Doberman Pinschers are a popular breed of medium to large sized dogs that are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and protective nature. They are also known by various other names, including Dobermann, Dobie, and Dober. The breed was developed in Germany during the late 19th century by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, hence the name Doberman Pinscher. Other synonymous terms used to refer to this breed include Dobynm, Dobie-Pin, Doberman, Dobermann, and Dobermann Pinscher. These intelligent dogs are often used as guard dogs, police dogs, and military dogs, due to their strong protective instincts and ability to quickly learn new commands.