Caring for a fawn doberman

josh_d · 08-01-2006, 09:29 PM

Hello everyone, I recently bred my doberman Tazz with a female and agreed to get first pick of the litter. I saw the pups for the first time today and there was one fawn. It is going to be the one I am going to take. I was just wanting to know if caring for a fawn is any different than caring for a black and tan. Are there any special conditions or health problems that I should be aware of? It will be another 5 - 6 weeks before I can bring him home, so I am wanting to get all the info I can on fawn dobermans. Any information would be great and appreciated.

sundobe · 08-01-2006, 09:58 PM

It would seem that if you felt comfortable enough to breed your dog, then you should be knowledgable about the dilutes and all the health concerns that come with them. Are you aware of all the problems caused by people back yard breeding?

There are some concerns regarding their coats, perhaps one of the more experienced and knowledgeable people on the board will be able to give you some valid information.

josh_d · 08-01-2006, 10:03 PM

I don't know much about fawns, that's why I am asking.

**TracyJo** · 08-01-2006, 10:14 PM

Josh,
The dilute coat colors are often times associated with skin problems, fawns also are at a higher risk for sunburn - Mr. Desi (a member here) has a gorgeous fawn and will more than likely post soon reguarding his experiences with his fawn girl.
Another thing you should really reconsider is bringing home a male pup. You already have one male - male Dobes are notoriously same sex aggressive. Things may start off fine, especially since one will be a pup, but can quickly go very badly as the pup hits maturity.

**DreamDoby** · 08-01-2006, 11:01 PM

Dilutes are at higher risk of coat/skin problems. Thinning of the coat, sometimes baldness. Dry skin, and chances of secondary infections are also inceased. Supplements and a good quality food can help from the beginning, but there is never a guarantee. I'm sure that others will add to the list. Like TJ said, I would be concerned about adding another male to house. That outways any skin/coat issues you will have.

waiting · 08-01-2006, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by josh_d

It will be another 5 - 6 weeks before I can bring him home, so I am wanting to get all the info I can on fawn dobermans. Any information would be great and appreciated.

I appreciate you wanting info there is a vast knowledge within this group of lovely amazing caring humans here who own, breed or are thinking of getting a dobe. I am just going to shake my head a male and a male what are you thinking. Aside from the information here that is vast amount take a look on the internet of wonderful not back yard breeders and see what they say about a male doberman vs a male doberman living in the same household not even another breed which is still oh myyyyyyyyyyyy. If you don't even know how to take care of a dobe of another colour what are you going to do when a male who goes in for the throat, for this is my house or breeding rights, to the death my friend? It is ugly! Saw it once and will never want to see it again. Not in my house some one elses I have the scars to show from trying to pull them apart while the owner who made the wonderful decision from a breeder saying they will be fine and the owner screaminng oh my ---oh my. There are few and far between that get along so are you willing to go the distance till all mature and the day comes and then you have to decide who you want and who you will discard and say it's best they go with another family. Purely an emotional response you want and picked by you or logical what is best. hope I have not offended you or anyone else just tired of people not hearing knowledge that is at the tip of their fingers.

frznbuns · 08-01-2006, 11:18 PM

Hi, owning a Blue myself I will give you a few things and a link that really helped me when I got Iris and she was almost bald (since your post is about wanting to gather knowledge about caring for a fawn)
First and formost high quality dog food!!!! This is the main thing that we found with our Blue.. Next here is a link for a site about caring for a blue or Fawn in our case..http://www.seattle-attorney.com/storm/sup.html
I know that it has helped my girl.. Good luck and keep us posted..

sundobe · 08-01-2006, 11:34 PM

I don't see where he has said the fawn was a male, as a matter of fact, I havn't seen any sex stipulation at all.

**LeighaG81** · 08-01-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sundobe

I don't see where he has said the fawn was a male, as a matter of fact, I havn't seen any sex stipulation at all.

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It will be another 5 - 6 weeks before I can bring him home, so I am wanting to get all the info I can on fawn dobermans. Any information would be great and appreciated.

First line... "before I can bring him home" I think is where it is understood that he is bringing a male home.

Don't want to be involved in this topic, just wanted to point out where the male sex reference was mentioned.

Jason · 08-01-2006, 11:44 PM

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It will be another 5 - 6 weeks before I can bring him home, so I am wanting to get all the info I can on fawn dobermans. Any information would be great and appreciated.

I do not know enough about dilutes to have any sort of input on their coats, but I do know about male on male aggression. It is not some thing I would even try simply because I fall too much in love with my pets ( even my fish ).
my only advice would be for you to pick which one you want to be dominant, and never stray from your choice, since you are the pack leader you choose the heirarchy not them...

Good luck, and post pic's of the pups!!