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A reputably-bred Doberman Pinscher adheres to breed standard; is beautiful to look at, comes from carefully health tested parents, and is a faithful loyal companion that excels at pretty much any job asked of them. However, they are certainly not right for every family and situation. Consider carefully what this breed is all about. Be sure you can provide for basic needs and specific requirements before committing. Dobermans are not for those who want to keep their pet outside, are gone all day, don’t have time to interact with their dog, or who are not willing to provide proper socialization and basic training from the beginning.
We are NOT commercial breeders; meaning that we have limited litters and breed to better the breed - not just make a quick buck. While any Joe Schmo can toss a couple dobermans together and produce "cute" puppies (often with ticking time-bomb health defects) - proving breed standard via titling and properly health testing isn't cheap. So, while our average is $4700 per puppy (but that can fluxuate depending on the litter), we're not getting rich but instead, basically recouping expenses put into YEARS of mentoring, competition, and the experience necessary to produce these incredible dogs!
We only have litters occassionally - when we have the right dam (and/or sire) and have completed their pre-requisite titles, health testing, and have cleared all other priorities so we have time to devote to raising the resulting puppies properly. It’s important that our puppies go to the best home they deserve, so we do not breed simply to “sell” dogs. Puppies are often spoken for in advance.
But if we are not the right fit for you or the availability is just not going to work out, feel free to ask us if we know of any other reputable breeders with planned litters or check out the DPCA’s breeder referral.
White or Albino Dobermans are not rare and they are not a color, it is a genetic fault. ANY white (except for the permissible 1/2 square inch chest patch) is considered a disqualification. White Dobes can be traced back to one dog, “Padula’s Queen Sheba” and her sire (dad) and mom (dam). This lineage tracing is known as “Z factor,” and the pedigrees of any descendants are marked with a Z in the registered number (WZ…. instead of WS….). The reduced pigment in skin and eyes causes photosensitivity (squinting or shut eyes in sunlight) and increased risk of solar skin damage including cancer. Additionally, through our almost 20 years of Doberman Rescue - they are also highly prone to aggression, anxiety, and a condition called CPV (Canine Papiloma Virus). Lanser Dobermans does not support the breeding of Albino Doberman Pinschers for these reasons.
Sometimes. Some male Dobes will get along with other males just fine. But some dogs after reaching maturity suddenly have a huge problem with other male dogs in the house. Sometimes it has to do with the personality of the dogs that are together, or hormone side of things (neutered or intact), how they were raised, and several other factors. It almost always ends up in some kind of bad fight - however, it's important to remember that these are powerful dogs and any conflict can have bad consequences. Therefore we generally don’t recommend taking the risk of a male doberman living with another male doberman in a home.
Louis Dobermann needed an animal that was versatile and to protect him during his tax collecting duties - so, he created an intelligent, fearless, smart dog with a great nose. Today's doberman is no different. Aside from being wonderful family companions, our dogs have been successful in many things such as:
No! A reputable breeder will discourage this because of something called “littermate syndrome.” What is littermate syndrome? It is when two young or immature dogs (not necessarily litter mates) are raised together and develop unhealthy attachment/obsession with each other and dominating/submissive behaviors with each other. We want the puppy to bond and mature with YOU. Waiting at least 6 months, preferably a year or more is the best option if you want more than one Doberman.
In short, God did not create a floppy eared dog - we did. No wild canine in nature has floppy ears. That's a fact, feel free to Google it if you don't believe us. Traditionally, we crop to open the ear canal and allow the dog to use its senses fully, as well as to prevent a "bad guy" from having something soft and floppy to easily grab onto (in order to try "controlling" the dog). Today it is the US breed standard and a key feature the public often uses to distinguish a Doberman from a similiarly marked hound. Cropped ears are a part of the breed - so as such, we adhere to that tradition. However, ears are always cropped by a qualified and experienced veterinarian knowledgeable with the bred and appropriate styles. Ears are healed before puppies go home, and all owners taught how to post them appropriately so they stand for life.
It’s very important!!! Dobermans can have a MULTITUDE of genetic health conditions that are not shown on the surface. Sometimes they show up later in life, or sometimes when bred with another dog with the same gene, they can have puppies that are actively "afflicted" with that condition. The purpose of showing is to prove and qualify which dogs have the right structure, temperament, and appearance to carry on the future of the breed. If the dog is shown and judged to be a good candidate in those areas by winning their show titles- it doesn’t just mean the dog “looks good” or “shows well,” it means they have the character and physical substance to do what they are meant to do. The purpose of health testing is to reveal the condition of what is not readily apparent to the eye. It shows you what their genetic makeup is and the actual screenings that can only be performed by specialists. A dog from the background of no showing or no testing is basically a “crapshoot.” Conditions and issues can readily crop up. If you consider just one single risk – fatal congenital heart condition of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, wouldn’t it be worth it to support a breeder that goes above and beyond testing for those things versus the “backyard breeder” who does not know the health history of the pedigree?
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