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The Doberman Pinscher is a power packed medium sized dog with a built-in high energy level. The breed originated in Apolda, in Thueringen, Germany, around 1890, taking its name from Louis Dobermann of Apolda, a tax collector, who desired a medium size dog to perform as a guard dog as well as companion. Breeds utilized to develop the Doberman may have included, the old shorthaired shepard, Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier and the German Pinscher. The Doberman presents in four color combinations; Black & Tan, Red & Tan, Blue & Tan and Fawn & Tan. The breed was officially recognized in 1900 by the American Kennel Club.
Properly bred and trained, the Doberman has proven itself as a friend and guardian. As it has developed, its qualities of intelligence and ability to absorb and retain training brought it into demand as a police and war dog. The Doberman has an excellent nose for tracking and has been used in capturing felons. For many years, they have been chosen to become outstanding members of Search and Rescue Teams. The Dobermans loyalty, devotion, confidence and high degree of trainability made them the dog of choice by the USMC during WWII. "Always Faithful", a life-sized Doberman in bronze, is located in Guam at the war dogs cemetery at the U.S. naval base in Orte Point as a permanent monument.
The Doberman is one of the smartest dogs in dogdom. They are known for their intelligence and uncanny reasoning ability. These qualities combined with the Doberman's deceptive power, exuberance for life and their simple yet complex nature and temperment require extra time for early socializtion, obedience training and extra exercise. The Doberman is not recommended for dog owners with limited time, energy or experience.
On the other hand, the Doberman is extremely affectionate and has found their way into the hearts of their owners like no other breed and many people are life long devotees of this magnificent "Cadillac" of dogs.
Reprinted from the AKC.org and geocities.com.
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