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If you were looking for a friendly, energetic, and
very intelligent family pet, the Doberman Pinscher
can be an excellent choice. Over the years, the
Doberman has received a bad reputation with many
people, as over-breeding and lack of training have
led to some aggressive and even vicious animals. In
reality, the Doberman is a family-loving and playful
animal that can be very protective of the owner and
other family members.
Originally bred to be a guard dog and watchdog, the
Doberman Pinscher is certainly a determined animal
when it comes to protecting people it knows.
However, most of the time you are around your
Doberman, you would find him wanting to play, run,
and just be part of the activity. The key thing to
remember when buying any puppy is to visit several
good breeders, armed with questions about health,
diet, and general care. Many experienced Doberman
owners say that it is best to choose after viewing a
number of puppies. You want to look for a puppy that
is not overly forward but still active and
energetic.
Once you locate at least three reputable breeders,
take time while visiting them to look at the litter
your puppy would come from, ask to see both parents
of the puppies, and check any health certificates
and other papers that apply to the dogs and ask
questions. A good breeder would take at least the
first eight weeks of a puppy’s life to socialize it
through playtime, socializing it with people and
other dogs, starting it on the correct diet, and
making sure that the proper vaccinations and tests
are performed.
One of things you should ask for with any purebred
dog is a certification that shows the animal to be
free of hip dysplasia, which is a degenerative joint
disease seen in larger dogs. Additionally, you want
to buy from a breeder who has clean puppies, clean
cages, fresh water, and good quality food available
for the parents and the puppies. We cannot emphasize
enough the importance of asking questions about the
dog’s family history, possible disease problems, and
so on.
It may be hard to think about a serious health
problem or behavior problems coming up after you
take your new pet home, but these situations do
occur. Therefore, always ask your breeder about
guarantees should the puppy become ill or develop
one of the few hereditary diseases that can afflict
a Doberman Pinscher. For instance, would you be able
to get a replacement puppy if something serious
comes up? Would you be entitled to your money back?
These are just two of the very important questions
you should be prepared to ask of any breeder you
visit.
Written contracts are important as well, even with a
breeder you know and think you can trust. A
top-quality breeder should be comfortable with these
questions, and open about health problems, family
history, and conditions in which the puppies were
raised. It is important that most, if not all, of
the things you talk about with breeders be written
into contracts and other documents that go along
with your purchase of the puppy. After all, it is
better to have too much information than not enough
when you are making a decision as important as
adding a Doberman Pinscher to your family. This
friendly, loyal breed can be a joy to own if you
give the dog and yourself a good start.
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