The story plays on the "faithful dog" trope, where a pet protects its owner from a threat they didn't even know existed.
The tale typically begins with a woman returning home to find her beloved Doberman Pinscher (or sometimes a German Shepherd) choking and gasping for air on the floor. In a panic, she rushes the dog to an emergency veterinarian. [S1E4] The Choking Doberman
The police search the woman’s house and find a burglar passed out in a bedroom closet, clutching a bleeding hand and missing two fingers. Origins and Cultural Impact The story plays on the "faithful dog" trope,