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16 Things to Know Before You Get Doberman Pinschers

Published: by Mary Clark · This post may contain affiliate links

Remember, the puppy stage only last for a couple of years. The bathroom training seems to be a great big challenge. But, it usually sinks in around the 4-6 month mark. And white rice will be your dog's best friend through the puppy years.

Do you think it's going to end there? No, here are 16 things you should know before getting a Doberman Pinscher.

The biggest challenge is having the willpower not to get more.

#1 Jumping over the fence...
A Doberman Pinscher leaning behind the mesh fence
#2 Trying to ignore the big baby in him/her! They love to whine!
A Doberman Pinscher sitting on the wooden floor while hiding something in its mouth
#3 Eating everything!!! But they are so lovable that you can’t get too angry.
A Doberman Pinscher with a piggy toy in its mouth while leaning towards the foot of the bed
#4 Keeping them active …morning speed movements are a must when waking up.
two Doberman Pinschers sharing the same tug toy
#5 Their attitude towards people they don’t know. They don’t know when to be and when not be protective.
A Doberman Pinscher lying in the front door while staring and with its front legs together
#6 Trying to stay (predict) one step ahead of them. Very intelligent breed!
two Doberman Pinscher sitting on the pavement pathway at the park
#7 Eating anything and everything they can get their mouths on and the fact that they constantly chase the cats.
two Doberman Pinscher standing next to the cat hiding behind the wall
#8 Finding space on the couch
An adult and puppy Doberman Pinschers lying on the couch
#9 Biting everything they see especially when they are bored. Slippers, rocks, tubes, etc
A Doberman Pinscher sitting on the floor with scattered stuffed toys and things around him on the floor
#10 The way other people judge them.
A Doberman Pinscher lying on the wooden floor at the park
#11 Barking at strangers. Sometimes it’s helpful to deter people, but not when it’s the mailman or a police officer walking up to the house!
A Doberman Pinscher sitting next to the wall
#12 Saying no to all that cuteness!
A Doberman Pinscher standing on the grass while playing tug of war with its owner
#13 Digging holes.
A Doberman Pinscher lying on top of its dug hole in the sand
#14 To stop licking the kid's faces so hard they fall down lol and of course the jumping.
Doberman Pinscher in the field of grass while smiling with its tongue out
#15 Getting house or renter’s insurance.
A Doberman Pinscher sitting on the couch with its front legs on the floor
#16 The biggest challenge is having the willpower not to get more..

A Doberman Pinscher standing with green leaves in the background

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