Are dobermans good house dogs? do they shed a lot?

are they as vicious as people make them seem?
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Great house dogs.. They don't shed much at all.
They are absolutely not vicious like people would like to make them out to be. As long as you get a Doberman from someone who breeds for good temperament, you teach and train, socialize and do everything you would do with another breed, and you have a nice well rounded dog that is loyal, fun, great sense of humour and VERY smart.. Alot of people don't like smart dogs because they tend to be outwitted by them.. I believe that is a big part of why people don't like the Doberman. Smart dogs can be trouble if you aren't prepared to make sure that you teach them the rules and give them guidelines.

Edit : They make GREAT indoor dogs. They do not at all make good outdoor dogs. They don't have the coat to stay outside.. Plus they are very people oriented and need the companionship.. You cannot leave Dobermans in a kennel or outside and expect them to be a good dog.. They absolutely must live in the house.. If you buy from a reputable breeder, that will be part of your contract ' dog lives in the house as part of the family ' Do not keep a Doberman outside.. Tying them up, just like any breed of dog will make them aggressive...

I have 9 Dobermans, all live in the house as family.. There is no chaos no problems.. 1 should be a walk in the park...

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If you train them right, they should be able to control themselves.But, try not to keep them as indoor dogs. They are bound to start chaos.

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they can be. they do, and they can be. Like any big dog, they can be terrible with people, or great with them, depending on how well they are bred, and how well they are raised. (and trained) with cheap food they will shed more,( and die younger. ) and without training they will chew up your house and leave mounds of "gifts" everywhere.
I am describing ANY dog. Not just dobermans.
If you get a good one, and take good care of it, there will be minimal shedding, minimal destruction inside, and if well socialised it will love people

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They're great dogs but they do need a lot of exercise! They're very very intelligent so that includes something to keep they're minds sharp like lots of training!

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Dobermans are the best! there are not enough words for me to discribe how good a doberman is. Im always saying the same thing over and over agian to people, but a Doberman is the MOST AFFECTIONATE DOG EVER. I have worked in the circus since I was a baby and so did my family for 5 generations, and I have volunteerd at animal shelters and no dog can add up to a dobie. I have lived with them allll my life. And my dad trains them, and he taught me.
Now i currently have one, bc my dad lives in spain when he came to visit, he took me to a shelter and we adopted the one i have now, Hammer.
But any-whoo.. A doberman is not dangerous unless you abuse it, or treat it wrong for example, hitting him, ignoring, screaming at them abusivly, purposuly abusng him, and ect ect. As with any dog, they would become angry and not take it anymore, and snap back. But for NO reason EVER will a dobe attack its owner for no reason. And when you get a dobie, its all on how you raise it. Keeping it isolated from people and other animals will make it become afraid. let me tell you a bit about dobes!

They were "invented" for Guarding by a man who was a tax collector in Germany, named Louis Dobermann (short 1"N"). Who needed a dog to protect him in his runs accross town to collect taxes in the "scummy" neighborhoods. So He hand picked dogs like
The Rottweiler- was used in the development of the breed due to its massiveness and intelligence. This very solid dog also possessed great stamina, and had excellent tracking ability. Sometimes the Rottweiler strain can be seen in a Doberman with a "wavy" coat.
The Old German Pinscher (now extinct) - Black and tan, smooth coat, and energetic. Alertness and aggressiveness
The Beauceron- contributed size and color to the Dobermann bloodline. The Beauceron was a solidly built dog, very alert, and was known to be intelligent as well.
Sporting Dogs- was used to lengthen the head - attentive, loving, and territorial.
Weimaraner - Points, retrieves, good nose for tracking. Possible introduction of the gene for producing the blue Doberman.
Blue Dane - Ferocious - used for boar hunting.
English Greyhound - Would account for the black in color, additional height, stamina, and the speed of the Doberman.They do not have to be trained to guard their family and they are very Intelligent, Dobermans are the smartest breed of dog, you can look it up if you dont believe me. Them, and the german shepherd breed are both popular in shtuzund, and the doberman was invented with all these breedes so they can perform ANY job.The AKC quotes them as " Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. " and also "The properly bred and trained Doberman has proved itself as friend and guardian, As is developed, its qualities of intelligence and ability to absorb and retain training brought it into demand as a police and war dog." http://www.akc.org/breeds/doberman_pinsc...
to read more about them, go here :http://www.akc.org/breeds/doberman_pinsc...
Also, you wouldn't be sorry. They dont shed, they are VERY VERY VERY VERY VERY easy to train because of their intelligence, Extremly humorus!! Their Bark is very intimidating, and their bite is worse ONLY when needed. when trained properly. Also they are VERY Affectionate, ask any Dobe owner and they will tell you. All Breeders and dog experts will also tell you that they get their nicknames, "velcro" dogs for being soo affectionate. They love to follow you everywhere, and please. They love children and animals as with any other dogs, when they are familiar with them or just no afraid, or if an abused dobe, or any other dog for that matter, you dont know for a fact or not, if they have problems.
Dobermans and other dogs only get bad reps becuase of the stupid Idiots behind them.

-And for training or ANY problems you could E-mail me any time at all. I can help you over the internet with it so you dont have to spend money. I really dont mind. I love helping people, and i know lots about dobermans i can write a book! so be free to E-mail me if you need more help on deciding, or getting. I know many breeders and rescues! Please, get ahold of me, I can help you with ANYTHING!. =]