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The ideal Doberman has an appearance of a dog of medium size,
with a body
that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful. Elegant
in
appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament.
Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient.
He appears larger than he really is because of his heavy bone
and substance. His square physique and smooth, hard musculature
create the agility, speed, endurance and strength that characterize
the Doberman in action and permit him to excel at his work. From
the arch of his neck to the tip of his tail, the sleek powerful
Doberman should be the picture of athleticism.
The Doberman is elegant in appearance, which is to say the
dog appears to be a seamless, balanced whole. Another aspect
of his elegance is his noble bearing, which emanates in large
part from an acute awareness of his environment. The Doberman
leaves no doubt that he owns the ground on which he stands.
Firm, purposeful, strong willed and determined, the Doberman
navigates around complex obstacles calmly and gracefully.
In spite of his bold, alert look of powerful readiness and
his reputation as a guard and police dog, the Doberman is a
gentleman and an affectionate, obedient pet. His devotion to
home and family have won him a lasting place in the affections
of America's dog lovers.
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