Doberman Pinscher
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nano reefer
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my puppy is a mini doberman and german shepperd mix, if that counts. she is a great and reliable dog. she is 10 months old an is very quit. the only time i have ever heard her bark is at kites at the beach 
they really piss her off. she tags a long, and at the beach i have no problem letting her off the leash because i know she'll come right back. she's very smart too.
they really piss her off. she tags a long, and at the beach i have no problem letting her off the leash because i know she'll come right back. she's very smart too.
flower
Well-Known Member
Originally Posted by TeresaQ
http:///forum/post/3019375
I will have to look up the info. We got her from a private breeder in Ga. They have one male and a couple of females. I'm not sure if they are still breeding, but I will let you know. They arent show quality, we just wanted pet. Chia hasnt had any health issues and is very sweet.
Have you ever owned a dobie????
They are the best dogs, but they take two yrs to mature. They are very big chewers.
T
AKC has a doggie insurance for about $21.00 a month. For just in case... I kept my insurance on our pup for 2 years to make sure his hips were Okay. Like all purebreds each type has a health issue that plagues them.
If you can afford it, it's worth every cent. It will cover even the problems that arrive if they chew or swallow something a puppy shouldn't.
My husband accidently stepped on our puppy right on his tummy. Scared us to death, I thought he would die. I never paid a penny to the vet.
http:///forum/post/3019375
I will have to look up the info. We got her from a private breeder in Ga. They have one male and a couple of females. I'm not sure if they are still breeding, but I will let you know. They arent show quality, we just wanted pet. Chia hasnt had any health issues and is very sweet.
Have you ever owned a dobie????
They are the best dogs, but they take two yrs to mature. They are very big chewers.
T
AKC has a doggie insurance for about $21.00 a month. For just in case... I kept my insurance on our pup for 2 years to make sure his hips were Okay. Like all purebreds each type has a health issue that plagues them.
If you can afford it, it's worth every cent. It will cover even the problems that arrive if they chew or swallow something a puppy shouldn't.
My husband accidently stepped on our puppy right on his tummy. Scared us to death, I thought he would die. I never paid a penny to the vet.
K
kikithemermaid
Guest
Originally Posted by Nano Reefer
http:///forum/post/3023870
my puppy is a mini doberman and german shepperd mix, if that counts. she is a great and reliable dog. she is 10 months old an is very quit. the only time i have ever heard her bark is at kites at the beach they really piss her off. she tags a long, and at the beach i have no problem letting her off the leash because i know she'll come right back. she's very smart too.
I have a mini doberman and german shepard too!
http:///forum/post/3023870
my puppy is a mini doberman and german shepperd mix, if that counts. she is a great and reliable dog. she is 10 months old an is very quit. the only time i have ever heard her bark is at kites at the beach
they really piss her off. she tags a long, and at the beach i have no problem letting her off the leash because i know she'll come right back. she's very smart too.I have a mini doberman and german shepard too!
saltwatersubie
Member
Umm Rage looks very thin, you can see his rib cage!!! You should never be able to see a dogs rib cage but you should be able to palpate it underneath a thin layer of fat. Are you planning to get his ears done??? He might be too old.
adee
Member
Originally Posted by saltwatersubie
http:///forum/post/3024710
Umm Rage looks very thin, you can see his rib cage!!! You should never be able to see a dogs rib cage but you should be able to palpate it underneath a thin layer of fat.
Thats exactly what I thought, at least im not the only one.
http:///forum/post/3024710
Umm Rage looks very thin, you can see his rib cage!!! You should never be able to see a dogs rib cage but you should be able to palpate it underneath a thin layer of fat.
Thats exactly what I thought, at least im not the only one.
makoshrk2
Member
Love Dobes. The only dog bred for the single purpose of human protection, though it is extremely hard to find a good one in this country. Don't worry about the weight, americans are just too used to seeing fat dogs, they think it is normal. By the way, try a different food, and don't listen too the vet when it come too dog food. They don't teach them anything about good nutrition in vet school. Heres a link to a food review. It is worth the money for good food. You can avoid some health issues with good food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
jbird0420
Member
Thanks for the info mako!
I do plan on switching his dog food. Currently researching different foods right now. That link helps out!
Originally Posted by makoshrk2
http:///forum/post/3024820
Love Dobes. The only dog bred for the single purpose of human protection, though it is extremely hard to find a good one in this country. Don't worry about the weight, americans are just too used to seeing fat dogs, they think it is normal. By the way, try a different food, and don't listen too the vet when it come too dog food. They don't teach them anything about good nutrition in vet school. Heres a link to a food review. It is worth the money for good food. You can avoid some health issues with good food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
I do plan on switching his dog food. Currently researching different foods right now. That link helps out!
Originally Posted by makoshrk2
http:///forum/post/3024820
Love Dobes. The only dog bred for the single purpose of human protection, though it is extremely hard to find a good one in this country. Don't worry about the weight, americans are just too used to seeing fat dogs, they think it is normal. By the way, try a different food, and don't listen too the vet when it come too dog food. They don't teach them anything about good nutrition in vet school. Heres a link to a food review. It is worth the money for good food. You can avoid some health issues with good food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
Originally Posted by makoshrk2
http:///forum/post/3024820
Heres a link to a food review. It is worth the money for good food. You can avoid some health issues with good food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
This is a great site! We went by reviews found on that site to help pick a new food for my dog who has some severe allergies.
http:///forum/post/3024820
Heres a link to a food review. It is worth the money for good food. You can avoid some health issues with good food.
http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_reviews/
This is a great site! We went by reviews found on that site to help pick a new food for my dog who has some severe allergies.
Originally Posted by Jbird0420
http:///forum/post/3024763
You people think what you want. He's not thin or underweight by any means!!! He's perfectly healthy. He's been cleared by 2 different vets. I trust the opinion of a professional over an amateur any day.
There are a ton of people on this board that are either Vets or Vet techs. Dont discount their opinion too lightly. He does look very skinny (and no, I'm not a vet, just someone that's had dogs since he was 3)
http:///forum/post/3024763
You people think what you want. He's not thin or underweight by any means!!! He's perfectly healthy. He's been cleared by 2 different vets. I trust the opinion of a professional over an amateur any day.
There are a ton of people on this board that are either Vets or Vet techs. Dont discount their opinion too lightly. He does look very skinny (and no, I'm not a vet, just someone that's had dogs since he was 3)
mie
Active Member
Your dog is skinny, too much of the ribcage petruding out, Nothing too worry about if you are feeding it properly and regularly it will fill out fine. With that being said my dog quit eating and was getting sick all the time, it took 3 trips to three different vets for the third one to finally tell me my dog had whip worm. An uncommon worm in the ground where I live. So just because someone says everything is okay doesnt mean its always true.
Food for thought.
Good luck.
Food for thought.
Good luck.
Originally Posted by Jbird0420
http:///forum/post/3024955
I guess only in America where everything has to be super-sized and overweight. Point is he's healthy and happy! That's all that matters. Thanks to all that did have kind things to say about my new puppy.
Jeez man... Everyone's happy about your new pup. Stop being so thickheaded to think that we want your dog to be overweight. You're NOT supposed to be able to see all of a dog's ribs!
http:///forum/post/3024955
I guess only in America where everything has to be super-sized and overweight. Point is he's healthy and happy! That's all that matters. Thanks to all that did have kind things to say about my new puppy.
Jeez man... Everyone's happy about your new pup. Stop being so thickheaded to think that we want your dog to be overweight. You're NOT supposed to be able to see all of a dog's ribs!
saltwatersubie
Member
Originally Posted by DragonZim
http:///forum/post/3024969
Jeez man... Everyone's happy about your new pup. Stop being so thickheaded to think that we want your dog to be overweight. You're NOT supposed to be able to see all of a dog's ribs!
Thanks for sticking up for us people that agree his dog is slightly underweight. He just needs to be put on a good large breed puppy food and he will fatten up.
http:///forum/post/3024969
Jeez man... Everyone's happy about your new pup. Stop being so thickheaded to think that we want your dog to be overweight. You're NOT supposed to be able to see all of a dog's ribs!
Thanks for sticking up for us people that agree his dog is slightly underweight. He just needs to be put on a good large breed puppy food and he will fatten up.