With beauty, brains, agility and loyalty,
what other breed could it be but the Doberman
Pinscher?
Today’s Doberman Pinscher is one of
the most popular and respected members of the canine
clan. Developed first as a guardian dog in 19th Century Germany,
this breed has always excelled as a watchdog, guardian and
protector. In addition, the breed has been
remarkable as a guide dog for the blind, a military dog, and
pet.
The Doberman, or Dobe as he is called by
his friends, is a product of Germany.
Herr Louis Dobermann developed this versatile breed in the
Apolda region of German
to suit his own need for a loyal, obedient, protective dog
to accompany him on his
nightly rounds as a policeman. Since he also worked as the
local dogcatcher,
Herr Dobermann had access to a wide variety of dogs to develop
his large pinscher
or terrier. Some of the breeds used to shape the Dobe include
the Pinscher (a smaller
black and tan dog very similar in appearance to the modern
Doberman and the Manchester Terrier), Rottweilers and Thurigian
Shepherds. Other breeds that contributed their genes are the
black Greyhound for elegance and sleekness, the Great Dane,
the Weimaraner,
and the German Shorthaired Pointer.
The resulting dog possessed an uncanny intelligence,
bravery, loyalty, stamina,
and protectiveness in a medium-to-large working dog with an
easy-care, short, dense coat.
It was with great pride that this breed became known as Dobermann’s
Pinscher.
The Dobermann´s lifespan
is approx: 12-14 year.
General
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