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BAH Dobermans in CT

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Does any one have any experience with this breeder or their dogs? Would you recommend them as a breeder? Any problems with Von Willebrands in these dogs?
 
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Just looking at their website I'd not recommend them. They don't appear to do any health testing. No mention of vwd status, ofa, or cardio.

I'm sure someone can point you to a better breeder in your area.
 
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My Jossie is from that breeder. She has copper storage disease, which costs a lot to diagnose and treat. I would not get another dog from them, I don't consider them knowledgeable in this breed. They don't title and the health testing they do is very minimal.

Don't make the same mistake we made. Please do more research. The DPCA breeders list is a good starting point.
 
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I am in Conn. and I require a breeder that will allow natural ears. I don't want to look too far away because I'd like to be able to go and visit the kennels and meet the owners and their dogs before I decide to purchase a puppy from them. I have called every breeder in CT and MA and there are only two that will allow us to keep the ears natural, BAH Dobermans in CT and Dobies by Dullea in MA. Any help from people who have actually dealt with either of these breeders before would be extremely helpful. Thanks
 
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Why are natural ears a requirement for you? It is part of the breed standard in the USA. I do know a breeder that may make an exception, for special situations/ exceptional homes.

I have dealt directly with BAH and posted my experience above.

Have you considered a rescue from DRU? They are at capacity right now and they will likely have natural ear dobes.
 
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@Dobe_Mom I am interested in an update on your experience to understand if it changed and if this breeder took any action. Considering buying a pup from them but am alarmed by this so looking to see if the experience progressed?
 
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If natural ears are an absolute deal breaker for you, then a rescue is your best bet. While there might be a working line breeder willing to leave the ears natural, in general, working line dogs tend to be "a lot of dog". Not saying that you won't get a good family pet from a working breeder, just that they do tend to have higher drive and energy.
 
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If natural ears are an absolute requirement you are going to have to either consider a rescue dog or expand your search significantly. Don't compromise on the quality of the dog in order to get the ears you want - you will really set yourself up for heartbreak in the health and/or temperament department. Ask yourself if natural ears are worth losing a dog at age 4 or 5 to disease, or dealing with a lifetime of unstable temperament? Rescue dogs are awesome (I know, I had the best rescue boy ever!). Or, there are a very, very small number of breeders who will leave natural ears for exceptional owners. You will have to be able to prove yourselves and you may have to travel much farther for a pup or even import from Canada. But please, don't buy from disreputable breeders.
 
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I would assume if she's considering buying from them it's because she's seen that they have cute puppies for sale and has her heart set on one. The entire thread and even the person she's questioning said stay away, yet she's still looking for further validation to purchase from them.
 
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