- considered a "high maintenance" breed
- exceptionally intelligent dogs - rated #5 highest intelligence of all dog breeds using "understanding new commands" and "obeying first command" as the methodology for figuring that out
- loyal to a fault
- contrary to popular belief, Dobermans are very gentle and loving and can be trusted around children
- extremely protective of their family/yard
- sleek, lean, powerful breed
- require a large amount of physical activity
- highly sociable and want someone (human or another medium-sized dog) to play with as they get bored easily
- ears can be cropped or left as is; tail usually docked at birth
- live 10-12 years
- referred to as "the cadillac of dogs" or "the dog with the human brain"
- will try to sleep with you; love to cuddle and will be lovey-dovey with you but reserved with strangers
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