked her out of 40 puppies who were all let loose in a closed room at the same time. I chose Princess who was one of the smaller puppies because she chose me and my girlfriend. She would do anything to be right in our faces licking. lol. She would jump over or go under the other puppies to be that one. She was the one who wanted us so badly. Now by picking her out of the whole bunch by letting the dog pick us. We got a dog who wanted nothing more than to please us. She learned things so fast. Now I also do not believe in hitting or scaring a dog to train them. The reward tactic is the best way. They learn very quickly what bad dog and good dog means. I never had a dog that was so smart. Princess new what I wanted before I did. lol Now Princess full grown was 65 pounds and extremely quick. I also got a Male that was 120 pounds and 2 yrs old. He was mistreated. He was hit and beat as he would drop to the ground if you raised your hand like you were going to hit him. I get upset when I see a Dog do that. I am glad that I got to give him a good loving home where he would never be hit again. Ripper turned out to be a good dog. He was not an Aggressive Dog as he would lick you to death. lol

[@silviakapfinger5060]

Best dog ever!👍❤ But Not for intruder!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Yes, Silvia! True!

[@blessed9499]

We got sued. They are very protective and our dobbie attacked a man walking towards my mom. He sensed danger, and literally went in for the attack

[@drsquatchman6685]

Have ur dog leashed and trained

[@zack801]

I would've absolutely demolished that doberman in 1v1

[@CrumleyCindy]

I will never have another breed. I currently have 2 females and have had males in the past. Thanks for your channel and sharing just how wonderful this breed actually is.

[@briang813]

Do you notice any personality differences between male and female Dobermans? Please explain. Thanks for any insights.

[@CrumleyCindy]

@@briang813 Yes there have been differences. My males pushed more for dominance than my females have. My females have matured much faster. Both sexes bonded great with family and friends, but my females do not let me out of their sight. That’s hard to explain. My males were a little more aloof. They all have been trained the exact same way, but my females haven’t pushed as hard as my males. They all listened great, the males were more stubborn. They all cry and whimper when they see someone they love or when they recognize where we’re going in the car. There has been zero difference with males or females in that aspect. But my females have been easier. My females are every bit as protective as my males and protective of every family member. My males were actually more temperamental and if they didn’t like someone, they made no bones about it. My females were easier called off. My females haven’t played as rough with me as my males did. My males would catch me not watching as close and come barreling towards me and not let off as easy. My females will slow it down faster. That’s the differences I’ve seen. They all are great family pets, no matter their sex. Just for a first time owner, I personally would recommend a female. I have 2 females because my older female got along better with female dogs on a whole than she did a male. She would fight a male and was more tolerant of a female. So, every dog is different,

[@briang813]

@@CrumleyCindy Thank you so much for your thorough explanation!

[@DobermanPlanet]

So cool! Thank you for sharing how the channel has impacted your life. Love hearing that!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great question, Brian! This article should give you some more information along with what Cindy already gave you: www.dobermanplanet.com/male-vs-female-doberman-which-is-better/

[@edenriegel291]

I love having a Doberman, after my first I was hooked. They don't need to be mean, they look scary enough😂. Both of m8ne were and are big pointy marshmallows but it doesn't matter because nobody even thinks of messing with you when you're walking a Dobie. I will never have another breed, I'm hooked. 😊

[@ahnehtub2]

You're talking about european Doberman. The american Chiwawa like Doberman it's out of question. :)))))

[@radoslav2913]

The comparison with other breeds after every aspect you talk about is amazing and is both very informative and interesting. I am thinking of becoming a dog owner for the first time and so far no other breeds interests me as much as dobermans.

[@speedweid]

Remember you get what you put into a dog. They are incredibly needy in the beginning. Velcro puppy will be at your side every step of the way. Most loyal and loving animal you will own…

[@Niniene]

Most of these apply to my Dobbie. She is insanely athletic and has taken my hat off my head (for reasons. Not sure what those reasons are.) She is not particularly brave, though. With that said, she will face down her fears to stand near me, as she is crazy loyal. But she clearly would very much prefer not to stand down a scary, scary garbage truck (her #1 fear). She also might not be the scariest guard dog as she loves people. But she does love me best. If someone so much as makes a rude remark towards me, she will get close to me and growl a bit.

[@annanimity8697]

..my Dobie was not trained in protection and successfully defended me from my ex-husband who just happened to be my dog's favorite...

[@majajaspaert8661]

That's sooooo true John 😅 its really funny ( sorry) but its really just the true.......my Finn let EVERYBODY IN........ BUT NOT OUT😂..... 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾. Everybody is amazed about his strange reaction......😮😮....

[@jenniferseals3642]

I have my first dobie now. He is just over a year old, friendly, playful. If I had a break in, he would tell them where my jewelry is, help carry the stuff to car, hold the door for them, ask them if they need a cold beer. My parrot is more scary than my dobie. So my dobie did not get the memo he is for protection.

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[@ThaiSoup39]

One big difference is biting style: Most dogs bite and hold. Dobermans instead Bite-Release-Bite-Release-Bite-Release, causing massive damage in the process.

[@dphilnok]

I love how much you love Dobies.. only someone that has had one knows that same feeling …your videos are very well put together and they are packed full of the info that a Doberman owner needs to know and must learn as second nature..❤❤❤

[@thesavagebull33]

I really like the new higher quality videos you make, Ive been following your videos and they just make me fall in love more and more with the breed. Hopefully I can own my first doberman once i get situated in my new house, and get more finnancially stable

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much! Love hearing specific comments/compliments like this! Keep us posted on your journey!

[@khorneflakes2175]

"World only breed of dog created for personal protection" and that's how you loose people who are tired of KZbin clickbait and over-emphasizing culture.

[@theflyingdutchguy9870]

one thing that really stops people in their tracks when confronted by a doberman is the intimidation factor. causing people to not even try most of the time

[@amgooder]

Today's Dobies are lap dogs... I like em to be well balanced but mean, otherwise better off getting a Chihuahua for protection. Love the breed but must have the bad ass factor in them😁

[@avedinamling8320]

If theyre so great at combat/protection/IQ, how come the military and police don't use them more often as they use German Shepard or the Belgoian Mallinois? In fact those 2 breeds are seemingly the preferred choice than of the doberman. So how come?

[@serahloeffelroberts9901]

Dobermans saved many Marine lives in the South Pacific during WWII. Yhe Japanese soldiers both fe😅ared and respected the Doberman who hunted them down in the caves where they retreated. When they did surrender it was to the dog.

[@kroppsomvandling]

I can understand that you like Doberman, its a fine dog. But you are very biased when you say its the only dog created for personal home protection or the best sercice dog. Im not even sure that it was the first. Historicly speeking we started to keep dogs for hunting and protection. Whit that said Doberman is easy on top 10. But today we have Belgian Malonais, there are lines of German Shepard both are more easy to train and are just as good or better. What Doberman and somewhat the Rottweiler have is a very manacing look. And in the end it all boils down to the training the dog go. Ofc there is breeds that dont work as gaurd dogs like Huskys and such.

[@deborahchesser7375]

A Dobey will quietly sit and let you enter a house, but guess what, you aren’t leaving 🐾🇺🇸✌️

[@moutazmmm7747]

Why are you lying not only the Doberman is designed for personal protection you have Malino and the Retwiler and pitbull🤨

[@meankronen8217]

I dont know man, i think i can kill any dog fairly easily. They can not do much once you get behind them and put your weight on them, their spine just breaks.

[@ebutuoy5088]

If Doberman's are so great why doesn't the military and police use them instead of mals? Also don't they have health issues?

[@rayden1717]

But they always die young ,99% dobermn that i knowof died at young age including yours , sad but true

[@steveglover4005]

Had 3. There's dogs. Then there's Dobies...totally different.

[@kellyloulou81]

my beautiful girl is huge for a female shes been loyal loving and just awesome she proved her love when my granddaughter was born wouldn't let anyone near her lol was so sweet and my granddaughter now at 5 isn't bothered by her at all tells her z (ZARA) shush lol heal and stay put shes awesome sadly shes now on palative care we've not got her for much longer but will always be with me in spirit most beautiful dog ive ever owned and has my heart broken as shes not going to be with us much longer not that u would no cause she still goes mental lol xxx

[@hitrorana2779]

Rottweiler DNA For Fearlessness Greyhound DNA for Speed = Doberman Dalmatian DNA For Faithfulness

[@martinezdavid-p9f]

I think the Doberman pincher is one of the most royal looking breeds of dogs I think they look very impressive with the ears cropped I prefer black over red I think the size of the head makes a good handsome looking dog someday I would love to get a top breed dog of great royalty love this breed .

[@monielpowell6086]

I’ve had 4 Dobies in my life. They are the sweetest lovable lap dogs in addition to their high intelligence. None better. “No Ka Oi”. 💕🙏💕

[@KevinWiley8]

Could you please recommend a breeder/trainer for the Doberman that you see as an alternative to Harrison/Kraftwerks German Shepards? I like their finished obedience and protection dogs but I have always wanted a Doberman. I really enjoy your channel, information and of course your dogs. Thank you.

[@NomadDogAdventures]

Glad to see to see one Tigris in the video. I’ve been debating on ordering a tactical harness for my GSD. This was the brand I had in mind.

[@jfkst1]

If Dobermans weren't largely useless as a working dog, they would be more commonly in sport and working dog roles.

[@taramcfadden7076]

Dobermans don't live very long anymore. That's why they fell out of favor. The European variety is great but I can agree American dobermans are worthless. They look like deer and have the bravery to match.

[@jfkst1]

@@taramcfadden7076 Health is one of the reasons. It isn't the only reason. They are inferior working dogs in nearly every way to Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and German Shepherds. It is self evident that if Dobermans were capable of working at any level, they would be represented in sport and working roles.

[@taramcfadden7076]

@@jfkst1 I watch a channel called Shield K9 and I know Haz has something against Dutch Shepherds. Belgians are fine they're just not great for families with small kids according to Haz. Their bite force isn't impressive at all either compared to other dog breeds. GSD and doberman mentally is basically the same dog too with small differences. I've seen several dobermans receive their IPO 3 as well, which even a lot of GSD and Belgian Malinois wash out on. The European dobermans have to pass a courage test (ZTP) or they don't breed. American lines are trash. Basically anorexic coon hounds and about as brave as a sheep.

[@ddg7889]

@@taramcfadden7076 i disagree. MY first dobe was American. The one I have now is European. The only difference that I see(besides size) is my European is more independent.

[@taramcfadden7076]

@@ddg7889 What do you do differently with your European that you didn't do with your American?

[@lynn2613]

After years of Doberman Pinschers I respect my breed so much. Your statistics are correct! We actually clocked one of our Dobermans at 38 miles an hour. Dobermans are the closest breed to a human being.

[@brianleabo6295]

I had one with my German Shepherd. With those two dogs. No one could get in the yard or house with out me being their !

[@stonergee420]

That awesome I just got 2 month old German shepherd 2 days ago, & here I am watching every video on KZbin to help me train my new best friend 😂

[@christopherdenny5421]

Dobermans do not have the 5th strongest bite force of any dog lmao not even close dude 😂

[@MimikyuFan89]

One of the reasons why my family has our Doberman Josie. Because this has become a dangerous world & a Doberman will let us know if someone's come & are scarier than a gun (we have them, but a Doberman is faster to get to intruders). Josie has also proven her loyalty & bravery. She'll be ready if an intruder comes.

[@charliemarkovic4301]

I had a dobie as a farm dog 2000 - 2009. He was a great dog. He loved the horses and would take naps in the field with them. He was boss of the cattle and absolute demon to people who tried poaching my mango trees in summer. A good foot warmer on a cold night too. Sadly he died from the bite of an Eastern Brown snake. I was just too far from a vet to save him.

[@ahill4642]

aww shit, about the snake. 😞 Picturing him guarding the mangoes is the sweetest thing I’ve heard in a long time. ☺️ Thanks for sharing your story.

[@India-nana]

I had a girl Doberman who was extremely athletic. She was slim and had very long legs, she had a dog bff who was a greyhound and they would play tag and they would both pass lifting dust as they go by hahahaha One day we were riding an electric scooter that would go 30mph and she could catch up with the scooter and pass it like it was nothing. The next day that we went out with the scooter we checked with the car how fast our dog could actually run and she hit 40mph. She was flying!!! Rest in Peace India ❤️

[@alphadog2133]

My Dobermans are very fond of my new niece and keep her in their sight whenever she comes around. Truly the best choice for Personal Protection Dogs

[@DobermanPlanet]

So cool that you know she will be protected whenever they're around!

[@magottx]

I have deer in my yard, and my Dobe catches up to them no problem all the time. Says deer run average 35 mph.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So cool! Thank you for sharing that!

[@pir8prod]

I have neighbor with one. It looks at me me like I'm a steak.

[@slithxrx4489]

the doberman is awesome, super cute but can also protect

[@THEBLACKANARCHIST]

Today's dobermans are not the original just saying

[@floydb9100]

that growl 0:45

[@babysisdolls3336]

i remember as a kid in 70s there was a series of movies using Dobermans...they rob a bank in one movie...anyone remember the names of the movies?..1970s

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[@madginger3634]

Tons of breeds outbite Dobes but they do bite very hard.

[@Dobermanmom01]

❤❤Head over heels in love with mine❤❤ absolute BEST dog ive ever had.

[@momofschnauzers]

Majestic, intelligent, loyal and not for people who are couch potatoes. While they do enjoy family time and just chilling, they need stimulation and opportunities to run and exercise daily. Miss my Dobes to this day, after 30+years.

[@spacehamsterZH]

We had a doberman at my family's house for about a week once - she immediately understood that it was her temporary home, was totally friendly to the other dogs and just generally the sweetest thing you could imagine, just wanted to cuddle all day. Not leash trained very well by the real owners though, and holy cow, she was strong.

[@factswithrankings]

But the Pitbull can easily kill a doberman

[@pistolpaulie4871]

Stronger bite than a pit bull??? No!

[@malvikaghuman]

I wish I had one but I’m too scared😂

[@jenterblanche1718]

I've been trying to convince my mother to get me a doberman for over two years and she refuses to get me one even tho I said I'd pay for everything myself

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[@frankie7508]

Thanks for another great video John! One thing I really like about my Government is that she is primarily a defensive dog, meaning she will not leave my side and protect me at the same time. I have to restrain her from becoming offensive. But she is so command obedient so that she will stays with me, even though she clearly wants to go on the offensive when she senses any kind of a threat. And it's their intelligence that makes them so great, in comparison to any other breed of protection dog. Multi faceted and multi purposed, she's a perfect companion dog for me. And i'm really glad I didn't get one until I retired, though! Thanks again for loads of fantastic Thanks not just for us doberman owners, but also for those considering owning this majestic breed. I'm glad I waited until retirement to get my doberman because they do need lots of time with their families as well as interaction. And my dog is with me 24-7; Just a sheer pleasure to be with all the time for so many reasons. Having owned other types of dogs I can attest to the fact that the Doberman is just so different and better from than all other breeds. I don't know how many dog owners. I have talked to who have owned Belgian melanois, German shepherds, rottweilers, pit bulls, boxers and a number of other breeds. And they always tell me the same thing; that their Doberman was the best dog they ever owned hands down. Take care and be well.

[@adrinarodriguez8182]

Looking into getting a personal protection dog in a year or two, and your videos have certified that I have made the right decision in choosing to go with a Doberman. It really comes down to what you said: This is the only breed created for the sole purpose of personal protection!

[@ryanthompson8029]

If you want a personal protection you will need to train the dog in personal protection as no matter what the breed it will not do a thing...family trained personal dogs in personal protection and property protection trust me I know what im talking about, for those who honestly think just because they have a doberman gsd rottweiler etc will naturally protect them well they can think again.