They use GSD's and malinois because they are good solid working dogs, and it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to find good solid working GSD's and malinois than to find even 1 good solid working dobermann - that won't drop dead at 4 years old cause it heart expires. One that you don't have to coddle and be its cheerleader to get it to work. In fact Labs and goldens are also solid working military dogs.I was just wondering, why d'you suppose Dobermans aren't used in the Military anymore? Or are they? Are GSDs just a better breed? I don't like GSDs myself but it seems like they are used more than Dobes in almost every field.
I just have to ask you thisand belgian tervuren. are used about the same as D. sheps for attack work....also in the states they use labs more then springers for detection work but from what I see thats just in the states. most countries here use springers for detection work.
Several years ago, when I was very involved in SchH training several members of our club visited the Army's dog breeding program in Maryland. Then the program's concentration was on the German Shepherd; they were trying to eleminate HD, and improve the % of dogs capable of being military work dogs. The GSD was chosen (then) not because it was the better breed at all things, but because German Shepherds were good at a lot of different jobs.So:
1: Weather resistance
2: GSD/Mals are a better breed
3: Bite style
Makes sense to meI hear that Dobes are used for SAR dogs plenty though, and that's fine by me... I'm training mine for that.
They make much better kennel dogs as well. Just chuck them away and take them out to work at your will.They use GSD's and malinois because they are good solid working dogs, and it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to find good solid working GSD's and malinois than to find even 1 good solid working dobermann - that won't drop dead at 4 years old cause it heart expires. One that you don't have to coddle and be its cheerleader to get it to work. In fact Labs and goldens are also solid working military dogs.
It has very little to do with their coat and temp extremes and more to do with the quality of working dogs, and their ease of management, handling and purchase.
But yes the GSD and malinois are much better working dogs. Way easier to find good ones, at better prices.
Having read your negative opinions about the Doberman breed for years, can you enlighten me as to what you LIKE about the breed and why you own them?They use GSD's and malinois because they are good solid working dogs, and it is MUCH MUCH MUCH easier to find good solid working GSD's and malinois than to find even 1 good solid working dobermann - that won't drop dead at 4 years old cause it heart expires. One that you don't have to coddle and be its cheerleader to get it to work. In fact Labs and goldens are also solid working military dogs.
It has very little to do with their coat and temp extremes and more to do with the quality of working dogs, and their ease of management, handling and purchase.
But yes the GSD and malinois are much better working dogs. Way easier to find good ones, at better prices.
I have to agree, I have never really been a fan of GSDs but I have to admit that they are a hardworking breed and fit in the rest of that list. I really agree with the APBT being an APBT person myself.GSD and Malinois aren't necessarily better breeds than the Doberman, there are just pros and cons to each. Personally, the Doberman, GSD, Dutch Shepherd, Belgian Malinois, border collie, and American pit bull terrier rank among the most impressive breeds to me as far as working ability, eagerness to please, loyalty, and versatility/utility go. These are the cream of the crop as far as I'm concerned.
Good luck in your training endeavors![]()