Doberman Dog Insurance
Do Doberman's need pet insurance?
The Doberman is best known for its intelligence and athletic body. It is also one of the most protective dog breeds you will see. While you can train the Doberman, these dogs have a dominant attitude to protect themselves and their owners.
Common Doberman health conditions
The following are some health conditions that you should know before owning a Doberman.
Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD)
CHD is a common issue in larger breeds, causing the head of the femur to meet with the hip socket incorrectly causing pain and walking issues in most cases. This requires taking X-rays and deciding treatments accordingly.
Cardiomyopathy
The Doberman’s heart enlarges extensively in this disease. This usually occurs because of Demodex Canis, which is a dangerous mite for dogs. This can also cause breathing issues, stamina reduction and overall health problems for the dog.
Gastric Torsion
Gastric Torsion causes the stomach to inflate because of excessive gas inside which can often cause the stomach tissue inside to die. It may also cause bloating which stops the gas from exiting. While the disease can be lethal for dogs, simple management tips like ensuring your dog eats right gets enough exercise can help avoid this complication, to begin with. All you need to do is ensure that you provide it with the care it needs.
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma or bone cancer is common in the Doberman breed and the treatment depends on the severity of cancer in the Doberman. This can cause dog owners thousands of pounds to treat because it is both long and expensive.
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About the Doberman
Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman was the first to breed these dogs in Germany. He was a tax collector who also ran an Apolda dog pound. He was able to breed different dogs because of easy access to so many dogs.
Doberman cross-bred the German Pinscher, Great Dane, and German Shepherd dogs to create a dog with stamina, strength, and intelligence all in one, which we now know as the Doberman. While these dogs make great guard dogs, here are some other facts about them.
- Doberman came into existence as late as 1800’s making them a fairly new dog breed.
- Rottweiler, Weimaraner, Beauceron, Great Dane, German shorthaired pointer, Black and Tan Terrier, Greyhound, and Manchester Terrier are all believed to have been used in the process for creating the Doberman breed.
- These dogs have sensitive ears and tails, which can cause future injuries.
- People use these dogs for scent tracking, diving, search and rescue, coursing, therapy, and as guide dogs.
- They have also participated in the WW2 warning soldiers about enemy troops ahead.