Doberman Aggression Finally Explained

A research paper presented at the Northeast Veterinary Conference in Boston, Massachusetts explained why Doberman Pinschers are more aggressive than most other dogs. The paper noted that adult Doberman Pinschers suffer from constant migraine headaches, causing them to be highly temperamental.  The basis for this behavior is strictly anatomical.  The adult Doberman cranial cavity is slightly too small for their brain mass.  The average volume of cerebral matter in a 110 pound Dobie is 190 grams, yet for an unknown reason their cranial cavity is only equipped to house a mass of 180 grams. In the Doberman puppy, the cranial cavity’s growth halts before the dog has completely matured. As their cerebral mass continues its normal growth, it is forced to stay within the confines of a stunted cranial cavity, leading to increased inter-cranial pressure and the eventual intractable migraines. 

As one might expect, this constant level of discomfort creates undesirable personality changes, making Dobermans unreliable as pets.  It is this trait, however, that makes them excellent guard dogs.  Veterinary research has found that after going into attachk mode,  the Doberman brain contracts slightly, eliminating their headaches for up to twelve hours.   Dobermans soon learn through this feedback loop that aggressive behavior causes their headaches to lessen, thus reinforcing the violent behavior.   

Such characteristics should give any potential owner paws before making a Doberman pet purchase decision.