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There is truth to the statement that once you own a Doberman you will always own a Doberman! We have owned, bred and shown Dobermans for close to 20 years. We have four children from 5 years to 10 years old. We have 8 Dobermans from 13 months to 14 years, spanning 5 generations. The dogs absolutely worship the children and can hardly wait for them to come home from school each day. They know that's when the real fun begins. Our line has wonderful temperaments and this has always been a focus of our breeding program. I would suggest that if you decide to buy a Doberman puppy find a reputable breeder that shows dogs. The breeders that are actively showing Dobermans are usually very concerned about temperaments, health and of course superior conformation. Some lines are more aggressive than others and you should do your homework before selecting a breeder.

Dobermans are very comfort oriented and it is very hard to keep them off furniture. They feel they are entitled to sit on the couch with their family. A Doberman will not handle being kept in the backyard and are house dogs. However they need a fenced yard to run and play and burn off energy. They are extremely sensitive and perceptive to your feelings. They are very intelligent and will naturally protect your family without any training. They are also a wonderful deterrent and have a great intimidation factor to strangers. They will put themselves in harms way to protect their loved ones. They are neat and clean and do not shed much. I would highly recommend the Doberman Pinscher for families based on the above.

Susan