spiritdogs
Posted : 7/15/2007 9:25:39 AM
You might want to PM Bevolasvegas or Miranadobe for some first hand info.
Great idea. Also, you may want to find Pat Hastings' web site and email her. She's an expert on structure and I think she would know a good Dobe breeder from the health standpoint. Form AND function AND temperament should be your watchwords. You want a lifetime guarantee that if you can't care for the dog, the breeder will take it back (one mark of a reputable breeder, even though you may never have to resort to that). Also, ask for a five generation pedigree and check ALL the dogs on it with CERF, OFA, etc. See what titles the parents have earned, or see if they are legitimate working dogs (service, search, etc.) Dig deeper - I didn't like that site.