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Expert Advice: Events
Doberman Pinscher ‘Penny’ Wins 2026 Best in Show at Westminster
After two days of steep competition at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Doberman Pinscher 'Penny' has won Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/best-in-show-westminster-2026/
| February 3, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Doberman Pinscher a Good Fit for You?
If you're looking for a dog to add to your home, consider the Doberman Pinscher. Here's what to know before bringing this breed home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher-right-for-you/
| January 29, 2026
Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Doberman Pinscher Breeder Laural Harris of Omnia Paratus Doberman
Laural Harris, DMD, of Omnia Paratus Doberman, has owned Doberman Pinschers for over 40 years. She loves their intelligence and versatility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breeder-spotlight-laural-harris/
| May 19, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
An Tu Honors Late Doberman ‘Noah’ Through Conformation
An Tu's Doberman Pinscher 'Noah,' was her heart dog. He got her started in an incredible Conformation career.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/conformation-doberman-pinscher-noah/
| July 30, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Interpreting Doberman Pinscher Type Genetic Risk Factors for Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a type of heart disease that affects the heart muscle, causing it to become weakened. This weakening of the heart muscle impairs its ability to pump blood efficiently, leading to dilation of the heart chambers. Clinical signs include fatigue, shortness of breath, an increased risk of abnormal heart rhythms, and heart […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/interpreting-doberman-pinscher-type-genetic-risk-factors-dilated-cardiomyopathy/
| April 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Despite a Late Start to Diving, Doberman Pinscher ‘Jet’ Loves to Fly
"Jet" the Doberman Pinscher may be a star diving dog only two years into his career, but it wasn't always this way. For three years, he couldn't even swim.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-challenge-2024-jet/
| February 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Doberman Pinscher Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The Doberman Pinscher has the distinction of being one of the only breeds in the AKC's Working Group that was bred specifically to be a companion to humans. The breed was created in the nineteenth century by German tax collector Louis Dobermann to accompany him in his thankless daily work. Drawing upon this breed legacy, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-doberman-pinscher/
| October 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Beauceron vs. Doberman: How to Tell the Difference
You are no doubt familiar with the Doberman Pinscher. After all, they are very popular. Dobermans are distinguished and powerful with a keen intellect, and you might think their size, strength, and markings make them one of a kind. But there is a like-sized, equally powerful, and similarly attractive breed you might mistake for the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/beauceron-vs-doberman/
| May 19, 2021
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Ariella Harris & Her Doberman Pinscher
Seventeen-year-old Ariella Harris was the first person in her family to show dogs. Today she's the number one Junior Handler Doberman Pinscher handler in the country. Although she might be the first dog fancier in the family, Ariella's family members are no strangers to working with animals. As a third-generation horse-woman, Ariella is proud to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-ariella-harris/
| January 5, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Doberman Pinscher History: From Guard Dog to Showman
Cross-pollinating his customs and canine careers, Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann created the breed that today bears his name, the Doberman Pinscher.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/doberman-pinscher-history/
| October 22, 2020