Doberman becoming "extinct?"

[DD4MSpock]

See the above. I do agree that "inbreading" might become an issue. But I'm curious as to your thoughts. Is this truly a concern for us? And why does it not happen as much for other breeds? I have come to respect this guy's videos on dobermans so it it's why I gave it my attention.

Thoughts?

 

[Two Dobes]

When you look at some sire's 'progeny' there is quite a list! I don't know what the answer is, but I have lost my fair share of dobermans to DCM and cancer I don't agree with the food thing, although I try and feed my dogs the healthiest I can afford...I have a friend that only fed raw, and she still lost a doberman at 7 years old to DCM - I have another friend who fed Ol' Roy the dogs whole life, and bar food and the dobe lived until 13 1/2. The illness remains a mystery. I titer and don't over vaccinate and just do the best that I can...loving them each and every day

 

[JanS]

@GennyB posted this one yesterday too and we really need to diversify the lines as much as we can without going for the "pretty only" look from the same sires over and over if it means compromising the health.

 

[jazzies mum]

This is the reason that I am a bit fearful of giving myself to a purebred Doberman. I do think there are enough thoughtful breeders in many countries who are working hard to overcome the problems but it will take a long time and meantime we run the gauntlet with each dog.
However there is a need for caring homes for surrendered Dobes so it's a gauntlet I'll willingly run!

 

[JanS]

However there is a need for caring homes for surrendered Dobes so it's a gauntlet I'll willingly run!

That is exactly right and they all deserve a loving home after being tossed to the side. It could turn into heartbreak for us, but they will always give us their best and it could turn into many years of love and companionship.

 

[BG1]

This is the reason that I am a bit fearful of giving myself to a purebred Doberman. I do think there are enough thoughtful breeders in many countries who are working hard to overcome the problems but it will take a long time and meantime we run the gauntlet with each dog.
However there is a need for caring homes for surrendered Dobes so it's a gauntlet I'll willingly run!

I like the idea of fostering, where your long experience in and love for the breed could rehab a young dog. I'm also very wary and doing homework on next big dog as thats about all I have in me...it will have to something smaller after that...