Comments for Doberman Puppies Blog

Comment on A gorgeous photo of Doberman puppies! by Joanne

Joanne — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:11:03 +0000

Hello I have a 3month old doberman bitch an I would love to get a copy of this picture to put in my house. Could you email me a copy or any way you can? The more I look at it, the more im falling in love with it. much appreciated.

Comment on A gorgeous photo of Doberman puppies! by Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 09 May 2011 04:16:01 +0000

Logan our 8 yr. old red male doberman takes good care of our adopted labradoodle who is going blind. Even at the dog park he knows where she is all the time and if I ask, he\’ll show me, or go get her. He is scarey smart sometimes!

Comment on A gorgeous photo of Doberman puppies! by Nick Ball

Nick Ball — Sat, 07 May 2011 00:57:11 +0000

That is probably the best photo I have ever seen. How many takes until you got that one? My 105 pound “VALIANT” is the best friend I have ever had. Dobermans are God’s gift to this planet.

Comment on Tail docking of a Doberman…. by Dante's Girl

Dante's Girl — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 16:58:24 +0000

wow, are you guys really arguing over a Dobermann getting their tails docked and ears cropped? its not inhumane, and i also prefer that they have docked tails and cropped ears, it doesnt hurt the dog if you know what your doing after the surgery. especially with the ears. Dobermanns are supposed to have docked tails and cropped ears, in some parts of Germany (where they are from) it is a breed standard. get over yourselves already, its all about preference.

Comment on A gorgeous photo of Doberman puppies! by Eszter

Eszter — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:09:17 +0000

We just lost our best friend Nero at almost 15 years of age on 4th February 2011. It is so stil and empty at home. We miss him a lot.
But we try to be thankful for the many-many wonderful years together. He’ll always be in our harts.

Comment on Tail docking of a Doberman…. by heather

heather — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 04:53:35 +0000

Historically, tail docking was thought to prevent rabies, strengthen the back, increase the animal’s speed, and prevent injuries when ratting, fighting, and baiting. In early Georgian times in the United Kingdom a tax was levied upon working dogs with tails and so many types of dogs were docked to avoid this tax. Tail docking is done in modern times either for prophylactic, therapeutic, or cosmetic purposes. For dogs who worked in the field, such as some hunting and herding dogs, tails could collect burrs and foxtails, causing pain and infection and, due to the tail’s wagging, may be subject to abrasion or other injury while moving through dense brush or thickets. Tails with long fur could collect feces and become a cleanliness problem. In dogs used for guarding property (such as Doberman Pinschers or Boxers), docked ears are thought to make the breed appear more ferocious. Proponents say that the procedures are not significantly painful and can prevent future health problems that cause more pain and risk of infection than the docking. Proponents also believe that docking done almost immediately after birth ensures that the wound heals easily and properly, saying that whatever pain the procedure causes is a worthwhile trade-off.
Docking to puppies fewer than 10 to 14 days old is routinely carried out by both breeders and veterinarians without anesthesia. Opponents of these procedures state that most tail dockings are done for aesthetic reasons rather than health concerns and are unnecessarily painful for the dog. They point out that even non-working show or pet dogs are routinely docked. They say that in breeds whose tails have been traditionally and routinely docked over centuries, such as Australian Shepherds, little attention is paid to selectively breeding for strong and healthy tails. As a result, tail defects that docking proponents claim makes docking necessary in the first place are perpetuated in the breeds. They point to the many breeds of working dogs with long tails that are not traditionally docked, including English Pointers, Setters, Herding dogs, and Foxhounds.
Robert Wansborough argued in a 1996 paper that docking tails puts dogs at a disadvantage in several ways. First, dogs use their tails to communicate with other dogs and with people; a dog without a tail might be significantly handicapped in conveying fear, caution, aggression, playfulness, and so on. Certain breeds use their tails as rudders when swimming, and possibly for balance when running, so active dogs with docked tails might be at a disadvantage compared to their tailed peers.
Wansborough also investigates seven years of records from an urban veterinary practice to demonstrate that undocked tails result in less harm than docked tails.
Critics point out that kennel clubs with breed standards that do not make allowance for uncropped or undocked dogs put pressure on owners and breeders to continue the practice. Although the American Kennel Club says that it has no rules that require docking or that make undocked animals ineligible for the show ring, standards for many breeds puts undocked animals at a disadvantage for the conformation show ring. The American breed standard for boxers, for example, recommends that an undocked tail be “severely penalized.” The AKC position is that ear cropping and tail docking are “acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and/or enhancing good health.”
afternote: many people also believed that cropping the ears allowed for unrestricted hearing for guard dogs as well as preventing another means of grabbing the dog by the offender. not sure whether this is true but it was a theory.
this is not my opinion on whether i think its right or wrong, just an explanation of the procedure.

Comment on A gorgeous photo of Doberman puppies! by Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 00:30:22 +0000

We have 2 dobies. Male 3 yrs and Female 2 years. They are the best breed out there. Couldn\’t ask for a more loyal, loving pair. So intelligent, it\’s almost scary. Thanks for posting picture. They are all adorable.

Comment on Is a Doberman a good choice for me? by John

John — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 04:45:51 +0000

I have a doberman. I agreed with the post in the past. It is still true that dobermans are very loving and protective of their family. But breeders have bread them for looks and they are no longer as smart as they used to be. Most of them are very very hard to house break. In fact they are nearly imposible to house break. If you can watch them every minute and get them outside when you see them looking for a place to go they are fine but don\\\’t expect them to ever be totally housebroken and ask to go out like they did in the past. I still love my doberman very much but it can be a problem at times.

Comment on Which is the correct name? by Mary

Mary — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:18:45 +0000

This is my dog Kira

Comment on Is a Doberman a good choice for me? by Avi

Avi — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:48:18 +0000

My son and my nephew have something to say about your post:

Paul:I have a doberman and you are right! They are loving,Playful, and inteligent. They also protect the people they love. People who dont like dobermans, sleep with your eyes open!:)

Sam:my cousin is right and so are you.dobermans are intelligent and loving,not vicious.

Thanks for the blog.