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Doberman Pinscher History
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The Doberman Pinscher was developed near the end of the 19th century by Louis Dobermann of Thuringen, Germany. Dobermann was a tax collector, and he needed a dog capable of intimidating and subduing the people who frequently made tax collection difficult. Dobermann cleverly combined a variety of breeds – including the German Pinscher, Old German Shepherd, Weimaraner, and Black and Tan Manchester Terrier – with the goal of creating a sleek and powerful new breed. By 1900, the Doberman Pinscher had evolved into a dog very similar to what we see today, though future breeding of the dog would continue to eliminate “roundness” and accentuate the breed’s swift lines.
The first Doberman Pinschers were brought to the United States in 1908 and recognized by the American Kennel Club the very same year. During the first part of the 20th century, the Doberman was used with great success in Europe and America as a police and war dog. In these areas, the dog’s sharp intelligence, powerful jaws and muscles, and its eagerness to obey won it many followers. During the mid 1970s, an albino Doberman Pinscher was born, whose genes were unfortunately spread through interbreeding. Though many Doberman fanciers are drawn to these “white Dobermans,” the dogs in fact face an increased risk of cancer and other illnesses. For this reason, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, formed in 1921, has campaigned to prevent these dogs from breeding.
