Good Bitches

Important Notice: The dogs shown below are photos of real animals. They represent excellent examples of the breed, but given that they are actual photos, each dog will exhibit virtues and faults. The student should view these photos with the emphasis on virtues. Graphics of ideal dogs are depicted in the illustrated standard under “judging”.

Heads

Important Notice: The dogs shown below are photos of real animals. They represent excellent examples of the breed, but given that they are actual photos, each dog will exhibit virtues and faults. The student should view these photos with the emphasis on virtues. Graphics of ideal dogs are depicted in the illustrated standard under "judging".

Function

The photos below are provided so the judge/student can have a visual sense of activities that a Doberman may encounter in their everyday lives. They may be involved in the tough workaday life of a police/guard dog, requiring strength, agility, and stamina. They may be used in search and rescue, guide dogs for the blind, therapy, and/or competitive performance sports. Many are family companions and protectors of home and hearth. This is a truly versatile breed.

It is important to understand the variety of work that a Doberman must do, so that one can appreciate that the standard is written to require physical and mental attributes of a dog that can perform these tasks.

Lifesaving including search and rescue	Agility
A Working Guide Dog For the Blind	Tracking
Working Dog Wall	Obedience
Guard Work	Police Work
Performance	Performance – Doberman Drill Team
Companion	Personal Protection
Companion	Therapy Work