[Orangedog]

That was the name of my doberman. She died in 1986. The best friend I ever had.

[TracyPA]

My sister has a female Doberman and she is the sweetest, most affectionate dog. Very protective of the family like you say, and will go after a stranger who gets into the back yard. But if the family has friends over she is just fine. She will shower you with kisses. They also have a Standard Poodle and a Irish Setter, both males. My sister said the Poodle is definitely the Alpha dog. He already had the Doberman by her throat when they were playing and she got on his nerves.