[mabarker]

Okay, now I have been obsessing about my pup, and he isnt even born yet...I want to start getting ready (getting what I need to make baby happy and healthy for when he does FINALLY come home), and was wondering if all you experienced Dobie owners minded helping me out and giving me some suggestions. When I had to put my GSD to sleep last year I got rid of all my "big dog stuff" cause It was hard having it around. Im thinking about using Innova large breed puppy food, has any body else had experience with this stuff? Also what are the best toys and chewies to have ready for my pup when he gets home. What are they best grooming tools (brands/specific types), puppy shampoo etc. etc. to have for my pup? ALSO-I have several Doberman books and puppy/dog training books, but are there any in particular that you reccommend? I have owned a number of dogs before, but never a Dobie, and Ive also never made this big of deal about a puppy before-I guess I am already hooked! We currently have a mini Dachshund, he's super sweet, but for some reason he isnt much of a companion for my jogs-lol (maybe it has something to do with the fact that his legs are 3 inches long...)
Thanks everyone!
Trying to post pic of mom and dad (hope it works..)

This is Legend

This is mira-its hard to tell in this pic, but she is red

 

[mabarker]

Mira is from Denmeldobes in Calgary Alberta, owned by Denise Mellor

 

[mabarker]

thanks, I will check out that book. I agree that alot of the books on Dobermans, aside form have nice pictures, are useless. They dont give information on things I really want to know about- like ear posting, feeding etc...I have never posted ears before, and I have to drive 9 hours to pick up my pup-so the breeder wont be able to help me. I have been looking trough some past threads-I think this forum is one of the best things I have found so far-lots of pics with ear postings, info on feeding raw, and REAL owners experiences. Just looking a doberman pictures makes me feel like I will never want a different type of dog-I dont think there is another breed out there that radiates the way a dobie does-they are beautiful animals!!