Looking to buy a Doberman
Discussion
Kennel club, for all their faults they are probably still the most useful for tracking mostly decent breeders.
Points for you:
Dobermanns should no longer have their tails docked if you view pups with a docked tail it has been done illegally.
Look up what health problems dobies are prone to some conditions can be tested for, if a dobie has any of these then the breeder should have parents tested (and hopefully negative results)
i.e. dobermanns can suffer a blood condition called Von Willebrands disease (blood clotting disorder) Parents should be -ve for this condition, if not been tested for be cautious. This is just one example, there maybe other illnesses I'm not so familiar with.
As with all pups, view at least the mum, do not accept delivery of pup (puppy farm) need to be 8 weeks before going to new home, should be wormed at least once (but can be wormed with some wormers upto 3x before going to new home) they should offer 6 weeks free ins, have a signed agreement that if pup ck'd within 48hrs and medical problem found they will take pup back and give refund. Adv what diet pup been weaned onto and maybe give a sample. (Hopefully won't advise the scrambled egg, raw mince, weetabix, rice and milk diets that so many breeders seem to be fans of!
I could go on and on but I hope that helps a bit!
Points for you:
Dobermanns should no longer have their tails docked if you view pups with a docked tail it has been done illegally.
Look up what health problems dobies are prone to some conditions can be tested for, if a dobie has any of these then the breeder should have parents tested (and hopefully negative results)
i.e. dobermanns can suffer a blood condition called Von Willebrands disease (blood clotting disorder) Parents should be -ve for this condition, if not been tested for be cautious. This is just one example, there maybe other illnesses I'm not so familiar with.
As with all pups, view at least the mum, do not accept delivery of pup (puppy farm) need to be 8 weeks before going to new home, should be wormed at least once (but can be wormed with some wormers upto 3x before going to new home) they should offer 6 weeks free ins, have a signed agreement that if pup ck'd within 48hrs and medical problem found they will take pup back and give refund. Adv what diet pup been weaned onto and maybe give a sample. (Hopefully won't advise the scrambled egg, raw mince, weetabix, rice and milk diets that so many breeders seem to be fans of!
I could go on and on but I hope that helps a bit!
IronOxide said:
PNB, I’ve had a couple of Dobermans over the years and was advised to buy show strain, (parents are show animals), because they're bred to have a good temperament. If possible I would try to avoid buying from a puppy farmer.
Cheers.
Good point but I would actually go further and say there is never ever ever a reason to buy from a puppy farm DO NOT DO IT.Cheers.
We got our dobie from a breeder at chapel in lincs, just had a look for this number but i can't find it at the mo. The most important things to do are to make sure you see both parents and you must see evidence of them being clear of vonwillibrands syndrome (i thing thats wright) if they have it they can struggle with blood clotting. Dont buy one that has a broard head like a lab, it should be slender. You cant go wrong with this breed they are very loyal and protective of children and property.
Quinny said:
becksW said:
i.e. dobermanns can suffer a blood condition called Von Willebrands disease (blood clotting disorder)
Did you know that Humans can get it too....
I have a blood disorder.. so go to a clinic where quite a few of the Patients have Von Willerbrands
Pronounced VON VILLEBRANDS by the way......
Oh and good luck with the pup search..... Always liked the Doberman
it is interesting, (also note only 1 r in Willebrands, not that I'm being picky or anything!) I assume it's a german name which is why the W is pronounced as a V a bit like Rottweiler (really annoys me when people don't pronounce that right)Wow, lots of great advice there, thanks all, and thanks vxrandy for your email, replied!
When I was a kid we had a Doberman for almost 16 years so I can not wait to get another one.
Its just me and the Girlfriend at home so Im well aware that our lives will change drastically, but am more than looking forward to it.
If anyone else has more tips/advice, please keep the posts coming.
Cheers
PNB
When I was a kid we had a Doberman for almost 16 years so I can not wait to get another one.
Its just me and the Girlfriend at home so Im well aware that our lives will change drastically, but am more than looking forward to it.
If anyone else has more tips/advice, please keep the posts coming.
Cheers
PNB
Edited by pork n beef on Sunday 20th September 18:01
pork n beef said:
[quote=becksW
Dobermanns should no longer have their tails docked if you view pups with a docked tail it has been done illegally.
Hi becks, thanks for the reply.Dobermanns should no longer have their tails docked if you view pups with a docked tail it has been done illegally.
I dodnt know this. So all dobermans have the tails now?
Cheers
PNB
We got our Doberman from a breeder in Stafford who sadly died earlier this year. I believe her son is still breeding dogs, if you google "Otherton doberman" I am sure you will get the contact details.
Our dog has an excellent temprament, though he can be very protective if he senses danger, he is fantastic around kids and good with other dogs, though he seems to prefer human company to other dogs. He has a tail, which is now standard and although it takes a bit of getting used to, it sets him apart from other dobies. I certainly wouldnt want another breed of dog after owning a dobie.
Our dog has an excellent temprament, though he can be very protective if he senses danger, he is fantastic around kids and good with other dogs, though he seems to prefer human company to other dogs. He has a tail, which is now standard and although it takes a bit of getting used to, it sets him apart from other dobies. I certainly wouldnt want another breed of dog after owning a dobie.
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