It was in the 1870?s in Germany, that Louis Doberman, a tax collector who needed an alert and intelligent bodyguard dog, bred the Doberman Pinscher, to protect him on his rounds from bandits.
It was developed presumably by crossing several different breeds of dogs, to find the characteristics that Doberman was looking for.
This included German Pinschers, Rottweilers, Beauceron, Black Greyhounds, Black and Tan Terrier, Thuringian Shepherd Dog, Great Dane and the German Shepherd Dog to create the sleek and smart guard dog with a fearless nature.
The Doberman Pinscher is medium to large in size, compactly built, muscular and graceful this breed reflecting great nobility and temperament.