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Dobermans and Summer Heat

Summer is finally here!

And along with the sunshine, comes the heat.  While we may enjoy hot summer days, our canine friends may not.  Dogs are more sensitive to heat exhaustion or heat stroke than humans.  While we sweat to cool our internal body temperature, dogs pant to reduce theirs.  Keep in mind that most at risk for overheating or heat stroke are younger dogs, the old, the obese, Dobermans with black hair and Dobermans with certain medical conditions.

So how do you know when your Doberman is reaching a critical health emergency like heat stroke? Read More » » »

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 » » »

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 » » »