You want a Doberman?

***Carrie*** · 01-13-2005, 09:26 AM

If you're interested in a Doberman, do your research first. Here are a few informative sites. Even if you're not wanting a Doberman, you can get a better understanding of the breed. They are truly amazing dogs. (I'm biased, of course)

Doberman temperament:
http://bakaridobes.westhost.com/publ...mperament.html

Potential problems:
http://bakaridobes.westhost.com/publ...CBehavior.html

A little more on Dobermans:
http://groups.msn.com/DEMENTOR/doberman.msnw

Sayuri · 01-13-2005, 09:43 AM

Thanks for the info Carrie

Very nice sites.

theGOOCH · 01-13-2005, 11:43 AM

Another consideration for potential Doberman owners: Don't expect privacy in the bathroom unless you completely close the door! LOL

Ritz459 · 01-13-2005, 12:16 PM

Gooch - LOL!!!

Carrie, thanks for those sights!! They were really good. After hearing so much about the Dobes, I'm starting to become a fancier of them! (The Boxers are still ranked #1 in my book though

But the Dobes are moving up!)

***Carrie*** · 01-13-2005, 12:27 PM

LOL Ritz. And I think the same about Boxers. LOL.

Yup Gooch. We Doberman owners can really relate to eachother. They're all alike. When I was first looking into getting a Dobe, I talked to one breeder. She was telling me how very velcro they are. I said that my Chihuahuas are always following me into the bathroom and my cat too. She said, "Yea, BUT....a Doberman will not only come into the bathroom. He'll want to help you wipe." LOL How vulgar, but it's true. They are not content to be merely near you. They have to be on you and helping you at all times. LOL. I'm glad I taught Lyric the "leave it" command. These dogs are major goosers if there ever were any....can't turn your back on them when you just get out of the shower. If you close them out of the bath room, they act as though it's the end of the world. When you open the door, they act like you've been away out of town for months and they're so glad to make a re-aquaintance with you. LOL

Sayuri · 01-13-2005, 02:06 PM

Lol - what a hilarious saying! They sound like characters

Scott & Brutus & Vin · 01-13-2005, 02:30 PM

Any site or club will make it sound like they are the best..Check ou the Giant Schnauzer Club and they will tell u why they are the best LOL

IceyBlueSibes · 01-13-2005, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the sites Carrie. I'm really really stuck on Dobermans now. I'd like to get a male when I get out on my own, and his name will be D'Sotto or Diego

***Carrie*** · 01-13-2005, 05:16 PM

They are characters, but they're not easy as youngsters or ever. They require so much time, more than other breeds I've had. They're not for everyone. They look awful good with some of those descriptions but it takes a lot of homework and work before getting one to be prepared. They are just a lot of dog.

Going to shows and talking to people is one great way to get information and reading tons and tons. My Lyric has taken so much effort on my part with socializing and training because I live in such a remote area so I'd have to drive every day 30 - 60 minutes to take him to the city to get him exposed to everything. But it paid off. He's turning out great.

Rip's Girl · 01-14-2005, 12:35 AM

Dobermans are such characters.. I would love to have one someday.. But I don't think I'll be ready for another energetic young dog for a good, long time. LOL.
I love helpful dogs... Border Collies are the same way, they don't just want to be near you, they want to be involved in your life.. That's a must for me.

***Carrie*** · 01-14-2005, 09:48 AM

It's that working dog ethic. LOL. They do take a lot of involvement. But the effort you put into them is returned many times over with an unusually, exceptional dog.

Ritz459 · 01-14-2005, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Carrie

It's that working dog ethic. LOL. They do take a lot of involvement. But the effort you put into them is returned many times over with an unusually, exceptional dog.

That is exactly what I like about them. You may have to work harder to get them socialized and trianed, but once they are, you have an awsome dog on your hands that will pay you back double every hour for your effort.

theGOOCH · 01-14-2005, 11:37 AM

Dobies are my favorite breed hands down. They are very affectionate and nothing is more beautiful than watching them run.

Dobiekiss · 01-14-2005, 05:11 PM

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Dobies are my favorite breed hands down.

Ditto!
I know what you mean about them wanting to be everywhere you are, my male will howl if I go into a room without him, though if I leave the house completly he's fine. I also think its so funny how they inch their little butt up on your lap or the couch. They think they're so sneaky! LOL!

handsomedoberman · 05-02-2005, 02:25 PM

I Love My Doberman To He Such A Clown They Are Wonderful Pets And So Protected Over There Masters. My Dukane Still Acts Like A Pup He Is 3 Years Old Still Chews Lol..

01-13-2005, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	You want a Doberman? If you're interested in a Doberman, do your research first. Here are a few informative sites. Even if you're not wanting a Doberman, you can get a better understanding of the breed. They are truly amazing dogs. (I'm biased, of course) Doberman temperament: http://bakaridobes.westhost.com/publ...mperament.html Potential problems: http://bakaridobes.westhost.com/publ...CBehavior.html A little more on Dobermans: http://groups.msn.com/DEMENTOR/doberman.msnw

01-13-2005, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Sayuri Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: In the gorgeous NW Posts: 932 Rep Power: 132	Thanks for the info Carrie Very nice sites.
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IceyBlueSibes Eyes = Mirror to the soul Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter, Fla. Posts: 7,754 Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 272	Thanks for the sites Carrie. I'm really really stuck on Dobermans now. I'd like to get a male when I get out on my own, and his name will be D'Sotto or Diego
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01-13-2005, 11:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
theGOOCH Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 753 Rep Power: 97	Another consideration for potential Doberman owners: Don't expect privacy in the bathroom unless you completely close the door! LOL

01-13-2005, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	LOL Ritz. And I think the same about Boxers. LOL. Yup Gooch. We Doberman owners can really relate to eachother. They're all alike. When I was first looking into getting a Dobe, I talked to one breeder. She was telling me how very velcro they are. I said that my Chihuahuas are always following me into the bathroom and my cat too. She said, "Yea, BUT....a Doberman will not only come into the bathroom. He'll want to help you wipe." LOL How vulgar, but it's true. They are not content to be merely near you. They have to be on you and helping you at all times. LOL. I'm glad I taught Lyric the "leave it" command. These dogs are major goosers if there ever were any....can't turn your back on them when you just get out of the shower. If you close them out of the bath room, they act as though it's the end of the world. When you open the door, they act like you've been away out of town for months and they're so glad to make a re-aquaintance with you. LOL

01-13-2005, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scott & Brutus & Vin Giant Schnauzer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kalamazoo Posts: 196 Rep Power: 74	Any site or club will make it sound like they are the best..Check ou the Giant Schnauzer Club and they will tell u why they are the best LOL

01-13-2005, 05:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	They are characters, but they're not easy as youngsters or ever. They require so much time, more than other breeds I've had. They're not for everyone. They look awful good with some of those descriptions but it takes a lot of homework and work before getting one to be prepared. They are just a lot of dog. Going to shows and talking to people is one great way to get information and reading tons and tons. My Lyric has taken so much effort on my part with socializing and training because I live in such a remote area so I'd have to drive every day 30 - 60 minutes to take him to the city to get him exposed to everything. But it paid off. He's turning out great.

01-14-2005, 12:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
Rip's Girl Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,580 Rep Power: 141	Dobermans are such characters.. I would love to have one someday.. But I don't think I'll be ready for another energetic young dog for a good, long time. LOL. I love helpful dogs... Border Collies are the same way, they don't just want to be near you, they want to be involved in your life.. That's a must for me.
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01-14-2005, 09:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
*Carrie* Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: north panhandle of Idaho Posts: 7,415 Rep Power: 285	It's that working dog ethic. LOL. They do take a lot of involvement. But the effort you put into them is returned many times over with an unusually, exceptional dog.

01-14-2005, 11:37 AM	#13 (permalink)
theGOOCH Doberman Pinscher Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH USA Posts: 753 Rep Power: 97	Dobies are my favorite breed hands down. They are very affectionate and nothing is more beautiful than watching them run.

05-02-2005, 02:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
handsomedoberman Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 30 Rep Power: 0	I Love My Doberman To He Such A Clown They Are Wonderful Pets And So Protected Over There Masters. My Dukane Still Acts Like A Pup He Is 3 Years Old Still Chews Lol..

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