[SReed912]

Hello all ~ I am looking to add a new doberman to my family and was wondering if anyone had a suggestions on some quality breeders in my area. I live in Maine, but am willing to travel a reasonable distance. I would greatly appreciate any suggestions that can help jump start my research. Thank you

 

[SReed912]

I realize this. I was planning on waiting until next summer. I would never bring a puppy home during a Maine winter.....house training would prove to be very difficult! However, it is never too early to begin researching breeders in the area. I'm sure the more time I spend researching will result in a better match for my family. I appreciate your concerns.

 

[SReed912]

RedFawn, I can't help but notice the hostile undertones in most of your posts. Is there a reason for this? Have you had a bad experience you would be willing to share with me? I have done a significant amount of research on the doberman breed and feel competent in answering any questions that may come my way. To answer your question, I do not plan on neutering Jaxon. I also have a 16 yr old male miniature daschund (Nugget), a 7 yr. old male black lab(Rastus), and a 2 yr. old female black lab(Lupin), none of whom, except for the female, have been neutered. I do plan on getting another male doberman. All my dogs are raised in a loving and caring environment, and are well socialized and trained. I firmly believe that genetics only goes so far. It is the quality of the dogs life that will ultimately determine its demeanor.

 

[SReed912]

Nugget is 16, and unfortunately does not have many yrs. left in him.....:wheelchair:. That would leave me with two intact dogs. Is that too many?....... I believe all Dobies have the potential to be "quality" dogs and have seen them sold anywhere from $1200-$3000. Well worth the money!

 

[SReed912]

asking for trouble? please explain

 

[SReed912]

My mentor at the firm I am interning at has two intact male dobies, ages 3 and 5, and has had no issues whatsoever.

 

[SReed912]

I appreciate the advice, I'll let you know how it all works out.

 

[SReed912]

Okay, so the general consensus is do not under any circumstances allow two intact males into your home. Does this change if they are neutered males?

 

[SReed912]

There are many people on this site who have 4+ dogs.... RedFawn/ Adara are a few....do they only have 1 male and 3 females? How do they seem to make this work?

 

[SReed912]

Alright...sigh...I guess I'll listen to the experts on this forum. That is why I joined in the first place! Thank you all from saving my dogs and I from a potentially disastrous situation. I really do appreciate the advice. I guess Jaxon's new pal will be female. but back to the breeder...any advice?

 

[SReed912]

Take care, on message boards, not to "invent" hostility, where none is intended.

Many experienced Doberman (or any breed) people have spent a great number of years answering the same questions over and over, and watching the same potentially-disastrous scenarios unfold.

At some point, brevity and clarity win the day--no need to interpret that as hostility.

I will say that granted, I may be new to the doberman breed, and may have under estimated there dominant nature, I have raised numerous other male breeds at my home and they have all gotten along great! For example, my Labrador, Rastus and my late Samoyed, Mac, were the best of friends. That being said, I have listened to what everyone on this thread has said and will not test fate with the the doberman breed. But to say this is true with all dog breeds is just not true.