Doberman pinchers are working breed of dog that can often be misunderstood. They have a reputation as aggressive guard dogs, which their powerful build and elegant features seem to confirm. But, there is more to a Doberman than meets the eye. Get to know the pup behind the muscles.
There is some truth to the Doberman’s reputation as a guard dog. The breed originated in Germany, where it was developed by Karl Friedrich Dobermann in the 1800s. Dobermann himself worked as a night watchman. Following his death, the breed was named in his honor, according to the Doberman Pinscher Club of America.
