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grnlemonade Member Posts: 62 |
posted 10-18-2003 07:21 PM
ok, i am planing on gettin a pair of these dogs, and i was just wondering how your expierience has been with them? i kno that they are suppose 2 be "vicious" but are really gentle and kind if brought up the right way. IP: Logged |
Pauline Member Posts: 123 |
posted 10-18-2003 11:37 PM
I personally prefer males...they are easier to train to me. They are hyper, and need activity DAILY, not just confining them and letting them play with toys type thing. They are big babies, mine whine their butts off..spoiled rotten is why..many have hypothyroid, mine just got Dx with that..after yrs of bugging my vet as to dry skin--this yr was really bad, no matter what I added or washed him in, and so I switched vets..got him on thyroid med now daily.... Love to play, love to cuddle, velcro dog....proud. Gorgeous. Bathing done in 15 mins! LOL!! AFter having Old English Sheepdog, Cocker Spaniels, German Shepherds, I love the ease and alertness and less bark, that my male dobies have..I hope you find yourself a wonderful Dobie too! IP: Logged |
Karriesue Member Posts: 110 |
posted 10-19-2003 08:17 AM
Make sure you are getting your dogs from a reputable breeder. Also ask to see both parents....if they show signs of aggressive behavior, it is probably an indication of how the pups might act as adults. Obedience courses with your dogs will be good and also make sure you take them to puppy classes to socialize them. Good luck and have fun with your new dogs!! IP: Logged |
Jas Moderator Posts: 262 |
posted 10-19-2003 10:45 AM
Have you ever visited the Doberman Pinscher Club of America website? www.dpca.org There is extensive information on the site, I suggest you find out more about the breed. quote from the site under character As you can see they were bred for protection but make note of the second sentence " How to but a Doberman Puppy http://www.dpca.org/PuppyJW.html Apparently they are numerous potential health problems in the breed, and from what I've been told especially in N.A. So make sure the breeder has health tested and health certified their dogs so they wont be passing on genetic diseases -- costly to the buyer later on. Also most reputable breeder will not sell 2 puppies to one home, especially to an inexperienced home. It is recommended to wait until the first dog has been fully trained and mature first. Two pups bond with each other, make training very hard, and will often listen to & follow the other dog over the human. Best to raise one first with a strong bond between you two and then add another to the household. Plus it will give you more time to manage & socialize the dog so that it doesn't become aggressive to others. Two pups also mean double the vet bills, care costs, training classes etc. Please search more on finding a reputable breeder. good luck! IP: Logged |
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