Big puppy? How big will he get? Protective?

Protective while discerning

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Warm blooded fellow

Warm blooded fellow

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Well, My baby Thanos is close to a 100lbs now and just turned 10 months old a few days ago. He’s around 28” at the whithers and has muscles that eat other muscles; he’s about as thick as I can imagine a puppy can be. He plays near constantly so there’s nearly no body fat on the dog as per the vet herself. I’m wondering what a euro bred dobie can expect to weigh full grown if he’s this big already? He also seems to be pretty damn protective, though discerning. Does this get more intense or less intense as he grows?
 
Nope. Not imported. 110lbs papered red dobie from eastern Germany for mother and 90lb black and rust American non papered for father. I can get photos later, none at work right now besides the one on my profile.
 
I like the name Thanos!

I would think he's done growing 'up' but might have some filling out to do. I think a lot of the male Dobes continue to fill out through 3 years old but we have a petite gal so what do I know?!

In what sense is he 'protective?' Barking like crazy when someone goes to the door or walks by the house? Or lunging/growling at people when you're out and about with him?

Have you done any type of obedience, manners, IPO, or any group class training with him?
 
Comic book character from my childhood. Ended up meaning God of death in Greek. Had no idea until the name was already stuck.

I don’t think hes done growing though. He added a half inch length this week and half inch height this week.

He barks at unusual sounds and things like I think most dobies do. He’s extremely friendly with dogs and people generally. 1) Blood Hound jumps up and down in front of me and barks, snaps and growls and thanos buries him into the ground like a freight truck and let’s go immediately but wraps his body around me like a blanket and continues to snarl. 2) Guy grabs my shoulder at Circle K and pulls me, Thanos plows into his hip and knocks him on his ass and snarls at him but doesn’t attack thanks to the leash. 3)My malinois Cash plays a little too rough, Thanos plows him into the ground if I even utter “ow” in the slightest or wince in pain. He plays referee constantly and watches extremely intently to make sure Cash isn’t hurting me.

He’s generally extremely sweet and will even walk away from basically any dog on dog fight unless I’m involved. No outward in any way, shape or form unless he thinks I am in danger.
 
I’ve done advanced obedience training with my malinois and basic obedience with my dobie. I’m working my dobie up to my malinois slowly. I’ve taught the mal like 50+ commands.
 
Warm blooded fellow said:
How big is your boy now?
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Unfortunately, he passed away late last year :( Mother was French, Father was Russian. Fully grown he was 84lbs at his heaviest.

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I now have a European girl she’s 4 years old and weighs 66lbs. The girls are so much tinier.

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She’s wearing one of my socks over a bandaged foot because she ripped a gash in her paw :(

She’s almost fully recovered.
 
Warm blooded fellow said:
How did she rip her paw? She’s quite the stoic looking creature for being 66 pounds.

He gained 10 pounds after 10 months old. How tall was he?
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Running in the farmers field like a complete nut and we believe she sliced her pad on a sharp rock. Thank the lord for the miracle Gel - Derma Gel it’s been a complete godsend.

As for Kobi, after about a year he maintained a steady weight. Height 70cms ( just shy of 28”)
 
HAHAHAHAHA. LIKE A GSD. THATS FUNNY.
If you put the drive and energy of a racehorse, the sensitivity of a psychic, the prey drive of a starving wolf, the psychotic nature of a badger, the speed and gracefulness of jaguar, the intellect of a monkey and you might have a picture of what the average Malinois is like. They are psychopaths that have perfect memory and learn most things in only a few reps. I taught mine to turn on and off lights on command in under 3 minutes. I am exaggerating 0%. The breed continues to surprise me and I’ve had 3 of them.
 
My boy also only gained 10 lbs since being 10 months old.
Warm blooded fellow said:
HAHAHAHAHA. LIKE A GSD. THATS FUNNY.
If you put the drive and energy of a racehorse, the sensitivity of a psychic, the prey drive of a starving wolf, the psychotic nature of a badger, the speed and gracefulness of jaguar, the intellect of a monkey and you might have a picture of what the average Malinois is like. They are psychopaths that have perfect memory and learn most things in only a few reps. I taught mine to turn on and off lights on command in under 3 minutes. I am exaggerating 0%. The breed continues to surprise me and I’ve had 3 of them.
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I like that you didn't sugar coat the description. Psychopath :spit:
I can barely handle a Doberman:pullhair:

I'm guessing you got a Dobe for the relaxation :rofl:
 
I have stories about my mal that are so crazy people won’t believe me. So I don’t try much anymore. But the are genuine psychopaths to the core. Mostly bad pets, great dogs though. Very difficult to live with. Very amicable to your whims, but you need to plan to be injured by them in some way shape or form every month. The dobie is actually pretty crazy too, but he’s no malinois thank god. I chose the laziest looking puppy and that did me no good. He’s got tons of energy.
 
Something that I found is that Malinois are the epitomy of loyalty and that Dobies seem to be the epitomy of lovying their human. Similar concepts, different wiring. Malinois will die for you because they make it their rule that they must in their head, a dobie will die for because he has all the feelings the world for you. Interesting distinction I think.
 
Warm blooded fellow said:
HAHAHAHAHA. LIKE A GSD. THATS FUNNY.
If you put the drive and energy of a racehorse, the sensitivity of a psychic, the prey drive of a starving wolf, the psychotic nature of a badger, the speed and gracefulness of jaguar, the intellect of a monkey and you might have a picture of what the average Malinois is like. They are psychopaths that have perfect memory and learn most things in only a few reps. I taught mine to turn on and off lights on command in under 3 minutes. I am exaggerating 0%. The breed continues to surprise me and I’ve had 3 of them.
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Can you even tell I’ve not owned a GSD Lol

I’m exhausted after reading your post, I may need a lie down Lol.

Dobermanns are an easy ride for ya ;)
 
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