Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Pinschers are a strong and athletic breed that are built to guard and protect.

About this Breed

The Doberman Pinscher is a relatively new breed, bred around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Doberman, a German tax collector. He aimed to breed a dog that would protect him during his tax collections. Doberman Pinschers are intelligent, loyal, and make for perfect companions as well as guard dogs. The Doberman is a mixture of many different dog breeds that includes Beauceron, German Pinscher, German Shepherd, and Rottweiler. The Doberman is a very athletic dog that often excels in agility courses. Doberman’s are trainable and are listed as one of the top five smartest dogs.

Height

Male: 27-28in

Female: 25-27in

Weight

Male: 88-99lb

Female: 71-77lb

Fun Fact

A Doberman named Cappy saved the lives of 250 U.S. Marines on Guam in 1944 by alerting them when Japanese troops were nearby.

Favorite Names

For Males

Max
Odin
Moose
Rocky
Titan
Jax
Thor
Cooper
Dexter
Bear

For Females

Luna
Bella
Karma
Willow
Penny
Ruby
Lucy
Piper
Ellie
Athena

Common Locations

Texas, United States
California, United States
Florida, United States
Washington, United States
New York, United States
Ohio, United States
Pennsylvania, United States
North Carolina, United States
Oregon, United States
Georgia, United States

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