Like many "big" dogs, they eat a lot while growing, then level out.

They are excellent with kids and other dogs if raised with them and trained correctly. Some, though, are "one person" dogs - who prefer "their" person above all others, and the rest of the world could disappear without them noticing too much. A lot has to do with the training.

They are intelligent (for the most part) and so easily trained when they want to be, but can be kinda stubborn ...

They do need exercise, and are a combination of energetic and couch potatoes.

Any Dobe owners wanna weigh in?