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Dancing Dog Sport For Dobermans

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For those of you looking for a new hobby or sport that will include your doberman, you have many options including dancing dog or canine freestyle training.

When choosing an activity to do with your dog, you may be familiar with the more traditional dog activities like: obedience trials, therapy dog training, search & rescue and dog showing.  Other common dog sports include agility, flyball, tracking, schutzhund and now the lesser known canine freestyle or dancing dog sport (sometimes also called heelwork to music).

Canine freestyle is growing in popularity worldwide.  It’s a fun demonstration of obedience or heelwork that is set to music. The first freestyle competition was held in Canada in 1992.  The (MCSI) or Musical Canine Sports International was formed that established judging criteria. Other groups include the Canine Freestyle GB and Paws N Music Association of the United Kingdom.  In the U.S. groups representing the sport include: (WCFO) World Canine Freestyle Organization, (CFF) Canine Freestyle Federation, Paws2Dance and (MDSA) Musical Dog Sport Association. Read More » » »

Pinkie The Fawn Doberman

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As requested, a Dobermans Den reader thought the classic painting Pinkie by Thomas Lawrence would look great as a fawn doberman… and I totally agree.

What do you think creepy or cute?

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Tyson The Doberman Needs Your Help

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What could be sadder than a Doberman that can’t run?  Part of the appeal and beauty of the Doberman dog breed, is watching their elegant athletic bodies running and playing.

According to the Columbian, Tyson, a 13 month old Doberman had the misfortune of being born with carpus valgus.  This rare disorder causes the front legs to grow crooked.  Tyson is able to walk but tires quickly and obviously has difficulty running.  Even sadder is that if Tyson doesn’t get specialized surgery to his legs, they are expected to give out at around age 6, needing the Doberman to be euthanized.

Second Chance Champions, a non-profit group, is trying to help Tyson by raising the money needed for the expensive operation. To repair this doberman’s legs it will require $8000.  Since Tyson’s case is a serious one, this group has take up his cause and the fundraising continues as they near the $8000 goal.

Tyson is a friendly Doberman, who enjoys playing despite his physical limitations.  His original owners have already spent $4000 on his legs but more surgery is needed once Tyson is full grown. Read More » » »