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Delaware Valley Doberman Pinscher Assistance, Inc.
Dedicated to the rescue of Dobermans in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware

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About Dobies

Is a Doberman the Right Breed for Me?

doberman profileWritten by: Jean A. Clark

Feel free to print a copy of this article for personal use. If a rescue group or other party wishes to use it for educational purposes, written permission must be granted by original author.

Loyal and Devoted, A Lifelong Commitment

Doberman Pinschers can make very devoted and loyal companions if one is willing to put time and effort into the training and socialization of a Dobie. With a firm and loving owner, a Doberman will make a wonderful pal and protector for children, an obedient companion and loyal friend, and a loving member of the household. Unfortunately, not every person has the time or commitment necessary to properly teach the very intelligent Doberman what is expected and required of him. There are many things to carefully consider before choosing a Doberman as the breed for you.

Owning a Doberman, or any dog, requires a lengthy time commitment. A dog is for life, not just until it is inconvenient. Whether your Dobie is a puppy purchased from a breeder or a mature adult from a rescue or SPCA, there will be many learning experiences and obstacles to go through in the course of ownership.

Be smarter than your Dobie.

Dobermans require firm yet loving training and guidance. Many Dobermans have dominant personalities and will try to “boss” around a permissive owner. To own a Doberman you must be one step tougher and smarter than your pet. Do not equate tough with harsh or abusive. Harsh owners need to look for another breed because Dobies are very sensitive and will not deal well with rough treatment. Abusive treatment will quickly result in a Doberman with a broken spirit and, quite often, aggressive temperament.

On the go, obedient, family loving.

If you want a dog always on the go, look no further. Dobies are generally very active dogs that need something to do. Keeping our pets mentally stimulated is always a challenge. Dobies do best if they have a job to perform. Many Dobermans and owners excel at Obedience competition, Tracking events, and Agility training. Basic obedience training, at the very least, is mandatory for every Doberman Pinscher.

If you are looking for an outdoor pet, do not consider a Doberman. When tied with a chain to a dog box, Dobies become surly and bored. A Doberman wants nothing more than to be a member of your family. He will not be satisfied with an occasional pat and kind word. He will demand and thrive on consistent attention on a daily basis.

When you’re not home.

Is your lifestyle one that will permit a goodly amount of time spent at home? If you travel quite a bit and plan on boarding your Dobie often, please consider that being kenneled will easily stress some Dobermans. Your Dobie may not eat while boarded and lose weight. While most owners board their dogs on occasion, a frequent traveler is best advised to consider a different breed, or make different arrangements, such as leaving the dog with family. It may also be difficult to have a friend come into your home to care for your Doberman if you are not home. Dobies tend to be very protective of their house and may not allow anyone in. A trial run before leaving is an excellent idea.

Do you want a dog that that is very exuberant and affectionate with every person he meets? If that is the type of dog you prefer, you would be smart to research a Golden Retriever or Collie. A Doberman is loving and affectionate with his family and close friends but is somewhat aloof and distant towards strangers and mere acquaintances. In fact, the breed standard calls for an aloof and reserved manner.

Before deciding that a Doberman is definitely the breed for you, attend a dog show or two, meet Dobermans and their owners, attend a local club meeting, and ask a lot of questions. When you are positive that you want a Dobie, contact a good breeder or rescue group for a referral. The AKC has a wonderful breeder referral line that will assist you in contacting breeders.

Where to buy your Dobie.

Please, do not get a Doberman puppy from a person that advertises puppies in the newspaper for a couple hundred dollars. You may think you are getting a deal, but in reality all you are getting is heartache. These people do not know about genetic or health problems that exist with any breed of dog, and many times they do not care. They want to make money. They will sell a puppy to anyone who has the money without checking to see that the puppy is going to a good home. They will not be able to help you with questions you will have because they do not have answers and often do not care. Do not buy a puppy from the commercial breeder, not even if they claim their puppies are “home/family raised”, or pet store because these places are puppy mills. The parents of puppies like this are kept in small cages and given minimal or no health care. They are bred year after year until their poor misused bodies can no longer produce, then they are destroyed. If you decide a Doberman is for you, please make a responsible choice.

“Velcro” dogs!

Dobies are very loving, intelligent pets. They are termed “Velcro” dogs because where you go, they are attached to you like they were Velcro’d fast. Dobermans are termed, by many, as “the Cadillac of dogs”. They do everything with a bit of extra flair. They will offer you unbound love and devotion for their every minute in this world. When their time comes to go, they will not worry about themselves but will spend their last minute of life reassuring you that everything will be okay. I have found that the only bad part about owning a Doberman is that their lifespan is so much shorter than ours.

If you have an original informational article you want to submit for posting on this page, please email me the article and I will review it. If I deem it acceptable I will confirm by email before I post it.

© July 1998 by Jean A. Clark. Reproduction in part or whole prohibited without express written permission of original author.

Thank you to our WONDERFUL Donators / Decorators!

We would like to thank the following people for helping us decorate our tree this year!  Every little bit helps us to help our beautiful dogs live happy and healthy lives in their new forever homes.

DOBIE: “In loving memory of JD, our bubbas, and Lexi, our baby girl!” – Anthony and Carrie DeSimone

STAR: “This is for all of the rescues who’s lives have been or will be touched by the DVDPA” – The DeSimone Family

BONE:  “Merry Christmas Caesar & Titan” – Ruth MacGregor

GIFT BOX:  ” Merry Christmas. In memory of Sally & Jasmine” – Ruth MacGregor

BONE:  “In remembrance of Darcy” – Sharon, Tom, and Sai

PAW PRINT BALL: “Merry Christmas” -from Sharon, Tom, and Sai

BONE:  “In loving memory of Scarlett” – Rachael Johnson

7 HEARTS:  “In loving memory of SimonNotSoSimple, LexiSassAss, MissJoy, Drummer, Cracker, MamaGrets and all those loved and lost at MacMarlen”- Kristin Majercik

8 PAW PRINT BALL:  “In loving memory of my 7 Dobies at the rainbow bridge & my girl Lacee” – Marilyn Morio

BELLS:  “In memory of all the dobes I have loved and lost” – Janet Beck

GIFT BOX:  “Cody we miss you” – George Pence

SNOW FLAKE:  “In memory of Shea” – Christine Miller

4 SNOW FLAKES:  “In memory of Ninja Knight, Cleo and Celia & in honor my my current handsome boy Vader” – Melanie Mohler

BONE:  “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year” – Henry, Susan, and Lady Federowicz

BONE:  “In memory of Gaby” – Melody, Kent & Bowie

BONE:  “In Memory Of Cody” –  Mike, Sarah, and Emmie Pence

BONE:  “In Honor of Wesson our new boy!”  –  Mike, Sarah, and Emmie Pence

BONE:  “In memory of Linda and our dobies  Zeek, Taz, Gunny, Paco and Juno” – Michael Barbiers

4 BELLS:  “In Memory of Foxxy, Abbey, Leo, Chelsea, Dublin, Penny and Nikki and in honor of Cruzer and Leia Love you all” – Elaine Hopkins

BELLS:  ” Happy Holidays!! Love Akaya” – Joan Bondrowski

BONE:  “In loving memory of Lucy” – Larry Daisey

SNOWFLAKE:  “In memory of all my Dobes. Forever in my heart” – Deborah Yurkonis

2 GIFT BOXES:  “Merry Xmas” – Anne, John & Noelle Tedaldi

PAW PRINT BALL:  “Beamer forever in our hearts” – Marc Hayes

GIFT BOX:  “Lotus and Will we miss you.” – Marc Hayes

BONE:  ” In memory of Logan” – Susan Trombetta

14 RED HEARTS:  ” In memory of those who went before me.” – Susan Trombetta

GIFT BOX:  “In Loving Memory of Dexter & Wilson” – Patricia Mullay

BONE:  “In Loving Memory to all my Dobies and love to Quinn & Khaleesi” – Patricia Mullay

BEADED GARLAND:  “Love Penny” – Robert Stapenski

BEADED GARLAND:  “In loving memory of our boy Lansky” – Christine & Chuck

SNOWFLAKE:  “Merry Christmas to Sue & Lacie Rhodes!” – Faith Wright

BEADED GARLAND:  – Nicole Kline

BEADED GARLAND:  “Merry Christmas and Best Wishes” – Carla Narducci

8 BELLS:  “MERRY CHRISTMAS” from CHARLOTTE, BILL & MISS MACKIE

BONE:  “For Kaylah & Tiberius” – Karen Yetter

BEADED GARLAND:  “In loving memory of 10 at the Rainbow Bridge” – Chris & Chuck

2 SNOWFLAKES:  “In memory of Rocky, Sunny and Austin.” – Marilyn Munson

SNOWFLAKE:  “From Zia” – Beth McCahren

SNOWFLAKE:  “For all the wonderful volunteers of DVDPA. Without you all, Dobies would be homeless. ” –  Merry Christmas, Michael Scott

BONE:  “For Misty” – Michelle Kelly-Buxton

BEADED GARLAND:  “In memory of my Zion and Zena” – Dorothy Larks

2 BEADED GARLAND: “In loving memory of Chloe & Jack” – Amy Mosser

BEADED GARLAND:  “In memory of Leo and Zoe” – Melanie Godhania

2 PAW PRINT BALLS: “In memory of Sheba and In memory of Lexi” – Christina Coyle

BEADED GARLAND: “Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Darbi, Bogey and their people.” – Nicole Paez-Junkins

BELLS:  “In memory of Porsche and Jyota, I miss you still, love, Mom (Mary)” – Mary Askew

4 BELLS: “In loving memory of our 3 beautiful boys, Gunnar, Toby and Otto” -Nick and Karen Fargo

10 PAW PRINT BALLS “Celebrating Christmas with our handsome, loyal Phoenix.  Keeping us happy during these crazy times!” – Nick and Karen Fargo

BELLS:  “For all those still waiting for their furever homes.” – Marilyn Morio

BEADED GARLAND:  “Merry Christmas to all the wonderful dogs may you all find your forever homes. Ivy Gate Dobermans” – Carol Weiner

 

 

DVDPA – Rescued, Loved, Home Collar

We are thrilled to announce that the Collarati “Collars for a Cause” DVDPA collar is now available!

Collariti DVDPA Home Rescue Collar

The “Rescue, Loved, Home” collar was designed by the amazingly talented Chrissy Long of Collarati. This stunning design features actual DVDPA dogs, in all five colors both cropped, docked and natural doing what they do best – having fun!!!

Collars are 2” printed white biothane with your choice of brass or nickel-plated buckle hardware. A portion of each sale goes directly to DVDPA.

Dog collar that has doberman on it with a house and field of flowers

ORDER YOURS NOW at: https://collarati.com/dvdpa-rescued-loved-home

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Just reaching out to ask, "who is still willing to foster"? It's important that we know due to dogs still needing to come into rescue.
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Let's see all your pics of what your dog is up to while you're home.
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Rocky and his friend having a good time
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Marley is a 3 yr old goofball is looking for his new home due to not getting along with his dad. He is crate trained and housebroken. Ideally an adult home with possibly a female dog but no cats. He likes car rides and going for walks. A big fenced yard to run around in and lay in the sun would be fantastic. Yes, I'm a fawn boy but don't let the color deter you. If anyone is interested in providing this lovely boy his forever home, let me know.
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Bruno is handsome 18 mos old is in need of another home. Unfortunately his owner can no long take care of him. A big fenced in yard and a sister to play with would be right up his alley. He's a young, active boy and if you're the type who loves to run or take hikes on the trails, then I'm your boy. If there are any children, they should be at least over 8 yrs old. If you're interested in helping him out, let me know.
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Every Penny Counts! Please Donate

There are many ways that you can make a donation to help the Dobies. Check out some of our suggestions below!

GIVE A ONE-TIME DONATION TO DVDPA.


BECOME A MONTHLY SPONSOR.

Donate monthly to help defray kennel costs - $5, $10, $25 or $50 per month.


BECOME A VIRTUAL SPONSOR.

See a dobie for adoption that makes your heart go pitter-patter? Sponsor him/her today!

CLICK HERE TO LEARN ABOUT EVEN MORE WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP US HELP THEM!

Want to lend a paw to Dobermans in need? When you use our code “DVDPA” on any 6- or 12-month BarkBox or Super Chewer BarkBox subscription, they’ll donate $25 to us, and you’ll get your first box for 50% off! The Super Chewer line is great for dogs who demand a challenge! BarkBox
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