Doberman Pinscher

Sleek guard breed

A Doberman Pinscher is a large, muscular breed of dog with a sleek coat, typically black or brown with rust markings.

Developed in Germany in the late 19th century as a guard dog, the breed is known for intelligence, alertness, and loyalty.

Dobermans are often used in police and military work.

Also called simply Doberman.

breed

purebred

Of single breed ancestry

conformation · bloodline · lineage · breeder · standard · cropped · docked · Weimaraner · Rottweiler · German

working

police

Civil law enforcement

  • militaryArmed forces collectively
  • K-9Law enforcement canine unit
  • trackingMonitoring location over time

search and rescue · service dog · war dog · detection · obedience · IPO · handler · commands · trained · discipline

athletic

muscular

Having well-developed sinews

powerful · sprint · lean · runner · stamina · energy · active · sleek · nimble · lithe

temperament

intelligent

Having mental acuity

devoted · alert · fearless · confident · energetic · spirited · sensitive · bonded · companion · attentive

guardian

watchdog

Guard or monitor

vigilant · territorial · defender · intimidating · patrol · sentry · fierce · loyal · fearless · deterrent

Categories
Opposites
dog size and physicality

Doberman PinscherChihuahua

Northern Mexican state and capital

lapdog · Yorkshire Terrier · Pomeranian · Maltese · teacup dogs

temperament and perceived threat

Doberman PinscherGolden Retriever

Affable blond sporting breed

Labrador Retriever · lapdog · Bichon Frise · Beagle · therapy dog

Family

Dobermann, Doberman

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G