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FCI-Standard N\u00b0 143<\/span><\/p>\n

Dobermann<\/span><\/p>\n

TRANSLATION<\/strong>: Dobermann Council of K.U.S.A. (Kennel Union <\/span>of Southern Africa). Mrs Christina Bailey. Mrs Ren\u00e9e SporreWilles. Revised by VDH\/Uwe Fischer.<\/span>
ORIGIN<\/strong>: Germany.<\/span>
DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE OFFICIAL VALID <\/span><\/strong>STANDARD<\/strong>: 13.11.2015.<\/span>
UTILIZATION<\/strong>: Companion, protection and working dog.<\/span>
FCI-CLASSIFICATION<\/strong>: Group 2 Pinscher and Schnauzer, <\/span>Molossian type Dogs and <\/span>Swiss Mountain and Cattle <\/span>Dogs.<\/span>
Section 1 Pinscher and Schnauzer<\/span>
With working trial.<\/span>
BRIEF HISTORICAL SUMMARY<\/strong>: The Dobermann is the only<\/span>
German breed which bears the name of its original breeder, Friedrich<\/span>
Louis Dobermann (02.01.1834 \u2013 09.06.1894). He was believed to be<\/span>
a tax collector, offal abattoir manager (knacker) and a part time dog<\/span>
catcher, legally able to catch all stray dogs. He bred with animals<\/span>
from this reservoir that were particularly sharp. The so called<\/span>
\u201cbutcher\u2019s dogs\u201d which were already considered a relatively pure<\/span>
breed at that time, played a most important role in the origination of<\/span>
the Dobermann breed. These dogs were an early type of Rottweiler,<\/span>
mixed with a type of shepherd dog that existed in \u201cTh\u00fcringen\u201d as a<\/span>
black dog with rust red markings. Mr Dobermann bred with this<\/span>
mixture of dogs in the Eighteen Seventies. Thus he obtained \u201chis<\/span>
breed\u201d: not only alert, but highly protective working and housedogs.<\/span>
They were often used as guard and police dogs. Their extensive use<\/span>
in police work led to the nickname \u201cGendarme dog\u201d. They were used<\/span>
in hunting to control large vermin. In these circumstances it was a<\/span>
matter of course that the Dobermann was recognized officially as a<\/span>
Police Dog by the beginning of the 20th century. <\/span>
The Dobermann breed requires a medium sized, powerful, muscular<\/span>
dog. Despite his substance he shall be elegant and noble, which will<\/span>
be evident in his bodyline. He must be exceptionally suitable as a<\/span>
companion, protection and working dog and also as a family dog.<\/span>
GENERAL APPEARANCE<\/strong>: The Dobermann is of medium size,<\/span>
strong and muscularly built. Through the elegant lines of its body, its<\/span>
proud stature, and its expression of determination, it conforms to the<\/span>
ideal picture of dog.<\/span>
IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS:<\/strong> The body of the Dobermann<\/span>
appears to be almost square, particularly in males. The length of the<\/span>
body measured from the tip of breast to the point of the buttock shall<\/span>
not be more than 5% longer than the height from the withers to the<\/span>
ground in males, and 10% in females.<\/span>
BEHAVIOUR \/ TEMPERAMENT<\/strong>: The disposition of the<\/span>
Dobermann is friendly and calm; very devoted to the family.<\/span>
Medium temperament and medium sharpness (alertness) is desired.<\/span>
A medium threshold of irritation is required with a good contact to<\/span>
the owner. Easy to train, the Dobermann enjoys working, and shall<\/span>
have good working ability, courage and hardness. The particular<\/span>
values of self-confidence and intrepidness are required, and also<\/span>
adaptability and attention to fit the social environment.<\/span>
HEAD<\/span><\/strong>
CRANIAL REGION: Strong and in proportion to the body. Seen<\/span>
from the top the head is shaped in the form of a blunt wedge. Viewed<\/span>
form the front the crown line shall be almost level and not dropping<\/span>
off to the ears. The muzzle line extends almost straight to the top line<\/span>
of the skull that falls, gently rounded, into the neckline. The <\/span>superciliary ridge is well developed without protruding. The <\/span>forehead furrow is still visible. The occiput shall not be conspicuous.<\/span>
Seen from the front and the top the sides of the head must not bulge.<\/span>
The slight bulge between the rear of the upper jawbone and the<\/span>
cheekbone shall be in harmony with the total length of the head. The<\/span>
head muscles shall be well developed. <\/span>
Stop: Shall be slight but visibly developed.<\/span>
FACIAL REGION:<\/span>
Nose: Nostrils well developed, more broad than round, with large<\/span>
openings without overall protrusion. Black \u2013 in black dogs; in brown<\/span>
dogs, corresponding lighter shades.<\/span>
Muzzle: The muzzle must be in the right proportion with the upper<\/span>
head and must be strongly developed. The muzzle shall have depth.<\/span>
The mouth opening shall be wide, reaching to the molars. A good<\/span>
muzzle width must also be present on the upper and lower incisor<\/span>
area.<\/span>
Lips: They shall be tight and lie close to the jaw that will ensure a<\/span>
tight closure of the mouth. The pigment of the gum to be dark; in<\/span>
brown dogs a corresponding lighter shade.<\/span>
Jaws\/Teeth: Powerful broad upper and lower jaw, scissor bite, 42<\/span>
teeth correctly placed and normal size.<\/span>
Eyes: Medium sized, oval and dark in colour. Lighter shades are<\/span>
permitted for brown dogs. Close lying eyelids. Eyelids shall be<\/span>
covered with hair.<\/span>
Ears: The ears, are left natural and of an appropriate size; they<\/span>
are set on either side at the highest point of the skull and are<\/span>
ideally lying close to the cheeks.<\/span>
NECK<\/strong>: The neck must have a good length and be in proportion to<\/span>
the body and the head. It is dry and muscular. Its outline rises<\/span>
gradually and is softly curved. Its carriage is upright and shows much<\/span>
nobility.<\/span>
BODY<\/strong>:<\/span>
Withers: Shall be pronounced in height and length, especially in<\/span>
males and thereby determine the slope of the topline from the<\/span>
withers to the croup.<\/span>
Back: Short and firm, of good width and well muscled.<\/span>
Loin: Of good width and well muscled. The female can be slightly<\/span>
longer in loin because of the required space for suckling offspring.<\/span>
Croup: It shall fall slightly, hardly perceptible from sacrum to the<\/span>
root of the tail, and appears well rounded, being neither straight nor<\/span>
noticeably sloping, of good width and well muscled.<\/span>
Chest: Length and depth of chest must be in the right proportion to<\/span>
the body length. The depth with slightly arched ribs should be<\/span>
approximately 50% the height of the dog at the withers. The chest<\/span>
has got a good width with especially well developed forechest.<\/span>
Underline and belly: From the bottom of the breastbone to the pelvis<\/span>
the underline is noticeably tucked up.<\/span>
TAIL: The tail is left natural and is ideally carried high in a<\/span><\/strong>
slight curve.<\/span><\/strong>
LIMBS<\/span><\/strong>
FOREQUARTERS:<\/span>
General appearance: The front legs as seen from all sides are almost<\/span>
straight, vertical to the ground and strongly developed.<\/span>
Shoulder: The shoulder-blade lies close against the chest, and both<\/span>
sides of the shoulder-blade edge are well muscled and reach over the<\/span>
top of the thoracic vertebra, slanting as much as possible and well set<\/span>
back. The angle to the horizontal is approximately 50\u00b0.<\/span>
Upper arm: Good length, well muscled.<\/span>
Elbow: Close in, not turned out.<\/span>
Forearm: Strong and straight. Well muscled. Length in harmony with<\/span>
the whole body.<\/span>
Carpus (Wrist): Strong.<\/span>
Metacarpus (Pastern): Bones strong. Straight seen from the front.<\/span>
Seen from the side, only slightly sloping.<\/span>
Forefeet: The feet are short and tight. The toes are arched towards<\/span>
the top (cat like). Nails short black.<\/span>
HINDQUARTERS:<\/span>
General appearance: Seen from the rear the Dobermann looks,<\/span>
because of his well-developed pelvic muscles in hips and croup,<\/span>
wide and rounded off. The muscles running from the pelvic towards<\/span>
the thigh and lower thigh result in good width development, as well<\/span>
as in the thigh area, in the knee joint area and at the lower thigh. The<\/span>
strong hind legs are straight and stand parallel. <\/span>
Thigh: Good length and width, well muscled. Good angulation to the<\/span>
hip joint. Angulation to the horizontal approximately between 80\u00b0\u2013<\/span>
85\u00b0.<\/span>
Stifle (Knee): The knee joint is strong and is formed by the thigh and<\/span>
lower thigh as well as the kneecap.<\/span>
Lower thigh: Medium length and in harmony with the total length of<\/span>
the hindquarter.<\/span>
Hock joint: Medium strength and parallel. The lower thigh is joined<\/span>
to the metatarsal at the hock joint.<\/span>
Metatarsus (Rear pastern): It is short and stands vertical to the<\/span>
ground.<\/span>
Hind feet: Like the forefeet, the toes of the hind feet are short, arched<\/span>
and closed. Nails short, black.<\/span>
GAIT \/ MOVEMENT<\/strong>: The gait is of special importance to both the<\/span>
working ability as well as the exterior appearance. The gait is elastic,<\/span>
elegant, agile, free and ground covering. The forelegs reach out as far<\/span>
as possible. The hindquarter gives far-reaching and necessary elastic<\/span>
drive. The foreleg of one side and the hind leg of the other side move<\/span>
forward at the same time. There should be good stability of the back,<\/span>
the ligaments and the joints.<\/span>
SKIN<\/strong>: The skin fits closely all over and have good pigmentation.<\/span>
COAT<\/span><\/strong>
Hair: The hair is short, hard and dense. It lies tight and smooth and is<\/span>
equally distributed over the whole surface. Undercoat is not allowed.<\/span>
Colour: The Dobermann is bred in two colour varieties: black or<\/strong><\/span>
brown with rust red, clearly defined and clear markings (tan<\/span><\/strong>
markings).<\/strong> Tan markings are on the muzzle as a spot on the cheeks<\/span>
and the top of the eyebrow; on the throat; two spots on the forechest;<\/span>
on the metacarpus, metatarsus and feet; on the inner side of the hind<\/span>
thigh; on the forearms and under the tail. <\/span>
SIZE AND WEIGHT:<\/span><\/strong>
Height at the withers: Males: 68 \u2013 72 cm.<\/span>
Females: 63 \u2013 68 cm.<\/span>
Medium size desirable.<\/span>
Weight: Males: about 40 \u2013 45 kg.<\/span>
Females: about 32 \u2013 35 kg.<\/span>
FAULTS<\/strong>: Any departure from the foregoing points should be<\/span>
considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be<\/span>
regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect<\/span>
upon the health and welfare of the dog and its ability to perform its<\/span>
traditional work.<\/span>
\u2022 Lack of sexual dimorphism; little substance; too light; too heavy;<\/span>
too leggy; weak bones.<\/span>
\u2022 Head too heavy, too narrow, too short, too long, too much or too<\/span>
little stop; Rams nose, bad slope of the top line of the skull; weak<\/span>
lower jaw; round or slit eyes; light eye; cheeks too heavy; loose<\/span>
flews; eyes too open or too deep set; ear set too high or too low;<\/span>
open mouth angle.<\/span>
\u2022 Back not straight; sway back; roach back; insufficient depth<\/span>
or width of chest; tail set too low; sloping croup; too little or too<\/span>
much tuck up.<\/span>
\u2022 Too little angulation in forequarters; hindquarters with too little<\/span>
or too much angulation; loose elbow; feet too close together or<\/span>
too wide apart; cow-hocks, spread hocks; open or soft paws,<\/span>
crooked toes; pale nails.<\/span>
\u2022 Tan-markings too light or not sharply defined; smudged markings;<\/span>
mask too dark; big black spot on the legs; chest markings hardly<\/span>
visible or too large; hair long, soft, curly or dull. Thin coat; bald<\/span>
patches.<\/span>
\u2022 Deviation of size up to 2 cm from the standard should result in a<\/span>
lowering of the quality grading.<\/span>
\u2022 Gait that is not harmonious, in particular pacing. <\/span>
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS<\/strong>:<\/span>
\u2022 Aggressive or overly shy dogs.<\/span>
\u2022 Any dog clearly showing physical of behavioural abnormalities<\/span>
shall be disqualified.<\/span>
\u2022 Yellow eyes (bird of prey eye); different coloured eyes.<\/span>
\u2022 Overshot; level bite; undershot; missing teeth according to the<\/span>
formula.<\/span>
\u2022 White spots. Visible undercoat.<\/span>
\u2022 Dogs which deviate more than 2 cm over or under the standard.<\/span>
N.B.:<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully<\/span>
descended into the scrotum.<\/span>
\u2022 Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with breed typical<\/span>
conformation should be used for breeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

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