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Star Doberman Puppies
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Rits
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No no no!
First red flag, price $650?? Thats at minimum the price of ear cropping alone. That does NOT sound right.
Second, scrolled down. Albino dobe. This looks like a broker, and not a breeder. Just say no!
Visit the DPCA page, lots of info there in choosing a reputable breeder.
dpca.org
There is absolutely nothing about parents on their website. Where is their breeding stock? What titles and health testing do they have? Hips, Elbows, Eyes, Echo/Holter (Heart), Thyroid, Liver, Kidney...
First red flag, price $650?? Thats at minimum the price of ear cropping alone. That does NOT sound right.
Second, scrolled down. Albino dobe. This looks like a broker, and not a breeder. Just say no!
Visit the DPCA page, lots of info there in choosing a reputable breeder.
Breeder Referral List | DPCA
dpca.org
There is absolutely nothing about parents on their website. Where is their breeding stock? What titles and health testing do they have? Hips, Elbows, Eyes, Echo/Holter (Heart), Thyroid, Liver, Kidney...
I have never come close to paying that for an ear crop. Ever. It did not cost that to do both girls last time -
I can understand how someone living in Californistan that is accustomed to paying an outrageous price for gasoline might not believe how cheap it can be elsewhere but that is the reality. (currently 2.85 a gallon here at a few different places FWIW)
Locality makes a difference. In the same way that Vets here may not be charging what Vets where YOU are charging - Doberman breeders are likely not charging the same thing as what you pay either.
Imagine what a Vet in californistan would have to charge customers for services just to pay the lease on a dump of a building - That same income can and will go a LOT farther in many other states. Depending on the state you are comparing to the difference could be startling.
What I pay for a 3br 2 bath house HERE in an ok neighborhood would likely not buy a porta potty on skid row in LA.
Panama
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I wouldn't even put that breeder on my "potential" list. I don't see any parents listed, no health testing listed or accomplishments/titles. They claim they have "20 years of expertise" in the breed?
I know in GA you can get a decent crop for about $400-$450 for an individual...... on that same note, there are some vets in GA that charge $650-$800 for an individual. Again (as already mentioned), it depends on the area.
With that said, I would recommend you continue your search for an ethical breeder. Yes what you will pay for a quality bred pup from an ethical breeder will be quite a bit more but you will likely save in vet bills later. The DPCA website is a great place to start searching (just keep in mind not all good breeders are listed, and just because they are listed doesn't mean they don't need to be checked out thoroughly).
I know in GA you can get a decent crop for about $400-$450 for an individual...... on that same note, there are some vets in GA that charge $650-$800 for an individual. Again (as already mentioned), it depends on the area.
With that said, I would recommend you continue your search for an ethical breeder. Yes what you will pay for a quality bred pup from an ethical breeder will be quite a bit more but you will likely save in vet bills later. The DPCA website is a great place to start searching (just keep in mind not all good breeders are listed, and just because they are listed doesn't mean they don't need to be checked out thoroughly).
Rits
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Rits
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What is the attached picture and the keywords for?
What are you looking for in a doberman puppy? Pet only? Compete in some sports? Conformation?
The attached picture is from their website, earlier I was trying to find “Lone Star Rescue” but Google gave me Star Doberman instead, was curious to know if this was a known scam or not becuase I had never seen a puppy for so little.What is the attached picture and the keywords for?
What are you looking for in a doberman puppy? Pet only? Compete in some sports? Conformation?
Keywords are for Google search, I’m not very familiar with forums so I don’t know if that helped or not.
I am deciding between a puppy and rescuing an adult.What is the attached picture and the keywords for?
What are you looking for in a doberman puppy? Pet only? Compete in some sports? Conformation?
My dog would be my companion, service dog and I would like to do some sports. I prefer the breed standard look and find that the puppy process, meeting parents etc is a better option for me than rescuing.
thank you for the info!
I’m reading about meet the breed events and was wondering if this is a good place to meet some breeders. Or would a show be a better opportunity for this?
If the pup is going to be a service dog you'd be better off getting a pup.
Rits
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They often have meet the breeds at shows. Watching the doberman ring is also a good way to find what you like and your breeder. You can buy a catalogue from the hosting club and see what doberman is in the ring and who their breeder is. In the back are contact address for every dog entered. You can find shows by state or near your zip code on infodog.com
I appreciate your comment, this forum is a great resource for a newbie like me.
