The Doberman Pinscher is a breed of dog that has a long and fascinating history. It is believed that the breed was created by Louis Dobermann of Apolda, Thuringia, who crossed many breeds to obtain the Doberman Pinscher. Some of the breeds that are believed to have been involved in the creation of the Doberman are the Rottweiler, the German Pinscher, the Great Dane, the German Shepherd Dog, the Manchester Terrier and the English Shorthair Greyhound. The exact combination of breeds used to create this famous guard dog is unknown, but there are some well-founded conjectures.The old German shepherd, an influence on many European breeds of the time, offered intelligence, supply capacity and endurance.
The Rottweiler was a plausible source of the black and tan pattern that was inextricably linked to the Doberman, as it provided strength and natural protection capacity. The German Pinscher (the latter word means “terrier” in German) probably added courage and speed. And that all-around favorite hunting breed, the Weimaraner, may have provided the olfactory skill that is so crucial in a working dog. Dobermann was also the city's wayward dog hunter.After years of raising the best dogs he found in his rounds, Louis Dobermann created the Doberman.
It is not officially known what dog breeds make up the Doberman. But it is believed that the Rottweiler, the Black and Tan Terrier and the German Pinscher are part of the mix. The Doberman was much larger and more robust back then.Thanks to meticulous breeding of only the biggest and strongest dogs, at one point the breed became too stubborn and fierce. North American breeders usually cut the tails and ears of Doberman puppies, although this is not mandatory.
There are no records of which dogs Dobermann used to create the breed, but there is speculation that the Rottweiler, the German Pinscher and the Black and Tan Terrier are part of the mix.Nowadays, at any dog show, the Doberman Pinscher is usually one of the most striking breeds, thanks to its shiny fur, its chiseled head and its incredibly polished silhouette. There are also rescue organizations dedicated to this breed that focus solely on Dobermans or sometimes on Doberman blends.Made an official breed in 1908 in the United States, today it is used much less for military and police service than before. It is now ranked as 13th most popular dog breed in America. After Louis Dobermann's death, attention began to be paid to its appearance as much as to its working capacity.Disreputable breeders sell sick albino puppies but label them as rare white Dobermans.
This means you'll pay a heavy price for a sick puppy. To find additional information about this breed you can visit clubs, organizations and breed associations.
