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Thats fine, I suppose top exhibitors and breeders would perhaps argue that they are striving for the best mentally AND physically, you may disagree...
He looks wonderful, back to full strength. Dawn.
HI Murphy (or his mom!) Dobermanss are not supposed to be frightened of things, the breed standard states "Bold and alert, shyness or viscousness...
Dobes are big clowns, you misunderstood me. Dawn.
What do you mean by silly Natalie? I was not referring to anyones dogs on here, I dont know any of them and also I was not referring to a puppy....
I didnt realise you had a black one Het, hes wonderful! Dawn.
Thanks Clob, at the last weigh in, I think he was 94lbs, my boss will correct that if its wrong and she sees it!:lol: This is him too. Dawn....
You should see the solid blacks Luke, they are just amazing! Dawn.
Hi Clob. Ever been to any of the temperament tests here for Dobes? Its ridiculous. Dogs who are scared of umbrellas, and dogs that would allow...
How does 13mths sound? A dog tested a carrier too!! Re health tests. I would want to see a normal thyroid, thats a FULL panel, not just T4...
Nope, you are way off track, but if you cant tell me what health tests you would want to see carried out then so be it. Dawn.
Whats wrong with breeding from a carrier? It is perfectly acceptable and in fact you can mate an affected dog to a clear to produce a litter of...
I never said you undertook any decision lightly, I never mentioned anyone in person! I am saying the breed in general is not an overly healthy one...
In 17yrs of showing dogs 10 of them Dobermanns and still actively involved with the breed, there are plenty of breeders/exhibitors who state they...
VWD has NOT been eliminated I dont know why you think it has, and certainly not as much as possible, there are loads of people who "dont have a...
Do they really? most interesting statement that!:grin: Dawn.
Well there is Hypothyroidism, Von Willebrands, which still has NOT been eliminated, Dilated Cardiomyopathy, one of the biggest killers in the breed,...
Some lovely pics here folks. I have had 2 Dobermanns, I love the breed, but their health issues are so severe it worries me and I would never want...
Looking super Carole. Dawn.
He's super! Dawn.