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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 » » »

Dog Food Brands Comparison Guide

So we decide to feed our dobermans a commercial dry dog food, but which one?

Here is a guide you may want to print out and take with you to the store to help you compare different dog food brands. This should help you choose between a good dog food and a dog food that is harmful or nutrient deficient. Grab the bag, look for the ingredient labelling and compare it to these suggestions.Following these guidelines doesn’t guarantee you’ll get good quality, human grade ingredients or that the processing techniques haven’t destroyed most of the nutrients, but it will filter out the worst commercial dog food.Lastly use the feeding portion sizes on the bag as a guideline not a rule.The amount you need to feed a dog varies depending on it’s age, breed, activity level and any specific health issues.You are better to compare your dog’s weight against the Dog Body Condition Score and adjust portion sizes as needed. Read More » » »