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where does the name doberman pinscher come from
The history of the Dobermann breed is sometimes disputed by experts; however, it's generally thought that Dobermanns were first bred in the 1880s by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann in Germany.
what was karl friedrich louis dobermann's job
There is disagreement upon what Dobermann's main job was, but it is known for certain that he ran the Apolda dog pound.

Question: where did dobermann get the idea
Self-contained rewrite: where did karl friedrich louis dobermann get the idea to breed dobermann pinscher