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Doberman Ear Cropping

December 6th, 2008 | 30 Comments | Posted in Doberman Health, Doberman History, Doberman Information

Doberman ear cropping is the procedure to shape the ears and have them stand erect. It is customary to identify the doberman dog with having cropped ears and the crop contributes to the breeds identity and character. A doberman with natural ears takes on a much different appearance and is prefered by some people who object to cosmetic surgical practices. Historically although, ear cropping was done for functional reasons. As a guard dog, having the ears cropped to stand upright allowed for increased sound localization, an important feature for a successful personal protector or watch dog. Nowadays ear cropping is usually performed to comply with show standards or for purely aesthetic reasons. More »

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Doberman Hybrid Dogs

August 13th, 2008 | 16 Comments | Posted in Doberman Health, Doberman Information, Interesting

It was just a matter of time before the hybrid dog trend brought about some new creations. Hybrid dogs are the result of mating two different purebred dogs. A common hybrid you may have already seen, is the golden doodle, a mixture of the poodle and golden retriever dog, or the labradoodle, a mixture of poodle and labrador. A less familiar combination is the doberman hybrid dog. More »

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Doberman Puppy Supplements

July 31st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Doberman Health

Most of your dog’s nutritional needs should be met by the good quality food you provide them. But as an extra reassurance you may wish to give your Doberman adult or puppy supplements. Before you decide on using supplements you should discuss your particular dog’s health with your vet. The vet can also suggest what the proper dosage should be for your dog’s weight. In most cases the average healthy dog can benefit from a multivitamin & mineral and fish oil supplements. More »

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