Search

The article provides information on the Dobermann Pinscher dog breed, developed by tax collector Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in Germany in the latter half of the 19th century, with the purpose of having a dog to protect him when passing through dangerous areas. It is a working dog, originally bred to be fearless and able to defend its owner, while being easily trained and obedient. The breed is also able to distinguish between friend and a threat and is also sensitive to their owners' moods. INSETS: Poised for Perfection;Elements of the Doberman Pinscher;Living with the Doberman Pinscher.

The article profiles top-producing sires and dams in each group. They include the English Springer Spaniel named Ch. Salilyn's Aristocrat in the sporting group which has produced a total of 188 champions. Another is a Pointer named Ch. Sydmar The Heartless Wench which has produced 31 champions and a Doberman Pinscher named Ch. Cambria's Cactus Cash in the working group which has produced 144 champions.

The author discusses the competitiveness and eligibility of dogs whose color is atypical for their respective breed to join dog shows. Mantle Great Danes were rejected by show sponsors and considered undesirable until 1999. The same dilemma face piebald Dachshunds. Blue and fawn Doberman Pinschers rarely join dog shows dominated by black or red dogs. Black and multi-colored German shepherds are also overlooked by judges.

Provides information on Doberman Pinschers. Characteristics; History of the idea of creating a Doberman as a bodyguard; Health problems to which they are prone; Information on the athleticism and working ability of Doberman Pinschers.

Provides information about the Doberman Pinscher dog breed. INSET: Canine Comrades in Arms.

The article addresses the issue of over-vaccination in dogs. It notes a link between over-vaccination and immunologic problems in dogs. Particular focus is given to the American Animal Hospital Association's (AAHA) core, non-core and not-recommended categories of vaccinations. It cites the Doberman pinscher and rottweiler as some of the dog breeds that need additional vaccinations to provide an adequate immune response to parvovirus. It points out that vaccination titers can help determine if a puppy was effectively vaccinated.

An interview with Carol Fama, founder and director of Doberman Rescue of the Triad (DRT), is presented. She recalls how she become involved with Doberman rescue. She shares that DRT was birthed during a Doberman rescue with another individual. When asked where she keeps the dogs, she mentions Elijah's House, a private facility situated in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The article focuses on the limitation of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing in detecting dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and other heart diseases in dogs. Some of the Dobermans tested using the DNA test developed by veterinarian Kate Meurs with the mutant gene linked with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) remained healthy while others had ARVC. Dogs without the mutant gene still have the chance to develop ARVC. But the benefit of the DNA test is it warns breeders not to breed those with the mutant gene.

This article looks at the highlights of the 17th United Kennel Club (UKC) Premier event held in Richmond, Indiana on July 9-11, 2010. Features of the 17th Premier included various conformation and performance events such as agility, obedience and lure coursing. The annual event moved from Kalamazoo, Michigan to the Wayne County Fairgrounds and Exposition Center. It cites the Ultimate Air Dogs dock-jumping pool as a favorite among spectators. The Doberman Pinscher URO1 GRch was the recipient of the 2010 Total Dog Best-in-Show award.

Provides information on doberman pinschers. General appearance; Size, proportion and substance; Head; Neck, topline and body; Forequarters; Hindquarters; Coat; Color; Gait; Temperament.

A correction to a Doberman Pinscher dog featured on the cover of the October 2011 issue is presented.

The article relates the origin of the term "Isabella," which refers to the brownish-yellow color in Dobermans.

Several letters to the editor in response to articles in previous issues, including "The Gray Ghost," by Kim Campbell Thornton, published in the March 2010 issue, "Matters of the Heart" in the February 2010 issue, and "People" column in the February 2010 issue, are presented.

The author shares his story of taking care of the Doberman Whitman. He relates that he found pictures of Whitman on the web site of the Doberman Rescue of the Triad in Greensboro, North Carolina and decided to meet the dog, but he was aloof on the first four visits. The author states that he brought his Doberman Delilah to meet Whitman and the latter eventually allowed the author to pet him. The author stresses that speaking in a normal tone and not being a stern dog trainer has worked well for taking care of Whitman.

Several photographs of General, the Doberman Pinscher mascot of the publication in the 1930s, are presented, along with the description of his personality traits.

Focuses on several issues regarding Doberman Pinschers in the U.S. Merger between the Doberman Pinscher Foundation of America and the Morris Animal Foundation; Release of the preliminary results of a study on occult cardiac disease which affects large breeds like the Doberman; Publication of a study on the genetic component of dilated cardiomyopathy.

Presents letters to the editor referencing to articles and topics discussed in previous issues of the periodical "Dog World." "Meet the Breed: The Doberman Pincher," dealing with the aggressive behavior of German-bred dogs; Article about Dobermans; "Showdog Moms and Dads," describing the relationship between show dogs and their owners.

Focuses on Eagle, a Doberman Pinscher who uses his olfactory abilities to find human remains.

Discusses the study being done on the genetic diseases of Doberman Pinschers in the United States.