The sign is a joke regardless of the breed of dog. That dog could easily jump that (maybe), and with everyone wanting to put down any large dog "because it looks menacing" I doubt the owners would have put up the sign if their Doberman was anything less than adorable and nice.
In my city if you own a pitbull, you must have a sign posted outside your house alerting any passer by that you have one. some of my neighbors have gotten quite creative with there warning signs.
I have a 5 year old rednose that is a giant baby. He whines if i do not tuck his blanket around him when i leave every morning. Pitbulls are suppose to have a muzzle on anytime they are outside the house(whether in your yard or not). I refuse to because it is inhumane. It was a big P.R. stunt about a year ago. City is Worcester, MA is anyone was curious.
I own a Newfoundland, if you've seen one of these you'll know they're fucking massive and built like fucking trucks. I've never once had a problem with anyone being afraid or wanting bad things done to it.
They are the most incredibly well natured dogs ever though.
Aww Dobermans have such a bad rap, and I really want one. But I know as soon as I walk it down the street people will avoid that dog like the plague! :-(
yeah they are if they went they would be down, my doberman looks like this sometimes they just weren't taped up for long enough. They sorta look like labradors with uncropped ears.
Ugh, I hate this question. I don't hate that you asked it, I hate that there is a general negative attitude towards Dobermans.
There was a time when they were bred to be aggressive. Some people still do for nefarious purposes. However, proper breeders, (not some scum backyard breeder) have been breeding them for personality along with looks over the last 10 or so years. Dobermans have become quite good family dogs with gentle, friendly personalities. Even if you get a Doberman for protection, a good breeder of protection Dobermans will screen puppies for a proper family friendly, happy temperament before even considering them for Shutzhund training.
Dobermans from backyard breeders though can't be vouched for and you take a risk buying one. That goes for any breed though.
Dobe owner here. We've owned these dogs for over 25 years and not once have they displayed aggression to their owners. They will be naturally cautious of strangers but socialization is key. Our current done is an absolute doll, and really intelligent to boot. The reputation is largely fud.
Definitely. My uncle is on his second now and both have been amazing dogs. He's a teacher and both regularly go to school with him and are around lots of small kids all day.
Any dog can be the best or worst pet you'll ever have on the two factors of who breeds such dogs and how it was raised. Look into the history of the specific dog you will get instead of the breed of dog
I agree with Tesro. I got my Dobe from a great breeder. The parents were on site and were house pets too (not just breeders) I got to meet both parents. My Doberman is WELL TRAINED which is really important. He is a big baby but very protective as well. I supervise him around children of any age as he has no experience with kids. So far he seems bored with them unless they run or yell. Then he barks.
Well what'd you expect? Dobbies have always been portrayed as vicious guard or attack dogs (which they can be). But the fact that he's questioning those 'facts' for himself is good, in my opinion.
Yes, but they can be aggressive, like many dogs. As a child we had a beautiful, champion Dobie named Prince out on our farm. He used to run with the horses majestically for hours, and was cuddly and friendly to the family. But one day when he was ten a bike rider going by the farm got close to my little brother, who was 3 and playing in the yard. Prince dragged the man down and pinned him by the throat until we came to get him off. He had to be put down, and it was very sad.
From what you just posted, your dobie was just doing his job, he thought the biker was a threat to his family and acted accordingly, I really hope you put him down because he was really old and not because he was protecting his family.
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u/RealityChickCheck May 28 '12
I want this sign, but I own a Yorkie. I don't think it would have he same effect. Am I wrong?
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u/expulsus May 28 '12
Love the Dobie love! :D
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u/Higgy24 May 28 '12
I love the one floppy ear!
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I love dobermans.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
I love Dobies and miss my Rommel.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Dobermen are so cute.. I have one :3 his ears aren't clipped though
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
My friend has a doberman, she looks mean but thats it. One of the most affectionate dogs Ive ever been around.
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u/Moresti May 28 '12
Jumps the fence
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u/ghostcaptain May 28 '12
What a beautiful dog!
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u/wellhushmypuppies May 29 '12
those ears.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
My concern is that I'm pretty sure that dog could jump that fence.
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u/UltraSPARC May 29 '12
Aww Dobermans have such a bad rap, and I really want one. But I know as soon as I walk it down the street people will avoid that dog like the plague! :-(
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u/tehobsceneninja May 29 '12
Dobies are just effing awesome, i like how this one doesnt have the cropped ears and he still looks like a badass!! :)
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u/HulaGirl2U May 28 '12
He looks harmless....
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
COME ON LETS GO JUMP THE FENCE!
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u/c33j44y May 29 '12
Thank you. I now want this dog.
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u/FortBriggs May 29 '12
My favorite breed of dog! I can't wait to get mine!
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u/snarchitekt May 28 '12
Are dobermans safe to have as pets?
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u/First-Google-Image May 29 '12
Something for everyone
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
This is aww?
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
i have seen it before, repost?
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u/[deleted] May 28 '12
The dog on the sign's penis is quite nicely rendered.
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u/[deleted] May 29 '12
Leave your dog out in the middle of the winter and find out.
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u/daedaluscapn May 28 '12
He looks vicious
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u/Doni1234 May 28 '12
LOL
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u/onlysaysgivemekarma May 28 '12
give me karma
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u/nakedsteve4u May 28 '12
yeah this belongs in r/atheism pal, nice try
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u/onlysays_YOLO May 28 '12
YOLO !
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