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Average Price of Doberman Pinschers

For people looking to buy a Doberman pinscher, cost is an obvious consideration.  But when deciding on a purebred pup that’s for sale, generally you get what you pay for.  The price of a doberman can range widely and some people may not understand why the difference in pricing.

At the low end you may find a Doberman pup for under $1000.  Beware anyone claiming a purebred for a low price.  A cheap Doberman is not a bargain.  You are probably dealing with a BYB (back yard breeder) or a puppy mill dog.  BYB’s do not place priority on breeding the best dogs. They don’t screen for health problems or temperament.

A reputable breeder depending on how many pups they have available will usually cost over $1200.  This is for a “pet-quality” Doberman.  Note that champion bloodlines are good but what is exceptional is having champion parents. This will increase the price of the doberman, expect to pay over $2000 for a “show-quality” Doberman.  (Also note that there may be a waitlist to buy a Doberman puppy.)

Other things to consider with Doberman pinscher prices is that it may already include ear cropping and cover other costs such as tail docking, dew claw removal and puppy vaccinations.  Doberman breeders have many expenses they need to cover, from feeding to housing to medical bills to registering the Doberman with their countries kennel club. Read More » » »

Taping Doberman Ears

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Many people have questions on taping doberman ears so I felt this post was needed.  My previous post on doberman ears generated a lot of comments so new doberman owners may want to start there.  A common concern is that the ears won’t stand, it may be a case where you need to keep re-posting them for weeks.  When in doubt, keep re-posting the ears. The DPCA (or Doberman Pinscher Club of America) and Mistletoe Breeders have a great article with lots of photos to guide you on taping puppies.

And here are two videos to help you learn whats involved in taping doberman ears so that you can do it yourself with confidence. You’ll see different materials being used but the process of posting ears is pretty much the same. Read More » » »

Nail Polish For Doberman Dogs?!

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We love pampering ourselves and we love pampering our dogs.  One of the newer services being offered by dog groomers is “pet-icures” or dog nail painting.  Of course these dog manicures have no practical purpose at all and it really is solely for the owner’s personal vanity.  Having said that it looks pretty cute and I have heard paw painting being used as a fundraiser event for a dog rescue.  Now I know this will start a debate on whether people should be doing this to their dogs but for those of you who are set on making your “fur-kid” a bit more girlie, here are some guidelines for safety.

If you are interested in painting your Dobermans nails, you’ll want to keep a few things in mind. First if your dog is pretty active (and most dobes are) the polish will be worn off probably after the first day.  Also consider that Dobermans naturally have black nails which will make it hard to even see a polish.  Most important although, if your Doberman chews its nails then you should avoid applying dog polish.

You can find dog nail varnish that is supposedly safe for dogs but I would be suspicious unless you can read the ingredient list.  You want to avoid polishes with formaldehyde specifically.  Also dog polish supposedly dries faster, has gentler ingredients and smells less.  Some people and vets will state that nail polish for humans is fine, again as long as your dog doesn’t lick or chew the polish.  Remember you will need to supervise your dog to make sure that it doesn’t.

Before you decide to do a pet-icure choose a time when your dog is pretty relaxed, like after exercising or better yet while they are sleeping.  If you have a hard time trimming your dogs nails or handling their paws, then forget about it, you’re in for trouble. You need a calm dog who doesn’t mind having it’s paws touched. Don’t force this on your dog. Even for calm dogs, you may want to try doing one paw at a time to avoid upsetting it. Have lots of treats and kind words ready.  Remember you always want to reward a dog’s good behaviour and thank him/her for entertaining your ridiculous tastes. Read More » » »