The Doberman Breed Long History

The Doberman breed long history began more than a hundred years ago in the village of Apolda, Thuringen region, southern Germany, there lived a man named Karl Frederic Louis Dobermann (1823-1894). Many versions of which were written about the KFL. Dobermann. For example, about their daily work, ranging from dog catcher, tax collectors, night watchmen and supervisors at the local slaughterhouse. However, any real work, it can be said that the KFL. Doberman feel the need for a reliable guard dog to accompany him. Please note that at the time was not yet known standardization and classification of dog races. So it's understandable that in the breed, KFL. Dobermann is more concerned with character than the physicalform of the dog. Regardless of its physicalform, stud and sires used in breeding can be selected from the many dogs, provided it has the desired character and strong. 

KFL Dobermann breed dog has many names; Gendarmen Hunden, Thurigian Pinschers, Bellings, and others. However, due to KFL. Doberman dogs are also known to refer to any black & tan color as his dog, then people, especially from outside Apolda, often using his name to refer to the dogs. As breeds "made" by man, has a lot of effort made to examine the origins of Dobermann. From there was born the various theories about the kinds of dogs that play a role in the formation of Dobermann. Many types of dogs are considered the ancestors of Dobermann. OldGerman Shepherd dog, gun shorthaired dogs (Weimaraner ancestor),  great dane, oldGerman Pinscher, butcher's dog (rottweiler ancestors), manchester terrier, greyhound, and beauceron often cited as instrumental in the formation of Doberman breed.  Although in 1933, Doberman Pinscher German club has stated that the ancestors of Doberman are old German short-haired pinscher, but these theories still have weaknesses and cannot be ascertained. 

In Europe, it continues to repeal the word behind the name of the Doberman Pinscher, so the official name of this breed is just a Doberman. Doberman Pinscher is not anymore. So, the facts about the origin remain a mystery Doberman. It is certain is that the dog was there now have many ancestors. All are combined with the dedication of so many generations of breeding, and has formed a Doberman that we know today. As Phillip Groenig said, an expert, jury, and Doberman breeders, "... Doberman is not created, but he is in the process of Becoming ... and Mr. KFL. Dobermann Stood with his dream at the beginning of the process ..."

A Doberman has a natural friendly and peaceful behavior, very devoted to family and loved children. Although the Doberman has a docile nature (Fuhrigkeit) and fond of good activity (Arbertsfreude), his ability to work, courage and hardness to be watched. In addition to his alert nature of the environment, confidence and courage should also get special attention.

Doberman Standardization

As dog breeds, Doberman has the anatomical standardization and character. This is the reference standard assessment in the exhibition. While Perkin shelter and become a member of the dog world organization, the FCI (Federation International Cynology). Therefore, in holding exhibitions, both KDI and using the standard Perkin dogs was prepared by the FCI.

Doberman Physical Characteristic Information

Doberman is a medium size dog breed, strong and muscular stature. Because it looks elegant, graceful, and spirited demeanor, and his expression full of confidence, the dog meets the criteria for an ideal dog. Recognized colors are black and brown, with a colored marking "red rust" firm, clear boundaries, and clean. Marking is located on the muzzle, as a point on both cheeks and above the eyebrows, on the neck, as the two dots on the chest, on the pastern, hock, and paw, on the inner thighs, anus, and ischium.

So, This is all about the Doberman breed long history, you may also be interested to read about information to adopt siberian husky puppies.