Doberman Pinscher 90

The Doberman Pinscher is one of the dog breeds that make good guard dogs. In fact, they are known as one of the most effective guard dogs in the world. The Doberman Pinscher was first bred by a man named Louis Dobermann, a German tax collector around 1900 who wanted a guard dog that was also a suitable companion.

The Doberman breed was created with a melting pot of different breeds that include the Old Shorthaired Shepherd, Rottweiler, Black and Tan Terrier, and the German Pinscher, among others. The “Tax Collector’s Dog” quickly gained an international reputation as a popular working dog and guard dog.

There was a time when Dobermans were bred with the intention of creating an aggressive breed, which led to a reputation that still precedes them. Once bred for the sole purpose of being a watch or protection breed, today’s Dobermans are bred with more versatility in mind.

The AKC recognized the Doberman Pinscher in 1908 as a member of the Working Group and they are still one of the most popular working breeds. Today, the Doberman can be found as a loyal family companion and working as search and rescue dogs, military dogs, police dogs, therapy dogs, and service dogs. They are even one of the popular show dog breeds and are often found competing in dog sports.