The Dobermann breed requires a medium sized, powerful, muscular dog. Despite his substance, he shall be elegant and noble which will be evident in his body line"
"The gait is elastic, elegant, agile, free and ground covering. The front legs reach out as far as possible. The hindquarter gives far reaching and elastic drive"
"The Dobermann is of medium size, strong and muscularly built. Through the elegant lines of its body, its proud nature, and its expression of determination, it conforms to the ideal picture of a dog"