Dobermans?

As most of you are aware of, Josh and I are going to get another dog. :) We've been going back and forth with breeds, but a Doberman has always been in the back of our minds. I've secretly wanted one since I was younger, but my parents never had a Dobie on their list. :p Anyway, Josh and I have been doing a lot of talking and a lot of research, and we've nearly come to the conclusion that a Dobie is definitely what we want.

However, I would like all the information I can get from anyone here that has had experience with the breed...owner or not. :) I've met a few Dobies at the beach I take Moosey too, and have yet to meet one I don't like. I've never really seen myself as a Dobie owner, but the more I learn about the them and the more stories I hear, the more I find myself falling in love the with breed.

There is actually a Doberman breeder not too far away, and I am planning on calling out there to see if Josh and I could stop by and meet their dogs...just to get a better "feel" for a Dobie.

Any other suggestions/comments/info?? :)

Breed rescue! :) Other than that, I have heard only good things about them as pets. Some are one-person dogs, but others love everyone - varies dog to dog! Oh, and leave the ears floppy, please, if you get a pup! Sweet floppy dobie ears!

I agree on the rescue suggestion :) I've seen some purebred Dobies come through my shelter [also lots of mixes]. I think they are adorable and loving. I've never had a bad experience with one.


If there are no Doberman rescues in your area, the national rescues are pretty good about safely shipping dogs to you - or they may have one in foster near you.

Don't worry, a rescue is at the top of my list. :) Josh and I are planning on getting a dog after we move to out to California in a few months, so we are hoping there will be a Dobie Rescue nearby...or at least a rescue with a Dobie. :)

Don't worry Karen, I'm not a huge fan of the cropped ear look...although if I find that "right" pup without natural ears, you'll just have to settle. ;):p

The good thing about Cali is it has a TON of rescues!!!

There are a couple in this list in Cali and a couple nationwide

http://www.creatures.com/USBRCD.html#Doberman

Thanks so much for the link, Aly!!

There is apparently a Doberman rescue right in San Diego...the site didn't work for me, but at least I have the name. :)

Check this out:

http://www.aztecdpc.com/rescue/

They have available Dobies in San Diego and link to other rescues in Southern California.

I babysit a few dobermans. From a good breeder they're great. From a not so good one, well....they are good, but get on my nerves. LOL And from a rescue, well they'd be great too :)

Meet Mason and Ginger. They are great dogs, but they have perfected that doberman whine, a high pitched peepng sound they make without opening their mouths...that's what tends to get on my nerves. Other than that they are great dogs.

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Now meet Bergerac and Purdy, the sweetest dobes in the whole world. I took care of them back in December.

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Thanks again, Aly! That is the exact site I wanted! :D

I've already fallen in love with this beautiful blue girl...
http://www.aztecdpc.com/images/rescu...rs/luna-sm.jpg

I don't know how I'm going to wait this long before being able to really get into a search, there is always a dog I want...I need to move out there soon! lol. ;):p

Thanks for the info and pictures, Shelteez...I'm so jealous, I wish we had more Dobermans around here. :)

Best of luck to you in your search. I know how hard it is to wait. I have to wait until I leave Germany (3 years) to get another dog! :eek:

My mother used to be owned by 2 dobbermans. She loved them both dearly and said they were the best dogs she ever had. A very beautiful and regal breed.

I had a Doberman once. Makes a great companion! My hawk was very sweet!:)

Have aluck with searching a great dobie :)

I think dobies are great pets and they love to be with people :)

My sister had a dobe when she was younger (we grew up apart) named Sam. He was such a big baby, sweet as can be. She still talks about Sam and misses him to this day.

Good luck in finding your new baby when the time comes :)

Aww Brooke, what a breed of dog you picked out. :D My uncle has owned two and they are just gorgeous, sweet dogs. They have both been very loyal and obediant with him. Oh and they have the softest ears! Here's a pic I managed to get of Princess.

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Good luck! :D

I have been owned by two Dobies. They are wonderful, intelligent and loving dogs.
First was Prince who, sadly, was sent across the RB before he reached a year old. (I don't have a picture of him)

Then there was my beloved Max .....
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This morning, during my on-going clutter clear out I found a Dobe window sticker that I bought not long before Max went to the RB, which will be sixteen years ago tommorow. Then when I come on Pet Talk you are asking about Dobes, odd don`t you think?

p.s. I haven't thrown the sticker out, I put it on the window, not really sure why ... anyway, I think I will take a pic and attach. :D