Dobermann
Sleek protective canine
A Dobermann is a large, muscular dog breed developed in Germany, characterized by a sleek coat, athletic build, and alert temperament.
Dobermanns are commonly used as guard dogs, police dogs, and family protectors.
The spelling Doberman (without the final n) is standard in American English: The Dobermann stood watch at the gate.
German terrier-type breed
- purebredOf single breed ancestry
- pedigreeRecord of descent
- kennelEnclosure for hounds
- conformationStructural form or arrangement
breeder · AKC · canine · sire · dam · puppy · litter · whelping
Smooth and elegant
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
- powerfulHaving great strength
compact · square · wedge-shaped · agile · graceful · streamlined · toned · lean
Guard or monitor
- protectorOne who safeguards others
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- sentinelGuard who monitors
- vigilantKeenly aware of danger
alert · territorial · intimidating · deterrent · patrol · security · defender · escort
Firm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- bondedFastened or emotionally connected
- companionOne who keeps company
affectionate · attentive · obedient · eager · velcro · handler · one-person · aloof
Able to be taught
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- responsiveQuick to react
problem-solving · attentive · keen · sharp · clever · biddable · adaptable · intuitive
pinscher
German terrier-type breed
conformation · breeder · AKC · canine · sire · dam · puppy · litter · whelping · bloodline
sleek
Smooth and elegant
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
powerful · compact · square · wedge-shaped · agile · graceful · streamlined · toned · lean · statuesque
watchdog
Guard or monitor
vigilant · alert · territorial · intimidating · deterrent · patrol · security · defender · escort · K-9
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- devotedLoyally and lovingly attached
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- bondedFastened or emotionally connected
companion · affectionate · attentive · obedient · eager · velcro · handler · one-person · aloof · reserved
trainable
Able to be taught
- smartMentally quick, or fashionable
- perceptiveQuick to understand
- alertWarning or watchfulness
responsive · problem-solving · attentive · keen · sharp · clever · biddable · adaptable · intuitive · discerning
police
Civil law enforcement
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- trackingMonitoring location over time
- IPOFirst public stock offering
obedience · agility · service · therapy · detection · trailing · apprehension · handler · trained · disciplined
DobermannChihuahua
Northern Mexican state and capital
lapdog · toy poodle · Pomeranian · Yorkshire Terrier · Maltese
DobermannGolden Retriever
Affable blond sporting breed
Labrador Retriever · Beagle · therapy dog · family dog · Newfoundland
- Doberman PinscherGerman-bred guard canine