Breeders in the US - Near AZ

[Klaurent1003]

Hi I’m looking for a breeder in Arizona or a breeder near az or one that can transport. Specifically looking for a male puppy as I currently have a female.
I’m looking for a dog for a companion family dog. Mostly will be doing obedience at home. Also would like to have a dog that is a good deterrent as my neighborhood is not the most safe but it isn’t bad either just sometimes feel unsafe especially on walks or alerts me if someone is at the door or around the house. Obviously serious training and socializing so there isn’t an accidental bite. My current dog is way overly friendly. She does alert me but not aloof to strangers at all. So I think a Doberman would be a perfect fit to what I’m looking for and perfect for my active lifestyle. Probably won’t be getting a puppy right away as my current dog who is a shepherd mix is still in her puppy age. So once she matures (2 years from now) I’ll be ready. Just starting to do some research on breeders for now. Health is the most important to me.

 

[Ravenbird]

Welcome to Doberman Chat! You might start at DPCA website, or UDC (leans toward more working bred Dobes) website for reputable breeders in your region.

 

[JanS]

Good for you to do your research ahead of time since many reputable Doberman breeders can have a pretty long waiting list. I wouldn't necessarily limit your search to local areas since it would expand your choices a lot when you can look up breeders all over the country.
Our pup came from southern Michigan and she has an excellent transport guy who delivered her right to our door in northern Minnesota.

 

[Doberman Gang]

I wouldn’t restrict your search to breeders close to AZ, finding a Doberman with genetics is the most important thing. Unfortunately most dobermans breed These days will run and hide So do your research, talk to some breeders about there dogs and there temperaments. I would stay away from showline breeders and talk with breeders that actually compete with there dogs in some form of protection sports.

 

[vgfdobies]

I am in the same boat. However, I would not discount show lines. It depends what you are looking for. Dogs from working lines tend to be sharp and have lots of energy, and require constant exercise and training. If you can handle that, go for it. Show lines are less sharp, more mellow.

Having said that, there are show lines that can work. Even within a litter from show or work line you may get dogs that are on either side. I prefer a breeder that has both working and show lines,but they are hard to come by.

I would say first look for breeder that cares about health, then temperament. I like my dogs sort of in the middle, even tempered, bold enough to protect, not skittish or stubborn, with middle of the road energy. I like him to have good confirmation, within standard whether AKC or IFC. Gait (dog kinematics) is important to health, so I would hope the breeder, whether on the working side or show lines, cares about this aspect.