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The Doberman Pinscher
Temperament : Very energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal, obedient, an Excellent Companion.
Coat : Smooth-haired, short, hard, thick and close lying.
General Appearance : The appearance is that of a dog of medium to large size, with a body that is square. Compactly
built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility
and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient.
Size : Height at the withers- Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27½ inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25½
inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest point of the withers, equalling the length measured
horizontally from the chest to the rear of the upper thigh. Length of head, neck and legs in proportion to length and depth
of body.
Color and Markings : AKC Allowed Colors: Black, Red, Blue, and Fawn. Rust, sharply defined, appearing above each eye
and on muzzle, throat and forechest, on all legs and feet, and below tail. White patch on chest, not exceeding ½ square inch,
permissible.
Some Blue and Fawn Dobermans have problems with their skin and coat Called : Alopecia : Color mutant alopecia, hair
loss, is usually found in blue Dobermans, In addition to the hair loss, there is a general lack of luster to the coat, scaliness
in the skin and papule formation. Papules are cystic hair follicles that develop into pustules. After several years the dog
will be virtually bald upon the body. For some reason the head, legs and tail are the least affected by the alopecia. This
particular condition may be controllable but is not curable.
von Willebrands Disease
One of the most common hereditary problems in Doberman Pinschers is von Willebrands Disease. Of itself, von Willebrands disease
isnt really a disease but a condition that affects the platelets in the blood.
Platelets are what allow blood to clot after surgery or some type of trauma. Unlike hemophilia, the numbers of platelets
arent lowered with von Willebrands disease but the protein that acts as an adhesive is changed. This protein is termed vWF
and if it is lowered, the platelets cant stick together to stop bleeding.
Von Willebrands Disease comes in three types and Dobermans usually are affected by Type I. This particular type is considered
the mildest of the various types. Clinical trials conducted on 15,000 Dobermans showed seventy percent of them were carriers
of the disease. Of these 15,000 Dobermans, the majority of them didnt show clinical signs. Another study estimated 68%-73%
of Dobermans had the disease.
As such, von Willebrands Disease can cause problems in Dobermans having any type of surgery including tail docks, ear
trims and "simple" spays and neuters. It also increases the mortality rate for the breed from Parvovirus.
While common, von Willebrands Disease is by no means the only problems associated with the Doberman Pinscher.
Importance Of Breeding!
We Breed to have pets for others to raise and enjoy.
When you buy a Dog Always ask and Make sure they are Breeding For Pets. If they are breeding for guard dogs, you do
not want to get involved with them. They are the type of dogs that turn on their owners and turn on others. They would
be the type of dog to get you into Lots of trouble.
Before you buy
a puppy...
Ask yourself if you're home enough to properly care
for a puppy and give it proper housetraining. If you never have enough time to do anything then you probably don't
have enough time to care for a puppy. Be sure you can afford good nutritious food for your puppy, not bargain brand
food. Ask yourself if you can afford to properly care for your puppy and can afford to take him/her to the vet for all
scheduled wormings, vaccinations, spay/neuter, or can afford the expense to take him/her to the vet should he/she become ill.
At some point in the future things will & usually do arise & they may need coslty vet bills. These animals are part of our
family so they do go to the vet when needed.
Why You Want A Pedigree
When looking for a puppy, champions in the pedigree
show that thought and planning was given to the resulting puppies and breeding adults. It also reflects temperment and
trainability. No breeder or show person is going to invest the time, research, and thousands of dollars in expense on
an inferior dog. Nor are they going to invest the time and expense in a dog that is not healthy and won't live a long
life to help improve their lines. When shopping for a puppy, choose a puppy with a good champion bloodline even if you
aren't interested in showing or breeding. This should result in many years of companionship and enjoyment with
a happy, healthy, good tempered dog.
Microchipping
Microchipping is the best form of permanent identification.
This procedure was developed by a vet and is permanent, safe and only takes a few seconds. A tiny computer chip is inserted
just under the skin between the shoulders. The microchip can not be lost, altered or removed so your pet will be protected
for life. The microchipping procedure is not painful. It is as simple as getting an ordinary vaccination.
The microchip number is registered for life in the National database and is recognized worldwide. A special scanner
is used to read the microchip right through the skin of the dog. Any strays taken to the pound or vets can easily be
scanned for a microchip. If a chip is found, with a quick call to the National registry, the chip can be traced
back to the individual that registered the number and the dog can be reunited with its family.
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