Frequently Asked Doberman Temperament Questions
- I have read that Dobermans have the tendency to bite, is this true?
- Do Dobermans like water?
- Do Dobermans do ok on long car trips?
- Why do people say Dobermans turn on their owners?
- Will a Doberman protect me on walks?
- Is it true that if you have more than one Doberman they will gang up on you?
- I love how Dobermans look. But All the Dobermans I have know have been pushy and stubborn. Why is this?
- Are Dobermans hard to train?
- Are males more aggressive than females?
- I am considering a Doberman or a Rottweiler, how are their temperaments different?
- Are male or female Dobermans easier to train?
- Will a Doberman get along with my cat?
- Are Dobermans good with kids?
- People say the Doberman is a one-man dog rather than family pet. It may harm and attack other family members, please comment.
- I have met some skittish Dobermans and have read that the Doberman breed is skittish and this is when dogs bite. Is this true?
- Is it true that even a well trained Doberman can not help running after someone or something when it runs?
- Are rescue Dobermans safe?
- Are the colors of Doberman other than black more vicious because of bad breeding?
- Will neutering a male before he is six-months-old prevent problems with aggression?
- Can the Doberman sense fear? If so, do they become aggressive when they do?
- Are male Dobermans ok to raise together?
- Should you ovoid rough play with your Doberman?
- If children are in the home, isn’t it better to have a dog you know won’t hurt the children instead of a Doberman?
- Friends of mine had two Dobermans that destroyed all their furniture and dug up in the back yard, is this common?
- Is it necessary to have a professional trainer to own a properly tempered Doberman?
- Can the Doberman be trained to treat other animals gently; such as small dogs?
- I have always been afraid of Dobermans. I was attacked by one as a child. But recently I meet an extremely friendly Doberman who was the coolest dog I ever meet. Now I am dieing for a Doberman. Is it often for Doberman puppies to turn out friendly like this?
- We have a sound ordinance in out neighborhood and people have gotten fines and had to get rid of their dogs. I would like to have a Doberman but worry about barking, especially at night. Does the Doberman tend to bark frequently or loudly, especially at night?
- We have my elderly mother living at home with us. Would she be safe at home with a Doberman?
- I am interested in owning a Doberman. I am also interested in keeping my beautiful yard and summer garden. Are these both likely?


