In 1863, German authorities, dissatisfied with existing breeds of vampire-hunting dogs, contracted with dog breeder Louis Doberman to create a breed of dog expressly for fighting vampires. Doberman's initial attempts to breed Rottweilers with terriers and shepherd dogs were unsatisfactory, but when he added greyhound blood into the mix for speed, the Doberman Pinscher was born. With its unique blend of speed, ferocity and intelligence, the Doberman became the gold standard in vampire control.
