The Doberman Pinscher - Always Faithful

If you ever make it to Guam be sure to visit the war dog cemetary at the U.S. Naval base in Orote Point. There you will see the life-size bronze statue of the dog Always Faithful who symbolizes all the Dobermans who gave their lives in World War II while serving with the U.S. Marines.

The statue is a special tribute to the 25 Dobermans who gave their lives liberating Guam in 1944. They served as sentries, messengers and scouts and were used to explore caves and detect mines and booby traps. It's a very touching story.

Some of these dogs might have been beloved pets donated to the war effort since many families gave their pets to the military to help win the war. Their sacrifices did help. The dogs saved the lives of hundreds of our soldiers.

In foreign wars, as police dogs and as family pets the properly bred and trained Doberman has proved itself to be a great friend and guardian. They posses a keen intelligence that helps them absorb and retain training.

They are very alert watchdogs and are guarddogs by nature. Stubborn and bold, they respond well to firmness, affection and praise and respond badly to impatience, anger and fear.

If chosen carefully, a well-trained Doberman is a good family dog - handsome, playful, and properly protective - if it has been with children from puppyhood. They tend to be one-family dogs, and a few are found to be one-man dogs.

Doberman Pinschers require a lot of outdoor exercise or they will become restless indoors.

They are a large dog breed. Males grow to weigh 70-75 pounds, females to 60-65 pounds.

Their short, smooth coat makes them sensitive to cold.

If you want to read more about the war dog memorial on Guam visit: Doberman Wardog Memorial

Here is a great video that gives you lots of information about Doberman Pinschers.