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ILLUSTRATED STANDARD
AKC
Standard GENERAL
APPEARANCE The
appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square.
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. Commentary The
standard stresses the Doberman’s unique combination of physical traits that
reinforces the axiom “form follows function.” Our standard calls for a
square dog of medium size, compact and muscular. He appears larger than he
really is because of his heavy bone and substance. His square physique and
smooth, hard musculature create the agility, speed, endurance and strength that
characterize the Doberman in action and permit him to excel at his work. From
the arch of his neck to the tip of his tail, the sleek, powerful Doberman should
be the picture of athleticism. The
Doberman is elegant in appearance, which is to say the dog appears to be a
seamless, balanced whole, as opposed to being delicate or refined. He has a
superbly arched neck that flows smoothly into correctly angulated shoulders. His
strong topline has no bumps or dips. The tail is readily seen as a continuation
of the spine. The coat is short, smooth and tight, and there should be no
looseness to the skin. The skin fits
so tightly that the
Doberman seems to be poured into it. Another
aspect of his elegance is his noble bearing, which emanates in large part from
an acute awareness of his environment. The Doberman leaves no doubt that he owns
the ground on which he stands. Firm, purposeful, strong willed and determined,
the Doberman navigates around complex obstacles calmly and gracefully. The
standing dog’s structure must be confirmed when the dog is moving. Temperament is paramount in our breed. Without good temperament you do not have a Doberman. Temperament is essential for breed type. (See the temperament section for an in-depth discussion of breed temperament.)
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