The Doberman Pinscher was created in Germany in the 1890s. Louis Dobermann ran the local dog pound and was also responsible for collecting taxes. He wanted to produce a top notch guard dog to accompany him on his money-collecting rounds. 

Although many people assume that the smaller German Pinscher was bred down from the Doberman, in fact the German Pinscher predates the Doberman. Louis Dobermann used that breed to create his much larger dog. He cross bred a number of dogs including the Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier, German Pinscher, and Manchester Terrier among others to produce the dog we know today as the Doberman Pinscher. The Dobe has become world renowned for his skill as a police and security dog.

The Dobe stands up to 27 1/2 inches at the shoulder and has a shiny, sleek coat that may be black, red, blue, or fawn. All of these coats have rust markings. This is an elegant and graceful, but powerful and muscular dog with great endurance and speed.

The Doberman is a superb guard dog. He is alert, watchful, bold, energetic, determined, loyal, and fearless. However, he also makes a great family pet and companion though he is best suited to older children. Highly intelligent, the Doberman thrives on mental stimulation and physical companionship. He cannot be left outside and ignored by his owners.