FutureDobeOwner
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I am looking to get a dobe as my next dog but I have heard they rarely make it to five. Is this true? How old have all of your dobes lived to be?
^^Amen!I am no expert either, but I will tell you this. Once you love a Doberman, no number of years is long enough for them to live, and even a shortened life with them is better than none at all.
My current boy in my profile picture doesn't have pet insurance. I'll definitely have to look into it for my dobe.Can't speak to females living longer than males but I did want to mention, pet insurance is always a good idea. There are a ton of options out there now for all budget types. With a Doberman (with cancer and DCM risks and an affinity for swallowing socks) and a Lab (a breed known for dysplasia among other things), anytime we've questioned anything, we're off to the vet knowing that no amount is too much to keep them healthy.
Our insurance covers both routine and emergency/illness coverage so we use the heck out of it. I've heard stories of people spending $10k out of pocket for cancer treatment for their pets and we never want to be in a situation where the quality of our dogs lives are at the mercy of our bank accounts.
There can be since females are quite a bit smaller than males. BUT if they get any ailments they're prone too they can go way sooner than they should.I have also read that female dobes usually last longer than males... is there any truth to this??