Heya all,
Quick intro, i'm originally french, but currently living in Shanghai, China for work. I am an avid dog lover as I am sure all of you are given the fact that we are on a Doberman forum...
I have owned and cared for several pets through the course of my life so far ranging from ferrets to iguanas to snakes, but none compare in the slightest bit to a dog, and especially my beautiful Soja, which is a cross between a chocolate lab, and a real wolf.. Her temperament was that of a Labrador, but had the keen intelligence of a wolf, with a protective side, very loyal to every member of the family, extremely careful around children, and instant best friends with our friends, and a fan of pushing me off the bed so she can sleep there hehe... On the other hand, any intruder in the garden (we had a few) quickly doubled back over the fence..
I have had however, a penchant towards Dobermans, and their proud, powerful stature, intelligence, grace and agility. I have known many Dobes and every single one of them was brilliant...
Unfortunately, given my current situation, I cannot / will not get another dog for the moment being (it would be downright stupid and cruel to have him/her cooped up in an apartment in a megalopolis like Shanghai, with no sea to swim in, and no fields to run through). However, I do plan on going back to Europe, and get a house with a large enough garden, and close to the sea, and I am 100% sure I will get two dogs, one of them being a Doberman, and the other being a Tamaskan as my wife adores this breed.
I have read a great many deal about Dobermans, their heritage, bloodlines, etc.. But I have noticed some SUPER mixed feelings from owners, breeders, about ear cropping and tail docking, I'll do some digging on this forum as well to see if there are any related threads.
Anyways, was planning on making a short intro, and ended up splashing a wall of text on here, so hello again to all, and to your dogs too!
Regards,
X
Quick intro, i'm originally french, but currently living in Shanghai, China for work. I am an avid dog lover as I am sure all of you are given the fact that we are on a Doberman forum...
I have owned and cared for several pets through the course of my life so far ranging from ferrets to iguanas to snakes, but none compare in the slightest bit to a dog, and especially my beautiful Soja, which is a cross between a chocolate lab, and a real wolf.. Her temperament was that of a Labrador, but had the keen intelligence of a wolf, with a protective side, very loyal to every member of the family, extremely careful around children, and instant best friends with our friends, and a fan of pushing me off the bed so she can sleep there hehe... On the other hand, any intruder in the garden (we had a few) quickly doubled back over the fence..
I have had however, a penchant towards Dobermans, and their proud, powerful stature, intelligence, grace and agility. I have known many Dobes and every single one of them was brilliant...
Unfortunately, given my current situation, I cannot / will not get another dog for the moment being (it would be downright stupid and cruel to have him/her cooped up in an apartment in a megalopolis like Shanghai, with no sea to swim in, and no fields to run through). However, I do plan on going back to Europe, and get a house with a large enough garden, and close to the sea, and I am 100% sure I will get two dogs, one of them being a Doberman, and the other being a Tamaskan as my wife adores this breed.
I have read a great many deal about Dobermans, their heritage, bloodlines, etc.. But I have noticed some SUPER mixed feelings from owners, breeders, about ear cropping and tail docking, I'll do some digging on this forum as well to see if there are any related threads.
Anyways, was planning on making a short intro, and ended up splashing a wall of text on here, so hello again to all, and to your dogs too!
Regards,
X