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Re: Next pet I own, I will name it....
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tulip</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't know for sure what I will do when the sad day comes and I lose Rosebud the Dobergirl. I have had a Doberman by my side since 1974 and I can't imagine life without one. I toy with the idea of "downsizing" a little bit, and I'm considering a German Pinscher because they are also "guardy" but in a smaller package. If I get one it would end up with a German name but my dogs always name themselves over time so I will wait on a name choice. If I get another Doberman I may do the same but like Rosie, it will prolly be a rescue so might already have an acceptable name. Rose did not, I was told her name was Ginger.
German Pinscher Club of America </div></div>
I was raised during the time when everybody said Dobermans would turn on you. I no longer believe it's true, but the fear has been ingrained enough in me for them to probably never be a good choice for me.
Me and the ex used to live next door to a man with two. One was named Sheba and I forgot the other. All we had was a little short chain link fence between the yards that they could have easily stepped over if they wanted to. They barked and intimidated me, but I noted they were very obedient to him.
One of the dogs I was looking at as a compatible companion for Butterfly was a Miniature Pinscher which I understand is not related to the Doberman at all. </div></div>
Miniature Pinschers are definitely NOT a bred down version of the Doberman. Doberman is a relatively new breed and MinPins have been here for centuries. Dachshund, Manchester Terrier, German Pinscher and a few others are thought to be in their makeup. I have had MinPin since 1982 or 83 and used to be a breeder/exhibitor so when the time comes if you want help to find one let me know! Like any breed, you have to be careful of the breeder and make sure health testing was done, specifically eyes and patella's. I once sold a puppy to a couple who had gone to North Dakota and bought two puppies from a so called "breeder". By the time they were 4 months old they had to have one put down it had so many problems, and they were heartbroken.
MinPins and Toy Poodles get along well, how old is Butterfly? MinPin puppies have a LOT of comical energy & never ending entertainment value. My older dogs are able to curb the enthusiasm of the younger ones which is good teaching for them later in life when they are around other dogs, they know there are boundaries.
Back in the day when Dobermans had the bad reputations, they were the most abused dog breed. People saw movies like The Doberman Gang and went on the premise they were getting a mean attack type dog. When the aggression they were seeking was not there, people used to try to beat it into them. Sometimes they would end up being attacked for that! (good!)...other than that, add ill bred dogs not trained properly or at all, they were very misunderstood. Back in the 70's they were up there at #2 or 3 in registrations for AKC, I can't remember for sure but a very high number! When that happens for any breed, it is never good. Backyard breeders were rampant, no temperament testing was done and there were a lot of shady deals that were more like horror stories. The sweet temperament in the long run has not been changed, but health conditions abound. I have lost two or three to "Wobblers Disease", and Rosebud is allergic to everything sometimes it seems..The health business all in all, is one big reason I may end up getting a German Pinscher next. That, and they are so much smaller, more compact, and not a lot bigger than a MinPin.
This is my ChaCha....can you just see the mischievous personality in those eyes? lol, she is a nut.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tulip</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Nanook</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I don't know for sure what I will do when the sad day comes and I lose Rosebud the Dobergirl. I have had a Doberman by my side since 1974 and I can't imagine life without one. I toy with the idea of "downsizing" a little bit, and I'm considering a German Pinscher because they are also "guardy" but in a smaller package. If I get one it would end up with a German name but my dogs always name themselves over time so I will wait on a name choice. If I get another Doberman I may do the same but like Rosie, it will prolly be a rescue so might already have an acceptable name. Rose did not, I was told her name was Ginger.
German Pinscher Club of America </div></div>
I was raised during the time when everybody said Dobermans would turn on you. I no longer believe it's true, but the fear has been ingrained enough in me for them to probably never be a good choice for me.
Me and the ex used to live next door to a man with two. One was named Sheba and I forgot the other. All we had was a little short chain link fence between the yards that they could have easily stepped over if they wanted to. They barked and intimidated me, but I noted they were very obedient to him.
One of the dogs I was looking at as a compatible companion for Butterfly was a Miniature Pinscher which I understand is not related to the Doberman at all. </div></div>
Miniature Pinschers are definitely NOT a bred down version of the Doberman. Doberman is a relatively new breed and MinPins have been here for centuries. Dachshund, Manchester Terrier, German Pinscher and a few others are thought to be in their makeup. I have had MinPin since 1982 or 83 and used to be a breeder/exhibitor so when the time comes if you want help to find one let me know! Like any breed, you have to be careful of the breeder and make sure health testing was done, specifically eyes and patella's. I once sold a puppy to a couple who had gone to North Dakota and bought two puppies from a so called "breeder". By the time they were 4 months old they had to have one put down it had so many problems, and they were heartbroken.
MinPins and Toy Poodles get along well, how old is Butterfly? MinPin puppies have a LOT of comical energy & never ending entertainment value. My older dogs are able to curb the enthusiasm of the younger ones which is good teaching for them later in life when they are around other dogs, they know there are boundaries.
Back in the day when Dobermans had the bad reputations, they were the most abused dog breed. People saw movies like The Doberman Gang and went on the premise they were getting a mean attack type dog. When the aggression they were seeking was not there, people used to try to beat it into them. Sometimes they would end up being attacked for that! (good!)...other than that, add ill bred dogs not trained properly or at all, they were very misunderstood. Back in the 70's they were up there at #2 or 3 in registrations for AKC, I can't remember for sure but a very high number! When that happens for any breed, it is never good. Backyard breeders were rampant, no temperament testing was done and there were a lot of shady deals that were more like horror stories. The sweet temperament in the long run has not been changed, but health conditions abound. I have lost two or three to "Wobblers Disease", and Rosebud is allergic to everything sometimes it seems..The health business all in all, is one big reason I may end up getting a German Pinscher next. That, and they are so much smaller, more compact, and not a lot bigger than a MinPin.
This is my ChaCha....can you just see the mischievous personality in those eyes? lol, she is a nut.
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