Each year, the American Kennel Club publishes registration statistics for Doberman Pinscher litters and puppies. These summary figures offer valuable insight into annual breeding trends and the overall health of the breed’s population.
For those interested in longer-term trends, the AKC also publishes a comprehensive report covering Doberman Pinscher registration statistics from the past 13 years. This report includes annual litter counts, puppy registrations, and year-over-year comparisons that help illustrate changes in breeding activity over time. CLICK HERE for the report.
| YEAR | DOBERMANS REGISTERED | LITTERS | PUPPIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-2001 | 659,257 | ||
| 2002 | 11,829 | ||
| 2003 | 11,553 | ||
| 2004 | 11,725 | ||
| 2005 | 11,662 | ||
| 2006 | 11,546 | ||
| 2007 | 11,381 | ||
| 2008 | 10,547 | ||
| 2009 | 10,233 | 3,433 | 22,923 |
| 2010 | 9,396 | 3,233 | 21,761 |
| 2011 | 9,142 | 3,015 | 20,467 |
| 2012 | 8,697 | 2,964 | 19,966 |
| 2013 | 8,767 | 2,894 | 19,564 |
| 2014 | 8,410 | 2,730 | 18,301 |
| 2015 | 8,289 | 2,797 | 18,581 |
| 2016 | 8,635 | 2,840 | 19,162 |
| 2017 | 9,002 | 2,851 | 19,425 |
| 2018 | 8,706 | 2,756 | 18,548 |
| 2019 | 8,497 | 2,804 | 18,982 |
| 2020 | 9,778 | 2,934 | 20,094 |
| 2021 | 7,777 | 3,307 | 23,225 |
| 2022 | 9,939 | 3,375 | 23,319 |
| 2023 | 8,403 | 3,095 | 21,523 |
| 2024 | 6,428 | 2,274 | 18,687 |