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Dobermann Standards!
There are several standards all over the world (see below) they are similar however have slight variations. I prefer Dobermanns with substance and this is reflected in my breeding. However with too much size and substance you loose the agility speed and stamina the Dobermann has to have! I always say they are the sports cars of the Dog world!
I look at Dobermanns the world has to offer and like to combine all the things I beleiev will improve the breed. This is reflected in the fact that I import a lot of dogs from different countries I also do this as we need new genes introduced into this breed. Australia is rather isolated, we do not have access to the variety of different genes as many of the other countries do. It is very important to introduce genes that are completely different to what we have here.

The European Dobermann Standard FCI

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Working Group
General Appearance
The
appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body 

that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and 
speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and 
temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and  obedient.

Size, Proportion, Substance
Height at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about  27½
inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25½ inches. The height,  measured
vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers,  equalling the
length measured horizontally from the forechest to the rear  projection of the
upper thigh. Length of head, neck and legs in proportion to  length and depth of
body.

Head
Long
and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in both frontal and  profile views. When seen
from the front, the head widens gradually toward the  base of the ears in a
practically unbroken line. Eyes almond shaped, moderately  deep set, with
vigorous, energetic expression. Iris, of uniform color, ranging  from medium to
darkest brown in black dogs; in reds, blues, and fawns the color  of the iris
blends with that of the markings, the darkest shade being preferable  in every
case. Ears normally cropped and carried erect. The upper attachment of  the ear,
when held erect, is on a level with the top of the skull.

Top of skull flat, turning with slight
  stop to bridge of muzzle, with muzzle line extending parallel to top line of
  skull. Cheeks flat and muscular. Nose solid black on black dogs, dark brown on
  red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns. Lips lying close to jaws.
  Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes.

Teeth strongly developed and white. Lower incisors upright and
  touching inside of upper incisors a true scissors bite. 42 correctly placed
  teeth, 22 in the lower, 20 in the upper jaw. Distemper teeth shall not be
  penalized. Disqualifying Faults: Overshot more than 3/16 of an inch. Undershot
  more than 1/8 of an inch. Four or more missing teeth.

Neck, Topline, Body
Neck proudly carried,
  well muscled and dry. Well arched, with nape of neck widening gradually toward
  body. Length of neck proportioned to body and head. Withers pronounced and
  forming the highest point of the body. Back short, firm, of sufficient width,
  and muscular at the loins, extending in a straight line from withers to the
  slightly rounded croup.

Chest broad
  with forechest well defined. Ribs well sprung from the spine, but flattened in
  lower end to permit elbow clearance. Brisket reaching deep to the elbow. Belly
  well tucked up, extending in a curved line from the brisket. Loins wide and
  muscled. Hips broad and in proportion to body, breadth of hips being
  approximately equal to breadth of body at rib cage and shoulders. Tail docked
at  approximately second joint, appears to be a continuation of the spine, and
is  carried only slightly above the horizontal when the dog is alert.

Forequarters
Shoulder
  Blade - sloping forward and downward at a 45-degree angle to the ground meets
  the upper arm at an angle of 90 degrees. Length of shoulder blade and upper arm
  are equal. Height from elbow to withers approximately equals height from ground
  to elbow. Legs seen from front and side, perfectly straight and parallel to
each  other from elbow to pastern; muscled and sinewy, with heavy bone. In
normal pose  and when gaiting, the elbows lie close to the brisket. Pasterns
firm and almost  perpendicular to the ground. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet well
arched, compact,  and catlike, turning neither in nor out.

Hindquarters
The
angulation of the  hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. Hip Bone
falls away from spinal  column at an angle of about 30 degrees, producing a
slightly rounded, well  filled-out croup. Upper Shanks at right angles to the
hip bones, are long, wide,  and well muscled on both sides of thigh, with
clearly defined stifles. Upper and  lower shanks are of equal length. While the
dog is at rest, hock to heel is  perpendicular to the ground. Viewed from the
rear, the legs are straight,  parallel to each other, and wide enough apart to
fit in with a properly built  body. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed. Cat
feet as on front legs,  turning neither in nor out.

Coat
Smooth-haired, short, hard, thick and
close lying. Invisible  gray undercoat on neck permissible.

Color and Markings
Allowed Colors: Black,  red, blue, and fawn (Isabella).
Markings: Rust, sharply defined, appearing above  each eye and on muzzle, throat
and forechest, on all legs and feet, and below  tail. White patch on chest, not
exceeding ½ square inch, permissible.  Disqualifying Fault: Dogs not of an
allowed color.

Gait
Free,
balanced, and vigorous, with  good reach in the forequarters and good driving
power in the hindquarters. When  trotting, there is strong rear-action drive.
Each rear leg moves in line with  the foreleg on the same side. Rear and front
legs are thrown neither in nor out.  Back remains strong and firm. When moving
at a fast trot, a properly built dog  will single-track.

Temperament
Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and
  obedient. The judge shall dismiss from the ring any shy or vicious Doberman.

Shyness: A dog shall be judged
  fundamentally shy if, refusing to stand for examination, it shrinks away from
  the judge; if it fears an approach from the rear; if it shies at sudden and
  unusual noises to a marked degree.

Viciousness: A dog that attacks or attempts to attack either
  the judge or its handler, is definitely vicious. An aggressive or belligerent
  attitude towards other dogs shall not be deemed viciousness.

Faults
The foregoing  description is that
of the ideal Doberman Pinscher. Any deviation from the above  described dog must
be penalized to the extent of the deviation.

Disqualifications
Overshot more than 3/16
of an inch, undershot more than 1/8 of  an inch. Four or more missing teeth.
Dogs not of an allowed  color.

Approved February 6, 1982
Reformatted
November 6, 1990
(http://www.akc.org/breeds/doberman_pinscher/index.cfm)

American Standard

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Official AKC Standard of the Doberman Pinscher(Adopted February 6, 1982)GENERAL APPEARANCEThe appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient.SIZE, PROPORTION, SUBSTANCEHeight at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27 1/2 inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25 1/2 inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equaling the length measured horizontally from the forechest to the rear projection of the upper thigh. Length of head, neck and legs in proportion to length and depth of body.HEADLong and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in both frontal and profile views. When seen from the front, the head widens gradually toward the base of the ears in a practically unbroken line. Eyes almond shaped, moderately deep set, with vigorous, energetic expression. Iris, of uniform color, ranging from medium to darkest brown in black dogs; in reds, blues, and fawns the color of the iris blends with that of the markings, the darkest shade being preferable in every case. Ears normally cropped and carried erect. The upper attachment of the ear, when held erect, is on a level with the top of the skull.Top of skull flat, turning with slight stop to bridge of muzzle, with muzzle line extending parallel to top line of skull. Cheeks flat and muscular. Nose solid black on black dogs, dark brown on red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns. Lips lying close to jaws. Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes.Teeth strongly developed and white. Lower incisors upright and touching inside of upper incisors true scissors bite. 42 correctly placed teeth, 22 in the lower, 20 in the upper jaw. Distemper teeth shall not be penalized. Disqualifying Faults: Overshot more than 3/16 of an inch. Undershot more than 1/8 of an inch. Four or more missing teeth.NECK, TOPLINE, BODYNeck proudly carried, well muscled and dry. Well arched, with nape of neck widening gradually toward body. Length of neck proportioned to body and head. Withers pronounced and forming the highest point of the body. Back short, firm, of sufficient width, and muscular at the loins, extending in a straight line from withers to the slightly rounded croup.Chest broad with forechest well defined. Ribs well sprung from the spine, but flattened in lower end to permit elbow clearance. Brisket reaching deep to the elbow. Belly well tucked up, extending in a curved line from the brisket. Loins wide and muscled. Hips broad and in proportion to body, breadth of hips being approximately equal to breadth of body at rib cage and shoulders. Tail docked at approximately second joint, appears to be a continuation of the spine, and is carried only slightly above the horizontal when the dog is alert.FOREQUARTERSShoulder Blade sloping forward and downward at a 45-degree angle to the ground meets the upper arm at an angle of 90 degrees. Length of shoulder blade and upper arm are equal. Height from elbow to withers approximately equals height from ground to elbow. Legs seen from front and side, perfectly straight and parallel to each other from elbow to pastern; muscled and sinewy, with heavy bone. In normal pose and when gaiting, the elbows lie close to the brisket. Pasterns firm and almost perpendicular to the ground. Dewclaws may be removed. Feet well arched, compact, and catlike, turning neither in nor out.HINDQUARTERSThe angulation of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. Hip Bone falls away from spinal column at an angle of about 30 degrees, producing a slightly rounded, well filled-out croup. Upper Shanks at right angles to the hip bones, are long, wide, and well muscled on both sides of thigh, with clearly defined stifles. Upper and lower shanks are of equal length. While the dog is at rest, hock to heel is perpendicular to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the legs are straight, parallel to each other, and wide enough apart to fit in with a properly built body. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed. Cat feet as on front legs, turning neither in nor out.COATSmooth-haired, short, hard, thick and close lying. Invisible gray undercoat on neck permissible.Color and MarkingsAllowed Colors: Black, red, blue, and fawn (Isabella). Markings : Rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye and on muzzle, throat and forechest, on all legs and feet, and below tail. White patch on chest, not exceeding 1/2 square inch, permissible. Disqualifying Fault : Dogs not of an allowed color.

GAITFree, balanced and vigorous, with good reach in the forequarters and good driving power in the hindquarters. When trotting, there is strong rear-action drive. Each rear leg moves in line with the foreleg on the same side. Rear and front legs are thrown neither in nor out. Back remains strong and firm. When moving at a fast trot, a properly built dog will single-track.TEMPERAMENTEnergetic, watchful, determined alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. The judge shall dismiss from the ring any shy or vicious Doberman.Shyness: A dog shall be judged fundamentally shy if, refusing to stand for examination, it shrinks away from the judge; if it fears an approach from the rear; if it shies at sudden and unusual noises to a marked degree.Viciousness: A dog that attacks or attempts to attack either the judge or its handier, is definitely vicious. An aggressive or belligerent attitude towards other dogs shall not be deemed viciousness.FAULTSThe foregoing description is that of the ideal Doberman Pinscher. Any deviation from the above described dog must be penalized to the extent of the deviation.DISQUALIFICATIONSOvershot more than 3/16 of an inch, undershot more than 1/8 of an inch. Four or more missing teeth. Dogs not of an allowed color.


 







Australian Standard

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Group
Group 6
  (Utility)


General
Appearance

Medium size, muscular and
elegant, with  well set body. Of proud carriage, compact and tough. Capable of
great  speed.


Characteristics
Intelligent and firm of
character, loyal  and obedient.


Temperament
Bold and alert. Shyness or
viciousness  very highly undesirable.


Head And
Skull

In proportion to body. Long,
well filled  out under eyes and clean cut, with good depth of muzzle. Seen from
above and  side, resembles an elongated blunt wedge. Upper part of head flat and
free from  wrinkle. Top of skull flat, slight stop; muzzle line extending
parallel to top  line of skull. Cheeks flat, lips tight. Nose solid black in
black dogs, solid  dark brown in brown dogs, solid dark grey in blue dogs and
light brown in fawn  dogs. Head out of balance in proportion to body, dish
faced, snipy or cheeky  very highly undesirable.


Ears
Small, neat, set high on
head. Normally  dropped, but may be erect.


Mouth
Well developed, solid and
strong with a  complete dentition and a perfect, regular and complete scissor
bite, i.e. the  upper teeth closely overlapping the lower teeth and set square
to the jaws.  Evenly placed teeth. Undershot, overshot or badly arranged teeth
highly  undesirable.


Neck
Fairly long and lean, carried
with  considerable nobility; slightly convex and in proportion to shape of dog.
Region  of nape very muscular. Dewlap and loose skin
  undesirable.


Forequarters
Shoulder blade and upper arm
meet at an  angle of 90 degrees. Shoulder blade and upper arm approximately
equal in length.  Short upper arm relative to shoulder blade highly undesirable.
Legs seen from  front and side, perfectly straight and parallel to each other
from elbow to  pastern; muscled and sinewy, with round bone in proportion to
body structure.  Standing or gaiting, elbow lies close to
brisket.


Body
Square, height measured
vertically from  ground to highest point at withers equal to length from
forechest to rear  projection of upper thigh. Forechest well developed. Back
short and firm, with  strong, straight topline sloping slightly from withers to
croup; bitches may be  slightly longer to loin. Ribs deep and well sprung,
reaching to elbow. Belly  fairly well tucked-up. Long, weak, or roach backs
highly  undesirable.


Hindquarters

Legs parallel to each other
and  moderately wide apart. Pelvis falling away from spinal column at an angle
of  about 30 degrees. Croup well filled out. Hindquarters well developed and
  muscular; long, well bent stifle; hocks turning neither in nor out. When
  standing, hock to heel perpendicular to the ground.


Feet
Well arched, compact, and
cat-like,  turning neither in nor out. All dewclaws removed. Long, flat
deviating feet  and/or weak pasterns highly
undesirable.


Tail
Preferably docked at first or
second  joint; appears to be a continuation of spine without material
  drop.


Gait/Movement
Elastic, free, balanced and
vigorous,  with good reach in forequarters and driving power in hindquarters.
When  trotting, should have strong rear drive, with apparent rotary motion of
  hindquarters. Rear and front legs thrown neither in nor out. Back remains
strong  and firm.


Coat
Smooth, short, hard, thick
and close  lying. Imperceptible undercoat on neck permissible. Hair forming a
ridge on back  of neck and/or along spine highly
undesirable.


Colour
Definite black, brown, blue
or fawn  (Isabella) only, with rust red markings. Markings to be sharply
defined,  appearing above each eye, on muzzle, throat and forechest, an all legs
and feet  and below tail. White markings of any kind highly
  undesirable.


Sizes
Ideal height: Dogs 69 cms (27
ins) at  withers Bitches 65 cms (25? ins) at withers Considerable deviation from
this  ideal undesirable.


Faults
Any departure from the
foregoing points  should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which
the fault should be  regarded should be in exact proportion to its
degree.


Notes
Male animals should have two
apparently  normal testicles fully descended into the
scrotum.






Fireax Enticing Rhythm winning Best Baby Puppy NSW Dobermann Specialty In Show

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Aust. Ch. Fireax Viva La Diva wining runner up in group from puppy class at the Spring Fair

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Aust. Ch. Fireax Style Quest ET WAC Winning Best In Show Dobermann Specialty under the renowned Bill Sheldon (US)

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Aust. Ch. Fireax Engaging Image ET WAC winning Best Of Breed at the Sydney Royal Easter Show

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Aust. Ch. Fireax Engaging Image ET

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Aust. Ch. Fireax Striking Image as a Minor Puppy

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Aust. Grand Ch. Fireax Twice The Valour ET WAC  winning best Male and Runner Up Best Of Breed at the Dobermann Nationals.

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Fireax Visions And Dreams as a puppy

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