With the airing of Pedigree Dogs Exposed, a 2008 BBC documentary about the world of pedigree dog breeding and showing, the prevalence of inherited disorders, health and welfare of pedigree dogs has been widely discussed among scientists and veterinarians. Yet – despite all the efforts – the health and longevity in purebred dogs continue to… Continue reading Pedigree dogs exposed: the Dobermann.
I occasionally receive a question from my USA readers – should I spay-neuter my European Doberman? This question is specific to the US, because in Europe intact dogs are the norm. 1. The reason behind mass spay/neuter campaign in the US. You won’t see abandoned dogs running in packs on the streets in the US.… Continue reading Should I spay-neuter my European Doberman?
What is a working doberman? What is a show doberman? Is there a difference between working doberman vs show doberman? Doberman was created around 1890s in Germany by a tax collector to assist him in his job. The dogs lived with their master and had to be also good companion dogs. As a personal protection dog,… Continue reading Working doberman vs show doberman
I’ve posted a series of articles about my first experience of importing a dog from Europe to the US. Below are the links to the articles in chronological order: How to find a breeder in Europe? This article describes the steps I took when searching for a reputable European Doberman breeder in Europe. Doberman puppy… Continue reading Importing a dog from Europe
Importing a dog from Europe – part 1. How to find a Dobermann breeder in Europe? (updated 2019). Originally posted in 2014. Edited in 2019. Importing a Doberman puppy from Europe to the US is not much different than buying one from out of state. The only difference is the quarantine regulations in the US.… Continue reading Importing a dog: how to find a breeder in Europe
