You should consider first the breed's and then the dog's disposition, temperament, size and energy level. (talenthounds.ca)
Doberman History: Dobermans were first bred in Germany around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. (sheppardsoftware.com)
The very first breed standard for the Briard was drawn up in 1897 by fans of the sheepdog, and in 1909, the French association Les Amis du Briard was formed. (dogpack.com)