Hopefully we'll be getting a Doberman!Question:YAY! Okay, so I know I cheated and joined a dog forum when I don't actually have a dog yet. But I have three cats and one of them acts like a dog--does that count? Anyhow, this story (I'll keep it short-ish--for me.. long for anyone else) started six years ago. When we moved into the country, part of the deal was that we would get two dogs. This was one of my mother's most important stipulations, we had the image that John Grogan did--cozy little house with a Labrador Retriever, America's favorite dog. However, we were thinking of two outdoor dogs, but after I read about the cons of outdoor dogs a bit(Honestly, did we want labs to guard our lawn or something? We were crazy.. and ignorant.. crazy-ignorant) I completely crashed that idea. I realized that an outdoor dog was not the best situation for the dog or the humans who are supposed to build up a relationship with it. It took a while to get my mother on board ("What!?!? You want a dog in the house? But.. the hardwood floors/furniture/hair/smell!?!?"), but eventually she agreed. We got cats first, for some insane reason--my mother had sworn she would never get a cat again, and we ended up with three within a year. That was two years ago. As I was saying, last year around this time I started getting serious in researching a dog. We were thinking maybe we could get a puppy that summer. First, we had to pick a breed, though. After a lot of evaluating and talking with other dog owners, we narrowed our choices down to the GSD or the Doberman Pinscher. We have three cats and already vaccum once a weekish, so I ruled out the GSD. A very superficial thing to rule a whole breed out for, but I know GSDs shed. A lot. The basic things we were looking for were there in both breeds though: natural protective instinct, intimidating-looking, large dogs, a breed beginners could work with, and a host of other things that I don't even want to type out again. It took me two weeks to convince my mom that the Doberman was the breed for us--three of my neighbors owning Dobes and two of them in rescue helped a lot. Humorously enough, our first meeting with the Dobermans in the neighborhood actually didn't go all that well. (Think a massive Doberman Pinscher chasing your car home while you were going 15 or 20 mph for a 1/2 mile. Then imagine six of them lunging, barking, growling, and--yes--howling at you from behind a fence while your neighbors assure you that they're friendly. *grin*) Everything ended well, though. I can't even count the number of Doberman kisses I've gotten, or how many times I've had to wash black grime off my hands from petting them. It's taken us six months to convince my dad--but he's accepted it now! He and my mom are from the "Oh no, not a Doberman!" generations, so this was a hard war to win. He's not exactly "eager" for us to get our dog, but he's a softie when it comes to dogs. I get the feeling that our dog is going to have weight problems from my dad slipping it food. :( (It took me months to fully train him out of the habit of leaving ice cream out for the cats to eat...ugh.) Only one thing was harder than choosing the breed and winning everyone over... Convincing my mother that I don't want a puppy. Don't get me wrong, I love puppies--as someone else's dog. Cuddling them is fine, but at the end of the day I don't want to be the one housebreaking it and repeairing the damage to furniture and teaching it basic manners. I'd also rather not pay upwards of $600 for a dog, spend months evaluating breeders carefully, and hope and pray my dog doesn't have some horrible disease you can only screen adults for. I also don't want to be responsible for raising a tiny, impressionable little baby that will probably grow up into a monster like my neighbors' puppy has. I love puppies, but from a distance. As frst-time dog owners, I know we aren't ready for that. Maybe in ten years. So, we had amazing luck, and one of our neighbors actually fosters for DAR&E (Doberman Assistance, Rescue, and Education. http://www.dobe.net/ ), the organization I had wanted to adopt from ever since I saw their site. They get Dobes from shelters and foster them, so new owners really know what they're getting with their new dog, and they can match dogs to people. You fill out an application, it's evaluated (they called our vet to check up on the kitties' health care--that makes me so happy!It's so awesome that people care enough about dogs to not just thrust them on any available home they can find.), and then someone from DAR&E does a home visit--they check out you, your pets, family members, house, yard, etc. Annnnd... our application has been approved and a visit has been scheduled next Saturday with Jeanie (not sure if I'm spelling her name right?), and I am so happy!!!!! SO happy! If we are approved, we will be adopting a dog from them sometime in spring/summer. If we're not approved, I'm going to cry. But if we are approved I think I'm going to be jumping around crazily and squee'ing. It's a very long-winded post, I know, but I really wanted to share my joy and excitement. I can't wait. I'll post updates as they come--assuming we are approved for adopting, but besides a post saying "YAY!" there probably won't be anything until we are seriously deciding on bringing a new family member home. (I promise I'll add pictures!) Answer: Congrats :D :D and kudos to you for doing research and for rescueing :D Answer: Thanks Jess! :D I'm just soooo excited.. Answer: Congratulations! That's wonderful - Dobermans are great dogs, my family has a male that we adopted through a Dobe rescue. :) Answer: Dobermans ARE great dogs, but I definitely would not call them BEGINNERS Dogs! They need tons of exercise, tons of socialization, and they NEED to be near you all the time! They rarely start to settle down and come out of the puppy faze until around 18-24 months old, some NEVER. They are prone to a whole list of health problems, even a well bred Dobe usually don't make it past 10 years old. All that being said, Please make sure you know what you are getting into, I think it is FABULOUS that you want to rescue, but a rescue Dobe can come with a list of problems, behavior and other wise. I know it is exciting, but PLEASE be sure you have done VERY THOROUGH research, I would hate for you guys to rescue a Dobe then return him..............those rescue dogs have usually been through the ringer already. I have raised my guy from a puppy and he is a wild boy, about a week ago it was raining and he was bored (I was paying bills online and couldn't pay attention to him) so he ripped a couch cushion to shreds and played in the pieces in about 20 minutes flat, and he has had basic commands for months! Good luck on your decision, and keep us posted! Answer: Congradulations. I am sure you can learn a lot about the breed on this forum. It's great that you are adopting too. :) You must show pictures when you get your new dog! Answer: One last thing..........hehehe I think it was very smart to join a dog forum BEFORE you get your dog! Just shows that you are very interested in learning about your new family member :) Dobermans are really great, really smart, and really loving if they are handled in the right way. Don't expect 'strong arming' them to work.........they respond best to loving guidance, and strong leadership skills. Answer: Congrats :D. Answer: Congrats. I have three cats too. And one nervous Collie. lol. Answer: Congratulations....you'll have a great time!!! Answer: Congrats on whatever you decide. I think you're brave to take on a Doberman! Especially as a first dog with three existing cats -- and a rescue at that. But then people've called me crazy to have my first "real" puppy be a Malamute. So GOOD LUCK! Answer: Congratulations on your decision on a wonderful pet. I'll agree that a doberman as a first pet can be scary. I would recommend training for you even if your new pet has already been through training. The training is more for you then them. I still remember a lot of what I learned through training my second doberman. My first was a rescue, well he rescued us and very timid but turned out to be an awesome family member. Our second that we purchased, just died on January 1st. She was my dream. I loved doing training with her as a puppy and even though she was a "pet" only the training never left us. They are very loving, energetic, emotionally sensitive pets. I love my Summer girl (mutt dog) and all my cats, but none of them offer me the emotional support that my dobiebaby offered me. Answer: Dobermans ARE great dogs, but I definitely would not call them BEGINNERS Dogs! They need tons of exercise, tons of socialization, and they NEED to be near you all the time! They rarely start to settle down and come out of the puppy faze until around 18-24 months old, some NEVER. They are prone to a whole list of health problems, even a well bred Dobe usually don't make it past 10 years old. All that being said, Please make sure you know what you are getting into, I think it is FABULOUS that you want to rescue, but a rescue Dobe can come with a list of problems, behavior and other wise. I know it is exciting, but PLEASE be sure you have done VERY THOROUGH research, I would hate for you guys to rescue a Dobe then return him..............those rescue dogs have usually been through the ringer already. I have raised my guy from a puppy and he is a wild boy, about a week ago it was raining and he was bored (I was paying bills online and couldn't pay attention to him) so he ripped a couch cushion to shreds and played in the pieces in about 20 minutes flat, and he has had basic commands for months! Good luck on your decision, and keep us posted! I agree that dobes are not beginner dogs, but i DISAGREE that a rescue is a bad idea - DARE is a WONDERFUL organization, full of very knowledgeable people from the top (Colleen) down to the foster homes. Rescue dogs are NOt all "problem" dogs - dogs get turned over for people having misjudged the breed, not prepared for the activity level, not liking the velcro-nature, not having the space, not getting along with other dogs, etc. I got a 10 month old puppy from rescue, I am fostering an 8 year old male I pulled from a shelter for DVDPA and this dog is GOLDEN and would do well in ANY home - good with cats, dogs, people, kids - you name it. I also have a three year old male here in my house that is an absolute sweetheart, also good with people, kids, and cats. I have a friend who took her shelter bitch she pulled sight unseen and is now one of of the top ranked Rally obedience dobes in the nation. An inexperienced home can screw up a puppy just as much, if not more, than a rescue. Getting a rescued dog from a reputable rescue allows you to match the dog to the household - a calm dog, an active dog, a challenging dog, a couch potato, a pushover submissive dog, a dog good with other animals, a dog destined to be an only pet - you name it - the reputable rescue knows what they are dealing with. In that respect, I think that rescues are BETTER suited for novice dobe homes, and you have the backup of a good rescue to help (and I think good rescues are easier to find than good breeders!) For instance, what I can tell the rescue about the dog I am fostering for them: I can tell you my 8 year old male has had a thorough health work up, being treated. He's good with cats, good with other animals, completely housebroken, and can be trusted loose in the house. He likes rope toys, bully sticks and bones, likes to dig in his blankets, and sleeps through the night on his bed next to my own. he gets along with male and female dogs and would do best in a household with a dog to play with, though he could be an only dog if he wasn't home alone all day. He rides well in the car, is crate trained, and knows how to sit and down. He pulls a little on the leash but is very receptive. He has shown no protective tendencies and is very accepting of strangers and such, is fine in a veterinary setting, allows you to check his teeth, clean his ears, and trim his nails with no complaint. He sucks his flanks and loves being pet under his chin. In essence, he is the perfect dog! He would be FINE for a beginner dobe owner who is willing to take on an older dog, his ONLY "negative". Rescues match the dog to the adopter - the rescue I got 2 of my dogs from knew what they had in me, and sent me home appropriate dogs - one was a health challenged old bitch (and I use the word lovingly, but she WAS a bitch) who was grumbly and had a very hard exterior - they knew she would have a home with me that loved her despite the fact that she would never be a dog that slept in bed and cuddled all over you - she had fear issues, she was a guarder, and she was incontinent and ended up developing cancer a few months after I got her. I also got a 10 month old butthead male pup from them - a dog that would have, if sent to the wrong home, been returned time and time again because the dog is simply - crazy. In a good way! They knew I was a performance home, that I wanted a dog with drive and biddability - and I have a wonderful dog in my house now that granted,sleeps very little and plays with tennis balls for hours on end, but ****, he's the performance dog I've been dreaming of. To the OP - kudos on rescues - I have or have had, 5 rescued dobes in my life and each and every one of them have been rewarding and amazing in their own ways. I will never be without a rescue, and only wish I could do more for rescue! Answer: I totally agree with AC :) But congrates on doing your home work and joining a forum BEFORE you get a dog! :D Kudos! Answer: I agree with Kim - dobes are NOT beginner's dogs (although I started with one, and she turned out just fine in spite of my "beginner's mistakes") and rescues make great pets. I didn't rescue mine simply because I didn't know enough about rescue when I got Ilsa, and Ronin is shown. I hope to rescue or at least foster later on down the line, and I do the occasional transport for dobe rescue. My dobes are quite a handful - Ilsa has a Queen-bee personality, and Ronin is a young/intact/male/previously abused boy... he's my wildman! Both are affectionate and earn the title of "velcro dog" quite well. Here are my two... Ronin, 3yrs, "bull in a china shop" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/kslhart/08Jan378.jpg Ilsa, nearly 5yrs (yeek, seems like yesterday she was a wee pup!), "my poo don't stink" http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v623/kslhart/08Jan389.jpg Good job convincing your parents to have an *indoor* dog - that's very important, especially with a Doberman. Answer: I'd also like to add my congratulations. I don't currently have a dog either. I was dead set on getting a Dobe. But, I just couldn't sell the wife and son on the breed. I've been at it for about 6 months. My wife had a traumatic experience with a less than friendly Dobe once. So, I'm back to my original ideal breed, a standard Poodle. But then again, those Australian Shepherds sure look nice... I'm actually leaning towards the Poodle to avoid the shedding. Actually that means replacing the shedding with bi-monthly grooming bills, but I can manage that. I'm not so much locked into the breed as much as I want to have a "very cool" dog and I'll work to make her "very cool". Enjoy your Dobe. I'll be using the rescue network also. Answer: Dobe owner here too. We got ours as a pup from rescue. She's the sweetest thing but she aint no retriever, that's for certain. I've owned dogs my whole life.. dobes are a unique and challenging breed. You can read books and people's stories until your eyes bleed.. owning one is quite different. (Rescue is a great thing.. much luck to you!) Answer: WOW! So many replies!! :D I wasn't expecting that, lol. The reason I haven't been here to check is that I was pretty sick for nearly a whole week. But, I'm back. I also meant to post earlier today.. it's the day of our home visit.. but when I got to this thread Jeanie was here. Sooooo... after the home visit here is what I have to say: I know getting a Doberman as a first-time dog is going to be hard. Very hard. I'm willing to work with that, though. I can't keep borrowing my neighbors' dogs to go on walks, rofl! You can read books and people's stories until your eyes bleed.. owning one is quite different. That's the only thing I'm really apprehensive of. Although I have many neighbors and friends with dogs, and several friends with Dobermans, so I can get a very small taste of what it'll be like for us. Dobermans ARE great dogs, but I definitely would not call them BEGINNERS Dogs! They need tons of exercise, tons of socialization, and they NEED to be near you all the time! They rarely start to settle down and come out of the puppy faze until around 18-24 months old, some NEVER. They are prone to a whole list of health problems, even a well bred Dobe usually don't make it past 10 years old. Cooper, I'm not planning on a puppy! If I wanted a puppy, I would have bypassed rescue altogether and started on the hunt for a great breeder seven months ago. Hunting for a breeder is not something I want to do. There's too much chaff to sort through. Besides, I do know about the crazy amounts of health problems. I have the list memorized by now. :( However, Dobermans are not unusual in that respect, the majority of breeds have more than their fair share of health problems. As to their lifespan? That doesn't scare me at all. A lot of the Dobes I know are older than ten, though, so they don't all have the short lifespan that is now characteristic of the breed. We are looking forward to adopting an older dog, so that by the time I'm "off to college" my mother wont have a hard time taking care of the dog or that hopefully a well-behaved older dog would be acceptable wherever I'm living when I go. ](Speaking of that, does anyone have any good sources--i.e. paragraphs or articles--on why/how Dobes have the shorter lifespans? I know essentially it was breeding the short-lived pups because they looked good, but what was their average lifespan before now and why didn't people realize it sooner?)[/COLOR] Training is required by DAR&E when the dog is under 6, but it's going be a necessity for us even if training wasn't required or if the dog is by some miracle fully trained beforehand. We are beginners, and we need to know what we're doing. So... I think our home visit went well!! I've been unspeakably nervous for the last week. (Nervous + sick = bad) Jeanie brought one of her fosters, Jilly, over. Jeanie's great, I really like her, and she promised that even if we're not approved she'll be on hand for us to talk to about dog-training questions. The best thing about her visit was how the cats reacted. You see, the last time we had Missy over, I thought Tom's reaction to her was a fluke. He looked at her and sniffed her and kept walking. But he did that again with Jilly!!!!! Yay! He was coming down the stairs, saw Jilly, and kept coming. Then he trotted towards her, looked at her, sniffed around a bit, and meandered towards the bedroom door which I opened up for him. I'm so happy, it looks like he'll really be good with a dog. Yes, I know disinterest is a far cry from cuddling, but it's better than starting at square one with puffed up fur and hissing. Emma didn't notice Jilly until she had almost walked into her, we're still trying to figure out how she missed it. O.o One gigantic Doberman stretching towards the ceiling, the unmistakable doggy odor... it was clueless even for Emm. Chili did her usual, skittish and fur going everywhere, crouching on the stairs, not letting Jilly out of her sight. We chatted for an hour or so and identified our major problems... -We are first-time dog owners -Dobermans are not generally beginners dogs -We don't have a fence yet -The teenage daughter knows the most about dogs.. :rolleyes: -We want an older dog (a lot of the older dogs are in kennels apparently because people only want to adopt the younger ones) -We need a dog that is good with cats. There are definitely loads of dogs out there that fit this criteria, my worry is if any of them will be in DAR&E before September. *bites nails* Now, all we're really doing is waiting for (hopefully) approval and then we shall wait for a dog that can fit our lifestyle. Or I suppose that would be the other way around. Any bits of advice, however inane they may be, would be very helpful and much appreciated. You can always PM me or post in this thread, I'm storing up all the little tidbits of information I can get for when that dog comes along. :D Please don't be afraid to PM me, I love to get advice and chat. I'm a bit of a forum junkie, even if I'm only lurking. Sizzle: Your dogs are gorgeous!!!! From the piccies Ronin looks blue though, and Ilsa looks blue or black, but aren't they red in your sig? I'm just confused, lol. By the way, did you take those pics yourself? They're amazing!! Answer: DoberkimI agree that dobes are not beginner dogs, but i DISAGREE that a rescue is a bad idea - DARE is a WONDERFUL organization, full of very knowledgeable people from the top (Colleen) down to the foster homes. Rescue dogs are NOt all "problem" dogs - dogs get turned over for people having misjudged the breed, not prepared for the activity level, not liking the velcro-nature, not having the space, not getting along with other dogs, etc. To Doberkim I think my statement about rescues was misunderstood. I think and said it was FABULOUS for him to rescue!! That is something I am into, and always will be, with any breed not just dobes. I just said they can come with their own problems too, behavior/health, not much different from starting with a puppy sometimes, and I would hate for them to get one and decide it was a bad choice and have the dog go back to the rescue because many times they have been through enough already. I would never ever think or say that shelter or rescue dogs are bad in any way, no matter the reason they are there, you can bet it was because of the human factor, in whatever form. Both my babies were saved from those type of situations and they are wonderful in everyway! (even when they rip up the couch!) To noludoru:I am very glad your interview went well, I love dobes, always have and would reccomend them to anyone who wanted a loyal loving family dog. I didn't give the example of my couch just so you could see how a puppy acted, I am sure Doberkim could tell you loads of things her boy gets into and he is no puppy and from a rescue too. And the first two issues you listed on your interview is mostly what I was trying to point out & why. It sounds like you have researched well, and more importantly are willing to keep learning...............which is more than can be said about tons of Adult dog owners! Good luck, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! Answer: Sizzle: Your dogs are gorgeous!!!! From the piccies Ronin looks blue though, and Ilsa looks blue or black, but aren't they red in your sig? I'm just confused, lol. By the way, did you take those pics yourself? They're amazing!! Thank you! Both are red, but those photos make them look not-so-red. And yes, I tookt he photos myself. Here's proof they're red... ;) Ronin: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/ForLeah/08Jan019.jpg Ilsa: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/ForLeah/08Jan056.jpg Annnnd a typical "boy dobe" position... http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/ForLeah/08Jan251.jpg Answer: So glad you joined before getting !!! Kudos on the research ! Good luck !!! Answer: Here's proof they're red... They certainly are red. And gorgeous. :D ACooper: Thank you so much for the finger-crossing! I'm absolutely sure we'll need it. My friends have regaled me with horror stories of what their Dobes have done. So far the weirdest (not most destructive, that's an entirely different category..) ones are of Max who actually throws toys at his owner when he wants him to wake up and of one rescue who hopped on the counter but didn't get into the dog food... Believe me, if I had been on that counter I would have been into the food! And the destroying things, getting into the trash, opening the fridge or pantry (we're going to have to figure out how to lock the pantry--even the cats can get into it), destroying things, ruining the yard/garden/lawn/landscaping.. eek, I'm getting scared now! We really will need to do some puppy-proofing. But at least I'm getting practice at cleaning messes up with my two kittens who haven't decided to grow up yet. *glares at the little monsters who have taken over my lap* Answer: Yes, but they're also very prone or geared toward obediece. So, if you communicate to them and learn how....show them what you want and reward, they learn very fast.When my Dobe was a pup, he would of course, go tearing through my vegetable garden and I just showed him by going to him and luring him out, praising/treat.. and saying "out." It took about 5 repititions and he knew to get out when I said, "out." Then a few more repititions of "eh-eh....out" and he stayed out. He'd walk around the perimeter and not go in there anymore. A no-reward marker, nothing harsh...just showing him and he was cured. That goes for just about everything. They learn new "skills" fast, but you can't be heavy handed with them. They are very sensative. They're workers and love to have a job with you. And if you work with your Dobe regularily, you'll see him looking right into your face, sometimes cocking his head, ears very perked up as though he's saying, "Ok..I'm ready. What next?" And loads of exercise is so good for them. Answer: And here you see it in black, Lyric....Ilsa's cousin. (we figured that out a while ago) http://www.chazhound.com/pictures/data/500/medium/stand_stay1.JPGhttp://www.chazhound.com/pictures/data/500/medium/stand_stay1.JPG http://www.chazhound.com/pictures/data/500/medium/mmmmmm_love_that_heat.JPG Answer: Congrats on looking at rescue! Answer: *deep breath* So. Last night I was finishing a hugeish essay and went to my e-mail account to paste it there so I could print it on another computer, and lo and behold there is an email from DAR&E. I look down the list, and the word Garnet caught my eye--I hadn't seen him before. (But then again I haven't been on my computer a lot at all in the last two weeks, much less bothering to check email or check DAR&E adoptables--I figured we'd get to wait six months before a dog that could work with us would come along.) I read up on Garnet.. who is HERE: http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=7844078 So he fit all of our basic criteria (3 years old, good with cats, etc, but those are the two biggest) and I just had to call. I left a message with his foster mom today, and she called me back within an hour, and we talked about him: it just gets better and better!!! He's crate trained, great with her kitties and other doggies (I love that word--doggies--it's just cute!), knows sit, walks on a leash well (YAY!), loves sleeping on beds, loves food, loves people... And more, but I'm just very excited and can't really think to type it all out. He doesn't even have any faults (to our knowledge)!!! Hopefully won't need a super-super-dog-savvy owner, but we'll get there in time. So yes, I am veryveryvery excited. I was trying not to be all night last night and all day today, but I lost the battle with myself somewhere around 2pm. We are going to see him and his foster-mom tomorrow evening, and if he likes us a lot and we can't figure out any reasons why not to take him.. then we'll bring him home. That makes me happy and sad at the same time, because I'd like to get to know him a bit before we take him home; but DAR&E is first come first serve, and I don't want to wait and visit him often (which wouldn't even be that often, it's over an hours drive for us) when someone else might come along and take him home. And they might not even be a good home for him, but I think we would, I really do. So we're going to bring a collar and a leash (HAH!!!! I have had my eye on that gorgeous leather leash for two years now, here is FINALLY my excuse to buy it.. my legitimate excuse, anyway, the "I need a leash to make sure I don't lose you in the mall, Mommykins" didn't work very well.) with us when we go. And we'll have to get dog tags. And before we come home we'll at least need a baby-gate or something so that we can close off the cat-bathroom from him, I haven't had time to take the door down and cut a cat-door yet. I have elaborate plans for a pretty little cat door, then it will be even better for me, I'll be able to have the door closed so that the afternoon sunlight will reflect more light into my room. And a crate, a crate will be needed. We're getting one of the large metal ones, that's what everyone I know who owns crates have said is best. And I'm thinking some sort of line so that he can really run until we rent a post hole digger and really start in on the fence-work, besides just planning it. But until then I can use one of the neighbors' fenced-in yards if it's necessary, they already said it would be okay. Also, foodbowls. Stainless steel for the food, but I don't like those for water dishes, I'm constantly spilling them. I have a really good gallon-and-a-half plastic bowl, do you guys think that will be okay? Or will it be a chew-on-me waiting to happen? Is a weighted bottom better? ANY and all advice is appreciated, regardless of whether we come home with Garnet tomorrow or not. I wish I had really started planning and acquiring things earlier on, I just figured I wouldn't need to start until March. I prepare for everything except the fact that oh, I dunno, maybe a Dobie will turn up with DAR&E that fits? I'm really kicking myself now. Even if we don't come with the little cutie (did I mention how adorable he is?) it's still a good wake-up call, I need to have these things ready beforehand. Again, any and all advice is appreciated. Even a "You are just SO dumb, Kit!" is fine, I certainly wont be offended after having said the same thing to myself several times this afternoon. Please excuse typos: my keyboard doesn't like me. Answer: congrats and good luck- you will know if he is the right one. though ive never met a wrong doberman *points at how many she has in her house* :) Answer: It sounds exciting! Good job going the rescue route. Garnet is absolutely beautiful. Please post many pictures when you get home. We're absolute suckers for pictures on this forum. ;) Answer: Oh he is just gorgeous!! And he sounds just right for you too! I hope you both fall in instant love with each other :) |
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