Why the Doberman Crushes Every Other Dog Breed

[@suechapel1443]

Why don't they use Dobermans for police and military? They seem to use Belgium Malies and German Shepherds exclusively. Just wondering cause Dobermans are my favorite breed! 😊

[@DobermanPlanet]

Two main reasons... intolerance to cold and extreme difficulty changing handlers. Two things hugely importantant to police and military but not of concern or even a huge benefit for an individual owner. They get very attached to their owners (extreme loyalty) and in military and police work they often need to change handlers. They were used with great success during the battle of Guam in World War 2 though. The Japanese nicknamed them "Devil Dogs". Scary effective.

[@DJ_Lady]

Yes, no other breed will do. I’m so proud of our Doberman. Her agility and ability to strategize is stunning. And of course she’s gorgeous and cuddly….our giant, loyal lap dog. Awesome video! Thanks.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So glad you enjoyed this video! Your comment is spot-on, too!

[@siminarae]

My dobie is a service dog for my lupus and congestive heart failure. He has been trained to do CPR, to recognize low and high heart rate, and even when I need to take meds. He also protects me out in the community. Add that to an incredible personality (he talks back to me when he gets mad, I swear!) and his Velcro attachment lol, this is the best dog I’ve EVER had!!

[@formulasaltythunder4806]

Cpr. That's crazy

[@Myr-26]

❤❤❤❤

[@jeffvoght1632]

I am a first time DP owner. This is the absolute coolest most intelligent dog I've ever owned. This dog is hyper-alert on top of everything, but this is the most affectionate dog too! Totally awesome.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's wonderful to hear! So glad you're able to experience the *awe* surrounding the Doberman! They live up to the hype!

[@pcihazer20]

Super cool!! Has your dog been around toddlers? If so, how did he or she do?

[@johnelliott5875]

​@pcihazer20 I have a 1 year old dobie at 70 lbs he is so sweet with my 3 year old granddaughter .love them both so much 😂

[@stephenhayden1618]

Used to breed and train Dobermans. Absolutely love them !!!

[@ricoeubanks2026]

Is it smart to get two males ?

[@stephenhayden1618]

@ I didn’t, but my opinion is based on timing…if they are young, then they will probably grow up more like litter mates rather than rivals…

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

​​@@ricoeubanks2026I have 2 Males, full brothers, different litters. They were best buds until about the 14 month mark when the younger one thought he would try to take over. Right when COVID first happened. Actually found a vet that would neuter. There's the guy on KZbin with 3 males now. Have always preferred males in most breeds. Normally, the females are usually smarter, housetrain easier, but give me a neutered male any day. This is the first time have ever had any issues with multiple males. Normally the females like to rehash if there's a fight, whereas the males are done. They're great now, just took a while. Learned from one instructor get your dogs used to a muzzle (Hound of the Baskervilles my favorite), especially if you travel with your dogs. If anything bad happens, the first thing a vet will do is put a muzzle on so why freak them out twice - once with the muzzle and once with whatever the vet has to do. My Dad used to breed Dobes back when the first Magnum was popular so am very familiar with the breed. My older one is a therapy dog and we're doing agility foundations now. Younger Dobe does Nose Work, helps build their confidence and stimulate them mentally. Check out Baebae's training if you're interested in competing in that as her pups are already winning titles and she's also a judge so has a few short cuts which I wish I'd known about and it wouldn't have taken so long to compete. Foundation is everything. Carried my boys around in a tote bag as pups until the vet gave the ok for all 4 on the the floor. First trip from the breeder was to the local pub - Red Zeppelin fell asleep on the barstool. Zoso is the younger brother. Hope that helps.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

Zeppelin still un-neutered but never humps, marks in the house, or escapes as a lot of un- neutered dogs can go up to 5 miles to find a female in heat, am also responsible as a Dobe owner, you want a great representative of the breed. Have also done Barn Hunt if you have one with a high prey drive. My boys are couch potatoes in the house though - because I insist on it. Joel Beckman has a helper Dobe. Ruby, the famous red Dobe, passed at 6 yrs old due to DCM, so do your homework. Think the owner has a black one now, not sure if it's a male or female though. Doberman planet has awesome videos on breeders, the difference between European and American, etc. Hope that helps

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

And they do say Dobes are like potato chips - can't have just one.

[@KyleSeibert]

I just lost my doberman 2 days ago I am absolutely broken inside. No other breed of dog has changed my life in such a way and I've had many. I love you Broly, daddy missed you ❤

[@lindareboh-king1064]

So sorry for your loss

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Glad to see you covering the history of the Doberman Pinscher. Too many people have no idea how, and why the Doberman Pinscher was created. There are reasons why it is the ultimate all-around dog breed and best personal protection dog in the world. The show ring has hurt the breeding of the Doberman, just like many other breeds, but there is no better dog than a well-bred, working Doberman Pinscher. No other breed has the Doberman's combination of brains, brawn and beauty. I'm glad to see some facts being shown to educate others about just how phenomenal the Doberman Pinscher truly is. Great job on the video. 👍

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thank you so much for the encouraging feedback! It is much appreciated!

[@notsosilentmajority1]

@@DobermanPlanet 🙏

[@liswhetstone8958]

I was the owner {mother and trainer } of two Dobermans. Easy to train,so protective of me even when I did not see it coming. great to walk. Right with me all the time, They are the best dogs in the world for a personal companion. Wish I had one today. It would surely change my life!

[@personalguntrainer]

I miss my Dobe. He was the smartest. I'd tell him to put his toys back into his basket, one by one, I would call out each you by name and he'd get it right every time. I didn't train him either. Every night we would have to cross a busy street and sometimes it would be a bit of a wait. One night he sat down to wait, and i saw this smart boy of mine look both ways until it was safe, and he got up and we started walking across. I couldn't believe it, but he kept doing it. My smart boy. There were so many things he did that just blew me away because he either learned on his own, or it was instinct. He was a real fast learner. I had no trouble teaching him anything. He was such a love. Doberman's are the best

[@pwayne3580]

Powerful, protector, attentive, loving, loyal, circus clown.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Got a kick out of this comment! Haha!!

[@lloydjacobson1812]

Best description ever !

[@lw1373]

Have had Dobies the last 40 years - no other breed can take their place. They are companion, friend, protector.......and everything else. Used to breed but now strictly adopt from done only breed rescue.🎉

[@DobermanPlanet]

They sure do stand out from the crowd!

[@donnamurphy1871]

Excellent video! I always watch these videos from start to finish. I much prefer this type of video as it is like your older videos. Keep ‘em coming!

[@jonny-on-the-spot]

I watched your video's 4 years ago when I was looking at getting a dog. I can't thank you enough, I bought a doberman and he is by far the best breed our family and friends absolutely love him. thank you so much for all your video's "shark" enjoys watching them as much as I do.( every person i have ran in to with a dobi knows about you and your videos) Great job!!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Very cool, Jonny! Love hearing stories like these - super encouraging!

[@mattleaman910]

I think Dobermans live up to their original purpose, in that: they never want to be farther away than by your side because if several feet separate me from my dobermans, they feel like they can't protect me from that far, and they come back right by my feet.

[@doberbrat17]

Absolutely! While in the bathtub, if my dobergirl catches me laying back in the water, she gets up from the bathroom floor and stands with her big ol snout over me, We will literally be nose to nose until I sit-up out of the water. I guess she is afraid I might drown or something but it’s hilarious! 🤣

[@cathyba5113]

You're so right. Bravo for the excellent video. Thank you John

[@DobermanPlanet]

Thanks so much for your support, Cathy!

[@EddieRicks-i8v]

I had one when I was a kid and to this day I want one. We have a gsd now and it’s a joy but hopefully one day .

[@DonaldBlair-e5x]

This is literally your best video ever! Sometimes I think you’re a little bit too Californian, but you freaking nailed it on this video! ❤

[@thewatcher8345]

They are the most amazing protectors, so loyal and highly intelligent....

[@formulasaltythunder4806]

We've had our Dobie almost a year now. I wanted one since I was a kid. We weren't even looking to get another dog. I was looking at a ton of sad dog vids on my KZbin feed. God steered me to petfinder and there she was front page all the way in Mississippi (We live in NJ) She came from a bad situation. She is such a incredible dog. She's small. Only 61 pounds. Before we got her She had a broken leg. You would never know because she probably hits speeds of at least 30. She messes with my pittbull mix, which is nuts because my pitt is no joke. She could care less thou. I never realized how clingy these dogs are. She always has to be right next to me or on my lap.

[@marcmera6733]

Great video. I have only ever had Dobermans. I even named my company after the breed. Keep up the great work.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Very cool!!

[@Jennifer-dr3md]

For those who don't own a doberman (yet), we aren't joking when we say our family dogs have no protection training, but can switch on a dime if they detect a threat near their families. They are natural born protectors, my girl is exhibiting these behaviors at one year old and I can't wait to see her fully develop and mature in the future.

[@chrisgraham2904]

Your Doberman is not just a member of your family. Your family is your Doberman's family. Like you, your Doberman does not require special security training to fight to the death to protect its' family if called upon.

[@DobermanPlanet]

That's a great testimony! We've got an article on that as well - how even untrained Dobermans will protect their family: www.dobermanplanet.com/will-an-untrained-doberman-protect-you/

[@chrisgraham2904]

@@DobermanPlanet The Doberman is one of the dog breeds where you can still recognize its' wolf ancestors within its' character. Totally committed to its' pack, only submissive to it's own pack and will fight to the death to protect the pack.

[@p9a9r21]

As a lifelong lover, trainer, and owner of working breed dogs, I absolutely loved this tribute to the APEX of the protection family dog; the Doberman Pincher.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Absolutely! So glad you enjoyed this video! If you'd be interested in doing an interview - send us an email at [e-mail]. It would be cool to hear about your experiences training other working breeds!

[@doberbrat17]

I could not agree more! The intelligence of this perfect breed is astounding, and surpasses every other dog breed out there, in my opinion. My dobergirl learned sit, lay, and stay commands within 2 to 3 repetitions. I was completely shocked how fast she learns things, even as a senior dog. She is almost 12 now and still went into defensive mode when another dog on our walk came running at us and growling. My girl leaped in front of me so fast and before I could even fully grab the pepper spray from my side pocket. I will NEVER own any other breed. The Doberman has won my heart, and is hands down the BEST breed out there!

[@Rohan7ish]

Lovely, these are the reasons why I love Doberman, thanks for this information.

[@JorgeColossal2]

Dobermans had been part of my family since the day I was born... 5 decades ago. When I was a Teenager I had a Dobbie male named "Ponky"... He has to be the smartest dog that ever lived!! He was part of the gang! He accompanied us wherever we went. and we don't know how he did it, but he managed to figure out how to start my father's truck, (an 80's Dodge Ram) use his paw to put it in drive and go. He stole my father's truck 3 times and the last time he did it in the middle of the Town while my father was at the bank. Ponky managed to drive 2 streets by himself until he crossed an avenue and collided with another car. The other driver and the witnesses were in shock trying to explain to the police that they had been hit by a truck driven by a Doberman. 😂 The insurance covered the expenses but my father promised to never leave the truck with the keys in it because every time he had the opportunity, "Ponky" would look for a way to get into it and take it away.

[@Jester2361]

Best dog I’ve ever had as a family member we have a total of 7 in our family and every one is so loving to everyone in our family and somehow know when to protect when the time comes we all have stories of how loyal they are to not only your core family but to extended family and friends that you allow into your life

[@thomdrums-ms4zt]

On my fourth now you are 100% correct! Been on your mailing list for a few years now too. It takes a true dog person/lover to own dobies though they require so much along with giving so much unfortunately a lot of humans won’t give them the same loyalty and love BUT if you do the rewards are well worth it

[@DobermanPlanet]

Absolutely agree with you there!

[@JoeR203]

My Doberman really crushes. He's stepped on two mice while out on walks.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Wow! That's impressive speed!

[@JoeR203]

@@DobermanPlanet Not at the same time. lol It was on different days.

[@novastar5564]

Yes sir! I have a pair and they will have a litter this fall. I’m in love with the amount of affection protection and intelligence these dogs display. My male is 2 years old and I’m just now teaching him words in French and it takes maybe 3-4 times for him to catch on!! Great animals, I can go on all day of how great they are!!

[@Shreadington]

Never was a dog person but once I saw our Rambo at 6 weeks old I had to have him. He's now 8 months @70lbs. He's trained exactly how you laid out. Thanks again for all your videos! Last week we adopted a beautiful 9 month old @60lbs fawn female. We plan on breeding them in her first heat of 2026.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Rambo sounds like a great companion! Congratulations on bringing home your new girl as well!

[@Shreadington]

@ thanks John! In getting her it makes us realize how well trained Rambo is. Mostly thanks to your video training instructions. She's got some bad habits too break but she's doing better given she's been here four days. Hopefully in a few months she'll be close or on his level.

[@mikemiller3913]

I owned a Dobie who passed 4yrs ago. She was amazing! I was considering getting another one, however, I’am also considering a Giant Schnauzer. I keep going back to the Doberman for all the reason you outlined in your video. Thank you for sharing.

[@charlesdarwin6134]

The only dog that I considered to have similar features to a Doberman was the Giant Schnauzer. Glad I got a Doberman through. No, wait. I have two :)

[@DobermanPlanet]

Very cool!

[@caraanam2744]

❤❤❤ My Dobi is now 12 years old. Still active with a shiny fur. So loyal and lovely 😍 He is my great love. He's the best. Greetings from West-Germany

[@sagargadekar6088]

Long time no see.. Doberman is allrounder. Cant express how much i love My dobby

[@CHARLESMonteiro-d4l]

Had a Doberman in the 70's. Descendant to Rancho;s Dobie Storm. Smartest and most beautiful dog I havve ever

[@chrismofo1]

My Doberman passed last April :( I miss her

[@DonsuzLaz]

İam sorry for your lost😢. Hope my Alpha lives a long life. Greetings from Türkiye

[@ramhasib9930]

Sorry to hear that will you be getting another one .

[@formulasaltythunder4806]

Im sorry for your loss. They are part of the family.

[@DobermanPlanet]

We are so sorry to hear about your loss. She will always have a special piece of your heart!

[@chrismofo1]

@@ramhasib9930 I don’t think so , they’re such a huge responsibility and I wouldn’t be able to care for a new puppy as of now

[@adirondackmama7724]

In three weeks we pick up our Red Dobie girl. I can't wait! We had a black male who passed 15 years ago and have been patiently waiting to get another until all our children were a little older. I have been binging your videos as a refresher course. They are such unique dogs! Anyone who's had one understands there is just something special about this breed.

[@laurieoldfield6868]

I've never had a kindship with a dog quite like with our dobermans! Hands down best dogs imo

[@jeseniasanchez6284]

Dobermans are so smart, fast learners. We have two Doberman babies. Absolutely the best breed ever..❤

[@barbaramelka452]

I'm have 3 Greyhounds (and of course like every dog owner I think "my breed is the best" :) But I honestly love your channel, your passion when you tell about Dobermans, its really look like you love this breed. I think I never dare to have a doberman, but I will stay at your channel forever :) Greetings from Poland!

[@CHARLESMonteiro-d4l]

Smartest and most beautiful dog ever hopefully I can get another soon. Although I am 75.

[@CountryWilly]

What I love about them is there unconditional love

[@caninekathy7740]

I have shared life with Dobermans. They are truly a blessing. & so much more than you note….. but I have shared my last 30 years with great Danes and there is much to be said of them as well. I truly believe dogs all dogs are a blessing to our humanity and gives us a glimpse of God‘s true love and grace thank you for sharing. My heart holds a special place for Dobermans always 💞 their heart and their love, loyalty and sense of being your friend and protector. Tears come to my eyes when I think of these dogs and the happiness and love and the many years that I shared with them thank you for sharing this video.🐾 I always say this we never own a dog. They are being created by God, given a soul in free of sin when we share life with them, we share heart and home, and they are part of our families through and through.

[@albaiba52]

Useful information, thanks! I’m willing to get a Doberman in the future and I was wondering if you could recommend some breeders from Europe, thank you again!

[@St-Mji5pl]

I'm getting my first Doberman in a few weeks. Not my first dog, but the first Dobi. I'm curious to see how the time together will be. Thank you for your videos.

[@SaucyOldBag]

The most amazing thing i've noticed about Dobes is that they're virtually silent. I was pushed down by one but not attacked, it was a neighbour's dog that I felt sorry for because they left him alone in a hot backyard. I went over to play with him (throwing balls, frizbees, etc) and when I went to leave he flattened me hahaha didn't hear him coming. I laughed and told him I had to go and he let me.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

I had a rescue dog that was part yellow lab and part some kind of terrier I think. He was about 70 pounds and had front legs that were like arms. He had a very strong almost pit bull like head with the most intelligent eyes. He was so smart it was scary. He simply dominated all other canines that he came across using his intelligence and dominant personality - not to mention strength. I named him Chester and he was with me for 7 years. He was neutered unfortunately because I would have loved to have let him breed and get a pup. He was that good. My current pup is an old girl - also a rescue that I got when she was 1 year old. She's a black lab mix. What a wonderful pup. She has been a great companion. She's also very smart. I think mixed breeds are the best personally.

[@N3r1a]

Love my dobies. They are absolutely my family's soul dogs. We had sheppards, rotties, Labs (love labs too but the hair was way too much for an indoor dog :), lots of cleaning). We even had a Chihuahua and I trained her just as I did my dobies and she was not a yapper but growing up with rotti she thought she was one too (Napoleon complex). But dobies, although sometimes too annoying (bathroom privacy lost), are the best of all these breeds. Friendly, smart, lap dogs-very big and heavy lapdogs. Always scanning during walks and act accordingly. Never wonders off more than 10ft and always circling back and checking out that you are safe. And many, many more terrific traits.

[@adamstokes]

I really relate to this comment. Whenever I walk my Doby off lead at night by the river, she' always within visual distance of me even though I've given her the "free" command that she understands perfect. My Staffy on the on the other hand disappears for an hour as soon as I give him the same command :-)

[@adamstokes]

4:53 On the instinct component, allow me to share quick story to substantiate the observation. When my Doby (also named Doby :) was about 18 months old, I took her to a big festival with lots of families, food stands, music and rides. Doby was perfectly calm and enjoying herself for more than an hour. Whilst talking to friends, Doby suddenly started barking aggressively at one man out of a crowd of thousands. When I turned around to see what was going on, I saw the very VERY suspicious individual (who to be blunt, looked like a paedophile) walking in our direction. The man reacted as if his cover was blown, frantically looked at Doby and then literally ran away even though Doby was on lead. This was a truly amazing moment with my beautiful Doby. She somehow knew a danger was approaching. Some say it's because dogs pick up their owner's energy or vibe, thus react accordingly. This was simply not the case as my back was turned away from the suspect and I had no idea there was any threat or danger. Doby somehow knew this guy was a predator and reacted accordingly. Concurrently, the predator knew he was exposed and fled accordingly. This was the only person out of a crowd of thousands that she showed any aggression towards. TRULY AMAZING!!! Doby's know. DO NOT MESS WITH A DOBERMAN's OWNER OR FAMILY. IT WILL NOT END WELL FOR YOU!

[@timk4502]

Was your dog a Male or Female? Just curious...

[@adamstokes]

@timk4502 female

[@rcOhio]

on my fourth Dobe now. Love them to death. Indy is currently 1.5 years old and she's my best buddy for sure. That said, I'll NEVER forget Cleo, Bella and Sidney 😢.

[@brentfrancis9187]

Dobermans all the way! They are truly amazing. In Honor of: Mega, Roscoe, Eldric and Tesla, in order of first companion to last (thus far) in my life.

[@DobermanPlanet]

So sorry for all the losses you have experiences, Brent. Glad you have found the joy in their companionship, though!

[@denadunkin6221]

I agree...once you have the love and respect of the Doberman... no other breed will do. Best companion, friend, protector, loyal to the core. After living with 52 in my lifetime... I want no other. That being said...at this point in my life (73 yr old) I am looking forward to finding a senior for my companion. Justt need to get our fence up first. God bless you John! Love your channel!

[@walterbeard9955]

I recently lost my two Dobermans last year, my red dobe had a enlarged heart and fluid on his lungs, this was May of last year he was 8 yrs old.😢 I lost my female white dobe just before Christmas, she died in my arms from a gran mal seizure, she was four months shy of 13 yrs!😭 I now have a 7 year old Rottie that was given too me by a relative that couldn't keep her because of where she was moving didn't allow dogs. Don't get me wrong my Rottie is great she's very loving and wonderful, but I find that I miss everything about having a Doberman, since I've owned Doberman's almost constantly from 1975, and I also work for a rescue that specialized in Dobermans unfortunately it no longer exists. So here I sit in limbo hoping that someone needs a good loving home for a Doberman!😃

[@anadkarni]

Best breed out there. Great all-rounder.

[@annetvandenbroek9272]

Doberman’s are the BEST❣️ Like you said in your video…they’ve got it all and are the most complete dog! I had a male (not neutered) who was very easy, cool and sweet ánd protective; but the female I have right now is superb and pro-activ in protecting me… when I’m walking her in the forest and a jogger comes running from behind I will have to keep her on a short leash otherwise she will charge to warn him! It comes naturally to them, you don’t have train them, it’s their instinct, LOVE them 🥰🙏❤️

[@johnnyd614]

Great video. I’m considering a Doberman. I have a large backyard with a 6 foot fence. Do I need to worry about a Doberman jumping the fence and wandering the neighborhood?

[@adamstokes]

From my experience, only if they are bored or miss you (thus come looking for you)

[@DobermanPlanet]

Great question! Here is a video we did on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGOcoICgm5effqssi=NPVc0IN1rel4qmm3

[@lotzoso]

Yes. Once you have one you will never want a different breed. Very loving to family and friends.

[@stanaio8356]

Without question no other dog comes close. Speed, Agility, Protection, Size, Intelligence, Loyalty and Awesome good looks. Only dog in the world that looks like they're wearing a super hero outfit.

[@cloverazar5315]

I’ve been watching Doberman Planet since before I had a Doberman, and it’s the best breed-specific resource out there. And absolutely correct - after bringing home my boy, Boba, no other breed is going to measure up. He’s set the standard satellite-high

[@VTPSTTU]

I'm not in good enough health to have a dog. I still appreciate you providing information. A doberman would need an owner with more energy than I can provide.

[@bryantgillespie511]

Owned for years great dogs, gave up because of life expectancy blood line too thin, switch to Malinois and could not be happier

[@JoeRollin-k6m]

Absolutely love and enjoy having a amazing doberman its the only dog breed for me

[@brettsilva]

❤ RIP Harley & Zack ❤

[@quiquecruz2890]

My older bro who lives out in the country has got a female doberman and male australian cattle dog. Whenever that dobie visits, she's the only one who can keep up with my Malinois, even tire him out. The ACD and my american akita just chill and look at the pair of hyper dogs, silently judging them I assume. My point is if a doberman can tire out a malinois, you know you are in for a wild ride with them.

[@deanclevenger1389]

First k9 I successfully raised and trained back in 1974 Big Max turned out to be a Legend in his own time...From War lock lines Max went everywhere with me trained for Personal Bodyguard ...second to none...

[@mandymorrison5039]

This history is really interesting. I didn’t know about the origins of the Dobies. I think they’re amazing (and so elegantly beautiful!), but I would have to go with the Belgian Malinois as the ultimate dog breed by your definitions. They’re incredible, and I’m not even a Malinois person. I’m a retriever person. :) (I’m truly not trying to be a hater. I just don’t know how Dobermans, while amazing!, can top the overall incredibleness of Belgian Malinois, saying this with respect. :) )

[@WanderinHawk]

I use mine as a giant pushie toy 😂

[@DobermanPlanet]

Hahaha!

[@aclockworkpeon]

Do you know if they get along well with labs? We have two labs, but are considering to get a dobbie (puppy) for our next dog in the near future (1-3 years). Our two labs are 9.5 years old and the other is just over 2 years old.

[@malhaven1]

Any suggestion/recomendations regarding a GOOD breeder in the SoCal area?

[@DobermanPlanet]

Send us a message at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to send some resources your way!

[@BlushnBlue]

I agree with this message!

[@DobermanPlanet]

Wonderful!! :) So glad you enjoyed this video!

[@___.___.___.___.___.___dykwya]

I’ve had German shepherd’s my whole life and thinking this time around I want to get a Doberman are my experiences from shepherds transferable to a Doberman? Any one with experience with both have any tips?

[@Jazzmarcel]

wow!.......the last 6 months i started to really doing research on and at the same time trying to convince myself not to get what i always wanted, a doberman!......big thanks for this video!

[@DobermanPlanet]

You're welcome! So glad it gave you that little extra push you needed!

[@Blackandtan-h8f]

And extremely intelligent.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Absolutely, Cheri!

[@danielcourchene7804]

How does he do in -20c temps

[@jasminemartin8904]

Hi! Can you possibly cover free roaming ?( preparing your Doberman to free roam in the house)

[@JamesBarb-j4t]

I love them. I miss my dogs. 😭😢

[@davech07]

I want a Dobie! 😃

[@DobermanPlanet]

Go get one!! :D

[@davech07]

@@DobermanPlanet Yaaayyyyy!

[@mmurmurjohnson2368]

Doberman, Standard schnauzer, Giant Schnauzer all top tier dogs, all pinschers, I'd go with any of the three. Dobie for agility, GS for strength, Standard Schnauzer for a blend of both in a more compact package with an attitude and teeth twice as large as the other two LOL

[@lola-bb-poplar-watchdog]

I had a Doberman curl up in my lap. The owner was ecstatically flailing his arms. He couldn’t believe his dog that bites everyone curled up with me.

[@PeterKelly-i2c]

There was a homeless guy I remember as a kid who who owned a Doberman, when he used to sleep on the park bench the Doberman would just keep circling around the bench sometimes barking at passers by but never ever leaving his side

[@victorialove9104]

I love Dobermans. I really want one. However I am a 77 year old woman so I don't think I could give this amazing animal the level of exercise it needs and deserves.😢

[@leniekrick4886]

Katie is my third, two boys a few years apart and then our now beloved girl. The differences are between male and female is like daylight and dark though both are grand! I love both male and female but I have to say Katie is so much more protective than the boys I had. Where they were distracted our Katie never is even at 11 years old. She is so much more guarded than the boys I had. The problem with her unfortunately is that we adopted her from the humane society and she was very abused and already 7 years old. Because of her abuse she cannot tolerate children or other dogs. I’m saddened by this because we were mislead by the organization of which we acquired her but still we love her dearly and would never distrust her or desert her. She has stolen our hearts and she will be with us til the last tick of her heart. Do consider your choice of male or female but do also consider if you adopt one that’s been abused how it might affect your life in the coming years. But in retrospect, they are truly a magnificent breed! I do love them! They are a superior breed!!❤

[@angiekereakes6551]

My motivation to get my house back in order.....to hurry up and get me a pair or triplets! I miss them so! I love them so! I'll have to switch to "Ollie" food once I am able to get more again. Thank you for your channel!

[@DobermanPlanet]

What's more fun than one Doberman? Two or THREE Dobermans!! Haha. Best of success to you and your future pack!

[@naradtheocd9261]

Well our Doberman is a couch potato and pretty Timid and easily spooked. He is agile and fast and i guess Fast But he is very domesticated and friendly with other dogs and humans. He does have a guarding instinct especially for my Dad(he is extremely attached to my dad like he treats my dad like a god. And my dad is basically his reason for existence) but i would say he is the perfect family dog who is friendly with almost everyone and dogs(but he hates cats and chases them like crazy) he is a mix of European and American Doberman (father american and mother European) he is the runt of the litter and short compared to other Doberman but he is still very healthy. Like our Vet said not to get him neutered and breed him because of his health(which because of my dad and my mom they give him very protein and other nutrients heavy home cooked meal). He has breed twice both litters were very healthy (one litter was of 10 puppies and other 8 puppies). We don't regret not getting him neutered and will never get him neutered. But there are some problems because of that he uncontrollable humps female dogs especially when they are in heat. But overall he is the best dog and family we have. I heavily recommend everyone to get a Doberman for a family dog. But i must say you have to put lot of effort in training them and exercising them but that means you too get excersize. And it loves your family and protects them

[@keithshelby6914]

I have had 6 Have 3 right now. I have trained them all but truthfully I trained the 1st one the rest have been taught by him and the next etc.

[@clareschwab6113]

Once you experience a dobbie, no other dog compares.

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

There's nothing like a Boxer though. Especially the females. Had 2 of them, but yes I do love my Dobes. Nobody is coming in this house or back yard when they're out. Right!?! Go ahead, make his day - lol

[@DobermanPlanet]

They're our favorites, too! ;)

[@kolleenyoder209]

Just watched the latest video and loved it. Someone should take on the challenge of getting the Doberman off all of the forbidden breeds lists for where you choose to live. If you google dogs that are responsible for harming a human, they are below Labrador retrievers for gosh sakes. Labs aren't on a restricted list anywhere and they are responsible for more deaths than Dobies...I wish I knew where this perception started. Oh well, that's my rant. Love your chanel!

[@ian4290]

Honestly it depends on the line unless you get a working line Doberman the chance of them having the drive to do protection is pretty low. That’s with any dog but it’s a more common to find dogs like malinois who from any line working or show have the drive to do bitework and protection

[@juliepowell2572]

I've had border collies, a dobe and a malinois and they are all amazing dogs. The dobe is problem solving smart where the BC is do as you are told smart. My mali was wonderful and I rank him as smoochie as a dobe - but the fur!!!! My next dog will be a dobe.

[@sivakumar-ue1vb]

Nice sir

[@farmingowl1]

My 8 yr old dobie is a big velcro baby!

[@johntatman9168]

I have to disagree on this. When you go to Schutzhund, French Ring Sport etc or police/military working dogs you will rarely see Dobermans and there has to be a reason for this. While the Shepherds and Malinois were originally herding dogs it plays no part in their protection/defense capabilities.

[@Crossroads-CanineVideos]

@6:35 I have seen many examples of the dog “talking buttons” in use which, as a dog trainer, is intriguing to me. I’m going to experiment with the buttons in the future. The Doberman is undoubtedly a highly intelligent breed and “Velcro dogs” is certainly an applicable term. I will however say that I wouldn’t recommend the European working line dogs for the first time dog owner. For the more inexperienced dog owners, the American lines are typically a better introduction to the breed. There’s of course always exceptions and variables.

[@8hammer2189]

What about the Belgian Malinois how do they compare

[@doberchic]

no off switch, won't have the sense of humor of a doberman. Beautiful dogs, but a LOT of dog, all day, every day. Doberman, a good one anyway, is a chameleon that will try to vibrate at the same pitch as their owners because they were bred for people, not herding animals.

[@chrisgraham2904]

@@doberchic Perfect answer.

[@guycalabrese4040]

Btw - modern day Dobermanns are way different from the original ones since the put Greyhound in the mix to make it look more elegant. Greyhounds have a crazy hunting drive and this is why Dobermanns just speed off when seeing a rabbit or a cat etc...

[@chrisgraham2904]

All dog breeds evolved from the wolf. You can still see the wolf in several dog breeds, but in others it has virtually disappeared. The wolf still remains prominent in the Doberman. An animal that is so loyal to the pack (you and your family) and thrives within its' place within the pack.

[@margyg]

I have dogs all my life but now have my first doberman. Now I know why everyone who has a doberman says that is the only breed they ever want. They are so personable, smart, energetic, and protective. But to be clear they ARE NOT for everyone, so many get surrendered because new owners don't understand the breed .

[@thedoo777]

About a year ago I lost my Kassie who was 11 years old. What John is saying is very true. I got another dog a brown lab she is just phenomenal from a rescue place. But I cannot do as much With her as they did with my old kassie.. I can leave her off leash And she go everywhere including the car etc What turn me off Mainly Was the lack of lifespan is hitting these dogs

[@Rhubarb-ob5fj]

Once you've owned a Doberman, no other dog will do :)

[@doberchic]

For all their issues this is true, at least for real dog people.

[@DobermanPlanet]

Absolutely agree with you there!

[@rover12348vv]

Guest you never owned a malaki karabas, cane corso, offcharka or American bandog!

[@TPPRDA]

when you owned a Dogo Argentino, you will stay forever with Dogo!

[@nycas2192]

Anyone here choose a rottweiler over a doberman because the rottie tends to be more calmer and less excercise then the dobie?

[@robinrutherfordcost4748]

My stepdaughter, right next door, has a Rottweiler and the brother to our 2 male Dobes. Rottweiler has more hair, but being a female Rottweiler, when she barks, you know there's something to bark at and she means business. She's definitely more serious. She's 6 weeks older than my older Dobe, but had joint issues even when younger so definitely less energy. My Dobes are couch potatoes in the house because I insist on it, but before selecting our breeder I did speak to one Dobe breeder who laughed and said yeah, like their is such a thing as a Dobe couch potato. Needless to say, we didn't go with that breeder. Hope that helps.

[@adamstokes]

I nearly did, but the deal breaker was the drool! :-)

[@Daughteroftheking-g7n]

I've thought about it!!

[@michaelben1451]

yes me ;)

[@pcihazer20]

Any idea how Dobies do with wild toddlers that are constantly bouncing off the walls?