As far as I am concerned, a properly trained dog that is able to distinguish between non-threatening and threatening situations is a must. I do think a lot of dogs pick up on human body language very well and training them to respond appropriately is a must. Unfortunately, we have a lot of irresponsible dog-owners here in the UK who choose unsuitable dog breeds without a clue as how to train and socialise their dogs. From a personal perspective, I had a father who treated dogs badly, but those same dogs were happy when they were with myself and my siblings, because they knew we only wanted to have fun with them and love them. I have had a few dogs since then, but now I am a pensioner and cannot afford to look after a dog now, which makes me sad. They give you so much in return for very little.
It's easy when they're bred specifically for that job & already have the natural instincts and desire.. also helps when the breeder knows what they're doing & can pick out the pups that will mature the best for training/work & which are best suited for a normal, companion type home or for someone who just wants a show dog..
It takes a lot of time & patience. It pays off so well! My boy knows 14 commands plus the names of each of his toys. At first, we were training 3 - 5 hours every day. Now, we only train for 1 hour each day.
My beautiful lady. The owner of the big heart and tender feelings. Three years ago, I was writing a research paper on the use of dogs in war, especially in snowy mountainous areas. On UA-cam, I stumbled upon an episode of yours that talked about Huskies. And another episode about Caucasian dogs. After that, I started following all your episodes on your program with passion, love and admiration. Then my fellow officers started following the episodes of your program. We were sitting in amazement and astonishment at your great and wonderful courage as you talked to the Norwegian wolves. And how they love you intensely and are very jealous of you. You are, with complete honesty and absolute frankness, a wonderful and very great person in your noble goals. I wish you success, goodness and everlasting happiness. My regards.
I am 79yr old woman always active in isolated situations including long distance driving. I carried a handgun in CA when car jacking was high. As a fairly strong person I studied the breed I would be most comfortable owning. All protection dog breeds are high energy. They will sleep on the couch and don’t even need a backyard BUT they can’t be stuck in the confined spaces without being seriously harmed. They need challenges because they are very intelligent and will always try to dominate their “master” no matter how old the they get. ❤ Concern: The European Breed is more expensive, weighs more and is more affected to Doberman Heart Disease which causes early death and can be inherited. I like the Doberman American they live longer and maybe it’s just me, they are more healthy (IMO). Be sure any Doberman you purchase has a recent heart test. Learn what the trainer expects from your dog. You don’t need follow up training if you train the Doberman every time you walk it. 😂And when you are sitting on the couch enjoying a good show and you see the line of hair that follows your Doberman’s spine he is telling you something isn’t right on the ranch. He’ll give you the look right into your eyes - human could be a zombie out there.😂
I love how you ran up to Laleshwa to show how well trained he is. No reactivity, no jumping, no snapping. Wonderfully intuitive and wonderfully trained for his job. What an amazing companion.
I have a Doberman myself, only trained on basic commands and tricks (when he cares to listen), but he's a loving family dog! Definitely has heightened senses when it comes to guarding though, with both the house and keeping an eye on people who look slightly suspicious.
My Doberman cross won't let strangers hug me lol. My kids can hug me but my dog will want a hug too. But the lady handler is right about exercise and keeping up discipline. My dog is very headstrong and can get difficult if not kept in check. Luckily, I have a 1/4 acre for him to zoom around
I had a Doberman 20 years ago. His name was Thor. He was a sweety. Barked at absolutely anything that made sounds outside lol. Till I'd tell him to shut it thats enough lol 😂. He was afraid of our Black Cat Precious. Good Boy and loved to play fetch. Miss him ❤
I've had MANY Dobermans. For those who think they need to go this far with personal protection training, it is important to understand that it is the natural instinct of the Doberman as a working dog to be "poised-at the-ready" at all times. It is innate. That being said, they DO require an active human companion who is willing to invest time and energy into exercise, training and socialization. Regarding the "cropped" ears: those are NEVER going away no matter what side of the argument one is on. A truly OUTSTANDING, magnificent canine. They are goofy, loving, protective, funny, and GENTLE toward anyone their human deems acceptable. They are the "town mayor" or "force recon" as is (or if) necessary in any given situation. 🎯
What they are not is aggressive. They seem to know people like a Collie knows sheep. Very clear/good communication skills. They strike that here I am pose and lock eyes The glossy coat with the rippling muscles and ears perched high. (Prefer cropped but natural is OK). They snap to commands like a US Marine even if it comes from a toddler. Then there's that Dobe loope up to asses a situation. Then they act all all silly and happy " wow glad that wasn't a bad guy HUG ME!".
I had 3 dobbermans in my life, one bred and 2 rescues between a rottweiler and a german sheppard. The dobbies are my favorite breed. They have such an imposing and respectable stature especially with the ears pointing up the right way. My rescues had floppy ears. Mine used to make people switch street side just by looking at it.
Stunning example of the breed. Very real video of the reality of training. I have a 2 year old Doberman who's massive. He's 32 inches at the wither. I've had to train him intensely because of his size. Where small dogs get away with certain behavior - big dogs, esp. Doberman's don't.
Hello, thank you so much for sharing this awesome video of Creed and his owner Leleshwa. Creed is very inspiring, and I loved watching him and his owner so much! You asked what we audience think of a Doberman (or any protective guard dog) getting into trouble after he or her attacks someone who trespasses on someone’s property. If there are signs up that are clearly visible saying “dangerous dog on property” then it is clear to me that it is the trespasser’s fault if they get attached. Putting a dog to sleep and give him a stamp of being a bad dog for doing his job, breaks my heart. I am proud Doberman owner myself and his name is Merlin. Merlin is absolutely the most wonderful Doberman, he is very loving, super athletic, and kind. But if there is anything suspicious going on, watch out. This sweet dog will turn into a ferocious and protective dog in a second, just the way he was trained to be. I say, let these wonderful dogs and fierce protectors do their job!
I absolutely adore my American Doberman, Lily! She's the best dog ever. I had a Doberman over 40 years ago named Tanya. She was my first Doberman and I've loved this breed ever since. I don't even know why I hadn't had another one until now but glad I have Lily. Dobermans are fiercely loyal, extremely intelligent, and very affectionate!! In my opinion, the BEST BREED on the planet!!! ❤💜❤💜❤💜
Very interesting video,as always Anneka,this dobermann is trained very well by a professional instructor and this is essential to avoid running into any problems. However,in my opinion,the laws in this regard should absolutely be reviewed and allow these guard and defense dogs to be able to act against criminals even outside the home....for me it would be a fundamental deterrent against delinquency! Thank you very much Anneka and have nice time!👍👍👍😍🔝
Yeah, I agree. There is a lot of burglary in my country, and most families that never had to deal with it had a big dog like a shepherd, rottweiler, pitbull, or Dobermann. There are other breeds, but these are the most known and popular ones.
@@Animal-Watch You really should be more transparent. How much did the training of that dog cost? That Doberman like many other guardian breeds go through extensive training to get to that point. And the cost of a trained dog is so expensive most pet owners cannot afford it. Without extensive training the most you will have is a watch dog.
Were I to pay to have my dog trained it would cost 30 to 40 thousand USD. My dog is a companion and "training" is part of daily life. Learning to work with me is a pleasure for my dog. Last tally I have 2700 hrs of training time invested. This is a life skill like cooking. What would it cost you to eat if you bought takeout every day or had to retain a cook? I do not employ a handyman, Gardner, Mechanic, House Keeper, Driver or Doorman. Make sure the vet notes an assessment of temperament as part of routine care. Oh there needs to be an expert certified trainer is just nonsense.
I have two working protection dogs as I am a security dog handler I totally agree 100% that a dy should be able to provide protection at home without any come backs
A properly bred Doberman Pinscher is the premiere personal protection dog in the world. They are the only dog that was bred from their beginning to be a personal protection dog. They are extremely intelligent and capable of being active all day or sitting quietly in an office setting, protecting their people. Many Western nations have bred much of their drive and working ability out of them and turned them into glorified couch buddies but there are still some excellent breeders that are producing true working type Dobermans. Creed is a beautiful specimen of a Doberman and his deep rich coloring is gorgeous. Working Dobermans should retain their docking and cropping as this serves a legitimate working purpose. Luckily, the US and Eastern European nations still understand the purpose of these procedures. Too many Western dogs have been refined and slimmed down, while others are turning out dogs that are over 100 pounds. A proper working Doberman should not be that heavy, these dogs were bred for strength, speed and agility. They can't do everything they were designed to do when they're 100 pounds or more and it definitely takes away from their speed and agility. Eastern Europe seems to have a much better "stock" of working line Doberman Pinschers with a solid build. There are many fantastic working dogs in the world but the Doberman is the best combination of brains, brawn and beauty.
@@queennanna5595 Any dog of any breed will not perform like that without extensive training. Every dog is different but genetics do play a big part in which dogs are more likely to perform well in certain tasks. That's the whole idea of having pure breed dogs, it gives you a probable outcome of what the dog will be like and what traits it should have.
@@queennanna5595He didn't say that. Genetics do play a crucial part though. A Labrador is going to be much harder to train for protection than a doberman.
As long as your garden is clearly defined and obviously a part of your home then I think it should count. We are encouraged to have six foot fences and secure gates so children and delivery drivers wouldn't be at risk because they wouldn't be able to just sneak in. Great episode. Has inspired me to step up my regular obedience training
This doberman is super trained, but you are certainly a friend to him, and he can trust you, because they don't let you touch them, especially their muzzle and ears, congratulations.
I had two dobermans in my life and they're all around great dogs. Now I have a Cane Corso. I want to get another Cane Corso so I can train that one to be a service dog for my mother. My mom has an undiagnosed nerve disease and she's on oxygen. It would be great to have a service dog to carry around her oxygen tank among the many other things that a service dog does.
A cane corso is one of the worst breeds you could pick to be a service dog. Service dogs get grabbed, kicked, stepped on, and people(including grown men) barking and yelling at them - They also have to be okay with paramedic taking care of an injured or sick owner. They have to be able to calmly ignore other service dogs, as well as fake service dogs lunging, barking at, and trying to attack them. Regardless of if the other dog attacked them, your corso would get the blame when it hurt the other dog defending itself. Cane corsos are not bred to tolerate that, and the paramedic senario is a big part of why even german shepherds quit being used by most organizations - Both breeds will want to defend their incapacitated owner. If you want a large breed for that you'd want a large enlish lab, golden, or great dane. Danes are less popular for service work do to a shorter working life, but far more suited than a corso.
Hi Anneka... I've seen a few videos about the differences between American and European Dobermans. They were very informative and helpful for anybody thinking about getting a Doberman.
I trained dogs for over thirty years. I believe your dog should be allowed to protect you in your own home . Regardless. I've always believed this . But unfortunately, the uk law seems to protect criminals more than the victim. I specialised in personal protection and obedience. I know guys that i would be more worried about them than their dogs . I hope this lady never needs her dog to protect her . But im glad she has taken the time to work her dog and that she would be able to feel safe just in case .
Creed is amazing! I got my Doberman after my ex stormed into my apartment and threatened to kill me-what a creep. Anyways, I can’t wait to do similar training with my boy. He’s only 9 months right now, so our priority is building a really solid foundation in obedience. We make everything into a training exercise. We work with a professional trainer. He’s already graduated from 3 obedience programs. Dobermans are working dogs that need a job, and I’m so excited to do protection training when we’re ready.
My favorite dog. Ive had seven through my life. Hope to have a couple more by the end of my lìfe. So intelligent. Got along with all my other pets. Cats, birds, mice and other dogs they always got along with them all.
I was shocked to hear that about the garden / the dog doing its job and protecting its home and family EVEN WITH A SIGN! Another example of the ridiculous laws we pass in the uk and yet let pedos and child molesters get away with murder…. but if your dogs stops you from getting murdered , your dog could possibly get murdered as a dangerous dog. Keep up the great work @animal watch
I have a bullmastiff/American staffy mix as my Assistance Dog, he loves kids and most women but he doesn’t want anyone hanging around our home, and just his bark and attitude is enough to scare people off the property. He’s totally different in public though, he is very friendly and happy to walk around most people but will block people from getting close to me if they have bad vibes or if he can smell a lot of drugs and alcohol on a person. We have similar laws about the “Danger” dog signs so I got one that says “Caution Dog running loose” for our side gate. It lets people know there’s a dog around without saying they’re aggressive, I also have a lock on the gate so people can’t let my dogs out as we live in an extremely busy area in the CBD.
We have a European natural doberman male. (No cropped ears or tail) It's awesome to have him. BUT they are NOT for everyone. He is 15 months and a LOT of work, to be honest. I am a dogtrainer but i can tell you it's hard at times. Do not think they will all be like Creed. Our dober is in his puberty and it's not easy. He is amazing though. I canicross with him and we do detection work. They NEED training, physical and mentally! They need a job. In the house he is very calm and really he is a velcro dog. He is pushy, i always need to stay on top of my game with him. He is 40 kilogram and SO strong, it's crazy. They are musculair and very strong. When it is turning darker outside, he is more hightend to people. Without training he is guarding our home, it's in their nature. Would never trade him for any other dog ❤
Absolutely I think your yard or your garden is part of your home and property therefore any guard dog should be able to do their job without their owner being worried about them being put into sleep
I'm pretty sure it was Herr Louis Dobermann, not Carl Dobermann. The well-known breeds that make the first Doberman were Greyhound, Pointer, Rottweiler, and many more. The first man who was interested in breeding Dobermans after Herr Louis Dobermann was called Otto Goeller. Otto Goelle was also the founder of the first "Dobermann pinscherklub" in Apolda, Southern Germany, 1899. The following year, the Doberman pinscher breed was accepted as a new breed in Germany.
I understand tail docking for some breeds. As they are prone to hit them on cabinets and corners and actually break the tail. But i feel there is 0 need to crop the ears. The fact he still has his ears is amazing. No need to do it for a normal family dog. Just keep the ears clean and take care of the dog properly. I had a Giant Alaskan Malamute before. Its actually my profile pick as a puppy. She was the runt and still 125lb. She was put down a few years ago. She had a great life. My next god i want is a European Doberman. But they have to have the ears natural in my opinion. If i can keep the tail i will as well. If it has to be docked so be it. But the ears are a deal breaker to me. It has to have natural ears always.
@@Pler1978 Surely the onus should be on the one doing the cropping to argue a solid benefit and not on the one opposing it to argue against it and not chopping bits off a dog should be the default absent an incredibly good reason? Cropping of tails and ears robs a dog of a huge amount of it's natural expressiveness. There are three main reasons to do it I hear, the first is aesthetic considerations. Some people just prefer how it looks and this I'd argue is the weakest argument. A person seen scarring a dog because they thought the scars looked cool would be rightly reviled but somehow cutting bits off for the same reason is acceptable. The second argument is some sort of fighting effectiveness argument, that they provide less areas for other dogs / people to grip. I'd argue there that unless the dog really is in a high risk occupation it's basically just vanity again and even in those roles the fact that it is so breed specific as to whether or not it happens undercuts the argument. Even within working dog groups the fact there is no common standard suggests that even that benefit is at best slight enough to be uncertain if it even exists. The last argument, that it makes the dog look more intimidating (floppy eared dogs with wagging tails tending to be less scary than dogs with their ears pricked and an unmoving stump of a tail) but again, that's just vanity again. In the end it's all vanity I think and I'd argue that that's a terrible reason to remove pieces from any animal. Now I'll concede that the overall harm to the dog isn't huge and I'd much rather see a dog have a good owner who cropped them than a bad one who left them intact but I think overall it would be better not to do so if for no other reason than it harms the breed. If people saw rotties and dobermans with wagging tails and floppy ears they would have much more positive reactions to the dogs. The fact that a lot of the misapprehensions people have about those breeds comes down to owners modifying the dogs to make them look scarier than they are is a certain detriment to the breeds which should be avoided.
Ears are cropped, especially in protection Dobermans to eliminate being grabbed or bitten easily. Otherwise, it wouldn’t matter except for the fact that they look much more intimidating
@@KnowledgeIsComfort Protection dogs should never be fighting other dogs though. If that is happening it is an absolute sign of either poor handling or mistreatment. As for fighting other people, again that should never be the case, in cases where a dog is set on a person the goal should be either to stop the target so that humans can come deal with them or to create space for escape. There is no scenario I can think of where a protection dog should be expected to single-handedly deal with either a dog or a human opponent. That way of thinking comes from dog fighting sport which I think we can all agree is rightly and justly outlawed in all civilized countries.
It's a no brainer....your home is your sanctuary, it's your safe place ! Anyone who enters without permission is a potential threat and should be treated as such by a trained guard dog,otherwise what would be the point in having a guard (protection)dog?!! Having said all of this you as the owner should have clear warnings sign's around your property warning of the danger....If somebody ignores these then they obviously have bad intentions and deserve whats coming to them!!! People can say what about a child that accidentally kicks a ball over your fence...well they should knock on your front door and ask for the owner to retrieve the ball,anything else is trespassing and this is against the law,and ultimately comes back to the parents of the child/children not bring their child/children up right!.
@Animal-Warch. My comment is not about this video. Apologies for that but I saw your video about Dire Wolves. ( Not a wolf) & I was wondering if you could do a research video on the Tasmanian Tiger to see if there is any common ancient ancestry between Dire Wolves & modern Canines ?
Love your videos there great just getting into the breed of mastin Espanol don't know if there are any breeds in UK but think it wood be nice for you to see if you can make a video 😊
How exciting I just bought a showline! Could you do the showline version aka american please! I hope she has the same instincts. Athena is red and rust only 11 weeks old
Potential owners need to be completely honest about what they intend to do. Having a large garden for the puppy does not mean training and exercise can be skipped. Lazy owners should not own high energy dogs (or any dog). Owners with small kids may not have the time and dedication to provide a puppy. It's not fair to the breed of dog, the breeder, or the dog itself. This stigma also makes it incredibly hard for responsible people who live in apartments to have dogs.
There would be thousands of dead little girls then... This is not a dog to be left alone with children unsupervised - You must not understand dogs at all if you suggested this.
The Dobermann is a Beautiful natured dog, the problem is the type of human that chooses to own one.... this video highlights this comment 100%. Rant over.
I've always wondered, how does the dog switch off from attacking the sparring partner? How does a trainer be a 'friend' to the dog and train it and show love while also being the 'enemy' when training? Does using the trainer as a fake attacker not create distrust in the dog towards that person? This is a genuine question. Obviously it works and I'm all for it. I'm just really curious how that plays out.
No, a protection dog needs to be trained, and its owners must take responsibility for its behaviour. The scenario about a child going into a garden is a good one. You do not want a dead child Also do you not have to free access to your door
Interesting episode. The Doberman is one of my favourite breeds. The only thing I don't like about this breed is having to have their ears and tails cropped before they can get that "menacing" look. I wish Karl Dobbermann had bred the straight ears and cropped tails into the breed somehow. Just the way GSD's come natural with the straight ears.
hiii! i have an american dobie and we kept his ears natural! he’s the cutest sweetest boy. when we got him he had his tail docked. they are prone to “happy tail” which means since they are high energy dog breeds they will wag it and hit it on hard surfaces. this often leads to infection and often amputation of the tail when the dog is older, thus more traumatizing to the dog.
@@joselynreeves218 I had a GSD who had this so-called "happy tail" that she slammed on the gate anytime someone passed by. Fortunately, she never developed any complications. But gave passersby the fright of their lives as they felt she was going to bring down the whole gate coupled with her loud barking. Helped to keep people with bad intentions away. She lived for 12 years!
A similar standard should be applied to cosmetic surgery and physical alterations in people as well. No tattoos, piercings or implants. That whippy tail breaks it requires an amputation severing a fully developed nerve network. Chronic pain for the animals remaining life. Morally justify castrating the animal but a cosmetic surgery to nerveless cartilage is terrible.
😅 I just found a breed in development that I would love to see Animal Watch cover. The Kunming Wolf dog, or the "MAX" Chinese German Shepherd Dog. 😂 Think of a Great Dane crossed with a GSD.
Dobermans used to have natural protective ability. Now though like most "protective" breeds it is not natural instinct but has to be trained into the dog otherwise the dog won't protect you. Most guard dogs still maintain the watchdog ability to alert by barking and being territorial but to go into a full-blown attack to protect requires extensive training which cost over 30000 dollars minimum. The dog featured in this video has been trained and without training would be a watch dog at best. This dog will not protect without training, and this has been proven over and over with different guard dogs breeds. Scenarios have been set up with fake break ins with someone wearing a bite suit and most dogs without extensive training never put up a fight. What would be great is if protection training were not so expensive and made more affordable to pet homes so owners could rely on their protection dogs to do what they were created to do which is to protect. Unfortunately, the most you get out of these "guardian" breeds is deterrence in that most criminals won't rob a house or attack someone on the street when they have one of these dogs because criminals don't want to take a chance of invading a house with a dog when they could go into a house without one. This is based on the fact that criminals don't know that most dogs will not go on the attack they just don't want to take a chance if the dog does. Criminals don't know whether a dog that a guarding breed is trained in protection or not. And at the very least a Doberman will alert to a criminal's presence and that is usually enough to back off a criminal. This gives an owner the opportunity to call the police or retrieve a gun or both. Even the smallest of dog breeds such as a Chiwawa is a deterrence because they sound like an alarm and won't stop barking and are actually braver than a lot of these large dogs. In an attack though they don't stand a chance but if you want a dog to alert you the smallest of dogs will do that.
This is all well and good....until the dog "snaps" for unexplained reasons. I know a policemen here in town who had a K-9 police dog living with him and on the job. The man was asleep on his sofa and the dog snapped for no reason and bit the man's ear off.
You don't need to crop the ears and dock the tails. That's purely cosmetic. I've had a friend with a natural Dobbie and the tail never broke and ears never had problems.
So I am Curious, You are training for a Situation at a Bank Machine, The Guy pops around the corner ,What if that was a Small child? That POPS ! around a corner like small children do???
This Doberman is trained to know the difference and read the situation. Creed was one of the best protection dogs I’ve ever met. Confident and highly intelligent. I would totally trust him around children
@@Animal-Watch SO if they were so Positive of that training Why not use the Little Kid they used for that Training To Know the difference??? in the video???
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As far as I am concerned, a properly trained dog that is able to distinguish between non-threatening and threatening situations is a must. I do think a lot of dogs pick up on human body language very well and training them to respond appropriately is a must. Unfortunately, we have a lot of irresponsible dog-owners here in the UK who choose unsuitable dog breeds without a clue as how to train and socialise their dogs. From a personal perspective, I had a father who treated dogs badly, but those same dogs were happy when they were with myself and my siblings, because they knew we only wanted to have fun with them and love them. I have had a few dogs since then, but now I am a pensioner and cannot afford to look after a dog now, which makes me sad. They give you so much in return for very little.
Maybe you can foster or train them
@@elizabethperaza2491Agreed, a senior dog might be good
You could contact your local rescue to foster a dog, they usually pay for food etc.
@@brianbickle7395 that’s a good idea, many of the dogs are just looking for a good home
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It's impressive how well these dogs are trained
It's easy when they're bred specifically for that job & already have the natural instincts and desire.. also helps when the breeder knows what they're doing & can pick out the pups that will mature the best for training/work & which are best suited for a normal, companion type home or for someone who just wants a show dog..
It takes a lot of time & patience. It pays off so well! My boy knows 14 commands plus the names of each of his toys. At first, we were training 3 - 5 hours every day. Now, we only train for 1 hour each day.
Finally, a detailed introduction of doberman this fantastic breed again! Thank you Animal Watch
Nice to meet individual dogs on animal watch in detail, fall in love with them
My beautiful lady. The owner of the big heart and tender feelings. Three years ago, I was writing a research paper on the use of dogs in war, especially in snowy mountainous areas. On UA-cam, I stumbled upon an episode of yours that talked about Huskies. And another episode about Caucasian dogs. After that, I started following all your episodes on your program with passion, love and admiration. Then my fellow officers started following the episodes of your program. We were sitting in amazement and astonishment at your great and wonderful courage as you talked to the Norwegian wolves. And how they love you intensely and are very jealous of you. You are, with complete honesty and absolute frankness, a wonderful and very great person in your noble goals. I wish you success, goodness and everlasting happiness. My regards.
I am 79yr old woman always active in isolated situations including long distance driving. I carried a handgun in CA when car jacking was high. As a fairly strong person I studied the breed I would be most comfortable owning. All protection dog breeds are high energy. They will sleep on the couch and don’t even need a backyard BUT they can’t be stuck in the confined spaces without being seriously harmed. They need challenges because they are very intelligent and will always try to dominate their “master” no matter how old the they get. ❤ Concern: The European Breed is more expensive, weighs more and is more affected to Doberman Heart Disease which causes early death and can be inherited. I like the Doberman American they live longer and maybe it’s just me, they are more healthy (IMO). Be sure any Doberman you purchase has a recent heart test. Learn what the trainer expects from your dog. You don’t need follow up training if you train the Doberman every time you walk it. 😂And when you are sitting on the couch enjoying a good show and you see the line of hair that follows your Doberman’s spine he is telling you something isn’t right on the ranch. He’ll give you the look right into your eyes - human could be a zombie out there.😂
Thanks for the additional info
I love how you ran up to Laleshwa to show how well trained he is. No reactivity, no jumping, no snapping. Wonderfully intuitive and wonderfully trained for his job. What an amazing companion.
Creed is a very handsome dog. He is very well trained. He should be able to do his job and protect whoever he is with. Such a nice dog.
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I have a Doberman myself, only trained on basic commands and tricks (when he cares to listen), but he's a loving family dog! Definitely has heightened senses when it comes to guarding though, with both the house and keeping an eye on people who look slightly suspicious.
How much exercise do they need per day? I have a pitbull and around 2 hours is enough to keep her calm.
@Fahrenheit.451 Walking or running?
My Doberman cross won't let strangers hug me lol. My kids can hug me but my dog will want a hug too. But the lady handler is right about exercise and keeping up discipline. My dog is very headstrong and can get difficult if not kept in check. Luckily, I have a 1/4 acre for him to zoom around
I had a Doberman 20 years ago. His name was Thor. He was a sweety. Barked at absolutely anything that made sounds outside lol. Till I'd tell him to shut it thats enough lol 😂. He was afraid of our Black Cat Precious. Good Boy and loved to play fetch. Miss him ❤
Probably good sense fearing Precious 😂
I've had MANY Dobermans. For those who think they need to go this far with personal protection training, it is important to understand that it is the natural instinct of the Doberman as a working dog to be "poised-at the-ready" at all times. It is innate. That being said, they DO require an active human companion who is willing to invest time and energy into exercise, training and socialization. Regarding the "cropped" ears: those are NEVER going away no matter what side of the argument one is on. A truly OUTSTANDING, magnificent canine. They are goofy, loving, protective, funny, and GENTLE toward anyone their human deems acceptable. They are the "town mayor" or "force recon" as is (or if) necessary in any given situation. 🎯
What they are not is aggressive. They seem to know people like a Collie knows sheep. Very clear/good communication skills. They strike that here I am pose and lock eyes The glossy coat with the rippling muscles and ears perched high. (Prefer cropped but natural is OK). They snap to commands like a US Marine even if it comes from a toddler. Then there's that Dobe loope up to asses a situation. Then they act all all silly and happy " wow glad that wasn't a bad guy HUG ME!".
@@Blacksheep12267 LOL! Yes, indeed. ;0) ❤
I had 3 dobbermans in my life, one bred and 2 rescues between a rottweiler and a german sheppard. The dobbies are my favorite breed. They have such an imposing and respectable stature especially with the ears pointing up the right way. My rescues had floppy ears. Mine used to make people switch street side just by looking at it.
Stunning example of the breed. Very real video of the reality of training. I have a 2 year old Doberman who's massive. He's 32 inches at the wither. I've had to train him intensely because of his size. Where small dogs get away with certain behavior - big dogs, esp. Doberman's don't.
Hello, thank you so much for sharing this awesome video of Creed and his owner Leleshwa. Creed is very inspiring, and I loved watching him and his owner so much! You asked what we audience think of a Doberman (or any protective guard dog) getting into trouble after he or her attacks someone who trespasses on someone’s property. If there are signs up that are clearly visible saying “dangerous dog on property” then it is clear to me that it is the trespasser’s fault if they get attached. Putting a dog to sleep and give him a stamp of being a bad dog for doing his job, breaks my heart.
I am proud Doberman owner myself and his name is Merlin. Merlin is absolutely the most wonderful Doberman, he is very loving, super athletic, and kind. But if there is anything suspicious going on, watch out. This sweet dog will turn into a ferocious and protective dog in a second, just the way he was trained to be. I say, let these wonderful dogs and fierce protectors do their job!
I absolutely adore my American Doberman, Lily! She's the best dog ever. I had a Doberman over 40 years ago named Tanya. She was my first Doberman and I've loved this breed ever since. I don't even know why I hadn't had another one until now but glad I have Lily. Dobermans are fiercely loyal, extremely intelligent, and very affectionate!! In my opinion, the BEST BREED on the planet!!! ❤💜❤💜❤💜
Very interesting video,as always Anneka,this dobermann is trained very well by a professional instructor and this is essential to avoid running into any problems. However,in my opinion,the laws in this regard should absolutely be reviewed and allow these guard and defense dogs to be able to act against criminals even outside the home....for me it would be a fundamental deterrent against delinquency! Thank you very much Anneka and have nice time!👍👍👍😍🔝
Yeah, I agree. There is a lot of burglary in my country, and most families that never had to deal with it had a big dog like a shepherd, rottweiler, pitbull, or Dobermann. There are other breeds, but these are the most known and popular ones.
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@@Animal-Watch You really should be more transparent. How much did the training of that dog cost? That Doberman like many other guardian breeds go through extensive training to get to that point. And the cost of a trained dog is so expensive most pet owners cannot afford it. Without extensive training the most you will have is a watch dog.
Were I to pay to have my dog trained it would cost 30 to 40 thousand USD. My dog is a companion and "training" is part of daily life. Learning to work with me is a pleasure for my dog. Last tally I have 2700 hrs of training time invested.
This is a life skill like cooking. What would it cost you to eat if you bought takeout every day or had to retain a cook? I do not employ a handyman, Gardner, Mechanic, House Keeper, Driver or Doorman. Make sure the vet notes an assessment of temperament as part of routine care. Oh there needs to be an expert certified trainer is just nonsense.
I have two working protection dogs as I am a security dog handler I totally agree 100% that a dy should be able to provide protection at home without any come backs
A properly bred Doberman Pinscher is the premiere personal protection dog in the world. They are the only dog that was bred from their beginning to be a personal protection dog. They are extremely intelligent and capable of being active all day or sitting quietly in an office setting, protecting their people. Many Western nations have bred much of their drive and working ability out of them and turned them into glorified couch buddies but there are still some excellent breeders that are producing true working type Dobermans. Creed is a beautiful specimen of a Doberman and his deep rich coloring is gorgeous. Working Dobermans should retain their docking and cropping as this serves a legitimate working purpose. Luckily, the US and Eastern European nations still understand the purpose of these procedures.
Too many Western dogs have been refined and slimmed down, while others are turning out dogs that are over 100 pounds. A proper working Doberman should not be that heavy, these dogs were bred for strength, speed and agility. They can't do everything they were designed to do when they're 100 pounds or more and it definitely takes away from their speed and agility. Eastern Europe seems to have a much better "stock" of working line Doberman Pinschers with a solid build. There are many fantastic working dogs in the world but the Doberman is the best combination of brains, brawn and beauty.
Any Doberman without expensive extensive training will not perform like that. You cannot just buy a protection dog based on genetics.
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Any dog of any breed will not perform like that without extensive training. Every dog is different but genetics do play a big part in which dogs are more likely to perform well in certain tasks. That's the whole idea of having pure breed dogs, it gives you a probable outcome of what the dog will be like and what traits it should have.
@@queennanna5595He didn't say that. Genetics do play a crucial part though. A Labrador is going to be much harder to train for protection than a doberman.
Favorite breed of Taxmen. A fully trained Doberman and a working line German Shepherd make ferocious protectors.
Doberman pinchers are amazing protection dogs
They are fantastic
As long as your garden is clearly defined and obviously a part of your home then I think it should count. We are encouraged to have six foot fences and secure gates so children and delivery drivers wouldn't be at risk because they wouldn't be able to just sneak in. Great episode. Has inspired me to step up my regular obedience training
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1:41 Probably the only time - Hooray for Tax Collectors!
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I think a protection doberman should be able to protect there owners no matter where there at.
This doberman is super trained, but you are certainly a friend to him, and he can trust you, because they don't let you touch them, especially their muzzle and ears, congratulations.
I had two dobermans in my life and they're all around great dogs. Now I have a Cane Corso. I want to get another Cane Corso so I can train that one to be a service dog for my mother. My mom has an undiagnosed nerve disease and she's on oxygen. It would be great to have a service dog to carry around her oxygen tank among the many other things that a service dog does.
A cane corso is one of the worst breeds you could pick to be a service dog.
Service dogs get grabbed, kicked, stepped on, and people(including grown men) barking and yelling at them - They also have to be okay with paramedic taking care of an injured or sick owner.
They have to be able to calmly ignore other service dogs, as well as fake service dogs lunging, barking at, and trying to attack them. Regardless of if the other dog attacked them, your corso would get the blame when it hurt the other dog defending itself.
Cane corsos are not bred to tolerate that, and the paramedic senario is a big part of why even german shepherds quit being used by most organizations - Both breeds will want to defend their incapacitated owner.
If you want a large breed for that you'd want a large enlish lab, golden, or great dane.
Danes are less popular for service work do to a shorter working life, but far more suited than a corso.
Thanks for the educational video!!! A protection dog isn't a vicious dog
Hi Anneka... I've seen a few videos about the differences between American and European Dobermans. They were very informative and helpful for anybody thinking about getting a Doberman.
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I trained dogs for over thirty years. I believe your dog should be allowed to protect you in your own home . Regardless. I've always believed this . But unfortunately, the uk law seems to protect criminals more than the victim. I specialised in personal protection and obedience. I know guys that i would be more worried about them than their dogs . I hope this lady never needs her dog to protect her . But im glad she has taken the time to work her dog and that she would be able to feel safe just in case .
Legends watch this for one reason.
The way the presenter instantly got up in the zone of the dog......
They wouldn't have just done that there would have been introductions off camera obviously
Creed is amazing! I got my Doberman after my ex stormed into my apartment and threatened to kill me-what a creep. Anyways, I can’t wait to do similar training with my boy. He’s only 9 months right now, so our priority is building a really solid foundation in obedience. We make everything into a training exercise. We work with a professional trainer. He’s already graduated from 3 obedience programs. Dobermans are working dogs that need a job, and I’m so excited to do protection training when we’re ready.
My favorite breed!
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I personally think The Doberman is the best dog in the world, 👍❤️
What a beatiful dog that is.
My favorite dog. Ive had seven through my life. Hope to have a couple more by the end of my lìfe. So intelligent. Got along with all my other pets. Cats, birds, mice and other dogs they always got along with them all.
Absolutely love those puppy’s ❤
Thanks for the information now we know how the dogs protect and what they do it's amazing the dog is good looking
I was shocked to hear that about the garden / the dog doing its job and protecting its home and family EVEN WITH A SIGN!
Another example of the ridiculous laws we pass in the uk and yet let pedos and child molesters get away with murder….
but if your dogs stops you from getting murdered ,
your dog could possibly get murdered as a dangerous dog.
Keep up the great work @animal watch
Beautiful dog & gorgeous owner.
He is gorgeous❤
I have a bullmastiff/American staffy mix as my Assistance Dog, he loves kids and most women but he doesn’t want anyone hanging around our home, and just his bark and attitude is enough to scare people off the property.
He’s totally different in public though, he is very friendly and happy to walk around most people but will block people from getting close to me if they have bad vibes or if he can smell a lot of drugs and alcohol on a person.
We have similar laws about the “Danger” dog signs so I got one that says “Caution Dog running loose” for our side gate.
It lets people know there’s a dog around without saying they’re aggressive, I also have a lock on the gate so people can’t let my dogs out as we live in an extremely busy area in the CBD.
We have a European natural doberman male. (No cropped ears or tail) It's awesome to have him. BUT they are NOT for everyone. He is 15 months and a LOT of work, to be honest. I am a dogtrainer but i can tell you it's hard at times. Do not think they will all be like Creed. Our dober is in his puberty and it's not easy. He is amazing though. I canicross with him and we do detection work. They NEED training, physical and mentally! They need a job. In the house he is very calm and really he is a velcro dog. He is pushy, i always need to stay on top of my game with him. He is 40 kilogram and SO strong, it's crazy. They are musculair and very strong. When it is turning darker outside, he is more hightend to people. Without training he is guarding our home, it's in their nature. Would never trade him for any other dog ❤
Good boy ❤❤❤
❤Love The Working Dog Videos,
22:29 I Strongly Agree With That Statement But For Worldwide
Yes for the garden but be high walled and secure, remote locked gate or something simular.
What a magnificent animal.
Hello Anneka😀✌🏻thanks for another wonderful video.
You are welcome 🙏
Absolutely I think your yard or your garden is part of your home and property therefore any guard dog should be able to do their job without their owner being worried about them being put into sleep
Amazing dog, truly a trained protection Doberman.
Is there anyway we can know the brand of the collar and leash she is using on her Doberman?
I'm pretty sure it was Herr Louis Dobermann, not Carl Dobermann. The well-known breeds that make the first Doberman were Greyhound, Pointer, Rottweiler, and many more.
The first man who was interested in breeding Dobermans after Herr Louis Dobermann was called Otto Goeller. Otto Goelle was also the founder of the first "Dobermann pinscherklub" in Apolda, Southern Germany, 1899. The following year, the Doberman pinscher breed was accepted as a new breed in Germany.
I understand tail docking for some breeds. As they are prone to hit them on cabinets and corners and actually break the tail. But i feel there is 0 need to crop the ears. The fact he still has his ears is amazing. No need to do it for a normal family dog. Just keep the ears clean and take care of the dog properly. I had a Giant Alaskan Malamute before. Its actually my profile pick as a puppy. She was the runt and still 125lb. She was put down a few years ago. She had a great life. My next god i want is a European Doberman. But they have to have the ears natural in my opinion. If i can keep the tail i will as well. If it has to be docked so be it. But the ears are a deal breaker to me. It has to have natural ears always.
@@Pler1978 Surely the onus should be on the one doing the cropping to argue a solid benefit and not on the one opposing it to argue against it and not chopping bits off a dog should be the default absent an incredibly good reason? Cropping of tails and ears robs a dog of a huge amount of it's natural expressiveness. There are three main reasons to do it I hear, the first is aesthetic considerations. Some people just prefer how it looks and this I'd argue is the weakest argument. A person seen scarring a dog because they thought the scars looked cool would be rightly reviled but somehow cutting bits off for the same reason is acceptable. The second argument is some sort of fighting effectiveness argument, that they provide less areas for other dogs / people to grip. I'd argue there that unless the dog really is in a high risk occupation it's basically just vanity again and even in those roles the fact that it is so breed specific as to whether or not it happens undercuts the argument. Even within working dog groups the fact there is no common standard suggests that even that benefit is at best slight enough to be uncertain if it even exists. The last argument, that it makes the dog look more intimidating (floppy eared dogs with wagging tails tending to be less scary than dogs with their ears pricked and an unmoving stump of a tail) but again, that's just vanity again. In the end it's all vanity I think and I'd argue that that's a terrible reason to remove pieces from any animal.
Now I'll concede that the overall harm to the dog isn't huge and I'd much rather see a dog have a good owner who cropped them than a bad one who left them intact but I think overall it would be better not to do so if for no other reason than it harms the breed. If people saw rotties and dobermans with wagging tails and floppy ears they would have much more positive reactions to the dogs. The fact that a lot of the misapprehensions people have about those breeds comes down to owners modifying the dogs to make them look scarier than they are is a certain detriment to the breeds which should be avoided.
Ears are cropped, especially in protection Dobermans to eliminate being grabbed or bitten easily. Otherwise, it wouldn’t matter except for the fact that they look much more intimidating
@@KnowledgeIsComfort Protection dogs should never be fighting other dogs though. If that is happening it is an absolute sign of either poor handling or mistreatment. As for fighting other people, again that should never be the case, in cases where a dog is set on a person the goal should be either to stop the target so that humans can come deal with them or to create space for escape. There is no scenario I can think of where a protection dog should be expected to single-handedly deal with either a dog or a human opponent. That way of thinking comes from dog fighting sport which I think we can all agree is rightly and justly outlawed in all civilized countries.
Very interesting vdo mam👍👏👏😍❤.. Every breeds needs proper training n care
"I live in Birmingham" ok, enough said.
He is beautiful.
It's a no brainer....your home is your sanctuary, it's your safe place ! Anyone who enters without permission is a potential threat and should be treated as such by a trained guard dog,otherwise what would be the point in having a guard (protection)dog?!! Having said all of this you as the owner should have clear warnings sign's around your property warning of the danger....If somebody ignores these then they obviously have bad intentions and deserve whats coming to them!!! People can say what about a child that accidentally kicks a ball over your fence...well they should knock on your front door and ask for the owner to retrieve the ball,anything else is trespassing and this is against the law,and ultimately comes back to the parents of the child/children not bring their child/children up right!.
Dobermans are the best protection dogs for family’s or a single person hands down and very loviing 👍
@Animal-Warch. My comment is not about this video. Apologies for that but I saw your video about Dire Wolves. ( Not a wolf) & I was wondering if you could do a research video on the Tasmanian Tiger to see if there is any common ancient ancestry between Dire Wolves & modern Canines ?
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Love your videos there great just getting into the breed of mastin Espanol don't know if there are any breeds in UK but think it wood be nice for you to see if you can make a video 😊
It would be interesting to see what breed of dog Gurpal (Creed's trainer) has and how well it does on all these personal protection stuff.
My pug will do any of these things with 1% of the effect😂
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How exciting I just bought a showline! Could you do the showline version aka american please!
I hope she has the same instincts. Athena is red and rust only 11 weeks old
There are European showline too. The American line also has more working and more showline versions too
@Animal-Watch could you interview a channel with American or European show lines.
Love your show BTW!
Lovely dog
Thankyou
Potential owners need to be completely honest about what they intend to do. Having a large garden for the puppy does not mean training and exercise can be skipped. Lazy owners should not own high energy dogs (or any dog). Owners with small kids may not have the time and dedication to provide a puppy. It's not fair to the breed of dog, the breeder, or the dog itself. This stigma also makes it incredibly hard for responsible people who live in apartments to have dogs.
what a great show
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Wow I like very much Dobberman Dog 🐕
but of course a tax collector created this breed🤣🤣
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Every little girl should have one these
There would be thousands of dead little girls then... This is not a dog to be left alone with children unsupervised - You must not understand dogs at all if you suggested this.
Doberman is one of the top family protection dogs as they can be trusted with families..
The Dobermann is a Beautiful natured dog, the problem is the type of human that chooses to own one.... this video highlights this comment 100%. Rant over.
I've always wondered, how does the dog switch off from attacking the sparring partner? How does a trainer be a 'friend' to the dog and train it and show love while also being the 'enemy' when training? Does using the trainer as a fake attacker not create distrust in the dog towards that person? This is a genuine question. Obviously it works and I'm all for it. I'm just really curious how that plays out.
No, a protection dog needs to be trained, and its owners must take responsibility for its behaviour. The scenario about a child going into a garden is a good one. You do not want a dead child Also do you not have to free access to your door
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Creed was a dude 🔥
Interesting episode. The Doberman is one of my favourite breeds. The only thing I don't like about this breed is having to have their ears and tails cropped before they can get that "menacing" look. I wish Karl Dobbermann had bred the straight ears and cropped tails into the breed somehow. Just the way GSD's come natural with the straight ears.
hiii! i have an american dobie and we kept his ears natural! he’s the cutest sweetest boy. when we got him he had his tail docked. they are prone to “happy tail” which means since they are high energy dog breeds they will wag it and hit it on hard surfaces. this often leads to infection and often amputation of the tail when the dog is older, thus more traumatizing to the dog.
@@joselynreeves218 I had a GSD who had this so-called "happy tail" that she slammed on the gate anytime someone passed by. Fortunately, she never developed any complications. But gave passersby the fright of their lives as they felt she was going to bring down the whole gate coupled with her loud barking. Helped to keep people with bad intentions away. She lived for 12 years!
A similar standard should be applied to cosmetic surgery and physical alterations in people as well. No tattoos, piercings or implants.
That whippy tail breaks it requires an amputation severing a fully developed nerve network. Chronic pain for the animals remaining life. Morally justify castrating the animal but a cosmetic surgery to nerveless cartilage is terrible.
They can do their job. :)
It's impressive how many people pretend they are watching the channel because of the dogs
Doberman Jim here 😁
Jim I see you everywhere, great minds think alike. Cheers mate!
😅 I just found a breed in development that I would love to see Animal Watch cover. The Kunming Wolf dog, or the "MAX" Chinese German Shepherd Dog. 😂
Think of a Great Dane crossed with a GSD.
Thats Fawn not blue!
the most i look for a dog and search for different types if dogs, the more doberman rules them all
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Dobermans used to have natural protective ability. Now though like most "protective" breeds it is not natural instinct but has to be trained into the dog otherwise the dog won't protect you. Most guard dogs still maintain the watchdog ability to alert by barking and being territorial but to go into a full-blown attack to protect requires extensive training which cost over 30000 dollars minimum. The dog featured in this video has been trained and without training would be a watch dog at best. This dog will not protect without training, and this has been proven over and over with different guard dogs breeds. Scenarios have been set up with fake break ins with someone wearing a bite suit and most dogs without extensive training never put up a fight. What would be great is if protection training were not so expensive and made more affordable to pet homes so owners could rely on their protection dogs to do what they were created to do which is to protect. Unfortunately, the most you get out of these "guardian" breeds is deterrence in that most criminals won't rob a house or attack someone on the street when they have one of these dogs because criminals don't want to take a chance of invading a house with a dog when they could go into a house without one. This is based on the fact that criminals don't know that most dogs will not go on the attack they just don't want to take a chance if the dog does. Criminals don't know whether a dog that a guarding breed is trained in protection or not. And at the very least a Doberman will alert to a criminal's presence and that is usually enough to back off a criminal. This gives an owner the opportunity to call the police or retrieve a gun or both. Even the smallest of dog breeds such as a Chiwawa is a deterrence because they sound like an alarm and won't stop barking and are actually braver than a lot of these large dogs. In an attack though they don't stand a chance but if you want a dog to alert you the smallest of dogs will do that.
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If creed is so well trained then why the prong collar?
Could they fight 2 or more people like if gang members attack me on the street. Could they bark and growl like to warn them and bite as a last resort
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This is all well and good....until the dog "snaps" for unexplained reasons. I know a policemen here in town who had a K-9 police dog living with him and on the job. The man was asleep on his sofa and the dog snapped for no reason and bit the man's ear off.
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Where is creed kennels located?
BTW it's spelt Dobermann originally!
I didn’t know that…thanks
Yes but it’s also spelled with one N too
You don't need to crop the ears and dock the tails. That's purely cosmetic. I've had a friend with a natural Dobbie and the tail never broke and ears never had problems.
Can you introduce greyhound?
Interesting. Do these protection Doberman have genetic health issues and are breeders trying to bred it out
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So I am Curious, You are training for a Situation at a Bank Machine, The Guy pops around the corner ,What if that was a Small child? That POPS ! around a corner like small children do???
This Doberman is trained to know the difference and read the situation. Creed was one of the best protection dogs I’ve ever met. Confident and highly intelligent. I would totally trust him around children
@@Animal-Watch SO if they were so Positive of that training Why not use the Little Kid they used for that Training To Know the difference??? in the video???
My dobe would bark your ear off, lol.... but otherwise she is a great character, and its been my joy to have one.
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What about the lack of tail????????