Quote:
Originally Posted by tgejr  NO PET STORES!!!!! Do not ever buy any kind of dog from a pet store, please! If you have never owned a doberman before then you really have to research the breed alot before deciding to get one. There is alot of useful info on this forum along with other sites on the internet. If and when you decide you are ready for the dog, you need to find a reputable breeder of dobermans in your area. You need to go their and see the dogs yourself, you do not want to buy your first dog over the internet from a breeder you don't know. Dobermans are alot of work and alot of responsibility!! Make sure you learn as much as you can before you ever buy a pup. If you have questions Please Ask!!! Thats what the experienced owners are here for. |
To add to this, I really wouldn't set any kind of a deadline, like you want to buy one before Christmas. Even after you find a reputable breeder, you'll frequently discover they have waiting lists for their puppies. They also don't have puppies available all the time..they might only breed a litter once a year or so (sometimes longer).
A well bred puppy from titled, health tested parents usually runs around $1500. If someone is selling them for less, they almost certainly have cut some major corners, and that can manifest itself in temperament problems and/or health problems later on down the line.