So instead of Christmas presents this year, the SO and I have decided we are going to get ourselves a Doberman puppy. We spent a lot of time researching the perfect breed for us, and Dobermans have repeatedly been our top pick.
We both have had multiple dogs in our past(Rottweilers x4, pitbulls x2, labs, and a Germand Shepherd), and both share the same values of how a dog should be trained/loved. This isnt going to be just a dog, this is going to be our child. We have a few acres of land, both have the ability to take our dog to work occasionally (him more than I), and both definitely understand the responsibility. Not our first puppy, just our first one together and first one from a breeder. We also have agreed that before we get said puppy, we will have our fully functioning dog kennel completed (inside and outside runs, automatic water feeders, A/C and heat) with space for two dogs. Being practical, we know there are just some places we go that a dog is not allowed, so we needed a place to rest assured our dog would be comfortable and safe. That being said..
Temperament is the most important characteristic to us. Health being equally important. We are looking for a black & tan Male Doberman puppy to purchase near Christmas. We would like ear cropping/tail docking to be offered by the breeder (is that a reasonable request?), and the price to preferably be $2k or less. We would not be looking to show or breed our Dobie.
We are hoping to get a recommendation of a breeder within 4-6 hours of Maryland. One that allows visitation on request, and values the same thing in a puppy as we do. Temperament, and health.
Below are the 3 breeders we had been recommended so far(and in order of interest):
New York Dobermans
Ostertag Kennels
Canis Maximus
Does anyone have any reviews or recommendations on these breeders? Or are there other breeders nearby that may be better suited for what we are looking for? Also, what are the most important questions you would ask of a breeder before purchasing? I plan on contacting atleast the three breeders we narrow it down to, and would like to ask them some questions about their dogs/facilities before we make the drive to see them.
Thanks in advance!
We both have had multiple dogs in our past(Rottweilers x4, pitbulls x2, labs, and a Germand Shepherd), and both share the same values of how a dog should be trained/loved. This isnt going to be just a dog, this is going to be our child. We have a few acres of land, both have the ability to take our dog to work occasionally (him more than I), and both definitely understand the responsibility. Not our first puppy, just our first one together and first one from a breeder. We also have agreed that before we get said puppy, we will have our fully functioning dog kennel completed (inside and outside runs, automatic water feeders, A/C and heat) with space for two dogs. Being practical, we know there are just some places we go that a dog is not allowed, so we needed a place to rest assured our dog would be comfortable and safe. That being said..
Temperament is the most important characteristic to us. Health being equally important. We are looking for a black & tan Male Doberman puppy to purchase near Christmas. We would like ear cropping/tail docking to be offered by the breeder (is that a reasonable request?), and the price to preferably be $2k or less. We would not be looking to show or breed our Dobie.
We are hoping to get a recommendation of a breeder within 4-6 hours of Maryland. One that allows visitation on request, and values the same thing in a puppy as we do. Temperament, and health.
Below are the 3 breeders we had been recommended so far(and in order of interest):
New York Dobermans
Ostertag Kennels
Canis Maximus
Does anyone have any reviews or recommendations on these breeders? Or are there other breeders nearby that may be better suited for what we are looking for? Also, what are the most important questions you would ask of a breeder before purchasing? I plan on contacting atleast the three breeders we narrow it down to, and would like to ask them some questions about their dogs/facilities before we make the drive to see them.
Thanks in advance!