The 25 Most Popular Dog Breeds In The United States

#16 DOBERMAN PINSCHER

The Doberman Pinscher was originally developed by German tax collector Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in the latter part of the 1800s. Dobermans are known to be highly intelligent, driven, and easy to train as a result.

Doberman Pinschers can reach 100 pounds with a lifespan between 9 and 12 years. Though they were officially recognized by the AKC in 1908, Dobermans didn’t really became popular until being used as guard dogs during World War II.