The Doberman Pinscher was developed in 1890 by Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Dobermann was a tax collector for the municipality of Apolda, Germany and also managed the dog pound. He bred the canine to provide him with protection on his rounds through bandit-infested areas as well as to encourage payment from reluctant citizens. The pooch proved particularly proficient in both endeavors.
The dog today is now generally referred to merely as a "Doberman," as "Pinscher" is German for terrier, which would not be all that appropriate.
After World War II, the Doberman almost became extinct. No litters were bred for a decade in West Germany. Werner Jung saved the breed by searching through West German farms for individuals to recreate the lineage and by even smuggling one in, at the risk of his life, from East Germany. Most Dobermans today are descendants of Jung's dogs.
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