betty
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Post by betty on Nov 14, 2011 8:22:26 GMT -5
I was wondering what you think of the delutes or albino or Z dobermans. I was thinking of adding another dog since we are considering putting my old 9 yr old down due to hip problems. How much coat and health problems do they really have? My dogs are black and never had one but thinking about it sometime soon. I can't bring myself to put our old girl down but I think it is getting to be time.  |
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Post by georgie on Nov 14, 2011 8:45:11 GMT -5
I was wondering what you think of the delutes or albino or Z dobermans. I was thinking of adding another dog since we are considering putting my old 9 yr old down due to hip problems. How much coat and health problems do they really have? My dogs are black and never had one but thinking about it sometime soon. I can't bring myself to put our old girl down but I think it is getting to be time. Best thing you can do if you are looking at some point is wait. Your youngest is 6 months old, let that pup have a puppy-hood as a only pup for a while. The best age to bring in another youngster is about 14-18 months old. Know what you are looking for in temperament and go about looking for a decent breeder who health tests and has an avid interest in producing pups for the right reasons. These breeders are few and far between and have waiting lists for a reason. zlist, white dobermanns and dilutes are fine from a rescue but dont go out of your way to buy one as a puppy, they can come with a whole load of other health problems which can be avoided. |
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Post by von Cosack on Nov 14, 2011 17:12:38 GMT -5
Start a thread under an appropriate title and the entire membership can learn from it. Instead of on an Intro thread. Von.
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Post by su on Nov 15, 2011 9:49:29 GMT -5
Sorry to hear the news on the old girl, it is always so hard.
I have to agree with Georgie, please do not support the breeders/greeders of the z factor/albino. A rescue is definetly the answer if that is your choice in Dobermanns.
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Post by trinitydobes on Nov 15, 2011 18:54:43 GMT -5
Here in the US the dilutes are not a disqualification according to the DPCA standard so there is nothing wrong with a dilute. There can be some coat problems with some of them but not all of them. I have found there to be no difference in temperament nor character associated with any of the four colors - I've had all 4 colors and they have all been 100% dobermans.
Whites are not accepted by any kennel club of any nation except the AKC - they are not accepted by the DPCA - I would avoid a white dobe even as a rescue. With an Albino/white doberman you will have some skin issues, allergies, light sensitivity that can be alot more to deal with than just a thin coat on a blue dog.
It depends on your older dog - and whether she is used to doggie companionship or not - if she is used to having doggie friends - a puppy can be a new lease on life and give them a new lease on life - however if your older dog is in pain and does not care about doggie friends - the kindest thing IMHO would be to allow her to enjoy as good a quality as she can in her remaining days without having to put up with a pesky puppy.
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