| The Doberman was developed in the 1880s by
Louis Doberman of Apolda in Germany. He wanted
a ferocious, short-coated, medium- to large-sized dog
with courage and stamina, and developed his stock
around the German Pinscher, which was both alert
and aggressive. To this he introduced the Rottweiler
with its stamina and tracking ability, the Manchester
Terrier from which the Doberman inherited its
markings, and possibly also the Pointer. The
Doberman was given official recognition as a breed
standard in Germany in 1900.
A fine obedience and show dog, the Doberman can
make a good family pet, but it needs knowledgeable
handling and training, being wary of strangers and
constantly "on guard." It needs a lot of exercise, and
should be groomed every couple of days.
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