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The Doberman At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
Germany 
Life Expectancy
12 - 14 yrs 
Height Range
25 - 27 in 
Weight Range
66 - 88 lbs 
Colors
Fawn, blue, brown, or black, with rust markings 
Trainability
High 
With Children
Good with older behaved children 
With Animals
Pretty good; tends to be bossy 
Climate
Tolerates heat well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Can be indoor, but must have outdoor time in fenced yard 
Exercise Reqd
High. Needs frequent exercise, including running 
Grooming Reqd
Low 
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I've owned Dobes for years. Because of my deep understanding and love for the breed, My website, "DoberToons.com" is a look at the humerous side of them. Drawn with love & respect by Auntie Dobe R. Mann, come meet the DoberToons Gang as they romp through their adventures.
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Doberman Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Doberman breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Hip Dysplasia (OFA or PennHIP)
Narcolepsy (genetic test)
Thyroid Function Test (blood test)
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (genetic test)

Doberman Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Doberman:

Abnormal Dentition
Acanthosis nigricans
Acral lick dermatitis
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
Autoimmune Lymphocytic Thyroiditis
Behavioral Abnormalities
Bundle of His degeneration
Canine Microphthalmia
Cardiomyopathy
Cataract
Cervical vertebral malformation or instability
Ciliary dyskinesia
Coloboma
Color mutant alopecia
Copper Toxicosis
Craniomandibular osteopathy
Degenerative Spondylolisthesis
Demodicosis
Entropion
Eosinophilic Panosteitis
Fibrous Dysplasia
Folliculitis
Granulocyte Dysfunction
Hemangiosarcoma
Hemophilia A - Classic Hemophilia
Hip Dysplasia
Hypopigmentation
Hypothyroidism
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Narcolepsy
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondrosis
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA)
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Renal Agenesis
Renal Cortical Hypoplasia
Renal Hypoplasia
Retinal Dysplasia
Selective Immunoglobulin M (IgM) Deficiency
Thyroiditis
Unexplained Fainting
von Willebrands Disease