The Dobermann^[a] is a German breed of medium-large domestic dog of pinscher type. It was originally bred in Thuringia in about 1890 by Louis Dobermann, a tax collector.^[2] It has a long muzzle and – ideally – an even and graceful gait. The ears were traditionally cropped and the tail docked, practices which are now illegal in many countries.

Dobermann
Adult bitch
Other names	Doberman Pinscher
Common nicknames	Dobie, Doberman
Origin	Germany
Traits Height Males 68 to 72 cm (27 to 28 in)[1]   Females 63 to 68 cm (25 to 27 in)[1] Weight Males 40–45 kg (88–99 lb)[1]   Females 32–35 kg (71–77 lb)[1] Coat short Color black & tan, red & tan Life span 11.2 years