Warm blooded fellow
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I think “forced” running would probably be bad. I’m talking about dogs being dogs and running and playing all day. When the dog is done, they are done.
Big puppy? How big will he get? Protective?
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Ha. My dad used to say "muscles on top of his muscles" but this variation is funnier!
Wolves choosing their mates for breeding in the wild for survival of their species is far superior to humans making breeding choices in the domesticated dog.
To base the physical structures and abilities of the wolf to that of domesticated dogs is lacking viable comparative study.
Human involvement in creating the Dobermann breed and further breeding to bring about what is pleasing to the breeder and competition judging has created a genetically less than healthy breed.
This breed is prone to dysplastic hips and elbows which has been proven through medical research.
Impact from consistent running on pavement has been revealed to cause issues with their long bones if they are not fully developed. As they age if repetition impact from running on hard surfaces is continued it can and has lead to inflamed joints, arthritis, tendon and ligament damage.
Running on varied softer surfaces would be preferable.
The wolf runs on terrain that is not the hard surface that a highway or paved road presents.
Running over rocks, up hills, down hills, around obstacles with turns and jumps over varied surfaces builds the different muscle groups that strengthen the core muscles resulting in less injury. This is what wolves do.
Dogs on the other hand are restricted to surfaces that the owner provides and all are not usually varied enough to build strength in the various muscle groups without injury from repetitive impact movements.
I bike my dogs most everyday because they have very high energy and drive. I bike them on hard surfaces and on trails, sand (wherever I can find it) and grass. They also swim almost everyday and have free run privileges on properties where I am working.
They (me) need this exercise to calm them.
If they do not then they will find things to get into and destroy.
Bored Dobermanns are destructive IMO.
My twins have the drive and it’s my job to make sure to accommodate that drive with fun and training.
Am I building endurance? Sure I am...they are athletes, but I am also training them to respect boundaries and when physical exercise is over they have to learn to be calm and respectful in their behavior within the home. Mental and physical stimulation creates this.
My male is similar to what you described in your male. He is a bulldozer with incredible power and speed. He is protective of me by blocking if someone comes too close but I have to say my female is the one to be cautious of.
She is friendly, playful and loves meeting people, however she has a quick switch when she perceives danger and she will engage.
My male does not initiate engagement but will follow her lead.
I find it funny that people feel more comfortable around my female because of her friendly nature and uncomfortable around my male because of his intense facial expressions.
Little do they know my female will change gears in the bat of an eye if she feels a situation is about to escalate.
Each dog is different so my opinions are just that...opinions.
If your boy is showing protective instincts then I would have him tested to see if he has what it takes to be trained in protection.
A lot of dogs may show signs of protection but fail to fully engage to end when a threat is evident, or not handle the stress of engagement in a positive way.
While the physical potential is there to protect, you need to have the mental and emotional on the same page as the physical.
I am not an expert by any means, it’s just been my experience of having 4 dobermans since the 70’s and how each one has or has not performed.
To base the physical structures and abilities of the wolf to that of domesticated dogs is lacking viable comparative study.
Human involvement in creating the Dobermann breed and further breeding to bring about what is pleasing to the breeder and competition judging has created a genetically less than healthy breed.
This breed is prone to dysplastic hips and elbows which has been proven through medical research.
Impact from consistent running on pavement has been revealed to cause issues with their long bones if they are not fully developed. As they age if repetition impact from running on hard surfaces is continued it can and has lead to inflamed joints, arthritis, tendon and ligament damage.
Running on varied softer surfaces would be preferable.
The wolf runs on terrain that is not the hard surface that a highway or paved road presents.
Running over rocks, up hills, down hills, around obstacles with turns and jumps over varied surfaces builds the different muscle groups that strengthen the core muscles resulting in less injury. This is what wolves do.
Dogs on the other hand are restricted to surfaces that the owner provides and all are not usually varied enough to build strength in the various muscle groups without injury from repetitive impact movements.
I bike my dogs most everyday because they have very high energy and drive. I bike them on hard surfaces and on trails, sand (wherever I can find it) and grass. They also swim almost everyday and have free run privileges on properties where I am working.
They (me) need this exercise to calm them.
If they do not then they will find things to get into and destroy.
Bored Dobermanns are destructive IMO.
My twins have the drive and it’s my job to make sure to accommodate that drive with fun and training.
Am I building endurance? Sure I am...they are athletes, but I am also training them to respect boundaries and when physical exercise is over they have to learn to be calm and respectful in their behavior within the home. Mental and physical stimulation creates this.
My male is similar to what you described in your male. He is a bulldozer with incredible power and speed. He is protective of me by blocking if someone comes too close but I have to say my female is the one to be cautious of.
She is friendly, playful and loves meeting people, however she has a quick switch when she perceives danger and she will engage.
My male does not initiate engagement but will follow her lead.
I find it funny that people feel more comfortable around my female because of her friendly nature and uncomfortable around my male because of his intense facial expressions.
Little do they know my female will change gears in the bat of an eye if she feels a situation is about to escalate.
Each dog is different so my opinions are just that...opinions.
If your boy is showing protective instincts then I would have him tested to see if he has what it takes to be trained in protection.
A lot of dogs may show signs of protection but fail to fully engage to end when a threat is evident, or not handle the stress of engagement in a positive way.
While the physical potential is there to protect, you need to have the mental and emotional on the same page as the physical.
I am not an expert by any means, it’s just been my experience of having 4 dobermans since the 70’s and how each one has or has not performed.
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@Tropicalbri's ...another well stated explanation...
Still waiting on these pics @Warm blooded fellow 
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Maybe that is him in his avatar.Still waiting on these pics @Warm blooded fellow
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Maybe he is so big he doesn’t fit into the frame of the camera
Picked on mercilessly as a pup for being cropped but not docked, the young Doberman hit the gym, determined to never again be a victim. There, he found acceptance and developed a love for pumping iron.
I see a children’s book author in here somewhere.
And with the Boss Hogg post, a comedic author.
