Doberman becoming "extinct?"

[BGpa]

@Ravenbird I'm gonna just say this once:
As I've been reading more on UDC and AWDF and at European Doberman kennel clubs, with a dog centered viewpoint, and having gotten FakeBook working for that, my impression from that social media platforms tainted view of US dog culture ...
the less I find myself inclined to GAF what the egoist Drama Pincher Club of America thinks.

 

[Ravenbird]

As I've been reading more on UDC and AWDF and at European Doberman kennel clubs, with a dog centered viewpoint, and having gotten FakeBook working for that, my impression from that social media platforms tainted view of US dog culture ...
the less I find myself inclined to GAF what the egoist Drama Pincher Club of America thinks

I get it. But remember, there are good people and dogs in each group and also plenty of drama in each group. It's a wild ride, this learning curve. I'd get in line for one of those Finnish cross breeds that they don't want to keep for breed-backs if that was happening locally (with an intelligent long term plan).

And remember, this sounds like a professional plan in Finland, so you can bet the out crosses will be selected not just on breed character but their DNA, so no, they will not be doubling up on genes they don't want. But when the F-1 litters happen they will carefully select the genetics and the looks to get back to a healthy Dobe-looking/acting dog. It's the whole point! The hairy or spotted puppies will be selected out unless their genes are so impressive they want to hold on to them another generation. AND it's not just one breed - maybe they will breed back a Dobe/Pointer puppy to a Dobe/Gordon puppy at 2 years, then add back to the Doberman build. This is the thought process I had about 7 -8 years ago when learning how serious the health issues and inbreeding had become in the Doberman.

 

[BGpa]

Ya, I was reacting to the online behavior of a subset of people in show dog world, not the whole breed club.

Not choosing one over another either.

Since I've never bred dobes or even been to a show, I'll hold my tongue, from now on.