A Doberman may be suitable for some handlers, but breed identity does not establish service-dog suitability. Assess the individual dog’s health, temperament, comfort in public and ability to learn the required tasks.
Ask about relevant health screening and veterinary care, the parents’ health and temperament where known, and the dog’s experiences. Use reward-based teaching and gradual, comfortable socialization.
Consider grooming, exercise, rest, housing and the support available to you. A close bond does not guarantee reliable task work, and a protective appearance or breed reputation should not be confused with the actual behavior required of a service dog.
The former article included unsupported breed-wide claims, inaccurate medical-testing implications, cropping/docking advice and assurances that height makes a dog suitable for bracing. Those have been removed. A dog’s size does not establish the safety of weight-bearing tasks.