Q. Why should I choose a Doberman Pinscher as my pet?
A. The Doberman
Pinscher is the only dog that was bred for personal protection. With the growing
crime concerns in today's world, many people like having a loving dog that
will deter home intruders and and be a personal guard dog. Just the presence
of a Doberman Pinscher will discourage criminals. Police will tell you the
best burglar alarm is a good dog. These dogs will love you and protect you
with their life. They are healthy and have short hair for easy grooming. Many
of the people that buy Doberman Pinschers from us have had the breed in
the past and are convinced that it is the finest breed to own.
Q. Is there a waiting list to buy one of your puppies?
A. To simplify
the answer, if you wait until after the dogs are born before contacting us
you probably will not get a puppy. We have some people that reserve a puppy
one year in advance to be assured of getting the "pick of the litter". About
75% of our puppies are sold before they are born, the rest are sold when we
know exactly what colors and sex are in the litter (that is usually within
a few days after the puppies birth). We have a pretty good idea what the females
will produce. We try not to oversell. If we come up short and cannot supply
the proper puppy the
deposit will be refunded or moved to another litter.
Q. Why should I buy an A.K.C. (American Kennel Club) registered dog?
A. It's important
to know what you are paying for. The A.K.C. has guidelines for breeders. When
you get your registration papers you can also request the bloodlines to see
where your dog came from. Breeders have to comply with the A.K.C. guidelines
or they cannot register their litters. The resale of the A.K.C.
dogs have a better resale, in case something changes in your life and you
need
to find a new home for your puppy. Beware of backyard breeders, you don't
know what you're paying for, these are the dogs that usually cost $200 - $400.
Q. Why should I buy
a Doberman Pinscher instead of a Rottweiler, Pit Bull
German Shepard or any other big dog?
A. The Doberman
Pinscher was bred for a specific purpose, personal protection (you)! They
are one of the top 3 smartest of all dog breeds, the Rott and Pit Bull
are at the other end of the intelligence scale. Because of their breeding
they love and stay focused on you, not other dogs and animals around you.
They protect your space from potentially dangerous intruders. Their instincts
are superior and they know what is really going on around you. The Doberman
was not bred to fight other dogs, like the Pit Bull, they were bred to protect
their owner. The Doberman
is not used as widely in the military and police force as they used to be,
because they are a one person dog and did not adapt well to multiple handlers.
An intruder that is in good shape could outrun other dogs (except the Shepherd)
but could never outrun a Doberman.
Q. Do your dogs cost more than other Dobermans?
A. No! We often
check the market for the current pricing of this breed. We are
now about the same price as most other A.K.C. Doberman Pinschers on the market,
and ours are Super Size. Our dogs are bred for a specific market, people that
want a large dog for family protection. Many people that have owned Dobermans
in the past have been disappointed about the smaller size of the show dogs.
What we have is the LARGE Doberman that is calm and laid back, with the superior
Doberman qualities, for these people. If you notice our website, these
dogs are for families and are great with children. You get more for your money
with a Desert Legend Super Size Doberman Pinscher!
Even though our dogs have
excellent confirmation, they are not show dogs.
They are too large for the AKC show guidelines. We have checked the prices
for Doberman Pinschers across the country and found that our dogs are very
competitively priced with the show dogs. The Super Size Doberman that
we
have is very rare, what we have found also that there are many people
out there that say their Doberman weighs 120# also, usually what they have
is a fat dog.
We don't count fat because our dogs are not overweight. There are Big Doberman
Pinschers, then there is "Nitro" (our stud dog), he is in a class
by himself, check out the pictures. All our dogs get proper exercise and
attention.
We feed the best dog
food. The premium dog food we use is chemical free
and does not contain animal blood, (some brands use animal blood to make
the food tasty for the dogs). This premium dog food promotes proper growth,
joint and bone development, that is so important in the large breed dogs.
Also the skin and coats are shinny and healthy. The best dog food cost more
than the cheap foods. Our dogs never get table scraps.
Did you know that some
foods will promote muscle growth? If this is done
at the growth stage of the puppy, the bones and joints will not develop enough
to support the weight of the muscle, then you have joint problems.
Vitamins.....Our dogs and puppies are given vitamin supplements to ensure good health.
Imprinting.....this is something that starts from birth. Handling the puppies and getting them used to people and being handled. When people get our puppies they comment on how sweet they are and are not afraid of anything. This is part of the process in the early weeks of raising them. This is not your kennel where your puppy doesn't get picked up until he goes home with you.
Finally......Breeding
a quality Doberman Pinscher, or any dog, is really an art.
You don't just grab two Dobies and start breeding them, this is irresponsible!
There are many things to consider before you start breeding two dogs. Confirmation,
size, bone structure, agility, temperament, etc, etc. If you just try
to breed a large dog there are other problems that can come up. Agility and
hip problems to mention a couple. This takes experience and a good eye to
know
what to look for in your breeding dogs, Suzan is one of the best at recognizing
confirmation in breeding dogs.
All of the above takes
experience, time and extra food and vitamin cost to provide you with the best
puppy possible. We accept Visa-M/C and will accept payments to help with your
purchase. It cost more for the best, but not that much more.
Are you and your family worth the little extra??
Q. How much is shipping?
A. Shipping is
very reasonable. To ship most any major airport in the country, the cost is
about $295. This includes airfare, shipping kennel, transport to the airport,
a small bag of food in case there is a delay and the puppy needs to be fed.
The price may vary slightly
depending on kennel size and weight.
(older and heavier dogs cost more) The price will vary when shipping to Canada
and Mexico We always try to have the shortest travel time, non-stop if possible.
This is better for the dog. Remember, this is the first time he has been away
from his litter mates and he will be scared and wanting your attention.
Dogs are shipped with current health certificates issued by a licensed vet.
Q. Do you give breeding rights for your dogs?
A. When you buy a Desert Legend Doberman, you receive AKC registration, with limited breeding rights. This simply means that our business is not for sale at this time. If you breed your dog, the puppies cannot be AKC registered.
If you are interested in buying this business, including breeding females, a stud dog, domain names and websites then please contact Suzan. There will be an agreed price with non-competitive agreements.
Q. I have always heard that the Doberman Pinscher was a viscous dog, is that true?
A. Back in the 50's and 60's that was somewhat true. It started during World War II. Adolph Hitler saw the superior qualities and intelligence of the Doberman Pinscher. He bred them for war dogs, looking for the aggressive nature and breeding for that quality. He nearly ruined the breed with this aggressive breeding program. Thanks to the careful and responsible breeding of the future breeders, they bred out the super aggressiveness in these dogs, taking nearly 30 years to do this. They still have the protective instinct, agility and speed that make them the wonderful breed of today.
Q. Do I need to train my Doberman to protect me as a guard dog?
A. No! Remember,
the Doberman Pinscher is the only dog that was bred for personal guard and
protection. When they sense danger their instincts will take over, they will
stand between you and the danger to protect you. Read some of
the testimonials and the information in the "About Breed" section. However,
basic obedience training is highly recommended. Your dog will be large when
fully grown, without proper obedience he could be hard to handle. There is
advanced training available, such as attack training for K-9 police units
and military.
Q. Should I get the ears cropped? It seems like it hurts the dog.
A. We highly recommend
that you get the ears cropped.
1.) This gives your dog that "Doberman Pinscher" look. This warns people
that
you have a "Doberman" for your personal protection.
2.) The ear crop protects your investment. If something changes in
your life and
you need to sell your dog, you will be able to get more money and sell the
dog easier--this provides him with a better home also.
Ear cropping was originally done so people could not grab the dogs by the ears. This is now the traditional "Doberman" look.
The ear cropping can be
compared to cosmetic surgery that people have, such as
a face lift. There is some discomfort for a few days, but after the healing
the end result is very satisfying. The ear crop is done at 7 weeks old. They
are sedated for the surgery. We are one of very few breeders that will
spend the extra money to give the dogs a pain medication for the 3-5 days
after surgery. This medication is expensive but, Suzan's concern
is for the comfort of the puppies. There is some work required for setting
the ears. Suzan will be making a video to assist in the setting process. The
whole process takes about 3-5 weeks but is well worth it.
NOTE: We just heard
that some breeders don't even give the puppies anesthetic before doing the
ear cropping, because they don't want to pay the extra money.
Do you want to support this type of action and the people that do this to
the young puppies????
Q. Can you do ear cropping if I want you to do it? Is it cheaper if you do this?
A. We don't do
the ear cropping myself, We have our vet do this. There are 2 vets
in our area that I would recommend for this procedure. Our vet uses the laser
procedure. We are very happy with the results. If you want us to handle the
ear cropping, we can do this for you. Here is what I (Suzan) will do for you:
I will take your dog to the vet for the cropping procedure, I stay with him
in surgery. The dog will stay with me for 2 weeks. I will care for your puppy
after surgery and give him/her the pain medication for the next few days.
I will clean the ears regularly
and set the ears after 2 weeks, just before shipping. The puppy should require
ear settings for the next 3-4 weeks and I will instruct you with this. We
currently have an instruction sheet that will help you through this process.
The cost of ear cropping
may be slightly lower priced if we get them done here.
You can check with your local vet on his prices. However, we know the quality
of work being done by our vet. Included in the ear cropping is:
The ear cropping procedure
(laser procedure)
Medication to treat the ears after surgery
Pain medication for 3-5 days so the puppy is more comfortable
The second puppy shot at 8 weeks old.
The first ear setting ( standing the ears in the upright position with ear
inserts and tape).
Suzan assists the Doctor to watch and care for the puppy.