In case any “White/Albino Doberman haters” are out there who want to go off on a rampage….PLEASE SAVE IT! I’ve already read all the “hate” some people have for White Dobermans online and don’t care to hear any more of it. We are dog lovers who want to provide a loving home for our new dobies. We have no intentions in breeding them and plan to neuter them as soon as possible.
Now that I have that out of the way…… We had the recent opportunity to adopt two White Doberman puppies from a neighbor and would like to reach out to other White Doberman owners who may have personally dealt with any health/behavior issues.
Quasimodo & Thor are nearly 4 months old and both appear to be in perfect health. Their behavior is what is to be expected of a puppy their age. About one month ago, we noticed what looked like pimples or chicken pox on the chest/belly of Thor and similar small red bumps on the back of Quasimodo. At the time, we were feeding them Kirkland (Costco) Chicken & Rice puppy food. After following the advice of their Vet, who suggested they may have an allergy to chicken, we switched them to Nutro – Lamb & Rice (our local Costco did not carry the Kirkland Lamb & Rice for puppies). It’s been nearly a month and we have not noticed any skin or diet related issues.
Are there any other White/Albino Dobie owners out there who have firsthand knowledge of health issues that are specific to their coloring (or lack coloring)?
On a side note, we also have a perfectly healthy White Boxer who according to several websites would most likely have sight, hearing, skin and/or digestive problems. This is why I am reaching out to other owners.
Thank you
Now that I have that out of the way…… We had the recent opportunity to adopt two White Doberman puppies from a neighbor and would like to reach out to other White Doberman owners who may have personally dealt with any health/behavior issues.
Quasimodo & Thor are nearly 4 months old and both appear to be in perfect health. Their behavior is what is to be expected of a puppy their age. About one month ago, we noticed what looked like pimples or chicken pox on the chest/belly of Thor and similar small red bumps on the back of Quasimodo. At the time, we were feeding them Kirkland (Costco) Chicken & Rice puppy food. After following the advice of their Vet, who suggested they may have an allergy to chicken, we switched them to Nutro – Lamb & Rice (our local Costco did not carry the Kirkland Lamb & Rice for puppies). It’s been nearly a month and we have not noticed any skin or diet related issues.
Are there any other White/Albino Dobie owners out there who have firsthand knowledge of health issues that are specific to their coloring (or lack coloring)?
On a side note, we also have a perfectly healthy White Boxer who according to several websites would most likely have sight, hearing, skin and/or digestive problems. This is why I am reaching out to other owners.
Thank you