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Doberman Dogs

granmagranma Posts: 1,933
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Are their any members who own a Doberman ?
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  • granmagranma Posts: 1,933
    If so  ,how do you rate them as a family pet for a first time rescue dog, ? 

  • Jason millyJason milly Posts: 546
    Hello I have a doberman he is 2 in June he is a great family dog very loving, with dobermans you have to let them know who the boss is as they are a very vocal and intelligent bossy dogs and mine RIO loves the garden, like any breed I would recommend you make sure the dog is registered and see the parents to see their temperment remember these dogs are known as velcro dogs meaning they want to be with you as much as possible, mine is absolutely great and cheeky loves to be in the garden with me. 






  • Jason millyJason milly Posts: 546
    I forgot to mention me personally would not get a doberman rescue dog, myself would get a puppy and train the puppy. Here is RIO after day in garden 
  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190
    Personally I wouldn’t get a Doberman from a rescue centre for the reasons @pansyface stated, especially as there are two children involved.
    It could turn out to be a disaster, they do need firm handling.
    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • Busy-LizzieBusy-Lizzie Posts: 24,043
    Doberman dogs are used as guard dogs for a reason. They are very strong. Think about how much it would cost to feed as well, but I don't know your budget. As others said, a rescue Doberman is probably not a good idea.
    Dordogne and Norfolk. Clay in Dordogne, sandy in Norfolk.
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    In Germany, these dogs are used by the police and security firms because they are bold, intelligent and have the potential for aggression, as we use Alsations and others here. They are fine dogs, but I feel a rescue from an unknown background is very risky.
  • FlyDragonFlyDragon Posts: 834
    You need to assess the individual dog.  Knowing the characteristics of the breed will be somewhat helpful, but its this dog as an individual that really matters.

    Do you have previous dog owning experience?  Do you have the time and energy to put a lot of work into socialising and training the dog?  Giving a rescue dog a new home is immensely rewarding but it can be hard work!  Its very rarely the dog's fault that it has ended up in rescue but you aren't getting a 'blank slate' you usually have to undo a few years of neglected training or bad habits. 

    One thing that would put me off a big dog, I would want to be able to carry my dog if it were ever ill or injured. 
  • NorthernJoeNorthernJoe Posts: 660
    We are 3.5 years into owning our dog. We bought it as a puppy because we had a young child and we needed to know a rescue dogs history which is impossible. We got a pedigree from a family who breeds and shows them. When I was single I looked into rescuing a dog. Even going so far as volunteering at my local animal rescue centre for dog walking and cat socialising. I didn't take the plunge because I realised it's a huge commitment to take in a rescue dog. I certainly wouldn't take one in with kids unless they're more young adults. 
  • DitsyDitsy Posts: 196
    This little girl has the attitude and stamina of a doberman in a very small package. Highly recommended. :)


  • Jackie 119Jackie 119 Posts: 1
    Can I suggest you contact the Dobermann breed club https://thedobermannclub.co.uk/. They will have a breed rescue co- ordinator who will be able to answer many of your questions and would be able to answer if a rescue would be a good option in your circumstances. If you are already looking at a dog from breed rescue they will have usually been thoroughly accessed before being rehomed to a home suitable for that dog.
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