Dobermans Den

About Doberman Rescues

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A doberman rescue is usually a non-profit group created to provide an alternative to regular dog shelters.  Many times dogs don’t do well in these shelters due to the noise, distraction or general environment.  Also doberman enthusiasts prefer to take care of their favorite breed and therefore specialize in their rescue and adoption. These breed specific groups will foster the dog and evaluate it for adoption. This may include evaluating the dobermans temperament, obedience skills and general health.

Doberman rescues vary in size and may be a large group or a small one person operation.  They may be connected to a breed club or work as an independent agency.  While we hope all of the current rescues are ethical and well run, you may wish to do some research on a particular doberman rescue.   Things to consider are:  how long has the rescue been operating?  are they affiliated with a larger club?  do they spay & neuter before adoption? do they screen potential adopters to make sure the dog is going to a good home? do they disclose all information about the dogs health/behaviour?  do they offer ongoing support after adoption?  will they take back a dog if for whatever reason you can no longer care for it? will they provide an adoption contract? 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 » » »

Smartest Dogs List

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Okay, we know the doberman pinscher dog is one of the smartest breeds but where does it rank on the smartest dogs list?

Psychologist and dog researcher, Dr. Stanley Coren, author of “The Intelligence of Dogs” came up with a dog training survey to assess which dogs displayed higher intelligence. He states that there are three types of dog intelligence.

• Adaptive Intelligence (learning and problem-solving ability). This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.
• Instinctive Intelligence. This is specific to the individual animal and is measured by canine IQ tests.
• Working/Obedience Intelligence. This is breed dependent. Read More » » »