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Hello All,
I have been "watching from the shadows" for quite some time on DT and I believe the group here could help me with my questions. I have never owned a dog before. Many people have said online that I should "avoid" the Doberman breed because of this. I really don't think I could see myself owning a different dog. I look for the loyal loving goofball many of you DT'ers talk about in your lives on a daily basis. I own a few training books, manuals, bibles etc. about dogs, and I will end up buying much more before I eventually make that choice in actually purchasing a dog. I am wondering if you guys think it is possible for me to own a Doberman as a first dog breed. I want to look out for whats best for me, and the dog as well. Some questions I am looking to have answered if people think it would be okay would be:
DoberBoy or DoberGirl?
European or American?
Adopt or purchase from a reputable breeder, not some BYB?
Any other advise would be greatly appreciated.
I have been "watching from the shadows" for quite some time on DT and I believe the group here could help me with my questions. I have never owned a dog before. Many people have said online that I should "avoid" the Doberman breed because of this. I really don't think I could see myself owning a different dog. I look for the loyal loving goofball many of you DT'ers talk about in your lives on a daily basis. I own a few training books, manuals, bibles etc. about dogs, and I will end up buying much more before I eventually make that choice in actually purchasing a dog. I am wondering if you guys think it is possible for me to own a Doberman as a first dog breed. I want to look out for whats best for me, and the dog as well. Some questions I am looking to have answered if people think it would be okay would be:
DoberBoy or DoberGirl?
European or American?
Adopt or purchase from a reputable breeder, not some BYB?
Any other advise would be greatly appreciated.