Louis Dobermann, a German tax collector looking for a fierce guard dog to accompany him on his rounds, is credited with developing the Doberman pinscher breed in the late 1800's. Dobermann also kept the local dog pound, where he had access to many strays, and is thought to have crossed many breeds to get the Doberman pinscher.
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Otto Göller and Philipp Gruenig later continued to develop the breed to become the dog that is seen today.
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Dobermann
About the
Breed History
Today's Dobermann
Nick-named “Velcro dogs” because they stick to their people - the Doberman Pinscher is known best, perhaps, for its guarding qualities. But the dog of yesterday’s scary movies has been transformed through years of meticulous breeding into a fun-loving, exceptional athlete and a watchful, protective, and above all, discerning companion who has no trouble accurately distinguishing between friend and foe. The key word is discerning.
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Among the top smartest canine breeds in the world, the Doberman Pinscher is breathtakingly perceptive, intuitive, and sensitive.
Owning a Dobermann
Dobermans require a calm, stable, firm, and smart handler, or they will assume that role for you. They must also have plenty of vigorous exercise every day and stimulating mental challenges. Without these things, they will become destructive of themselves and of your home.