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Dobermanns

 

Dobermann

It is recommended that only reputable breeders should be approached when seeking breed information or if you wish to purchase a puppy.

 

See the advertisements in either this month's issue, our classifieds section, or our back issues featuring your breed of choice. Alternatively contact one of the clubs listed below for breeders in your area.

 

Gauteng

 

 

The Dobermann Club of Northern Transvaal

Chairman: Helmut Redtenbacher

Tel: 012-803-4086 / 083 651 1133

Email: dobeclubntvl@lantic.net

 
 

The Dobermann Club

Chairman: Mrs CA Hadfield

Tel: 011-6461906 / 082 953 2083

Email: dobeclub@iafrica.com

Kwazulu Natal

 
 

The Dobermann Club of Natal

Chairman: Mr CJL Griffith

Tel: 033-234 4580 / 082 491 7442

Email: Griffith@pixie.co.za

Western Cape

 
 

Dobermann Club of the Cape

Chairman: Mrs FM la Grange

Tel: 021-945 4849 / 083 679 5811

Email: floraine.lagrange@gmail.com

 

Working Group Class

 

Eastern Cape

 
 

Baakens Valley Working & Herding Breeds Club

Chairman: Mr S van Vliet

Tel: 072 341 6069 / 041-484 6581

Email: simab@wam.co.za

 
 

Quinera Working & Herding Breeds Club

Chairman: Mrs. VA Hersenman

Tel: 043-748-1552 / 082 655 6132

Email: sanfranica@yahoo.com

Gauteng

 
 

Working & Herding Association Golden Reef

Chairman: Mr HAG Kranz

Tel: 011-972 9204 / 083 295 3358

Email: articluvsa@intekom.co.za

Kwa-Zulu Natal

 
 

Natal Working & Herding Breeds Association

Secretary: Mrs CR Venter

Tel: (031) 564-5053/082 460 7632

Email: africanice@3i.co.za

Western Cape

 
 

Working & Herding Breeds Club of the Cape

Chairman: Mr. R Koning

Tel: 021-903 3104 / 082 535 1135

Email: microelect@icon.co.za

 

 

Fact File - Dobermann

 

KUSA Group   Working group
FCI Group Guard and Protection dog.

Original Function

 Guard and Protection dog.
Modern Function Companion dog, guard, protection and family dog.

Appearance

 Medium size, muscular and athletic.

Weight

Bitches: 35 kgs
Dogs: 42 – 45kgs
Height

Dogs: 68 – 72 cms
Bitches: 63 – 68 cms
Coat Colour Black and Tan; Brown and Tan.
Coat Texture Short and dense.

Grooming

 Short and dense.
Personality/Temperament Friendly but reserved towards strangers.

Compatibility with other dogs

 Depends – they are not pack dogs.
Compatibility with cats and other animals Fine if they are raised with them.

Compatibility with people/children

 Excellent.

Living Space – Indoors/Outdoors

 The dog can live indoors but does need outdoor facilities.

Space and Exercise

 They require regular exercise.

Trainability

 Good – they are working dogs and thrive on interaction with the family.
Suitability as Watchdog
Excellent. Original purpose was as guard dogs & family protectors. They
when kept in a yard as guard dogs – they are family protectors.

Noise Factor

 They do not bark for no reason – they bark to alert you to something. They are not
yappers.
Average Lifespan
Approximately 9 – 10 years.
Feeding Feed high-quality dog food – follow manufacturers recommendations for age, weight and lifestyle.

Health

 The Dobermann is a healthy, clean breed and is largely unaffected by genetic health defects.
Availability Enquire via Dobermann Clubs or KUSA for reputable breeders and healthy puppies. Due to popularity of the breed, a lot of indiscriminate breeding is taking place by unregistered backyard breeders. Be prepared to wait for well-bred puppies!
Some questions to ask Breeders Ask if possible to see both parents, their registration papers and original health tests. Are the parents registered with KUSA? Will the puppies be KUSA registered? Is proof of vaccination, deworming and microchipping available? Ask for references of previous litters owners. Do they exhibit or compete with their dogs?