My Dobermann Pinschers

Drunk "Doctors" Doberman

2011-06-21T09:57:00.000-07:00

Unreal! This guy attempted surgery on his Doberman. The dog is in good hands now, thank goodness!

Dolphin Aids Doberman

2011-02-25T09:11:00.000-08:00

A Doberman survived a dangerous swin in a Collier County, FL canal thanks to the aid of a dolphin.
Dolphins and Dobermans - my two favorite creatures!

Treats Galore

2010-10-11T12:07:00.000-07:00

My Dobie Nemo goes NUTS for Pupperoni treats. If he even sees the bag sitting on the kitchen counter he will bark at it while wagging his tail. I may have to find him a therapy group for this condition. HA! Anyway, if your dog is "addicted" too, go to this site for coupons. Update: May 18, 2011. Scratch that last comment about the coupons, read this article instead!

Doberman Dog Days

2010-07-02T05:56:00.000-07:00

Whew! It's another hot summer here in the States. This little boy is hanging out in the shade.

Fluffy the "Singing" Doberman

2010-05-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Fluffy did pretty well in the TODAY Show dog contest! Let's hear it for the Dobes.

Doberman Wins Working Group

2010-02-17T05:12:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to Blazing Star for winning the Working Group category at the 134th Westminster Kennel club show.

Dog Delivers Dozen

2009-12-01T06:46:00.000-08:00

And then some! Ariel in Powell, WY had 18 live pups! 9 of each and they're adorable!

Doberman Dazzles at Dog Show

2009-11-26T09:41:00.000-08:00

Congrats to CJ the Doberman Pinscher who won the Working Group class in the National Dog Show presented by Purina.

Doberman Detects Danger, Deters Devastation

2009-10-14T00:28:00.000-07:00

Monster, a 6-year-old male black Doberman alerted his family to a house fire.
Evelyn Aguilar and her many children were sleeping in the Beltsville, Maryland home when fire broke out.

The Doberman was outside the home at the time and he barked and jumped repeatedly on a sliding glass door to get someone's attention.

Everyone got out of the burning house safely. One firefighter sustained burn injuries. He was treated and released at a local hospital.

The family was just prior to the fire contemplating giving Monster away because money is so tight these days, but after this event, they have decided to keep him.

This is not Monster's first heroic effort. This awesome Doberman scared away an armed burglar a couple of years ago.

Dog Days of August

2009-08-10T06:05:00.001-07:00

Whew, it's HOT!!! Help spread the word about keeping dogs cool by visiting http://mydogiscool.com/

If you happen to see dogs in parked cars, report the incident to the proper authorities.

Doberman Detects

2009-05-12T12:16:00.000-07:00

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Darn Dobermans Disable Dangling Footwear

2009-05-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

In these warm weather days, I really enjoy wearing my flip-flops. The big problem with that is that any dog walking behind me invariably steps on the part of the flip-flop that is on the floor, causing me to stop in my tracks. It isn't until I yank my foot free, or wait until the dog takes it's paw off the flip-flop that I can resume walking normally.

Doberman and Babe

2009-04-15T05:11:00.000-07:00

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Dismayed at Dog Decisions

2009-04-14T10:25:00.000-07:00

I'm a little peeved with Joe Biden and Barack Obama for not choosing dogs from an animal shelter.
I live next door to a dog who was adopted from a shelter, and he is one of the best, kindest and most well-natured dogs I have ever met.

Don't buy dogs from pet stores or irresponsible breeders. Millions of shelter animals depend on you to make the right decision - adopt your next pet from an animal shelter.

Reward for Sadie, Missing Doberman

2009-03-27T06:23:00.000-07:00

There's a $10,000 reward for the safe return of Sadie, an 18-month old red Doberman missing from the Ridgefield area of Connecticut for nearly two weeks.

The Longman family last saw Sadie on March 12th when they were feeding all of their seven dogs.

This link has more information about the search effort and how the family acquired Sadie originally.

Doberman Discipline

2009-03-18T12:09:00.000-07:00

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Dog Directs Doc to Damsel in Distress

2008-12-24T05:50:00.000-08:00

A Search and Rescue dog named Ace, a Dutch Shepherd, found a 55-year old woman who was buried alive in a snowdrift in Canada. Click Here for the full story.

Doberman and "Invisible Mailman"

2008-12-20T05:09:00.000-08:00

see more puppies

Dober-Ski

2008-10-24T06:50:00.000-07:00

see more puppies

Dog Toy Warning

2008-08-22T06:12:00.000-07:00

Please read this story about Chai, a dog who had a nasty experience with a dangerous dog toy.

Wheelchairs for Dogs

2008-08-11T12:43:00.000-07:00

Dewey's Wheelchairs for Dogs was a real Godsend when Sebastian got older and had problems with his hind legs. If your dog is having mobility issues, I highly recommend that you contact them.

Warning

2008-08-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

www.hartzvictims.org

Doberman Dinner Guest

2008-07-05T17:57:00.001-07:00

Doberman makes an appearance in a wireless phone ad, after being summoned by the Wizard. I can't believe the guy in the pink shirt calls him a puppy.

Greatest American Dog

2008-07-02T07:55:00.000-07:00

The Greatest American Dog competition will premiere on CBS Thursday, July 10, 8pm et/pt. In this competition, 12 teams of dogs and owners will compete for $250,000.

Dogs Hang Ten

2008-07-01T06:19:00.000-07:00

The weekend saw around 60 dogs compete in the Surf Dog competition at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Imperial Beach (San Diego) California. Here's a video clip.

Tiffany and Sebastian loved to swim in the water, we used to take them to the river all the time to swim. My current two Dobes are not that into it. I guess I just need to take them to the beach more and get them into the water.

Heartgard Coupon

2008-06-30T03:32:00.000-07:00

There's a coupon good for $6.00 off Heartgard chewables for your dog. Heartgard protects your dog against heartworm, ringworm and other icky pests.

Dogs Delivered from Dire Deep Water

2008-06-26T07:02:00.001-07:00

The United Animal Nations volunteers have been helping to rescue and rehabilitate the animal flood victims of the Midwest. Kudos!
These animals are being plucked off of rooftops and out of attics. They're scared and separated from their owners. A big round of applause for the volunteers for all their hard work.

Doggy Dream Homes

2008-06-25T05:50:00.000-07:00

Wow, check out these dream homes for dogs! I'm in the same boat as the commenters, though. My dogs just wouldn't sleep in their own little house, unless it was inside the main house and they thought of it as their crate.

Dog Delivers Drowning Boy from Danger

2008-06-17T10:40:00.000-07:00

Click here for the news report about a 4-year old Lab named Jake who lived up to his name on Friday when he swam out to rescue 12-year old Tony Bailey who was swimming in waters that were deeper than normal.

Dozing Dobermans

2008-06-11T11:36:00.000-07:00

Here are Buffy and Nemo asleep on the floor. Buffy snores and that cracks me up. It's just not very ladylike.

Missing My Babygirl

2008-06-03T06:46:00.000-07:00

Three years ago today we had to say goodbye to our little Tiffy-girl. I miss her so. She lived a long, healthy life (after a puppyhood bout with Parvo) and she was spoiled. Her body just up and gave out on her. We took her in to a specialist because she would just walk around in circles constantly. The Doc took some x-rays and said she only had a month left. We had to let Tiffany go just a week later and it was heartbreaking.

I will always remember her zest for life, she had such enthusiasm. If you sat down and crossed your legs, she would position herself over your foot to get a belly rub.
Tiffany was a great Doberman and I am blessed to have had her in my life.

Tainted Pet Food Settlement

2008-05-31T05:17:00.000-07:00

Here's the update on the lawsuit by pet owners against those foul companies who imported a dangerous ingredient from China to use in the manufacture of pet foods.
Nearly 1,500 dogs and cats died as a result.
I'm truly sorry if yours was one of the ones affected. My animals are all OK.

Determined Dog Discovers Dad from Distance

2008-04-14T09:08:00.000-07:00

Brian Dennis is a 37-year-old Marine who had been stationed on the Iraq-Syria border. Brian had cared for a dog that was roaming with a pack of other dogs near his camp.

The dog is a shepherd-collie mix that Brian named "Nubs" because its ears were nubby, perhaps from abuse when the dog was a puppy.

Brian's unit ended up relocating to a new area 70 miles away. Apparently Brian wasn't allowed to bring Nubs with him, so he left Nubs behind, never expecting to see the dog again. But a couple of days later the dog miraculously showed up at Brian's new location.

Nubs had traveled 70 MILES in SUB-FREEZING temperatures to find Brian. The military normally wouldn't allow a Marine to take a pet home to the U.S. from Iraq, but the Marines are bending the rules so Brian can take Nubs home.

Dog Discovers Danger, Delivers Warning

2008-01-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

Check out this story about a dog who alerted his owner to the house being on fire! Good Dog!!!

Missing Hiker's Dog Found at Store

2008-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

I feel so bad for the family and friends of missing Georgia hiker Meredith Emerson, who diappeared on New Year's Day after going on a hike in the woods with her dog, Ella. I feel bad for her dog, who I'm sure is wondering where it's mommy is. The dog, a Labrador mix, was found wandering in the parking lot of a convenience store 3 days after Meredith's disappearance and was identified by an implanted microchip.

Police Dog Victim of Animal Cruelty

2008-01-04T08:23:00.001-08:00

This story made me cringe. The perpetrator was in the country illegally in addition to other crimes.

Downed D.C. Dog Update

2007-12-26T12:20:00.000-08:00

OK, I'm finding out that it was not a Doberman that was shot by a cop at the dog park near 24th in D.C. It was a brown Boxer named Scooby. The distraught owner has three kids and I really feel for them. Losing a dog is hard enough, but losing one on Christmas Eve, that's just terrible.

Doberman Downed in DC Dog Park

2007-12-26T05:50:00.000-08:00

A D.C. police officer shot a red Doberman to death at the 24th Street Dog Park in Washington D.C. on Christmas Eve. The police officer claims the dog was attacking him. The owner is calling for an investigation into the crime.
I'll update this story as soon as I find out more information.

Duty Dog Gets Early Retirement

2007-12-21T06:18:00.000-08:00

This is a bittersweet story with a somewhat happy ending. The family of a Marine who was killed in Iraq was able to adpot the dog who was with their son when he died. They picked him up from a Marine base in Georgia and now he lives with them. It's very unusual for the dogs to be released prior to retirement age, so I'm glad they were able to take Lex home with them.

Pet-Friendly Hotels for When You Travel

2007-10-10T05:18:00.000-07:00

Take your pet with you when you travel. Check out this site for information on lodging for both you and your pet.

Dog Downed by Dangerous Lightning

2007-10-09T09:26:00.000-07:00

Rest In Peace, Comet. Hopefully people will read this and have their homes properly grounded in case of lightning strikes.

Vote for Winnie

2007-10-05T08:23:00.000-07:00

Got this in an e-mail:

As you may or may not know it is not my practice
to send you group emails. Yet the reason I am
sending this email is for a friend of mine. Her
name is Winnie Varco-Burns. I have known Winnie
since she was in 2nd grade. She was a friend of
my younger sister, Michelle, who passed 4 yrs ago
and like a kid sister to me. While growing up in
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla, she spent most of her time
at our house (my mom thought she had 3 daughters
instead of two). Winnie has a website for her
work in rescuing wild animals and exotic pets,
who have been abused, abandoned, maimed or hurt
in some way.
http://www.creaturesafeplace.com/index.html Her
organization, which is non-profit, is called
"Creature Safe Place", which is in Ft. Pierce,
Fla. The Discovery channel, which owns the amimal
planet channel, is having it's annual contest
called "Hero of the Year". The winner receives
$10,000.00 for their non-profit organization. And
they receive two tickets to Hawaii, which Winnie
says she will cash in because she can not leave
her home because of the animals. That is
devotion. I know that she has not had a vacation
since she began her organization.

To tell you a little more about her; many years
ago she gave up her well paid career as an ER
nurse to start saving wild life. She has
dedicated her life to these animals. And though
she receives donations for various places, her
previous standard of living has lowered as she
has willingly dedicated her life to these
precious wild animals, who without her may have
died. There are numerous wild birds, deers,
raccoons, squirrels, and even alligators, who
would be dead if not for her. So please I am
asking each of you to vote for Winnie.
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/hero_of_the_year/nominees/2007/wynn.html

Thank you so much for your help for Winnie....it is well deserved.
--
Light,
Rev. Cassandra
Intuitive Psychic Counselor - channeled by three angels
RevCassandra@Circle-of-Light.com

A Circle of Light®
P.O. Box 880625
San Diego, CA 92168-0625
1(619) 980-9966
http://Circle-of-Light.com/

Dogs and Bigfoot or Sasquatch

2007-09-28T05:17:00.000-07:00

Keep an eye on your dogs if you are in areas with Bigfoot activity. There are numerous reports of dogs being killed by these creatures.

Large Doberman Pinscher acts nervous in recent sighting area

Eyewitness relates to 911 Dispatch (during a sighting) that he had a dog killed recently

Freshly Killed, Uneaten Dogs with their heads ripped off Found Near Our Surveillance Location

West Virginia family had one young dog killed

Creature Takes Dog

Hunting Dog Killed

Six Cats, One Dog Killed

Two large Rottweilers killed

Several Dogs Killed in Neighborhood

"Missouri Monster" spotted carrying dead dog

Witness reports local man's dogs killed

All About Dobermans

2007-09-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

Doberman on Wikipedia

Doberman on Encyclopedia Britannica

Doberman DCDP - Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Dog Owner’s Guide – The Doberman

Dobermans in the News

Poem – A Day in the Life of a Doberman

Doberman Wobbler’s Syndrome Spondylolithesis

Caring for a Doberman Pinscher

Doberman Deserves Dive During Dog Days

2007-09-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

Check out this video. What a great way to keep cool!

Rescue the Search & Rescue

2007-08-28T13:44:00.000-07:00

Check out the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation. I heard about this group yesterday and I'm so thankful they exist, to help sift through rubble after a calamity for signs of life. Groups like this really need your help, so do what you can to help them keep up the good work.

Police K-9 Run Over in Line of Duty

2007-08-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

Oh, gosh this breaks my heart. Little guy was just doing his job...
http://kvoa.com/Global/story.asp?S=6961892

Dangerous Drainage Ditch Delivers Dalmatian

2007-08-21T10:43:00.000-07:00

Check out this video of a man who crawled into a storm drain (after digging a massive hole) to rescue his 14-year old Dalmatian.

Denver Doberman Dog Park Doings

2007-08-17T07:29:00.000-07:00

The owner of a Doberman stabbed a Pit Bull that attacked his dog at a park in Denver.
Click here for the article from the Denver Post.

Drama Doberman

2007-08-15T06:29:00.001-07:00

Rest In Peace, Jake

2007-07-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Click here for the story on Jake, the 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina rescue dog who lost his battle with cancer.

Buffy Digs It

2007-07-07T10:53:00.000-07:00

My dogs are great when it comes to landscaping help, especially hole-digging. All I need to do is scoop once with the shovel and then the dogs come over and help enlarge the hole. Here's a shot of Buffy helping.

Taking Action For Animals

2007-07-02T08:12:00.001-07:00

July 28 - 30 is the date. Click here for the rest of the details.

Nigerian Puppy Scam

2007-06-11T07:47:00.001-07:00

From what I've been told, there are entire universities in Africa which train their students how to bilk Americans out of their money.
One scam is to sell puppies that will never arrive. Money gets wired to Nigeria, puppy never arrives. Surprise, Surprise.
Click Here for more information.

Face The Dog

2007-06-07T12:54:00.000-07:00

Check this story out! It's a stare-down between a DWI and a K-9:
http://www.foxnews.com/wires/2007Jun07/0,4670,ODDMakingFaces,00.html

Disposa-Dogs

2007-05-27T06:25:00.000-07:00

I grow weary of people posting their unwanted pets (mostly dogs) on sites like freecycle and craigslist. It really disturbs me that people do this. If they're getting rid of their dogs because they don't have time to care for them, I think that they should have to give up any children they have too. Pets are part of the family, not some object they can own.

Petfinder.com - Adopt a Homeless Pet

2007-05-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

Spay or Neuter Your Pets

2007-04-18T09:43:00.000-07:00

Please spay or neuter your pets. Overpopulation is a huge problem and can easily be avoided if everyone would do their part.

Backyard Frolic

2007-04-18T05:54:00.000-07:00

I love watching my two frolic in the yard. It's so funny when they chase each other in a circle around the shed.

National Anti-Vivisection Society

2007-04-16T05:30:00.000-07:00

Advancing Science Without Harming Animals is the motto of NAVS. Check out their site, it's very interesting.

A Retriever who Really IS Golden!

2007-03-28T06:20:00.000-07:00

This awesome Golden Retriever saved a Marlyand woman's life by performing his own version of the Heimlich maneuver. Click Here for the full story.

Prevent A Litter Coalition

2007-03-27T05:50:00.000-07:00

from http://www.palc.org/
WHY DO WE CARE? OUR REASON D'ETRE!

Every year in our nation, animal organizations take in, care for and attempt to adopt out millions of pets who, through no fault of their own can no longer be cared for by their families, are born without an awaiting home, have been abused or abandoned, or are just lost, but have no identification and therefore no way back home.

Although precise data is not available, it is estimated that 5-10 million American pets are taken in by shelters and rescue groups each year. Of which, 3-4 million are euthanized by often under funded animal care and control organizations, as a heartbreaking way to manage the numbers of homeless and unwanted pets in our society. Additionally, these statistics do not take into account the many free roaming and feral animals (estimated to be in the tens of millions) that fend for themselves in our neighborhoods.

Not only do these animals we claim to love suffer greatly, but also communities spend millions of dollars to admit, round up, house, adopt out or euthanize homeless animals, and free roaming and feral pets can annoy a public that has no understanding of their circumstances. In addition, this tragedy takes an enormous emotional toll on those who handle related issues on their community's behalf.

Do we not set the tone for our society by the way that we treat, and honor our responsiblity towards those that are dependent upon us?

If you have pets, or are considering adding a pet to your family, please learn about your pet's lifetime needs, and care for your pet responsibly. You will be a part of the solution!

Buffy's Woobie

2007-03-20T10:57:00.000-07:00

Even dogs need security blankets. Buffy's so funny when she calmly wads up her crate mat between her front paws and gently gnaws at it. This will keep her occupied for usually half an hour. It seems to have a calming effect. Much the opposite of when I let the dogs out back and she sees a rabbit scamper across the yard and goes completely nutso, barking at the top of her lungs.

Pet Poisoning Antidote Hotline

2007-03-07T08:21:00.000-08:00

The ASPCA has a poison control hotline for pets. If you suspect your pet has been exposed to something toxic, you can call their toll-free hotline number which is: 888-4ANI-HELP (888-426-4435) and you will be connected with a trained ASPCA vet who is knowledgeable in such matters. The hotline is staffed around the clock.

Diver Delivers Denver Dog

2007-03-06T11:27:00.000-08:00

This is a great story out of Denver. A rescue diver retrieves a dog that became stranded in icy water after falling through a thin layer of ice. Click Here for the story.

Nemo's Virus

2007-03-05T09:03:00.000-08:00

Last weekend Nemo caught some sort of a virus. I hardly slept at all Monday night due to having to let him out six times between 1:45am and 5:00am to go potty. It was brutal. Luckily the vet was able to see him Tuesday morning and Nemo was put on 500mg of metronidazole (1 tablet 2x/day) as well as Purina Veterinary Diets Diabetes and Colitis formula dog food. He's been doing much better, thankfully. I'm glad Buffy didn't get sick. It's bad enough having ONE dog who's not feeling well.

Prayers for Michael and Bobby

2007-02-10T02:28:00.000-08:00

Please pray for Michael Keenan, a San Francisco artist and Bobby, the Jack Russell Terrier he rescued from a burning building last Tuesday. Both of them have extensive burns and have a 50-50 survival rate.
Keenan had previously rescued a woman from a sinking car. The story can be found here.

Wayward Dog Rescues Crash Victim

2007-02-04T05:56:00.000-08:00

German dog breeds are amazing! Of course I love Dobermans, but German Shepherds are definitely a close second. This brave boy wandered off from home and came upon a woman who was involved in a car crash where her car left the roadway and ended up in the woods. He dragged her back to the roadway so she could flag down a passerby for help! Read the story here: http://www.walb.com/Global/story.asp?S=6026256

The Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan

2007-01-30T07:09:00.000-08:00

I'm in the process of reading Cesar's book and I have been an avid viewer of his series on the National Geographic Channel. I only watch it when the dogs are outside, though as one of my Dobes barks frantically at the TV screen when she sees other animals on there. It's a catch-22. I need to watch the show to learn how to correct her issues, yet I have a hard time watching when she's barking away at the TV.

Bye Bye Barbaro

2007-01-29T10:53:00.000-08:00

I was so saddened to hear of Barbaro being put down today. It was painful to watch news footage last month of him being led around the field and seeing him hobble around awkwardly on the foot that developed laminitis. Hearing of his death today really hurt.
Barbaro, rest in peace. We'll always love ya!

Click to see Barbaro Tribute sites

photo credit: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/newsandevents/news/Barbaro/barbaro-299_HRes.jpg

National Dog Show

2007-01-26T09:29:00.000-08:00

Saw a blurb on the local news this morning about the National Dog Show. Went to their website, and lo and behold a Doberman is in the main picture. YEAH!

Top 10 AKC Registered Dog Breeds

2007-01-15T17:55:00.000-08:00

Wow, the Top 10 list according to the American Kennel Club surprised me and lately is including a lot more of the toy breeds near the top of the list.
1&2 Labradors
3 Yorkshire Terrier
4 German Shepherd
5 Beagle
6 Dachshund
7 Boxer
8 Poodle
9 Shih Tzu
10 Miniature Schnauzer
So where did the Doberman end up, you ask? Way down at #21 right before Miniature Pinscher. Rounding out the bottom of the list are the least registered dog breeds of Foxhound, Otterhound and Harrier.

Real-Life Pet Detective

2007-01-12T16:09:00.000-08:00

Move over, Ace Ventura! There's a real-life pet detective on the case. His name is Carl Washington of Pet Detective USA and he, along with his pet pals Coco, Gizmo and Rocky help to locate missing pets. Based in Georgia, Carl and the dogs were sniffing around my neighborhood recently, trying to locate a 15 month old Australian Shepherd named Wink who was frightened off by another dog during a recent walk, and ran off. Wink has a bright blue right eye and the left eye appears to be a darker color. If you have seen Wink in the Montgomery County, MD area please call 240-620-9825.
Carl's success rate is not bad. About 1/2 the animals he is hired to locate are found. He might charge up to $3,500 for 3 days' work but most pet owners agree it's a small price to pay to bring a loved member of the family back home.

Happy New Year!

2007-01-03T13:49:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone. Make it a great year and have a dog-gone good time!

Could a Doberman be the Right Dog Breed for You?

2006-12-22T06:16:00.000-08:00

by Andy Matthews

They were originally bred in Germany over a century ago to be watchdogs and bodyguards. They are extremely powerful animals, and the sight of one of these big, dangerous looking dogs coming after you would fill anyone with dread.

The German miltary, and police were quick to recognise this, and the Doberman became a willing recruit. Fearless, and devoted to its owner and family members this is a versatile dog capable of excelling at many tasks.

Classified by the American Kennel Club as a member of the Working Group, the Doberman is a dapper dog with a powerful chest and bullet shaped head. They weigh in at anywhere between 55 to 90 pounds, and stand 24 to 28 inches tall.

The Doberman Pinscher has a short coat either black, black and tan, red, blue, or fawn with tan markings. Their almond shaped eyes are always dark in color.

In America most Dobermans have their tails docked, and quite often their ears cropped. In the UK both of these practices have been banned. If left natural the ears, and tail develop much like a hounds. Lately though, there has been a movement away from docking and cropping by some American breeders.

This is an energetic breed. Life in an apartment is not the best setting for a Doberman. A fenced yard, and quality exercise is a much better fit for them. A brisk daily walk on and off of the lead should keep your dog in top condition.

Despite their poor public image, most Dobermans are great with young children and other pets. They really are devoted family dogs. However, they are perhaps not the ideal dog for a 1st time dog owner. They are highly trainable, and they will do anything to please their owners. But they are a dominant breed, and they need to understand exactly who is in charge.

To avoid problem behaviors, you will definetly need to start socializing and training your dog as soon as you bring him home. They are a very intelligent breed, and you could find them getting in to real mischief if you do not check their behaviour. Either choose a dog training method that works or puppy obedience classes.

These are a good idea, since the classes will help you to socialize your puppy while he is reasonably little and much easier to control. Trust me, it is far better to teach a smallish puppy to sit, than to try it with an adult dog weighing almost as much as you do!

These are large, energetic, muscular dogs and consequently need a substantial amount of dog food. Make sure that you feed your dog a well balanced food that is specifically formulated for large breeds. Doberman Pinschers can suffer from hypothyroidism and a hereditary condition called von Willebrand's disease [a blood disorder].

Hip dysplasia, and heart problems are also a danger. As they get older, these sweet natured dogs can often become overweight, so make sure that you keep the lid on the cookie jar.

They are average shedders, and grooming is quick and easy. Simply, brush your dog once a week to remove dirt and loose hair, and that's it.
Doberman Pinschers may look like natural born killers, but they are really just oversized lap dogs. If you want a dog that will guard your home, but still loves to curl up beside you and the family at night, then a Doberman may just be the right breed of dog for you.

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The Doberman: A Modern Dog for Modern Times

2006-12-22T06:12:00.000-08:00

By Michael Russell

Herr Louis Doberman of Thuringen, Germany, was the man who crossed the Rottweiler, the Pinscher and the Black and Tan Terrier to attempt to produce the "ideal" guarding dog. The original purposes of guarding and attacking the stranger who invaded the property was the premise on which the Doberman was developed. Those that chose to have a guard dog expected them to attack strangers. Fenced yards were respected and the Doberman or other protective dog was a part of a family in early Germany. In fact, guard dogs were highly prized and were expected to be intelligent, obedient and courageous.

The Schutzhund Trials, also formalized and standardized in Germany, was a way to test these characteristics. An important ingredient of the Schutzhund trials, however, is the Obedience component which requires a reliable response at all times to the commands of the dogs' master.

The Doberman Pinscher was never intended to be ONLY a dog that would be a fierce guard dog, it was intended to be the "ideal" guard dog, a dog that is obedient, faithful and protective when necessary. A "Schutzhund" dog should not only be a fierce protector but should also be a responsible member of society, controllable and mannerly in social situations. With some breeds earning a successful Schutzhund title is the pre-requisite to using the dog in a breeding program in Germany. The Doberman's development in Germany has been tempered with responsibility on the part of the owner being a main ingredient in his training and upbringing.

The Doberman requires a strong and sensible owner who has knowledge of dogs and canine behavior. The Doberman must first of all be responsibly bred and then socialized early and faithfully trained in obedience and it can be a great family companion and still maintain a naturally protective instinct. In the United States the Doberman Club has from the beginning provided a responsible approach to educating the public about the breeding, socialization and training of their protégé. To a large degree this has protected the Doberman Dog from becoming a status symbol for violent members of society, as has been the sad fate of the Pitbull.

In today's society the Doberman is often a champion in the obedience trials. As an example in 1992, The A.K.C. recorded in their records 2, 175 CDX titles earned by Dobermans. The Doberman Club has for years put strong emphasis on providing education for the public about the potential working abilities of their breed and many are trained in tracking, search and rescue and police dogs.

The Doberman Pinscher for many years suffered from Von Willebrands Disease but now that there is a DNA test for this problem it can be avoided through responsible breeding. Wobbler's syndrome, bone cancer and heart problems are also prevalent in the Doberman breed and responsible breeders usually test for these conditions.

The Doberman Pinscher is described in the A.K.C. standard as "Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament," and the temperament is further described as "Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient." Owners of Dobermans should have a sense of responsibility and determination also and if they follow through on good socialization and training for their dog they will have a dog that exemplifies every aspect of a great companion and watch dog for their family.

Michael Russell

Your Independent guide to Dogs

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Dog saves owner stranded in Wilderness

2006-12-22T06:08:00.000-08:00

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What Are The Characteristics Of A Doberman Pinscher?

2006-12-19T08:12:00.000-08:00

By George Adams

In the movies, the Doberman is portrayed as an aggressive dog that lunges at people with vicious eyes. In truth, Dobermans are loyal, intelligent family pets.

The American Kennel Club places the breed in the working group class along with dogs such as the Great Dane and the Boxer. They were originally bred for police work and even used in the German military (which is not surprising since the sight of these powerful dogs could make a person anxious.)

Physically, the Doberman is square with a strong chest and a bullet shaped head. It can weight around 55 to 90 pounds with a height of 24 to 28 inches. The coat is black, red or fawn with tan markings. Some Dobermans have a small section of white fur on their chest. The eyes are almond shaped and dark and most owners dock the tail to prevent painful accidents in the future.

The Doberman is a very energetic dog. They do need a lot of exercise so an apartment setting is not suitable. Even if you do have a yard, Dobermans enjoy time with their owners and need to be walked daily.

This breed is a family dog. They are eager to please and can be trained successfully. If you have a puppy in the same house as a small child, you might want to be a little more vigilant because the puppy doesn’t know its own strength yet and can knock the child down.

Begin training as soon as you bring the dog home. Dobermans are smart. They can get into trouble if left alone. If you have a puppy, enroll it in puppy obedience class while still young and easy to control.

Nutritionally speaking, the Doberman Pinscher needs plenty of food and the food must be specially formulated for large dogs to ensure it gets the desirable nutrients.

As a breed the Doberman are prone to becoming overweight when they get older. Check with the doctor to ensure your dog is on the right track. Other possible afflictions are heart disease, hypothyroidism and a hereditary disease called Von Willenbrand’s disease.

It is relatively easy to groom your dog. All that is required is to brush the it once a week to remove dirt and cut their nails when they get too long.

In truth a Doberman Pinscher is a pleasure to have in the family. If you want a dog that can guard the home and still be loyal and loving then you should definitely consider the Doberman.

About the Author: George Adams is a staff writer at Pets Digest and is an occasional contributor to several other websites, including Recreation Digest.

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2006-12-18T09:54:00.000-08:00

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The Pet Store Puppy

2006-12-12T13:01:00.000-08:00

I don't remember much from the place I was born. It was cramped and dark, and we were never played with by the humans. I remember Mom and her soft fur, but she was often sick, and very thin. She had hardly any milk for me and my brothers and sisters. I remember many of them dying, and I missed them so.

I do remember the day I was taken from Mom. I was so sad and scared, my milk teeth had only just come in, and I really should have been with Mom still, but she was so sick, and the Humans kept saying that they wanted money and were sick of the "mess" that me and my sister made. So we were crated up and taken to a strange place. Just the two of us. We huddled together and were scared, still no human hands came to pet or love us.

So many sights and sounds, and smells! We are in a store where there are many different animals! Some that squawk! some that meow! Some that Peep! My sister and I are jammed into a small cage, I hear other puppies here. I see humans look at me, I like the 'little humans', the kids. they look so sweet, and fun, like they would play with me!

All day we stay in the small cage, sometimes mean people will hit the glass and frighten us, every once in a while we are taken out to be held or shown to humans. Some are gentle, some hurt us, we always hear "Aw they are So cute! I want one!" but we never get to go with any.

My sister died last night, when the store was dark. I lay my head on her soft fur and felt the life leave her small thin body. I had heard them say she was sick, and that I should be sold at a "discount price" so that I would quickly leave the store. I think my soft whine was the only one that mourned for her as her body was taken out of the cage in the morning and dumped.

Today, a family came and bought me! Oh happy day! They are a nice family, they really, really wanted me! They had bought a dish and food and the little girl held me so tenderly in her arms. I love her so much! The mom and dad say what a sweet and good puppy I am! I am named Angel. I love to lick my new humans!

The family takes such good care of me, they are loving and tender and sweet. They gently teach me right and wrong, give me good food, and lots of love! I want only to please these wonderful people! I love the little girl and I enjoy running and playing with her.

Today I went to the veterinarian. it was a strange place and I was frightened. I got some shots, but my best friend the little girl held me softly and said it would be OK. So I relaxed. The Vet must have said sad words to my beloved family, because they looked awfully sad. I heard Severe hip dysplacia, and something about my heart... I heard the vet say something about, back yard breeders and my parents not being tested. I know not what any of that means, just that it hurts me to see my family so sad. But they still love me, and I still love them very much!

I am 6 months old now. Where most other puppies are robust and rowdy, it hurts me terribly just to move. The pain never lets up. It hurts to run and play with my beloved little girl, and I find it hard to breath. I keep trying my best to be the strong pup I know I am supposed to be, but it is so hard. It breaks my heart to see the little girl so sad, and to hear the Mom and Dad talk about "it might now be the time". Several times I have went to that veterinarians place, and the news is never good. Always talk about Congenital Problems. I just want to feel the warm sunshine and run, and play and nuzzle with my family.

Last night was the worst, Pain has been my constant companion now, it hurts even to get up and get a drink. I try to get up but can only whine in pain. I am taken in the car one last time. Everyone is so sad, and I don't know why. Have I been bad? I try to be good and loving, what have I done wrong? Oh if only this pain would be gone! If only I could soothe the tears of the little girl. I reach out my muzzle to lick her hand, but can only whine in pain.

The veterinarians table is so cold. I am so frightened. The humans all hug and love me, they cry into my soft fur. I can feel their love and sadness. I manage to lick softly their hands. Even the vet doesn't seem so scary today. he is gentle and I sense some kind of relief for my pain. The little girl holds me softly and I thank her, for giving me all her love. I feel a soft pinch in my foreleg. The pain is beginning to lift, I am beginning to feel a peace descend upon me. I can now softly lick her hand. My vision is becoming dreamlike now, and I see my Mother and my brothers and sisters, in a far off green place. They tell me there is no pain there, only peace and happiness. I tell the family, good-bye in the only way I know how, a soft wag of my tail and a nuzzle of my nose. I had hoped to spend many, many moons with them, but it was not meant to be. "You see," said the veterinarian, "Pet shop puppies do not come from ethical breeders."

The pain ends now, and I know it will be many years until I see my beloved family again. If only things could have been different.

(This story may be published or reprinted in the hopes that it will stop unethical breeders and those who breed only for money and not for the betterment of the breed. Copywrite 1999 J. Ellis)

Dobermann = SMART!

2006-12-12T03:15:00.000-08:00

Dobermans are SO smart. I have been training Nemo to go off to the side of the road and sit (for his safety) when I'm walking him on a leash and a car approaches. The other day he sat whenever he heard a car approaching (they have great hearing, too!) and I didn't even have to give him the 'sit' command. I may have to do some correction there because he should be doing what I tell him to and not what he wants to do. I must put in a call to the trainer today and get some advice.

Happy 5th Birthday, Buffy!

2006-12-04T03:23:00.000-08:00

Today is Buffy's 5th Birthday! We've only had her since late June of '05, so we haven't had the opportunity to celebrate all her birthdays with her, but we'll do the best we can from here on out.

Buffy's New Coat

2006-11-24T08:32:00.000-08:00

Buffy gets cold often and her little teeth will chatter, so the other night we bought her a nice pink coat. Here's a picture of hear wearing it. It has a nice reflective strip sewn in so we can keep track of where she is in the dark, and it seems to be keeping her nice and warm.

Walking the Woods with the Dogs

2006-11-19T13:14:00.000-08:00

Walked in the woods with the hubby and the dogs today. I usually don't go along because I hate ticks, getting hung up on bushes with thorns, sloshing through the mud, steep hillclimbs and tripping on downed branches. I went along today because I was told we'd only be gone a little while. Plus, it was a bright sunshiney morning. It went OK. The dogs absolutely loved it, of course. Here's a picture of Buffy and Nemo on a section of the trail between two steep hilly areas.

Puppies were born Wednesday!

2006-11-18T12:49:00.000-08:00

I just found out that six puppies where born on Wednesday at the breeder's where we bought our two Dobies from. The litter consists of 3 girls and 3 boys, all of them black! Congrats! I hope they put pictures up on the website soon. When we went to go pick up Nemo, we walked into a roomfull of 8-week old Dobermans - about 16 of them! Let me tell you, there's nothing quite like a roomfull of Dobie pups. It was so cool!

New Litter Expected Nov. 13th

2006-11-06T07:32:00.000-08:00

I'm so excited! The breeder we got our current two Dobermans from is expecting a litter next week! Check the news page on their site. The beautiful Doberman that is pictured there was the mother of our Nemo (Finden dei Dohse). I'm glad I was able to give her a hug and kiss and let her know that we would take good care of her little one. I had no idea at that time that I would never see her again.

Tiffany 1994-2005

2006-11-01T06:57:00.000-08:00

Tiffany was another gem of a dog that I had the priviledge of knowing. She was a sweet girl and I miss her dearly. She came into my life along with her "brother" Sebastian in the Spring of 1997 and I was lucky enough to have eight years with her. I'm told she had Parvo early on and almost didn't make it, spending 3 weeks in the hospital. She was a fighter, though!
Tiffany had a real zest for life and she lived with gusto. Once, while hiking along the banks of the James River near the shipping channel, she spotted a deer at the water's edge. She began chasing it, even swimming behind it! We thought we would have to go in the river after her.
Another time she chased a duck on the south side of Belle Isle at the James River. It took off flying but she kept running and barking at it. She ran and ran across those rocks, determined to get to that duck.
My favorite memories of Tiffany are things like when we got 2 kittens, she was always so concerned about their whereabouts and their well-being. It was really cute to watch her looking after them.
She also made me laugh one day when she must have been stung by a bee, I saw her stomping on and barking at something on the ground. I looked down and there was a bee.
She loved to ride in the bed of our pickup truck and she would focus intently on the road ahead. Her floppy ears would stick straight out like airplane wings because of the wind flow. We would tell her, "Get the cars, Tiff! Get 'em!" If we were on a two-way road and she spotted a car in the other direction headed our way, she would turn her head and "bite" at the car as it passed us.
About six months after we brought our new puppy Nemo home, she began having coordination issues and starting to walk in circles only so we took her to a specialist who gave her a month to live. We ended up having to put her down just a week later on June 3rd, 2005.

Sebastian 1992-2004

2006-10-31T12:46:00.000-08:00

Sebastian was one heck of a dog. I miss that little boy. He was one of the dogs I "inherited" when I met my boyfriend (now my hubby) in March of 1997. Apparently he was just a couple days away from being put down. He'd been passed around between a few different family members. My hubby intervened and agreed to take him and work with him.
Many lazy summer days were spent swimming at Pony Pasture and the Belle Isle areas of the James River in Richmond. We had even purchased life vests for the dogs to help them navigate the waters. George Allen and Susan were at the River one day and George did a double-take as we strolled by with our pink and green-backed Dobermans:

Going hiking with the dogs was fun, because they'd help you climb hills with their "four-wheel drive" action.
One of my favorite memories is when we lived in Richmond and I was lying on the floor watching TV. I saw him crawl across the floor towards me and when he got to me he licked my face. What a sweetheart!
He thought ice cubes were treats. We threw a party once and a cooler filled with beer bottles and ice was on the floor in the kitchen. People would casually walk by it and grab a beer, then Sebastian would casually walk by it and grab an ice cube. Too funny!
I'll never forget January 10, 2004 when I was lying down on the Living Room floor and he walked over, sat down and began staring at me. The very next day he lost the use of his hind legs. It was all downhill from there and despite the acupuncture therapy we ended up having to let him go on 04/04/04. We were able to find a vet who would come out to the woods where Sebastian loved to romp and that's where we said our goodbyes.

Firemann and Dobermann

2006-10-24T07:12:00.000-07:00

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