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Yes, mine are NOT quiet when they play, that's for sure. Snarling beasts, but having a blast! Thanks for all the compliments, everyone. I'm pretty pleased with them :)

Thank you!

Yes! I can't believe he is going to be 5 already.

Richter will be five in July! Sypha's 15 months old today. Time flies!

Totally fine. You can also always email me at [email protected]. I have my email open most of the time, so that's typically the speediest way to get me.

Thank you! Hard to believe we've had Sypha for a year now. Always happy to make some coats! :)

Just a couple of photos from this past weekend. Thought you guys might enjoy them. DSC_0133 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr DSC_0126 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr DSC_0108 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr DSC_0155 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr DSC_0061 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr DSC_0047 by Shanoa Delta...

I love the book, "The Thinking Dog: Crossover to Clicker Training." Online training and videos are great. There's a youtube channel from Kikopup that has great videos. I think, though, that finding a great, in-person trainer is really fabulous - someone to watch your timing, give suggestions...

No, she isn't too old, and I personally really like clicker training. I find positive reinforcement training to be an easy way to train dogs, as dogs do what works - what I mean by that is, dogs do things that are rewarding to them, so teaching them that the behaviors you like "earn" what they...

Here she is this past fall: DSC_0038 by Shanoa Delta, on Flickr

I have one of Char's pups. We love her - a fearless, drivey bitch. She's a character!

I'm not on enough to realize we're distantly "related" :) You have Jet grandkids, too :) Sypha's a Jet grandkid as well. Lovely pups!

DCM is not able to be predicted, at this point, even with genetic testing. We've only identified two genetic markers that are involved in DCM, not definitively predictive of DCM. Dr. Meurs, who is one of those who is working on the project, has cautioned that we not jump the gun in relying on...

In Virginia I highly recommend Kathy Davieds of Jesaran Dobermans. Long lived, healthy, dogs, bred to the standard, shown and titled. She is highly ethical and reputable. She will have a waiting list, but her pups are worth waiting for. You can find her contact information on the DPCA...

Are you feeding three meals a day? I'd be more inclined to just increase meals or amount per meal, rather that using the regular puppy formula. Again, that's just me, but...I would either feed large breed puppy or feed an adult formula rather than a regular puppy formula, since when it comes...

What you have input here is different than what's listed on their website for the puppy formula? They list calcium 1.2%, phosphorus .9%, and 3960 kcal/kg? In any case, when feeding a puppy food, I would personally always choose large breed puppy food for a Doberman. It's designed for slow...

It's gone up the past couple of years, but especially the last two years. This year was nearly $20 a month, and that was just too much, even for the coverage I chose (90% reimbursement, $100 deductible, with the complimentary medicine/rehab rider). I know costs are based on the cost of care in...

I also like Trupanion - Richter used to be on Trupanion, but our rates went up so much I switched him to Embrace. But I was nothing but pleased with their service and reimbursement...they covered every claim we ever had. If it hadn't gotten too expensive to keep the level of coverage I wanted...

Yes, but the calorie content of the food actually is a factor, too. When you have a higher calorie food it changes the calculations. This is a handy calculator to see if a food is appropriate: How to Choose the Best Large Breed Puppy Food and Lower Your Dog’s Risk of Hip Dysplasia

I have Embrace for both dogs, $500 per year deductible (per dog), $15K per year coverage, 90% reimbursement, covers all genetic/hereditary diseases. I've been more than pleased with the coverage and know a LOT of Dobe owners who are, too, including some that have unfortunately had to deal with...