Doberman Pinscher: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Dobie • Dobe • Doberman

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Red and tan Doberman pinscher standing alert on grass with natural, undocked ears and tail, in a wooded outdoor setting.

Black and tan Doberman pinscher with cropped ears and docked tail leaps in midair to catch an orange frisbee in its mouth on a grassy field.

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A handler in a tan suit runs alongside a Doberman Pinscher in the show ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, with judges and spectators in the background.

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