I’m on my 3rd Doberman - a European male. The are wonderful dogs...called velcro dogs because they are always where you are. Scary smart, loyal, protective. The family is their pack. My friend says someone would be insane to break into your house. He guards everything he sees and is gentle with the babies. Can’t imagine having another breed.
We figured bigger is better so we have two. LOL. They have hair that is sort of zigzag which is like a “stealth coating”. At night you can’t see them because they are just a black hole in the night. They love to hide in the shadows and jump out at you. A 100 plus pound Dobie jumping from the shadows at night will really loosen your sphincters. They love getting that reaction. Devious dogs, they are.