Hey Guys,
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot. I am new here and I am really interested in this breed. I was just wondering if it would be right for me. Please note I won't be getting a dog 1-3 years from now but as of right now a Doberman tops my list. I would want a pup just so I would be able to raise it and not have to worry about its past. This will be a generally long post so you have been warned .
First a little about my situation then I will go into reasons why I would want this breed. So right now I am 22 about to graduate from college. I am currently a Financial Representative and I can generally make my own schedule except they want me in the office at 7:30 am and to leave at 5 depending on the amount of meetings I have. From what I hear the job is very hard as it is 100% commission. I can have meetings anytime of the day depending on the client but generally it would be not later that 8pm. I will not be getting this dog until I have my own apartment in Chicago. I would like to have 1-2 kids within 5-7 years depending on my relationship status.
My reasoning on getting a Doberman is for multiple reasons. One is that I think they look really beautiful and majestic. Another is how obedient they can be, this is after watching countless videos on youtube. I realize how demanding a new pup would be. I was thinking of walking him (kinda want a male) twice a day, once before work and once when I get home. I would also plan on trying to come home for lunch and on the days I can't make it have a dog walker take him for a walk to let him got to the bathroom etc. I would love to meet with someone in Chicago who currently has doberman to pick their brain a little bit just to see how they are making it work!
With all that said what do you guys think? I am open to suggestions!
Thanks for reading all that really appreciate it!
Lou
Sorry if this is in the wrong spot. I am new here and I am really interested in this breed. I was just wondering if it would be right for me. Please note I won't be getting a dog 1-3 years from now but as of right now a Doberman tops my list. I would want a pup just so I would be able to raise it and not have to worry about its past. This will be a generally long post so you have been warned .
First a little about my situation then I will go into reasons why I would want this breed. So right now I am 22 about to graduate from college. I am currently a Financial Representative and I can generally make my own schedule except they want me in the office at 7:30 am and to leave at 5 depending on the amount of meetings I have. From what I hear the job is very hard as it is 100% commission. I can have meetings anytime of the day depending on the client but generally it would be not later that 8pm. I will not be getting this dog until I have my own apartment in Chicago. I would like to have 1-2 kids within 5-7 years depending on my relationship status.
My reasoning on getting a Doberman is for multiple reasons. One is that I think they look really beautiful and majestic. Another is how obedient they can be, this is after watching countless videos on youtube. I realize how demanding a new pup would be. I was thinking of walking him (kinda want a male) twice a day, once before work and once when I get home. I would also plan on trying to come home for lunch and on the days I can't make it have a dog walker take him for a walk to let him got to the bathroom etc. I would love to meet with someone in Chicago who currently has doberman to pick their brain a little bit just to see how they are making it work!
With all that said what do you guys think? I am open to suggestions!
Thanks for reading all that really appreciate it!
Lou