Doberdor

65-80 lbs
24-27"
North America’s
Doberman Pinscher
Labrador Retriever

Courageous, protective, loyal and a perfect family companion describes the Doberdor, a hybrid, designer breed which is a mix between the Doberman Pinscher and the Labrador Retriever. These large breed dogs often have a very strong, sleek appearance, particularly if they take on more of the Doberman traits. These hybrids tend to require a lot of physical activity and as such are suited to families with a more active lifestyle.

purpose Purpose
Guarding, Companionship
history Date of Origin
2000's
ancestry Ancestry
Doberman Pinscher and Labrador Retriever

Doberdor Health

Average Size
Male Doberdor size stats
Height: 25-28 inches Weight: 75-95 lbs
Female Doberdor size stats
Height: 24-27 inches Weight: 65-80 lbs
Major Concerns
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Wobbler's Syndrome
Minor Concerns
  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy
  • Cataracts
Occasional Diagnoses
  • Allergies
  • Obesity
Occasional Tests
  • X-Rays
  • Eye Examination
  • Neurological Examination
  • General Physical Examination

Doberdor Breed History

The Doberman is an intelligent, powerful large dog that originated during the 1800s in Apolda, Germany. This breed was developed by a tax collector named Karl Dobermann who created the Doberman Pinscher by mixing breeds available to him at the kennel where he also worked, including dogs like the Rottweiler and the German Pinscher. This serious breed’s original purpose was meant for guarding households and people. However, throughout the years they also became popular as police and military dogs. On the island of Guam in the war dog cemetery, there is a life size bronze replica of the Doberman, aptly named "Always Faithful". On the other spectrum, the Labrador Retriever is a fun-loving, energetic dog that was initially bred for the sole purpose of hunting, tracking and retrieving water fowl. These dogs originated in Newfoundland, Canada during the 17th century and were often termed as “water-dogs” due to their love of swimming and retrieving. Now one of the most popular canines selected for guide dogs and as search and rescue dogs, they joined the American Kennel Club in 1917.

Doberdor Breed Appearance

The Doberdor is a hybrid that can stand anywhere from 25 to 28 inches in height. They tend to have coat colors very similar to that of their Doberman parent. Coat colors often range from black, blues, reds and fawns with the unique rust markings most notably present on the chest area, muzzle, neck, above the eyes, paws and tail tip. The Doberdor tends to have a short smooth to dense coat (more dense if Labrador-like) and coats can be water-resistant as this is a trait seen in Labs. Ears tend to be flopped down and pendant shaped; the muzzle is typically short and broad, and eyes are often brown and alert. Tails are long, thick and strong, some owners may opt to crop the tail; however, this is not recommended. Overall, the Doberdor is a heavily built, muscular breed that can be quite strong.

Eye Color Possibilities
brown Doberdor eyes
Brown
Nose Color Possibilities
black Doberdor nose
Black
brown Doberdor nose
Brown
Coat Color Possibilities
brown Doberdor coat
Brown
black Doberdor coat
Black
blue Doberdor coat
Blue
red Doberdor coat
Red
fawn Doberdor coat
Fawn
Coat Length
coat
Short Medium Long
Coat Density
coat density
pin
Sparse Normal Dense
Coat Texture
coat texture
Doberdor straight coat texture
Straight Wiry Wavy Curly Corded

Doberdor Breed Maintenance

If your Doberdor inherits the sleek, short-haired coat from its Doberman side, grooming and maintenance requirements are really low as Dobermans don’t tend to shed a lot. However, if your Doberdor inherits the dense coat from its Labrador parent then you can expect to see more shedding. They may also require bathing if they inherit the Labrador traits as Labs tend to be prone to oily skin. Expect to bathe your Doberdor at least a few times a month. Brushing will need to be done weekly with either a pin or slicker brush; either one will work well. As with all dogs, teeth brushing, nail trimming and ear cleaning should be done every 4 to 6 weeks in order to prevent disease or any other medical problem.

Brushes for Doberdor
Pin Brush
Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper
Nail Clipper
Brushing Frequency
fur daily fur weekly fur monthly
Doberdor requires weekly brushing
Daily Weekly Monthly

Doberdor Temperament

Much like their parent breed the Doberman, your Doberdor might inherit the protective trait. This makes them excellent guard dogs due to their guarding abilities and loyalty to the family. The Doberdor is also an intelligent and playful breed; they are social dogs and will love to play and interact with their owners and other dogs. Very  intelligent, these dogs can get quite stubborn if not trained well. Because of this, Doberdors are more suitable for experienced dog owners. However, if you have the time and the patience to commit to regular obedience classes, you will enjoy the challenge of owning a Doberdor. This hybrid makes a great family dog and will be a great addition for families with children and other pets, however as with every dog socialization and training is required in order to achieve this friendly demeanor. 

Doberdor Activity Requirements

The Doberdor is an active hybrid requiring at least 2 to 3 long walks per day. These dogs are best suited to homes with large backyards where they will have plenty of space to run and stretch their legs. They are not recommended for apartment or city life, or to be members of busy families. Doberdors love to play fetch and retrieve toys, and they are always game to swim and run, all traits characteristic of Labradors.

Activity Level
low activity medium activity high activity
Low Medium High
Rec. Walk Mileage Per Week
14 miles
walk mileage
Minutes of Activity Per Day
75 minutes
activity minutes

Doberdor Food Consumption

Cups Per Day
3 cups
cup per day cost cup per day cost cup per day cost
Daily Cost
$1.50 - $1.90
food bowls daily cost
Monthly Cost
$39.00 - $52.00
food bag monthly cost

Doberdor Owner Experiences

princess
7 Years
4 People
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She hates the water!!!! can not swim at all. she is extremely loyal. best dog ever. however she does have very bad separation anxiety! she was super easy to train voice and hand commands
2 years, 11 months ago
Louie
8 Months
4 People
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Overall fun dog , she’s super funny helpful and full of energy. Highly recommended
3 years, 1 month ago
Lucy
2 Years
4 People
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She is lovable and not aggressive.
5 years, 1 month ago
Buddy
2 Years
3 People
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Walking and playing fetch
He is sweet and loves his family. However, if he doesn’t know you he is not very friendly up front. He is very protective of his turf!
6 years, 4 months ago
Yagami
10 Weeks
4 People
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ive only had him for 3 weeks and hes one of the best breeds ive ever owned! hes being trainer as an assistance dog and he loves people, he is a very big dog who needs a 15 min walk daily not much yet since hes still very young but i cant wait for all our adventures together
5 years, 10 months ago
Memphis
14 Years
2 People
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Very sweet and loving. Makes friends with anyone he meets, but as he got older got more selective of dogs he liked.
5 years, 5 months ago
Beauty (Black Beauty)
9 Months
9+ People
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Good Breed, but taking training capacity not good
5 years, 3 months ago
Maple
2 Years
2 People
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Car rides
Hiking
snuggling
Maple is the sweetest, most well behaved dog I’ve ever owned. Everyone wants to steal her when she visits! She’s so smart and a fast learner, since obedience training started the day we adopted her at about 3 months! She’s quite shy, but a very loving snuggle bug once she figures out you’re friendly! She tries so hard to be every creatures friend, even cats and horses! She does have a protective streak with strangers sometimes, but she’s actually a big chicken. She LOVES car rides and wading in water, and could hike all day! She’s very sensitive to heat, as she took more to her lab parent and has a thick water resistant coat. Lots of shedding with this one! Only health problem she’s had is the first year or so she had a very sensitive tummy and needed grain free food with pumpkin, and she had reoccurring UTI’s. She’s outgrown both as an adult dog!
5 years, 3 months ago
Chip
1 Year
2 People
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Chips awesome. A true sweetheart. He inherited the Doberman Velcro tendencies and loves to just stay at my feet at all times. Love him. He's my little sport.
5 years, 3 months ago
Chocolate
6 Months
4 People
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So friendly
Good boy
He is good boy but we can't control him whan he gets happiness we want to play him he didn't bite any one he will bite only how are playing with him.
4 years, 11 months ago
Remington
4 Years
2 People
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Fetch
Running
Remy is a sweet boy and definitely is “my” dog. He’s protective of me, but not my significant other. We run 3 miles every morning - 21 miles a week - plus evening walks daily. Every other week Rem goes to daycare to see his friends and be social which helps his temperament! It has been an adventure as he’s been my first and only dog!
4 years ago
Hunter
8 Months
1 People
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hike and camp
no issues house training, used a large crate with blanket, out to do his business before i went anywhere and as soon as I arrived back home. never peed or pooped in cage , id give him a treat when he went into the crate and when i let him out. When i was home he had free range of the house with no issues .loves to pull when out exercising, bought a harness, loves over dogs and pets ( I have a cat) they got use to each other, I just said leave it when he got rough or attempted to. now their fine. he loves all people and like most pups likes to jump up and greet so per usual had to be trained as all do. wanted to dart out the door , so trained him to sit stay, he did well after finding out we would not go out the door until he sat and stayed . so usual puppy training and socializing is recommended and at least an hour walk or run daily health wise he has no issues . I plan to get pet insurance to cover any issue he may have later on with elbows, or hips, cataracts . One awesome dog breed loves water as well and literally dives in and swims or runs around . Winter they will need a warm coat, I love my doberdor they are protective when need be . not recommended to a family with small children unless parents are responsible and don't allow their children to climb onto the dog ,this behaviour will harm and hurt the dog and cause it to bite for protection.
3 years, 11 months ago
Hershey Goose
1 Year
5 People
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Run
My dog is hard to train and when we try to go out for a walk, she will just sniff the floor and will not walk properly.
3 years, 8 months ago
Lieutenant Dan
2 Years
2 People
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gardening
He is very loving and smart. He is energetic and loves to play.
3 years, 7 months ago
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