Mary Allen
By the late 19th century, German breeders who had continued Dobermann’s work were more concerned with function than appearance. They wanted to make the Doberman a “super dog”. At first, they only bred the bravest, smartest, fastest, and most tenacious dogs. They succeeded almost too well – the breed became known for its willfulness and aggressiveness.
A breeder named Otto Goeller is credited with shaping the Doberman into a more usable dog, and in 1900 the German Kennel Club recognized the Doberman Pinscher.
Around 1908 the Dobie was brought to the United States. Legend has it that the first Dobie brought to America was shown at a dog show and won Best of Show at three consecutive shows before any of the judges dared open the dog’s mouth to check its teeth.
In 1921 the Doberman Pinscher Club of America was formed. A year later, the breed standard written in Germany was adopted.
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