The foundations of the Doberman Pinscher were two dogs: A fellow named, “Schnupp” (described as clever and fearless), and a lass named, “Bisart.” Their puppies were black pups with rust colored markings. From that point on, accounts vary as to what went into the dog that Friedrich Louis Doberman created. By most accounts, the German Pinscher, Beauceron, German Shepherd Dog, Manchester Terrier, German Short Haired Pointer, Greyhound, Great Dane, Weimaraner, and Black and Tan Terrier all went into the mix.

 “Jake, a Doberman Pinscher” by Nora Sallows