obedient.
The appearance is that of a dog that is
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.
Height at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27 ½ inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25 ½ inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equaling the length measured horizontally from the forechest to the rear projection of the upper thigh. Length of head, neck and legs in proportion to length and depth of body.
Long and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in
both frontal and profile views. When seen from the front, the
head widens gradually toward the base of the ears in a practically
unbroken line. Eyes almond shaped, moderately deep set, with vigorous
energetic expression. Iris of uniform color, ranging from medium
to darkest brown in black dogs; in reds, blues, and fawns the
color of the iris blends with that of the markings, the darkest
shade being preferable in every case.
Ears normally cropped and carried erect. The upper attachment
of the ear, when held erect, is on a level with the top of the
skull.
Top of skull flat, turning with slight stop to bridge of muzzle,
with muzzle line extending parallel to the top line of skull.
Cheeks flat and muscular. Nose solid black on black dogs, dark
brown on red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns.
Lips lying close to jaws. Jaws full and powerful, well filled
under the eyes.
Teeth strongly develooped and white. Lower incisors upright and
touching inside of upper incisors - a true scissors bite. 42 Correctly
placed teeth. 22 in the lower. 20 in the upper jaw. Distemper
teeth shall not be penalized.
DISQUALIFYING FAULTS: Overshot more than
3/16ths of an inch. Undershot more than 1/8th of an inch. Four
or more missing teeth.
Neck proudly carried, well muscled and dry.
Well arched, with nape of neck widening gradually toward body.
Length of neck proportioned to body and head. Withers pronounced
and forming the highest point of the body.
Back short, firm, of sufficient width, and muscular at the loins,
extending in a straight line from withers to the slightly rounded
croup.
Chest broad with forechest well defined. Ribs well sprung from
the spine, but flattened in lower end to permit elbow clearance.
Brisket reaching deep to the elbow. Belly well tucked up extending
in a curved line from the brisket. Loins wide and muscled. Hips
broad and in proportion to body, breadth of hips being approximately
equal to the breadth of body at rib cage and shoulders.
Tail docked at approximately second joint, appears to be a continuation
of the spine, and is carried only slightly above the horizontal
when the dog is alert.
The angulation of the hindquarters balances
that of the forequarters. Hip Bone falls away from the spinal
column at an angle of about 30-degrees, producing a slightly rounded,
well-filled-out croup. Upper Shanks at right angles to the hip
bones, are long, wide, and well muscled on both sides of thigh,
with clearly defined stifles. Upper and lower shanks are of equal
length. While the dog is at rest, hock to heel is perpendicular
to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the legs are straight, parallel
to each other, and wide enough apart to fit in with a properly
built body. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed. Cat feet
as on front legs, turning neither in nor out.
Free, balanced, and vigorous, with good reach in the forequarters and good driving power in the hindquarters. When trotting, there is strong rear-action drive. Each rear leg moves in line with the foreleg on the same side. Rear and front legs are thrown neither in nor out. Back remains strong and firm. When moving at a fast trot, a properly built dog will single-track.
Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. The judge shall dismiss from the ring any shy or vicious Doberman.
A dog shall be judged fundamentally shy, if refusing to stand for examination, it shrinks away from the judge; if it fears an approach from the rear; if it shies at sudden and unusual noises to a marked degree.
A dog that attacks or attempts to attack either the judge or its handler, is definetely vicious. An aggressive or belligerent attitude towards other dogs shall not be deemed viciousness.
The foregoing description is that of the ideal Doberman Pinscher. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation.
Overshot more than 3/16ths of an inch, undershot
more than 1/8th of an inch. Four or more missing teeth. dogs not
of an allowed color.
