Male vs. Female Dobermans: How They Are Different

In this video, I talk about all the major differences between male and female Dobermans. We'll talk about their physical, health, and behavioral differences. Male and female Dobermans have different temperaments and may react differently to a situation, so make sure you know what you're getting into before you pick out your new puppy! So if you're one of those people who have been struggling with which one you should bring into your home, this video should help make that decision much easier for you.

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[SRVACE]

This is so accurate, I've had Dobies since the late 70's and this video is bang on the money. PS there is no better breed on the planet

[THXTUNDEADGUY]

I have a female Doberman. Shes amazing! I always had a hard time keeping friends because I have depression so I got her as a pup and its been 8 years now and she's really my best friend. She gets me up when im down. She wakes me up with kisses cuddles with me at night. She keeps me active. I still don't have friends but she is all i need. ❤

[jameswagner]

I’ve never owned a dog before, we got a female Doberman 13 years ago and she’s still going strong! The best dog ever!!!

[VK-qeif]

Someone I know had a female Doberman and he was walking her in a park and there was a Pitbull type dog attacking a little girl, and without being told she went in grabbed the Pitbull, shook it, and tossed it aside and saved the child. Some years later she died from a heart problem more than likely what you mentioned, and her owner had no idea she had anything wrong with her. So sad 😢

[Beef__]

I’m a guy and I’ve had 2 dogs growing up before I left the hometown, 1 male and 1 female. And I can honestly say the female was literally my best non human friend. I could just feel the love as soon as i walked in the house. A weird unspoken connection I had with her where I really didn’t need to spend house of training with her she just understood what I was telling her and I understood what she was asking of me. Loved going on hikes with her she would go off on her own on the trail but as soon as I got out of her view she would stop and wait for me to catch up until I told her to go off. I’ll always have a female dog from now on.

[pennysmith]

10 to 13 years is not enough. My girl is going on 9 and it hurts knowing she is at the end of her life soon

[jasminea]

I have both a male and a female doberman and this is pretty accurate...

The female is a lot more stoic and reserved, will accept attention but doesn't beg for it, VERY in tune with human emotions and she's a lot easier to train.

The male is quite clumsy and playful, seeks plenty of attention constantly, is very attentive (follows me around like a shadow, notices any movement) and a bit slower to grasp concepts, but he still gets there with praise and treats!

They both have different personalities but are both very loyal, sweet and protective dogs. I love them both equally!

[yd]

I pretty much found all what you said to be the case with my male and female dobies. My male was more dominant in protecting the house and whenever out, my female was always more focussed on keeping an eye on whoever came near me. Neither were vicious by the way...but they certainly acted the part. My male was initially VERY difficult to train and I had to send the female to a relative for a couple of weeks so I could bond with and train the male without interruption...that really turned the corner...it was kinda like before that he knew I had a better bond with the female (who I had first). My male lost soooo many collars, my female never lost one🤣🤣. He was proper goofy and would cry if I shut the toilet door and had to ALWAYS be touching me whether head in my lap, leaning against me or legs across mine etc and would often do the dead weight thing if you tried to move his enoooormous body🤣...really great companion...you are never alone..I am a marathon stroker so I guess he was a good fit. My female was indeed smaller and more delicate, sat in a chair like a human and really picked up on emotions...and would even go to comfort strangers by leaning against them or if they were accepting she`d gently put her head in their lap if they were crying. She was incredibly gentle with children, whilst she at times dragged me around on the lead, if a little human had the lead, she suddenly knew how to walk in SUPER slow motion🙄...incredible! I always watched both dogs very carefully around kids and whilst neither of them showed even a smidgen of aggression towards us or kids, my female was particularly much more passive with children than the male. Finally, guess who was the only one to have knocked me over on a walk in the park....yep the goofy 🤪 male...bumbling along, playing together and he took me clean off my feet and airbound🤣🤣. My female was always much calmer and more careful...he adored her and would give her all his toys and food if I let him. She, however seemed to think he was annoying and beneath her...kinda like the lady and the tramp cartoon but sometimes she'd show him she loved him too. It has been nearly 15years since they both passed and I still think dobies are the greatest pets😊

[JaneDoe-qjpp]

I have a 7 month old male very accurate description other than he is VERY in tune with my emotions, even as a puppy. If I'm upset, he wont stop snuggling me. If he figures out that its a person in the room upsetting me, he switches from being social to a one person dog almost instantly. My sleep, anxiety and depression has improved so much with him already, i cant imagine getting a different breed now.

[OPHIOHANNAH]

I've only had one Doberman, a female named Jenny, and that was back in the 1970's and she fit your profile exactly. She was a one person dog, and I was that person, and had little interest in guarding property but was very focused on protecting me personally. I am of the belief that a female Doberman is probably the easiest dog to train for anything. I spent 20 minutes one day teaching her to come to heel whenever I approached a street and to not begin to cross unless I did so myself or if I said, "Okay Jenny" and after that one lesson she obeyed that rule for the rest of her life. I've also had contact with many male Dobermans owned by other people and they also fit your profile of the males. Although I love the breed very much I've only had one dog of each breed during my life----I am now 71----and have since had a Golden Retriever, who was an amazing dog, and currently have Logan, my magnificent male Rhodesian Ridgeback who is every bit as loyal as a Doberman and also very protective. Basically a good dog is a good dog is a good dog, no matter the breed, but for beauty and brains it is hard to beat a good Doberman Pinscher.

[KateDunno]

My Dad brought home a Dobie pup when I was about 5. She became my dog and the best babysitter my Mom could have asked for.

[bjfox]

You....my friend....are a King among men!! I believe that you DO read every comment and that seems really respectful to your subscribers AND I APPRECIATE THAT. I said a prayer for you and your family during church this morning. I know you're still hurting from the loss of Cooper. Just know that people all over the country are holding you in their hearts. Keep doing what you do and we'll keep following you and wishing you well.

[jeffberman]

I've had 16 dogs. By far, the best dogs I've had are the four dobermans. Both the boys and the girls were sweet. The boys always made me laugh, while the girls stole my heart. Found that while people feared the males due to their size, the females were more protective. The males tended to be more friendly to strangers. When deciding whether to get a Male or female doberman, I say get one of each.

[hallestrausser]

....I thought I wanted a male because I wanted a “big” dobbie but watching this I %100 want a female now

[momshome]

Female Doberman, was my soul mate and protector. Smartest dog I ever had. I could just look at her and she would know what I needed from her. She loved everyone! Thank you for your channel. They are so misunderstood!

[addiedominguez]

When my little brother was born. My Doberman Bella would watch over like he was her own. Every time he would start crying, Bella would run to the scene and lay next to him. I miss my big girl :( (she lives with my mom in my hometown)

[samanthahalfacre]

I wanted a male but ended up with a big beautiful red female. So glad I did, she fits me perfect. She is so careful with my 2 young kids, she is my two yr old daughter's best friend. She's not nearly as clumsy as I've seen other breeds. She fits your description to a "T"...although I couldn't imagine her being more clingy as you say the males are lol. She is the perfect dog. I love her so much!! She is a woman's dog, loves women and is more cautious with men. She is so smart, she can outsmart me if I'm not careful and she thinks about listening to me, before she actually does it most of the time, especially on recall! She is the best dog though and really glad I got a female now!

[chrissyincorvia]

Just got my first Doberman a week ago, my boyfriend has had them his entire life and was so excited to have me experience this breed for the first time. He introduced me to Doberman Planet and I have been living on these videos. Great content, tips, and extremely informative for anyone with a Doberman or considering getting one.

[beth-annflood]

We had a Female Rescued Doberman, her names was Mika. We had to let her go at age 7 from Bone Cancer. Mika was uncut and that played to her advantage. She was a " Poster Dog " for Dobermans. People were not afraid to ask if they could pet her, it was only when they asked what kind of dog she was did many people step back and away. My response to that was she is still the same lovely dog and she loves all people. I have an in home dog sitting business and I take mostly small breed dogs. I relied on Mika to help with the small dogs. Her intuition about which dog was insecure, which was well rounded, Teaching Proper Pack Behavior and which dog would not fit into the group. She loved to play and would puppy bow to pups and after they got over her size, playtime was on. Mika was not allowed to use her mouth on the small dogs, so she would use her head instead, which was at times as big as the pup she was playing with and she also would let the small dogs get up on the couch and she would lay beside it and play with the other dogs this way. Dobermans can be very vocal when they play and people who do not know the breed well thought she was being aggressive, She was one amazing, loving, caring and wonderful girl. I could go on forever about all the Light and Love she brought to the family., but once you get a Doberman your Heart is Stolen Forever.

One other thing Dobermans are known to be sorters. Mika, when we couldn't take her with us,
on several occasions, she would take all the shoes on the rack and line them up in a line, all facing the same way and all about 5 to 6 feet apart. The line would start in the hallway and go out the back door down the stairs across the patio and end in the middle of the yard. I have seen stories about other Dobies who can sort their toys into groups and color and all stuffed dogs cats bunnies etc. all facing the same direction. Lastly, if you introduce a ball, be prepared to play for a few hours and Do Not Think, putting the BALL in a draw, you will be able to hide that Noses are so Good they can find it anywhere you put it, Even In A Closet On The Top Shelf Wrapped In A Dryer

[Flashpoint]

This is a great video. I have lived with both male and female Dobermans and most of what you have outlined is 100% accurate. My female was like my personal protection dog that was very loving and aware of my feelings. My male was also very loving and playful but was more of a property protector than a person protection dog. Both passed away at 13 years of age but I will never forget the joy that they brought to my life.