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First off, I'd like to thank everyone who uses this site, I've found it more helpful than many of the websites I've visited within the past couple months. My name is Kristen and I have been researching dobermans for approximately 2 years now. My late father had a doberman when he was young, so I've always felt a connection to the breed because of dad's many stories. For the past several months I have been back and forth between dobermans and german shepherds, but have finally decided to get a dobe. (I currently own a schnauzer/poodle, Douglas, and a lovebird, Chi.) There's a breeder not too far from where I'm located, and I've been out to visit several times for the past couple of months. (She currently has a litter, 4 weeks old tomorrow.) I've decided on getting a red male dobe, and she's been very helpful by answering questions, and letting me get to know the parent dogs. My training teacher, LeeAnn, also has a red dobe whom I've known for the better part of two years. He's a wonderful dog who I've worked with several times. (I work as a trainer and go to college with hopes of either pursuing a masters in vet med, or a program in dog training, grooming, boarding, etc.)
I've dubbed my pup 'Tay-oh', but I am unsure of how I plan on spelling it (Theo, Tayoh, Teo). He'll be coming home on November 4th. I've talked with LeeAnn about dog foods several times, and I'm thinking Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy, but am open to suggestions. How much should I expect to be feeding the puppy at 2 months, 3 mo., 4 mo., and so on? I'll more than likely be neutering him around 12-18 months, and he will start training as soon as he's comfortable in his new environment. What kinds of toys should I get for a puppy? (While I've owned many dogs, I've never actually purchased a puppy, I've always rescued adult dogs, and they've usually been small breeds, and I'm certain that their needs are different.) I may eventually switch over to a raw diet, but because of the lack of people I know who feed raw (I know none, actually) I don't have any personal opinions on the raw diet. Is it better for the puppy/dog? Any other information that could be useful would be most appriciated.
Thank you all, once again.
I've dubbed my pup 'Tay-oh', but I am unsure of how I plan on spelling it (Theo, Tayoh, Teo). He'll be coming home on November 4th. I've talked with LeeAnn about dog foods several times, and I'm thinking Blue Buffalo Wilderness Puppy, but am open to suggestions. How much should I expect to be feeding the puppy at 2 months, 3 mo., 4 mo., and so on? I'll more than likely be neutering him around 12-18 months, and he will start training as soon as he's comfortable in his new environment. What kinds of toys should I get for a puppy? (While I've owned many dogs, I've never actually purchased a puppy, I've always rescued adult dogs, and they've usually been small breeds, and I'm certain that their needs are different.) I may eventually switch over to a raw diet, but because of the lack of people I know who feed raw (I know none, actually) I don't have any personal opinions on the raw diet. Is it better for the puppy/dog? Any other information that could be useful would be most appriciated.
Thank you all, once again.