Friedrich Louis Dobermann

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Line drawing of a Doberman

Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann , actually: Tobermann (born January 2, 1834 in Apolda ; † June 9, 1894 ibid) was a clerk in the Thuringian town of Apolda and also a worker , skinner , tax collector and dog catcher for the Niederroßla office . By crossing different dogs such as pinschers , Weimaraner , pointer and pointing dogs, he laid the foundation for the breeding of the Doberman, later named after him .

In addition to the activities mentioned, Dobermann also worked for years as a night policeman and needed a sharp working dog for personal protection . He dealt with dog breeding and, in addition to the well-known dog breeds, also used mixed breed dogs that he had available through his work. So the exact breed composition of the first Dobermans can no longer be traced in detail.