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Doberman pinscher

 
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(dō'bər-mən pĭn'shər) pronunciation
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A medium-sized to large dog of a breed originating in Germany, having short hair and a smooth, usually dark brown or black coat.

[German Dobermann (after Ludwig Dobermann, 19th-century German dog breeder) + German Pinscher, terrier (probably from EnglishPINCH , from the cropping of its ears and tail).]


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Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: Doberman pinscher
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Breed of working dog developed in Apolda, Germany, by Louis Dobermann, a dog-pound keeper, in the late 19th century. This sleek, agile, powerful dog stands 24 – 28 in. (61 – 71 cm) high and weighs 60 – 88 lbs (27 – 40 kg). It has a short, smooth black, blue, fawn, or red coat, with rust markings on the head, throat, chest, tail base, and feet. Dobermans have a reputation for fearlessness, alertness, loyalty, and intelligence. They have been used in police and military work, as watchdogs, and as guide dogs for the blind.

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Columbia Encyclopedia: Doberman pinscher
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Doberman pinscher (dō'bərmən pĭn'shər), breed of large, compact working dog originating in Germany c.1890. It stands from 24 to 28 in. (61-71 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 60 to 75 lb (27-34 kg). Its short, smooth, close-lying coat may be black, brown, or blue in color with rust red markings above the eyes and on the muzzle, chest, legs, and vent. The Doberman was named for Louis Dobermann of Apolda, Germany, who developed the breed by crossing native German sheepherding-dog stock with the Rottweiler, Manchester terrier, and the old German pinscher. The Doberman was first used as a guard dog and pet. Later, when its great capacity for training was appreciated, it became increasingly popular as a police and war dog. See dog.

Translations: Doberman
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Dansk (Danish)
n. - dobermann

Français (French)
n. - doberman

Deutsch (German)
n. - Dobermann

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - σκύλος (ράτσας) ντόμπερμαν

Italiano (Italian)
dobermann

Português (Portuguese)
n. - dobermann (m) (Zool.)

Русский (Russian)
доберман-пинчер

Español (Spanish)
n. - doberman

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - Doberman (hundras)

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
都贝尔曼

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 都貝爾曼

한국어 (Korean)
n. - (개의 종류) 도베르만

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - ドーベルマン, ドーベルマンピンシェル

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮דוברמן (כלב)‬

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