dobe8

Ok so this is a continuation from a prior post about a dog we went to go look at. Here is the whole story...

This woman put an ad out months ago to sell her 21month old doberman. I saw the ad surface again a week ago and contacted her. She said she flaked the first time because she is having a hard time getting rid of him.

So we set up a play date for our dogs to meet, (Sierra is a year old female). When we first walked up to the door, Sierra sniffed him and he snapped at her. It wasn't a big deal (to me). He is absolutely stunning, about 95 lbs, perfect ears. The dogs played fine after that although he did not have alot of interest in us. He has basic obediance, and did not bark at any other dogs. He is very confident and dominant. He let us touch him with no problems. We are looking for a more dominant dog anyways.

I know that no dog is perfect. He had these bumps under this chin that she said he kept rubbing on the carpet, making them a little raw. She said he has a diet of rice, turkey or chicken, yams, etc. She said he has the runs and bad gas on commercial food. I think that might be because she did not pick the right food. Could he have a medical problem? He also had a small bump that needs to be looked at by the vet, I don't want it to be a tumor.

My hubby has been resistant to getting a male dog, and I want a male dog. He is VERY protective of Sierra and it would not go well if another dog was aggressive to Sierra in any way. I think we have better luck getting a male then a female. I just think since our girl has a closer bond with him, that I would bond better with a male.

I guess I am looking for justification for getting a male...

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Murreydobe

Well..I prefer males. But I wouldn't get a dog my husband was vehemently opposed about-life's too short to go looking for sources of ongoing conflict, and the dog doesn't need to be in a potentially hostile situation either.

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greenkouki

I think only you will know if he is the right dog for you. The sex is really not that important, it's the character of the particular dog. However, if it would not work out for you could you return him, or would you also have a back up plan to place him? A lot of dobes have sensitive stomachs so I doubt he has a medical issue. The bumps on the chin are probably nothing to worry about either, just make sure his chin is cleaned daily with a disinfecting agent and the bumps should subside. I would worry about the small growth though, I wonder how long it's been there. I would ask if she could have that checked out for you before you adopt him.

voodoolizard

a boy and a girl work well together !!

I dont think sex matters for a bond with a dog. i loved males and have a strong bond with zeus, i didnt think i would with missy but she is fantastic and my bond with them both is strong !!

I wouldnt worry too much about the chin bumps, zeus had them, had a few tablets from the doc cos they would not clear up now they have gone ,and no sighn of them coming back !!

he also nocked his hip and has a hard lump on it. he has had ests and it nothing but a hard lump where he knocked himself, but i do agree the lump needs to be checked out !!

i also agree with murrydobes i would deffinatly NOT get a dog my fella didnt want, life is too short for conflict, and you both need to want and love this dog or the dog will suffer !!

dragonman

I fully agree with Murreydobe here. Also, don't judge a dog by just his good looks either. Temperament is very very important for successful harmony in your house. I'm a bit concerned about how this dog decided to greet you all without a true threat being presented to him. This might be a subtle sign of things to come so I'd be a bit leary if I were you.

I think you'd be better off getting another dobe through your local rescue organization instead.

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Lexxsmom

I would definitely be concerned about the snap at the beginning.. also, you stated that you "want a more dominant dog" why is this? you should be the dominant ones in the house, why do you want a more "dominant" dog. Is this your way of saying a more "confident" dog? because thats something completely different!

Also, its great that he's protective of Sierra, but quite honestly, dominant plus protective of Sierra? i'd worry that he might decide that Sierra is his bitch and not yours... this could cause issues in the future.

I'd be carefull. Why not wait until Sierra is a little older before getting a second dog? Their personalities can change a lot until they reach maturity...at 2

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RedFawnRising

I understand the wants...but, as others have said, there are red flags here.

Remember the old saying--careful what you wish for.

I do hope the pretty boy finds a great home, but if his former/current person's main objective is the money, well, it's a crap shoot for him.

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