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Dobermans among top five cancer breeds

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Trupanion pet insurance looked at their cancer-related insurance claims and discovered breeds that were frequently affected. Dating back to the year 2000, they found that boxers, golden retrievers, german shepherds, rottweillers and dobermans were the breeds more prone to cancer.

The National Canine Cancer Foundation doesn’t share good news either. They state that one in three dogs will develop cancer at some point in their lives. Furthermore this disease is claiming the lives of roughly half of those diagnosed with cancer. Read More » » »

Doberman Ear Cropping

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Doberman ear cropping is the procedure to shape the doberman 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 preferred by some people who object to this cosmetic surgical practice.

Historically, cropping doberman’s ears 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. Read More » » »

Doberman Puppy Supplements

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. Read More » » »