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another dobie question2007-11-25 2:58:09

Most importantly, 55# at only 4 months of age is TOO big.he is going to be very prone to developing a condition called Wobbler's syndrome, as well as other orthopedic problems such as panosteitis, OCD of the shoulders, UAP, hip dysplasia, etc. etc., as well as Doberman cardiomyopathy (causes sudden death) which is more common when they're too large. Please do NOT breed him unless he is medically screened and determined to be of breeding quality (it sounds like he probably is not)..that is how our beloved breed got so screwed up during the height of their popularity back in the 70's and 80's. (Indiscriminant breeding by people who thought that 'bigger was better.') We're just now getting them straightened back out from all of that.

He won't stop humping until you neuter him..so just get used to it. The longer you wait to neuter him, the less likely it is to correct that problem.

You need to consult an experienced, professional trainer ASAP. From the sound of your post, you're not going to be able to handle this on your own.

Edit, to Apak: Most of your post was correct, but blue Dobermans have been quite common for YEARS.it is the dilution mutation of the black and rust color pattern, just as fawn is the dilution mutation of the red and rust color pattern. Those are the 4 'standard' Doberman colors. Blues and fawns are prone to certain skin disorders. ("White" Dobermans are another situation altogether..and a very UNdesirable color mutation, as they generally have all SORTS of genetic problems.)

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Take you and your pup to a trainer and learn how to deal with him properly.