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Any Doberman owners on the OB
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:02 pm
A friend of the better half is having to get rid of a 25 week old Doberman due to the fact that her daughter is allergic to it. I've never owned one but thinking about taking it off her hands. She's a red Doberman & I currently have 2 ankle biters, just wondering if she/ they will adapt well & wondering about the pros & cons of the breed.
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Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:03 pm to Cwar11
Rottweiler fan here....never had a Doberman
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:04 pm to Cwar11
My brother has a Blue Doberman. He's a good dog. 25 weeks is still a puppy. If properly socialized, there shouldn't be any problems. However, if you have small children, you might want to get to know the temperament more.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:04 pm to Cwar11
Roomed with a guy in college that got one as a pup. I was pissed. Turned out to be my favorite dog of all time. Super smart. Clean. Fast. Athletic. loved that dog.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:06 pm to SabiDojo
The current owner has a young one & I have an 11yr old in the house and a niece that is 2 that visits often. Current owner says she is good with her child fwiw
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:13 pm to Cwar11
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The current owner has a young one & I have an 11yr old in the house and a niece that is 2 that visits often. Current owner says she is good with her child fwiw
At 25 weeks, what may seem as harmless behavior then can become unacceptable behavior later on. Dobermans are pretty powerful and have incredibly sharp teeth. It's not whether the dog is right for you; it's whether you are right for the dog. If you have never owned a strong-willed breed that is physically powerful, then I suggest you not take the dog in.
What experience with dogs do you have?
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:15 pm to SabiDojo
quote:I agree with this, but it does not apply to Dobermans.
It's not whether the dog is right for you; it's whether you are right for the dog. If you have never owned a strong-willed breed that is physically powerful, then I suggest you not take the dog in.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:22 pm to AlxTgr
I definitely agree with this . I have an American bulldog that I completely trust around my kids . Now if a stranger comes into the yard while the kids are out there she goes bat shite crazy . If I'm around she won't hurt a fly but if I'm not pretty confident she would bite a strangers arse . So IMO you need to get the dog away from the current owner and see how it reacts to you before you trust it around kids
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:23 pm to SabiDojo
I've had larger dogs while growing up living with my parents but once I got out on my own I haven't owned one since. We have 2 lap dogs now 1 chihuahua & a Maltese. The chihuahua has to be the best damn dog I've ever owned he is 13 & the Maltese is 5
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:24 pm to AlxTgr
I imagine Dobermans aren't a fairly strong willed breed because they are so easily trained. However, if OP doesn't take the time to train the dog and give it a job, then it's not going to work.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:25 pm to Rayvegas1484
quote:No relevance in a dobe discussion.
I have an American bulldog
Posted on 12/27/13 at 10:36 pm to SabiDojo
I will take the time to train it bc I like a well behaved dog. The current owner says she has some training already. Would a hand over and new house, dogs, new people have an effect on the dog. As said maybe I need to go get the dog out with my family to see the dogs behavior towards us & our dogs
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:16 pm to Cwar11
Been having a dobe the last 8 years, best dog I've ever owned. As previously said: smart, clean, athletic. At 8 mine still thinks he's a lapdog, been an inside dog the whole time and is really sweet and protective when needed. We have a 18 month old and the dog loves him as much as he does the dog. Gonna be sad around here when he's gone, but great dog! 
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:19 pm to SabiDojo
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SabiDojo
There is a boxer under the interstate at Essen.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:32 pm to Cwar11
I've had 2 of them - great dogs if properly socialized and trained. I used to be able to walk through huge crowds/lots of dogs with my first dobe off leash and he wouldn't even think about leaving my side.
They will be very protective and clingy so anticipate this. Get it used to being friendly with people in uniform, children, other ethnicities, etc... (EARLY!!!) General public is fearful of dobes b/c of movies and their appearance so it helps if they're friendly when they encounter different looking people.
If you rent you will encounter issues with people/companies willing to rent to peopel with dobes. Some home/renters insurance will charge you more for having this breed as well.
They will be very protective and clingy so anticipate this. Get it used to being friendly with people in uniform, children, other ethnicities, etc... (EARLY!!!) General public is fearful of dobes b/c of movies and their appearance so it helps if they're friendly when they encounter different looking people.
If you rent you will encounter issues with people/companies willing to rent to peopel with dobes. Some home/renters insurance will charge you more for having this breed as well.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:47 pm to CoastieGM
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Nope. Not with kids.
Why ya say this?
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:53 pm to CoastieGM
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Nope. Not with kids.
You're an idiot for making a blanket statement like that.
Dumbass.
Posted on 12/27/13 at 11:59 pm to AubieALUMdvm
The key is that the dog is already 25 weeks old. There's no telling what kind of bad habit it may have that you don't know about.
Ever seen a doberman grab a stuffed toy and sling it around? How would you like that to be your kid? It only takes one time and a split second. Kids are more important than any dog.
With the exception of a german shepherd with a strong herding instinct, I'm not a fan of having any dog large enough to harm my child.
Ever seen a doberman grab a stuffed toy and sling it around? How would you like that to be your kid? It only takes one time and a split second. Kids are more important than any dog.
With the exception of a german shepherd with a strong herding instinct, I'm not a fan of having any dog large enough to harm my child.
Posted on 12/28/13 at 12:05 am to CoastieGM
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The key is that the dog is already 25 weeks old. There's no telling what kind of bad habit it may have that you don't know about.
Ever seen a doberman grab a stuffed toy and sling it around? How would you like that to be your kid? It only takes one time and a split second. Kids are more important than any dog.
With the exception of a german shepherd with a strong herding instinct, I'm not a fan of having any dog large enough to harm my child.
Yep. At 25 weeks it will need to be thoroughly investiaged before adoption. Does that mean it's a lost cause before even seeing it?
I've seen a lot of dogs grab a lot of toys and sling them around - what about the doberman makes you so paranoid? German shepherd dogs are the one, large breed dog you'd have around your children? I'd have to say I don't feel the same way. To each his own?
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