Anyone owned dobermann's

Treads · 2nd September 2008, 01:07 PM

Originally Posted by adm333

Yes, my family has had many dobermans over the years. Parents still have one now, same colour as yours.

People who know nothing about them tend to think they are dangerous dogs. However, they are extremely intelligent dogs and can be trained to do almost anything. If you see or meet an agressive doberman it has probably been trained that way.

Good solid training is essential as they do need to be kept under control (and it is more rewarding).

Very loyal and loving dogs, and good with kids.

There's an old movie called "The Amazing Dobermanns" where a guy trains 4 dobermanns to hold up a bank and get away with the money in little satchels on their backs - very funny movie.

And my favourite thing - you will probably never have any jehovahs witnesses bothering you again.

Dave

Originally Posted by scarry

Dobermanns,my favourite dog by a country mile,G.S.P's,second.
had our bitch put to sleep after 14.5 yrs ,it broke our hearts.
They are just wonderful family dogs,& adore children.

they do need strict disciplin,and lots of space.they are very easily trained,but you have to be firm,or they will walk all over you.

they are also very smart,& get up to all the tricks in the book.

you need lots of patience when they are young,the dogs especialy seem to take a long time to grow up.

they also are often one person dogs,that is they listen to one person in the family more than anyone else,but are still loyal to all the family members

my wife then bought a sharpei.....and thats another storie....the kids call him stupid,and i get the....dad cant we get another doby at least every week or so

they say once you have a doby,you will always either have one or want one

i will have to dig out some photos& post them later

goodluck

I share both the above sentiments. My Family has always owned and shown Dobes. They are an absolutely wonderful breed.

Originally Posted by dullbird

i dont need advice, i'm already talking to dobe club.....only put this post up to see if people own or looking to own dobes..

have to say some funny looking dobes have been posted up

..never seen them with such long coats

Can you please let me know when he is ready to go to a new home?

Cheers

**dullbird** · 20th September 2008, 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by Treads

I share both the above sentiments. My Family has always owned and shown Dobes. They are an absolutely wonderful breed.

Can you please let me know when he is ready to go to a new home?

Cheers

sorry treads i never read this, but even so I had already had interest before you kindly posted your interest......

I just thought i would post up that Khan was very lucky to go to a home with Bush65 (hope you dont mind me saying this john) and i'm sure they are going to be the best of mates

still if there is anyone out there that would love to give a special home to someone please always fell free to contact me! i'm not trying to go around selling off dogs but the dogs that myself and my friends bring home to foster are generally fostered for a reason (behavoural, medical etc)......so we like to try and do our best to have a home secured for them before they have to sit around in adoptions waiting for the right person to come along

dobbo this ones for you

**dobbo** · 20th September 2008, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by dullbird

dobbo this ones for you

Why is this so?????

I'm still sulking over Khan.

**dullbird** · 20th September 2008, 09:50 PM

this actually khans kennel mate. She is a beautiful dog good with cats and kids as well as far as I'm aware just very scared of cars. I was supposed to fostering tsarabi before I took khan but she needed a quieter home then what I could provide

**duncanw** · 20th September 2008, 10:30 PM

My best mate had a doberman, brilliant dog although they don't really think of themselves as a dog and more of another member of the family.

They need alot of exercise and alot of attention, very smart dog, sometimes too smart when there is food around.

Like others have said the aggresive ones are usually the ones who have been trained that way. Or have had a hard life.

Sadly my friends doberman died of a heart attack when he was 4 years old, he looked mean but he was soft as poo, great around kids. All they care about is making sure that you are protected.

He died six months ago but I still miss him, I currently have a german shephard and I would like to get a doberman as well. Would recommend them to anyone.

Boxhead63 · 21st September 2008, 06:57 AM

I used to walk a Dobie or he used to walk me, when i was 12 or 13. He was a great mate. He saved me from a guy who tried to grab hold of me in the park one day. Even still, i was knocked unconscious. There was witness in the distance who saw what took place later stated for the police that the dog went berserk on the guy until he was subdued by the witness and her husband and the police got there. The rock spider had a new bum torn for his troubles and some time in jail, then had to deal with my father and uncle when he got out. If it wasn't for Ben the Dobie, i would hat to think about what might of happened.
I would have Dobie anyday, just need the yard space is all.

**spudboy** · 21st September 2008, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by duncanw

Sadly my friends doberman died of a heart attack when he was 4 years old, he looked mean but he was soft as poo, great around kids. All they care about is making sure that you are protected.

He died six months ago but I still miss him, I currently have a german shephard and I would like to get a doberman as well. Would recommend them to anyone.

You have to be careful about the background when buying a dobermann. The ones with an American bloodline are notorious for dying young. Make sure you get a European bloodline. Our old girl is 12 and doing OK even though she's got arthritis from living in such a cold area.

We have just got our puppy and he is beyond cute. Shame they have to grow up. The older Doberman is not very keen on having the new one around, and she's gone him a few times, but he is getting the idea and keeping his distance now.

**spudboy** · 21st September 2008, 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Boxhead63

I used to walk a Dobie or he used to walk me, when i was 12 or 13. He was a great mate. He saved me from a guy who tried to grab hold of me in the park one day....

How dumb to attack someone with a dobermann! Be the same as having a go at someone with a German Shepard, or a Rottie.

Sounds like he got what he deserved.

Boxhead63 · 21st September 2008, 04:52 PM

He did and then some. I often thought the same thing. THE IDIOT.

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