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Starting May 20th 2002, There are requirements for our breeders to be referrals, this rule is to assure the public a
healthy puppy from a caring, responsible, ethical breeder.
Due to the indiscriminate breeding of white to white in the early days of the white doberman, some of today's bloodlines
are intensely inbred. This is a practice that will rarely improve the breed, so the breeding of white to white is not
recommended by the Doberman Pinscher Alliance of America. The use of the white-factored doberman, the result of
breeding white to the other colors, in a breeding program is vital and is encouraged . The use of Z free's with champion
bloodlines in the front of their pedigree is highly recommended. This will improve the pedigrees of white dobermans and
help produce the TOTAL doberman. Health, temperament, conformation and versatility are priorities in any breeding
program. Study the standard and apply it to your practices when picking future sires and dams. Let's strive for the total
Doberman in ALL colors.
We can not monitor our member breeders, their ethics, or the number of litters they have during a years time. We wish
we could, but it is not always possible.
We encourage our breeders to DNA all breeding stock, male and female to ensure correct parentage and to provide
buyers with copies of DNA certificates so they may also obtain a parent qualified listing on their dog through AKC
Some food for thought......................
IS THIS BREEDER REPUTABLE?
How do you know if the breeder you have contacted is a person of integrity committed to bettering their particular breed?
It can be tough to discern, especially if this is the first time you've sought out a purebred breeder. Following are a few
guidelines to help you make that determination.
A reputable breeder requires that pet-quality animals be spayed or neutered. Be wary of breeders who do not mention
altering or don't know the standard for their breed when questioned.
A reputable breeder requires a contract, which varies from breeder to breeder, but usually spells out the rights of seller
and buyer, health information, altering and buy-back/return policy.
A reputable breeder shows a general interest in, love for and knowledge about the breed. He or she cares about placing
puppies in good homes and will often interview potential buyers thoroughly, ask for references and refuse to sell a dog if
necessary.
A reputable breeder will guarantee a puppy's general health for a certain period of time (which varies from state to state
under puppy lemon laws). While no one can guarantee against inheritable diseases, a reputable breeder is well-informed
about genetic problems in her particular breed or bloodlines, routinely has dogs/pups tested for problems and passes this
information along to buyers. Beware of breeders who scoff at genetic testing and say their particular breed/line is
problem-free.
The environment (kennel or home) in which the breeder keeps the dogs should be clean and well-maintained. TRUST
YOUR INSTINCTS ON THIS!
A reputable breeder is actively involved in the dog fancy, including showing or breed clubs. While there are exceptions--a
retired individual who has shown dogs for 20 years--a person who is not involved with others in the breed can be suspect.
A reputable breeder is willing to provide answers to questions you may have and is willing to provide names of others
who have purchased pups.
A reputable breeder will allow you to meet the puppy's parents if available and, if the father isn't available, be willing to
show pictures.
A reputable breeder follows up on puppies. He or she is interested in how the pups develop physically and mentally,
difficulties in the owner/dog relationship and health problems.
A reputable breeder rarely has more than 3-4 litters a year, with less being the norm.
A reputable breeder normally breeds with plans to keep 1 or more puppies for themselves to show in any number of
different avenues.
A REPUTABLE BREEDER NEVER SELLS TO A PET SHOP
Read the standard, breed to the blueprint of our breed as closely as you can.
Information provided to buyer
The breeder should always provide the new owner with the following:
1. AKC registrations paper or other identification as described in Procedures for Registration Matters, Chapter VII :
Regulations for Record Keeping, C. Identifying Dogs at the Time of Delivery, and a 3 generation pedigree.
2. Immunization schedule and veterinary health records.
3. Written information concerning care, feeding, training, socialization and accident prevention.
4. A recommended reading list that includes the Doberman Pinscher books and magazine.
5. A copy of the sales contract or agreement, containing any and all stipulations agreed to by either buyer or seller and
copies of health testing of parents.
6. A copy of the Code of Ethics and Recommended Breeding Practices.
Requirements to have your litters / pups referred to by our breeder referral peson: rainbowhaus@netnet.net
1. Both parents must be health tested for at least vWD, OFA, and thyroid with copies being provided to our breeder
referral person before your litters are added.
2. Both parents must have at least the CGC title. This way we hope to discourage breeders who only have dogs for
breeding purposes only. The doberman was designed to be with his owner and to do something with his life. By
obtaining the CGC, it shows our breeders are involved with the dogs on a daily bases besides the daily necessary care.
3. After 3 litters in years time, the breeder will no longer be able to list any new litters on this page nor will Breeder
Referral refer potiental buyers to them. I hope by doing this, we cut down on the over breeding of WZ dobermans for the
sake of greed.
healthy puppy from a caring, responsible, ethical breeder.
Due to the indiscriminate breeding of white to white in the early days of the white doberman, some of today's bloodlines
are intensely inbred. This is a practice that will rarely improve the breed, so the breeding of white to white is not
recommended by the Doberman Pinscher Alliance of America. The use of the white-factored doberman, the result of
breeding white to the other colors, in a breeding program is vital and is encouraged . The use of Z free's with champion
bloodlines in the front of their pedigree is highly recommended. This will improve the pedigrees of white dobermans and
help produce the TOTAL doberman. Health, temperament, conformation and versatility are priorities in any breeding
program. Study the standard and apply it to your practices when picking future sires and dams. Let's strive for the total
Doberman in ALL colors.
We can not monitor our member breeders, their ethics, or the number of litters they have during a years time. We wish
we could, but it is not always possible.
We encourage our breeders to DNA all breeding stock, male and female to ensure correct parentage and to provide
buyers with copies of DNA certificates so they may also obtain a parent qualified listing on their dog through AKC
Some food for thought......................
IS THIS BREEDER REPUTABLE?
How do you know if the breeder you have contacted is a person of integrity committed to bettering their particular breed?
It can be tough to discern, especially if this is the first time you've sought out a purebred breeder. Following are a few
guidelines to help you make that determination.
A reputable breeder requires that pet-quality animals be spayed or neutered. Be wary of breeders who do not mention
altering or don't know the standard for their breed when questioned.
A reputable breeder requires a contract, which varies from breeder to breeder, but usually spells out the rights of seller
and buyer, health information, altering and buy-back/return policy.
A reputable breeder shows a general interest in, love for and knowledge about the breed. He or she cares about placing
puppies in good homes and will often interview potential buyers thoroughly, ask for references and refuse to sell a dog if
necessary.
A reputable breeder will guarantee a puppy's general health for a certain period of time (which varies from state to state
under puppy lemon laws). While no one can guarantee against inheritable diseases, a reputable breeder is well-informed
about genetic problems in her particular breed or bloodlines, routinely has dogs/pups tested for problems and passes this
information along to buyers. Beware of breeders who scoff at genetic testing and say their particular breed/line is
problem-free.
The environment (kennel or home) in which the breeder keeps the dogs should be clean and well-maintained. TRUST
YOUR INSTINCTS ON THIS!
A reputable breeder is actively involved in the dog fancy, including showing or breed clubs. While there are exceptions--a
retired individual who has shown dogs for 20 years--a person who is not involved with others in the breed can be suspect.
A reputable breeder is willing to provide answers to questions you may have and is willing to provide names of others
who have purchased pups.
A reputable breeder will allow you to meet the puppy's parents if available and, if the father isn't available, be willing to
show pictures.
A reputable breeder follows up on puppies. He or she is interested in how the pups develop physically and mentally,
difficulties in the owner/dog relationship and health problems.
A reputable breeder rarely has more than 3-4 litters a year, with less being the norm.
A reputable breeder normally breeds with plans to keep 1 or more puppies for themselves to show in any number of
different avenues.
A REPUTABLE BREEDER NEVER SELLS TO A PET SHOP
Read the standard, breed to the blueprint of our breed as closely as you can.
Information provided to buyer
The breeder should always provide the new owner with the following:
1. AKC registrations paper or other identification as described in Procedures for Registration Matters, Chapter VII :
Regulations for Record Keeping, C. Identifying Dogs at the Time of Delivery, and a 3 generation pedigree.
2. Immunization schedule and veterinary health records.
3. Written information concerning care, feeding, training, socialization and accident prevention.
4. A recommended reading list that includes the Doberman Pinscher books and magazine.
5. A copy of the sales contract or agreement, containing any and all stipulations agreed to by either buyer or seller and
copies of health testing of parents.
6. A copy of the Code of Ethics and Recommended Breeding Practices.
Requirements to have your litters / pups referred to by our breeder referral peson: rainbowhaus@netnet.net
1. Both parents must be health tested for at least vWD, OFA, and thyroid with copies being provided to our breeder
referral person before your litters are added.
2. Both parents must have at least the CGC title. This way we hope to discourage breeders who only have dogs for
breeding purposes only. The doberman was designed to be with his owner and to do something with his life. By
obtaining the CGC, it shows our breeders are involved with the dogs on a daily bases besides the daily necessary care.
3. After 3 litters in years time, the breeder will no longer be able to list any new litters on this page nor will Breeder
Referral refer potiental buyers to them. I hope by doing this, we cut down on the over breeding of WZ dobermans for the
sake of greed.
