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Doberman Questions
I have an opportunity to obtain a near three year old female Doberman, rust
color, from an owner who is moving to another location which prevents continued ownership of the dog. Frankly, I was not expecting much, but was surprised to see a purebred dog, in healthy condition, cropped ears, docked tail (a bit short perhaps), nails trimmed, coat without a flaw, and a rather rambuctious and playful attitude. A few pounds overweight, which the owner admitted. The dog sniffed us after some warning barks when we came to the door, but quickly warmed up to us, giving us licks, and loving any scratching I could give her. The dog has an AKC number, on paperwork that has what appears to be an official gold AKC stamp on the lower left corner. There was an abundance of other paperwork on lineage, which I did not have a chance to go through. The owner bought the dog as a puppy. I always wanted a Doberman, and having had experience with show Dalmatians for 12 years, feel we are somewhat experienced in dog handling. We even got one Dalmatian to do quite well with commands and obedience. I would like to hear any suggestions on what I should be looking for to make sure this dog holds no surprises. I asked about barking, being alone, behavior with other animals, kids (dog was fine with owner's toddler). We do not need a show dog, but also want to have a good representative example of a purebred Dobe. I welcome any and all comments. Thank you. - Phil |
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Phil wrote:
I would like to hear any suggestions on what I should be looking for to make sure this dog holds no surprises. I asked about barking, being alone, behavior with other animals, kids (dog was fine with owner's toddler). We do not need a show dog, but also want to have a good representative example of a purebred Dobe. I welcome any and all comments. First, ignore that incoherent crap from Dallygirl, she's a troll. It sounds like this is a nice dog. There's really nothing to look for that you haven't already looked for. The best Doberman guardians are those kept as house pets. They want to be bonded to you and will want to be physically very close to you, so if it annoys you to have a dog follow you from room to room this might not be a great idea. I'd suggest an obedience class and then some other fun classes like Rally and agility--Dobermans like to have something mental and physical to do. You've had Dals so you know that exercise is the secret to happy living--it goes for Dobes too. I would suggest you spay her if she's not already spayed. Health issues include Wobbers syndrome, vonWillebrand's disease, and cardiomyopathy. Wobblers is characterized by an unsteady gait, walking "wide" in back, and falling down easily as well as (sometimes) yelps of pain for no apparent reason. Sounds like you've got a good handle on what you want, I'd say go for it! |
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after 12years 'experience he "even got one dog to do quite well with
commands and obedience" that robin is where my problem lies and it was not incoherant. if you take the dobermann on phil then do start some classes with your dog,they need the excercise and mental stimulation. i am not a troll ive seen all this before and i hope this story ends a happy one with me proven wrong,whatever you chose phil make sure you go into this with your eyes open. |
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Robin Nuttall said in
rec.pets.dogs.breeds: he best Doberman guardians are those kept as house pets. They want to be bonded to you and will want to be physically very close to you, so if it annoys you to have a dog follow you from room to room this might not be a great idea. I'd suggest an obedience class and then some other fun classes like Rally and agility--Dobermans like to have something mental and physical to do. I've a very nice Dobie bitch sharing my couch right now: http://www.rocky-dog.com/Daycare/Obie03.jpg http://www.rocky-dog.com/Daycare/Obie04.jpg Since the last time I mentioned her, Obie has now joined my agility school and is taking to it like..., well, like a Dobermann to agility. Enthusiatic, energetic, intelligent, but a bit gangly. At 9 months, she hasn't really grown into her legs. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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on 2006-01-24 at 17:08 wrote:
I've a very nice Dobie bitch sharing my couch right now: http://www.rocky-dog.com/Daycare/Obie03.jpg http://www.rocky-dog.com/Daycare/Obie04.jpg oh man, is she ever purty. Dobes are one of those breeds that are not exactly perfect for me, but that i really, really like, and would seriously consider living with if one landed in my lap. Enthusiatic, energetic, intelligent, but a bit gangly. At 9 months, she hasn't really grown into her legs. she sounds charming! i love that gangly stage. it passes far too quickly. -- shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net |
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"shelly" wrote in message: oh man, is she ever purty. Dobes are one of those breeds that are not exactly perfect for me, but that i really, really like, and would seriously consider living with if one landed in my lap. In all this time, I have met exactly one that I didn't like. And he was more a reflection on the owner than anything else. That man just did not understand the concept of personal space, and neither did the dog. At least the dog was still young; don't know what the owner's excuse was. I'm not sure how many ways there are to interpret having anyone and everyone you are speaking with back away from you constantly. Suja |
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on 2006-01-24 at 12:49 wrote:
In all this time, I have met exactly one that I didn't like. i've yet to meet a Dobe i didn't like, but they aren't that popular here. we had a big red male when i was a kid, and he was a peach, definitely one of the most rock solid dogs i've ever known. and, this was at the height of the Dobes are Eeevil 1970s. And he was more a reflection on the owner than anything else. That man just did not understand the concept of personal space, and neither did the dog. At least the dog was still young; don't know what the owner's excuse was. I'm not sure how many ways there are to interpret having anyone and everyone you are speaking with back away from you constantly. clearly, it means you're supposed to step closer. duh! -- shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net |
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shelly said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds:
oh man, is she ever purty. Dobes are one of those breeds that are not exactly perfect for me, but that i really, really like, and would seriously consider living with if one landed in my lap. Same here. I [heart] Dobies and Rotties, but other breeds work out better for my lifestyle. It works out well that I get paid to spend time with breeds I like but will probably never own. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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"Suja" said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds:
That man just did not understand the concept of personal space, and neither did the dog. Friday teaches personal space well, at least with goofy nekkid dogs. I'm not sure how he'd do with goofy nekkid dogs' owners. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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Rocky wrote in
: "Suja" said in rec.pets.dogs.breeds: That man just did not understand the concept of personal space, and neither did the dog. Friday teaches personal space well, at least with goofy nekkid dogs. I'm not sure how he'd do with goofy nekkid dogs' owners. You can teach that quite well yourself with foods heavy in Garlic and onions. Not washing for several days and mumbling to yourself (pretend you are a grad student in science) is also a great way to do this. -- Marcel and Moogli http://mudbunny.blogspot.com/ |
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