Doberman Pinschers typically have a deep, broad chest, and a powerful, compact, and square muscular body of medium size. However, in recent years some breeders have primarily bred, shown, and sold a slimmer or more sleek-looking Doberman Pinscher. This has become a popular body type among many owners, especially those who show their Doberman Pinschers competitively. The traditional body type of the Doberman is still more desirable to many casual owners and to those who want the dog for protection. Dobermans bred to the ideal standard are bred to possess a body to meet the "Doberman Breed type", which is to say they can withstand the physical rigors for which the breed was originally intended.