Soon to be new Doberman Owner :)

Sir.duke865 said:
Soon as you find a calm laxed dobie let me know I want one as well :thumbsup2: or am I the only one who got tricked into my nightmare :pullhair: :rofl:
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I agree, someone totally hoodwinked me with Bogie. Chill, relaxed, not in their vocabulary.:rofl:
If I just barely open my eyes at 4am, they are bouncing on me with their paws to fully wake me up. They love those before full daylight runs....me...not so much. :weird::whoop::groan:
 
Snoops said:
I'e been reading numerous threads on Female v Male. Extremly tough. I hear females are smaller but can be more manipulative and slightly more intelligent and thus get bored more easily. Males are bigger but more independent, calmer and chilled.
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I think it's about the opposite for our two, aside from the female being smaller. She is perfectly happy to sleep a good share of the day and so does our male but he has to have his eye on me all the time. That said, after I've been gone for job training for a few months, Della (our female) has been stuck to my side nearly nonstop since I finally got home, which is highly unusual.
 
Sir.duke865 said:
@JanS you speak of the good times, I love sleep times, but what about when the dream ends and they are awake, do you have camp calm or camp chaos as our good friend @GOD'S GRACE calls it :rofl:
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LOL, well Della is 9 and Albert is almost 7 so they're pretty good in the house, even though their favorite thing to do is make sure they knock the blanket off the couch. :D When they go out they burn off lots of energy so they stay pretty satisfied.
 
Are Doberman puppies much harder work than raising any other puppy say like a Labrador?

I think public perception of the breed is causing me unconscious bias. I mean I am now thinking is this Dog too much for us to handle.

Reading Ceaser Milans books he mentions its always animal, then Dog, then breed.

Are Dobermans much different to raising, exercising and handling when older , say compared to a Rottweiler or a GSD? Friends we know have had GSD and they managed quite well.

Also can anyone recommend a really good UK breeder, whose Dogs are excellent temperament and are really concerned about the health of the breed than just selling Dogs and/or winning awards at shows.
 
@Snoops


Hi!
This is my first dobe. But she's been a dream! I've had a black lab, beagle, and Australian shepherd and she's been by far the easiest. Walks well on leash, kind to humans and other dogs. She's 9 months old and has gotten compliments on how well behaved she is ever since we got her home. They're so smart, learn quickly and are super affectionate. She does need to run though, or else she gets antsy and has chewed some things. As they say a tired dog is a happy dog, and thus happy owner too :)
 
Snoops said:
I think public perception of the breed is causing me unconscious bias. I mean I am now thinking is this Dog too much for us to handle.
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Good for you Snoops...you're doing your research...only you know if a breed is right for you...Please continue you reading and asking questions...Shelters are full of Mistakes!

I've had the following of the past 60yrs, 2 G Danes, 2 Irish Setters, Twin Labs, 3 Doxies, 1Bassett Hound and 2 Dobes By far the Dobes are the most needy for attention, active every minute, driven to please and work, and they never leave you alone...Velcro Dog is their nick name....

Making a decision to own any dog is a large, life time commitment to the animal...take you time and choose one that fits your life style...it might be a Dobe is for you, and we're here to help.

Good Luck, continue your research.
 
Snoops said:
Are Doberman puppies much harder work than raising any other puppy say like a Labrador?
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Here comes the meanie! :ntmy:

I only have the experience of one dog and don't know much about other breeds so take that into account as you read.

My hb had an adult rottie at some point but the Doberman was his dream dog. He raised Kaiser and many days were nightmare days. He never raised a puppy and thinks it is like raising a child. We don't have any but I still think kids are way more work because you can't crate them ;)

It's so very good that you're delving into this now because what I think the puppy stage is going to be the hardest most frustrating period. There is a reason why this emoji exists :pullhair:

For us it was very much a lifestyle adjustment and you may not have that issue as you've had other dogs. More routine in order to fit in their exercise needs, prioritizing any issues that a young puppy has. Planning vacations around the availability of others for dog sitting because not just anyone can dog sit them. Nails, baths, vet trips, dietary issues, vaccines, neutering; but I like to over think everything :sunglasses:

Then there is the whining :complain: Hands down the worst feature of this dog. I don't know why this isn't bred out. For such a fearsome looking beast, they cry like bitches. 'Fortunately' they only do this in the privacy of their own homes so as not to lose their mystique :dobe:

Finding the balance of working them without building their endurance is key to having more of a "pet" vs a go-go-go type of dog. Of course, the breeding is the major factor in this especially show vs working lines.

Having any experience with a dominant breed dog is critical because positive only type training doesn't work for this dog. Pack structure and being a calm and assertive alpha is important. It's a smart dog and they are always thinking and assessing.

Then there is the endless training. Realistically everyone in the house will have to do some. My hb hates training classes and it turns into a weekly mental disturbance for him because I make him go :smirkcat: He also hates home training but I like it. I hate outdoor walks at freezing temps but he loves it so it works.

Public perception of the breed shouldn't factor into your decision although plenty of uninformed people will make judgements. For us, his good behavior says it all.

Do I miss having an immaculate house? Yes! But we've got ourselves a fabulous little boy :hearteyes: who, at just 20 months old, has a sweet personality, his handsome good looks get him a lot of attention and he is a well behaved dog in public so everyone wants to meet him. He is a very gentle and tolerant dog with other dogs, and he'll only get better. Yet he's got a lot of typical Dobe traits too, so it's easier to identify and fix issues by asking other Dobe owners. We only found this site when he was 10 months old, so some of the frustration could have been avoided. Without a doubt the next Dobe will be 1000x easier to deal with.

With all the negatives out of the way :devil: there are so many reasons people are so passionate about Dobes. They easily steal your heart and will make it ache when they're sick, and it will break when they pass.

So the hardest parts are the beginning and the end.
 
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