The Dobermann, (/ˈdoʊbərmən/; German pronunciation: ) or Doberman Pinscher in the United States and Canada, is a medium-large breed of domestic dog that was originally developed around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann, a tax collector from Germany. However, in some countries, these procedures are now illegal. Dobermanns have markings on the chest, paws/legs, muzzle, above the eyes, and underneath the tail. Dobermanns have markings on the chest, paws/legs, muzzle, above the eyes, and underneath the tail. 1.2 Color. Two different color genes exist in the Dobermann: one for black (B) and one for color dilution (D). There are nine possible combinations of these alleles, which can result in four different color phenotypes: black, blue, red, and fawn (Isabella). 1.2 Color. Two different color genes exist in the Dobermann: one for black (B) and one for color dilution (D).