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[falnfenix]

I would want the one that best fits my situation, temperament-wise. I would also like to see them stacked, like a normal breeder presents their puppies.

 

[KristenC]

I would need to know more about their temperaments/personalities. I'd want more pictures of them, as well (stacked to see how they're built). Videos of them interacting with their siblings, if I couldn't meet them in person.
That said, I have never picked my puppies out. My breeder knows my dogs and situation, and has always picked the perfect match for us.

 

[Sunje]

I would look at proper health testing (esp. for DCM, and that means holter and echo done, within the last year at least) long before I'd be concerned about a photo. I'd also look at longevity in bloodlines and what those bloodlines are in relation to DCM.

 

[Gretchen_Red]

It's very odd that those are the photos that they sent you. As said above, I'd want to see stacked photos to try and judge conformation as best as possible from a photo.

I'd also be concerned that the breeder is allowing you to pick a puppy from a photo. Most reputable breeders pick the puppies for the buyers based on their living situation since they are with the puppies 24/7 and know their personalities.

Both of these would be a red flag. I'd suggest purchasing from another breeder.

 

[Tesla_Controls]

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[KristenC]

For what it's worth, it is nice they tested for DCM1 & DCM2, but those tests don't tell us anything about whether or not a Doberman will get DCM in their lifetime. They are simply tools for research at this point. I would want to see annual echocardiogram and annual holter results for both parents to see how their hearts are actually functioning. There is a bevvy of other testing that should be done as well.
I can't imagine how on earth you'd pick one based on these photos. They won't look like this at 8 weeks, anyway.

 

[MeadowCat]

Closing this thread since the OP has apparently deleted their posts.