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Real temperament: the myth of the aggressive dog, living with children, socialization and what defines a balanced Doberman.

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Black-and-tan Doberman with natural ears standing beside a fawn Belgian Malinois with a black mask, side by side on grass at sunset. Dobs Kennel.Start hereDoberman or Belgian Malinois: which breed fits your homeThe Doberman and the Belgian Malinois are both intelligent and protective, but they were bred for different jobs. We compare size, energy, temperament and routine so you can see which breed…Sep 4, 2026 · 8 min read

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Dois Dobermans adultos lado a lado num jardim, um marrom e castanho e um preto e castanho, mostrando as duas cores da raça. Dobs Kennel.BehaviorDoberman price: do males and females cost the same?A male and a female Doberman don't cost the same: the female is the more expensive one. A breeder explains why, what forms the price, and where a pri…Sep 2, 2026Adult Doberman lying calmly next to a cat inside the houseBehaviorDoberman with cats and other dogs: what living together is really likeA Doberman gets along with cats and with other dogs if the introduction is done right. The step by step from someone who breeds them, and where the r…Sep 1, 2026An adult black and rust Doberman standing in a natural landscape at dusk, in show pose. Dobs Kennel.BehaviorMale or female, black or brown: how to choose without regretMale or female? Black or brown? What actually changes in size, in temperament and in daily life together, and how to choose your Doberman without reg…Aug 31, 2026An alert Doberman watching the door of an apartment, illustrating a guard dog adapted to life in a buildingBehaviorA guard dog for apartment living: what actually worksGuarding in an apartment isn't about size, it's about a trainable temperament and the owner's management. The breeds that adapt, what the building ru…Aug 30, 2026Doberman adulto atento em posição de senta durante uma sessão de treino ao ar livre, na capa do artigo sobre adestramentoBehaviorDoberman training: the 5 commands that change life at homeThe real step by step for each command: how many repetitions, how many days, what to do when he doesn't obey. With a four-week plan and the paw trick…Aug 25, 2026A black-and-tan Doberman and a German Shepherd, both adults, side by side on the cover of the comparison between the two breedsBehaviorDoberman vs German Shepherd: guarding, energy and daily lifeThe two best family guard dogs compared by someone who breeds one of them: coat, attachment, energy, health and the real routine of each. No cheerlea…Aug 25, 2026Belgian Malinois in training, fawn coat with a dark mask, in an alert stanceBehaviorBelgian Malinois: is the special forces dog right for a home?The most capable working dog alive today, and for that very reason the wrong one for most homes. The real breed profile, the honest comparison with t…Aug 21, 2026Guard dog lying on the lawn at home while a child plays in the background under supervisionBehaviorThe best guard dog for a family with childrenFamily guarding asks for living together, not combat: a high threshold, attachment to the group and a dog you can handle. The five criteria, the list…Aug 20, 2026German Shepherd, illustrating the complete breed guideBehaviorGerman Shepherd: the complete breed guideHistory, breed profile, the breeding lines, colors without the myths, health, routine and cost of the German Shepherd, with an honest comparison to t…Aug 18, 2026COMPLETE GUIDE — CANE CORSOBehaviorCane Corso: the Complete Breed Guide — and How It Compares to the DobermanOrigin, size, temperament, exercise, health and price of the Cane Corso, plus an honest comparison with the Doberman, written by breeders of the othe…Aug 16, 2026HONEST COMPARISON — SEVEN GUARD BREEDSBehaviorBest Guard Dog: 7 Breeds Compared by People Who Breed OneDoberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Malinois, Cane Corso, Fila and Boxer side by side, with flaws written out in full and the five questions that …Aug 16, 2026A Doberman and a Rottweiler, both adults, side by side on the cover of the comparison between the two breedsBehaviorDoberman vs Rottweiler: Which One Fits Your Home?Size, temperament, guarding, energy, health and cost side by side, with the FCI standard numbers for both breeds, by someone who breeds one and respe…Aug 15, 2026Adult black and rust Doberman, cover of the Dobs Kennel guide on Dobermans living with childrenBehaviorDoberman with kids: living together safely, in practiceThe breed usually lives well with the children of its own family, and beyond the bite there is the risk of its size. The house rules, the four signs …Aug 14, 2026Adult black and rust Doberman with its mouth open, studio portrait against a dark green backdrop, from Dobs KennelBehaviorAre Dobermans dangerous? The truth from someone who raises the breedThe question that follows the breed around, answered without romanticizing and without repeating myths: what the breed really is, what makes it balan…Aug 12, 2026Doberman puppy exploring a bright room with toys scattered across the rug, on the cover of the socialization guideBehaviorSocialization in the First 12 Weeks: What Really MattersThe window that closes and does not reopen: what the kennel does up to week 8, the family's plan from week 9 to 12, and the golden rule separating ex…May 28, 2026

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