Hi all! : )
For quite some time now I've known what I'd like my next dog to be...a doberman pinscher to do conformation with, as well as obedience. I don't plan on getting one (IF I get one) until the beginning of 2010, at the earliest. I've considered adoption, as I there is a local dobe rescue, but I know in my heart that I'm very interested in showing. I will only get a female, as although Riley usually gets along with every dog, he seems to like females better.
My mom, sister and I drove 2 hours yesterday to attend a dog show and talked to a few dobe people there, just getting information about the breed from the people who know it best. I got a breeder suggestion from a very nice man, and am going to keep a list of breeders I will consider. That being said, I am wondering if any of you, specifically you dobe people, know of any reputable breeders? My number one criteria is that this breeder have dogs with proven sound temperaments, have a rep for healthy dogs, and also compete successfully in the show ring. Also, my search is essentially limited to Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.
Thanks so much!