i hear this ALL THE TIME! murdock comes up to my hip, where i can just place my hand on his collar without bending over. i'm about 5'6"...he is a big boy, and a year almost 3 months old...beside other dobermans we see out walking (only have seen 3 total) he is much taller. how tall is TALL for a doberman?? i love him how he is, just wondering.