~ German Dog Appreciation Thread! ~

[satomi325]

That pointer pup is super cute!
And Dachshunds are awesome dogs! Super spunky and funny little things.

it will be a pet and family guard dog.

I'm biased towards Dobermans. I can't recommend them enough. Here's my doberman pitch!

They are amazing family companion pets and natural watch dogs. They were bred to be a personal protection dogs, so they do bond to their family and will protect them with their life. They are extremely affectionate, observant, loving, loyal, obedient, intelligent, and really easy to train. They learn quickly and do think things out. Out of all the other breeds I've ever had, the dobies picked up things much quicker. Not to mention that if someone was to see a dobie in your yard, they're most likely not going to try to break in. And the short hair was what sold us completely since our shepherd sheds way too much for our liking. We really like the low maintenance of not having to spend much time in the grooming department.

But no matter what breed you choose, do a lot of research and always go to a reputable breeder who does have health guarantees and health testing. The doberman is plagued with some fatal genetic illnesses (Von Willebrand and Dilated Cardiomyopathy), so health testing is really important.

[OctagonGecko729]

And spending the money on a good breeder. Makes no sense to go the cheap route and then get slapped with thousands of dollars worth of vet bills because the breeders didnt get the parents tested.

I couldn't agree more Satomi, at least for me, Dobes just seem like they are perfect. Now if only I could convince my landlord about adding a dog to the nearly 200 other animals in the house....

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My dog, one month short of 5 years

Thank you!

Landgraf is fantastic. They are semi-local to me and their male, Eiko, came in first place at the IPO regionals here last Fall. He was the only doberman in the trial. I do believe their dogs compete overseas as well.

Not my photo, but this is Eiko vom Landgraf at regionals


Another really good doberman kennel is Kondorstrand in Central/Southern California. Some folks seem to think that their dogs are better than Landgraf.

Really nice! I really wish I could see more Doberman Pinschers in IPO, as they still remain one of my favorite breeds. I've been to my dog's breeder's club several times before and the helper there had a Doberman he was working at one point, but I don't see that dog around anymore. At the DVG National trial earlier in the Fall, there were mostly GSDs and Mals/Dutchies, but also a Rottweiler and two American Bulldogs. No Doberman, unfortunately. One day I would love to see one on the field in person.

Thanks for letting me know about Kondorstrand! I will be visiting Southern California at least once in the next few years, and wouldn't mind stopping by. Currently I think my next IPO breeds will be a German Shepherd and/or a Malinois, but if I could see nice working bred Dobes in action, I'd be sold. Although now that Riesenschnauzers have been mentioned, I'd like one of those, too!! Love the one I watched at the trial, and I hear Armin Wrinkler has some very, very powerful Riesenschnauzers.

[satomi325]

This was my house 3 weeks ago.
We own the GSD and 2 red dobies. We pet sat the other 2 dobies and poodle.




Some snaps from our club's(Way Out West S IPO trial today.

[Solarsoldier001]

My little baby still think she's small in some ways


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[LadyByrd]

This is Sweet Maya after graduating from obedience training!

[Darkbird]

Going to try and put up a couple shots of my boy Goblin.
Him as a pup.
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[Darkbird]

Phone won't let me put more than one pic in at a time without putting it in wrong so here's the grownup shot.

[swolek]

My GSP is so cute:

[PorcelainxDoll]

My German dog.
Ripley Girl my 11 month old Miniature Dachshund.