Yahoo News has a fascinating story on five dog facts you don’t know. The top fact describes the curious history of the Doberman Pinscher.
#1 Tax Man’s Best Friend: Being a 19th-century tax collector was down-right dangerous, particularly in Germany. This was why fellow tax man, Louis Dobermann, created a dog breed that was capable of protecting him as he went about conducting business – none other than the Doberman Pinscher. One suspects Louis was not a popular man.