I've had several good experiences with Dobermans, but
one close call too. My friend had a Doberman named Gretchen.
Great dog. She knew me. I'd been over to their house and
petted her. I met the 2 of them at the tennis courts one night.
Gretchen was in the car with the window rolled down and my
friend said to go ahead and greet her. Not even thinking
about the dog considering the car her terrority, I said Hi
and went to stick my hand through the window to pet her.
She snarled and lunged at my hand and you've never seen
anybody grab their hand back so fast.

Having Cairns and a Collie, who would welcome a burglar
into our house, I just didn't even consider that maybe not
all dogs are like them. Just wasn't thinking in the moment
and Gretchen's not a bad dog and my friend's not a bad
owner. But I am more wary now of certain dogs in certain
situations, cuz I'm kind of partial to my fingers.

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