摘自DPCA Public Education Committee

BASIC CARE


In a summary, a Doberman needs----

------to live with his family INSIDE the home---interacting and living next to and with all the family members.   He is NOT AN OUTSIDE DOG---under ANY circumstances!   He must be a family companion and protector in the home WITH the family.   Did I say INSIDE the home with the family?  Just wanting to make the point that the Doberman is not for outside living.

-------a warm, safe, dry, comfortable place to live, including an extra large dog crate/kennel for training, housebreaking and when left alone. Blankets/comforters or other soft suitable material for the dog to rest/lay on is necessary to prevent sores/pressure sores/elbow and joint swellings.

-------Premium or Super Premium food---excellent quality dog food for the Dobermans life time is critical.  Dogs are carnivores and require high quality meal in their diet.   Premium foods that contain  large amounts of good meats is necessary for good health.  These type foods are usually not found on the grocery store shelves, although Purina One and IAMS and Pedigree are available if you cannot find a specialty store that carries a big array of dog foods.  WATER is essential at all times.  Most people feed their dogs once or twice a day, depending on their schedules.   Feeding routines are flexible---just like our schedules.

------Kind discipline, training and Obedience make for a wonderful and happy pet.   The Doberman needs training to know what he can and can't do in the home, around people and outside interacting with the world.  They are intelligent and are easily trained and a joy to live with when properly taught----but they can be pushy, destructive and a real renegade if not managed and trained.   They are truly like a child---in the respect that  it is up to you, the owner, to see to it that they are not allowed to become unruly.   They can be a problem if not trained, as can ANY highly intelligent guard breed.

-----quality Veterinary care.  SPAYING AND NEUTERING IS **ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY**    Intact dogs of ANY BREED are susceptible to many diseases, conditions and especially CANCERS of all kinds involving the Reproductive System.   PROSTATE disease is extremely common in male Dobermans and the remedy is neutering anyway, so it will save your beloved pet many painful episodes with his health.   Mammary Cancer is very common in females, but even more so in females that are not spayed.   So for your Doberman's good health----*SPAY AND NEUTER*.   It will NOT make them fat and lazy---that's a MYTH!!!   Vaccinations, boosters, worming, HEARTWORM testing and preventative, flea & tick medications, health testing such as Thyroid, vWD and heart checks all are helpful in keeping your Doberman healthy and free from disease.

-------they need care to keep them clean and healthy.   The teeth need to be examined and cleaned if necessary.   The toenails need to be Dremeled or Clipped when needed---usually once or twice a month.  Below is a site on how to use a Dremel tool to "grind" the nails using the sandpaper attachment for the Dremel.
How to grind your dogs nailsThe coat needs to be examined and the Doberman bathed when needed.  There is also information on the below site on how to "BIKE" with your dog for exercise
Using the springer to bike your dog
The ears should be wiped out with a little "baby oil" and a paper towel and the over all condition of the coat and body should be looked at every day for anything suspicious.

-----they need exercise for good health and to release penned up energy. This makes for a happy and well adjusted Doberman.   They are a very high energy breed and need to be active and allowed to exercise and play.   A large FENCED YARD is critical to the well being of your Doberman.   No matter how well trained your Doberman is, they are still DOGS with instincts that often over-ride their training.   When they see a "rabbit" or something that catches their attention, they can put themselves in the pathway of danger, like a car, with horrible consequences.  DON'T GET A DOBERMAN WITHOUT A FENCED YARD.  Most reputable breeders will NOT sell a puppy if you do not have the yard fenced.

-----Dobermans need the love, respect and interaction with their family to be truly happy dogs.   The breed is one that was "MADE" specifically to live with and be with the family.   He is their protector and living with his family makes him MORE loyal and protective and ready to come to your rescue. He cannot live in the basement, garage, yard, kennel or any other isolated place away from his *PEOPLE*.   The Doberman needs love and touching and your hand on his head or a pat on his side.   He will NEVER be the dog he can be unless you let him be with you and let him love you back.  Love him, take care of him, train him and let  him know what you want him to do----he will be the dog of a lifetime----the dog only a Doberman can be.


submitted by
Theresa Mullen
DPCA Public Education Committee

简要的说，杜宾犬需要：

——无论如何，杜宾犬不适宜户外生活，它是一个家庭的成员和保护者，生活在家庭中间。

——它需要一个温暖、安全、干燥，舒适的环境，需要一个特别大的空间。需要柔软的材料去保护它的关节。

——杜宾犬一生适合含有大量好肉（不是内脏什么）高品质的犬粮。这种粮食通常在一般杂货店里买不到，实在找不到的话，普瑞那、爱慕思和宝路也行。水随时保持提供。

——训练和服从是一只美妙、快乐的犬所需要的。杜宾犬需要训练，以便懂得：在家内、人群中和户外，什么可以做、什么可以不做。它们聪明，容易被训练。方法适当的训练，对它们来说，是件快乐的事。但是，如果没有管理和训练，它们可能会表现出精力过剩、热衷破坏和不服管教。它们太象孩子了，拥有者需要重视：不能允许它们无法无天。象任何护卫犬种一样，没有训练的话，它们会成为大麻烦！

——（略）实施绝育术绝对必要！......

——她们需要照顾以保持清洁和健康。牙齿需要检查，并在需要时给予清理。指甲在需要的时候要打磨或修剪——一般一个月一次或两次。如何打磨你的犬的指甲。检查毛（我理解：在打磨之前要先清理脚底毛，以免在打磨时卷入磨甲器），并在需要时给犬洗澡。

......（略）

——它们需要锻炼，以保持身体的健康和精力的释放。锻炼可以使它们成为健康、发育良好的杜宾犬。它们是精力充沛的犬种，需要让它们活动，并得到锻炼和玩耍。一个大而封闭的场地，非常利于你的杜宾保持良好的状态。无论你怎样训练你的杜宾，它们仍然是“狗”，有着经常越轨的本能。当它们看到“兔子”或什么吸引它们注意的东西，会不顾危险地冲过去，例如汽车。没有大院子，不要养杜宾！大多数有声誉的繁殖者不会把幼犬卖给一个没有大院子的人。

——杜宾犬需要关爱、重视和交流，和所生活的家庭在一起，享受真正的快乐。这是一个“人为制造”的、特别需要共同生活——家庭生活的犬种。它是家庭的保护者。和它的家庭生活在一起，会使它更具忠诚和保护欲，随时准备救援家人。它不能生活在地下室、车、庭院、犬舍或者任何其他远离它的家人的地方。杜宾需要关爱，把你的手在它头上和身体上的触摸。  如果你不让它和你自由地在一起，享受它对你的爱，它永远不会成为是一只真正的杜宾。爱它，照顾它，训练它并且让它知道你想让它做什么——它会用它的一生和你共同度过——只有杜宾是这样。