A friend of mine is looking a Black and Tan Doberman puppy, female (he said they were smarter than a male)wants one about 8- 10 weeks old,to train her to hang with him ,I told him I would ask you guys, let me know if you know of one free or cheap Thanks
Is he looking for a purebred doberman? If so, I think he'll have a hard time finding one free or cheap. However, if he doesn't mind a mixed breed doberman he should check out petfinder.com and then enter doberman as the kind of dog and search this area to see if any are available. I saw a doberman listed at Wake County Animal Shelter the other day, but can't remember the sex.
Awhile back I was at Vets for Pets in Dunn and a couple came in with a female. Beautiful dog. I do not know who they are or where they live, but I overheard them say they run a small dobie rescue. You might call the vet's office and ask. Number is 910 892 3540. Of course, that probably rules out a puppy but its something to possibly consider if they are looking for less expensive than a breeder, and they'd be doing a good deed too. Just a thought.
Well, they probably don't want my .02, but sex makes no difference - training does. Dobies are highly intelligent dogs - I've owned and loved them! BUT, they REQUIRE an owner who isn't a novice, knows how to be Alpha and is loving, but firm. This is not a breed for beginners who just like the looks of this dog, and certainly not one for 'softies' If you have a Doberman, training is a must - so is proper socialization and consistency. Dobermans really need a fenced in yard and a good hour or more of exercise every day in order to keep in shape and burn off that excess energy, or you can have a world of behavioral problems on your hands. As for free or cheap - you likely won't find a puppy under 300.00 and that won't be from champion bloodlines - that's just your basic backyard bred Dobie. . .rescues have plenty, but most are adults. There are some wonderful adult dogs pure and mixed waiting for adoption (including Dobermans), and I promise you, they can train and bond with you just as well as a puppy can, with none of the chewing and needing to pee every 3 hours. . .
:iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: JCAPL has tons of dogs waiting for their forever homes! There are also a lot of puppies at the shelter!
I talked to my friend about having to pay and he wants to put 200.00 or less in one, he wants a puppy that he can train and bring up as a house dog and hang out with him, So if you guys know of some for sale or adoption at the animal shelters let me know , I'll pass the info on to him Thanks
He isn't going to find a pure breed doberman puppy for 200.00 or less and even if he did, that first year for shots, deworming, neutering/spay, heartworm preventative he'd better be prepared to shell out at least another 450.00 without counting food. Training the dog will cost him at least 125.00 - MINIMUM Proper leash/collar and toys/chews add another 75.00 Don't have about 700.00 to spare for the cost of the pup and what it's basic needs will be that first year? Get a goldfish. Puppies are expensive that first year - if you don't take care of it, it will end up sick and that will cost you even more. ANY dog can be a house dog. But for a dog to just "hang out with" - that isn't describing a dobie. A doberman isn't a couch potato - want a large dog that will hang out, look into adopting a Greyhound. They only need a good run about twice a week and they'll hang with you and love every minute of it. . .not a dobie! You have to plan on at LEAST 30-45 minutes a day of REAL exercise, or you are going to have real big problems. Still want a dobie? Consider a rescue - they will charge about 300.00 for a rehoming/adoption fee, but the dog will be up to date on shots and be altered and have had its heartworm test and be current on meds. When you get a dog from a rescue, the money you have to lay out that first year in vet expenses is negligible. BTW - why a puppy? You can train and bond with an adult dog just as easily. You can teach an old dog new tricks - I even found a 12 year old deaf schnauzer and obedience trained her with hand signals - and it wasn't difficult. Rule to remember: Puppies are cute, they can be lots of fun, but they are a heck of a lot of work, if you want them to grow up to be cool dogs. The pee and poop, they cry, they chew your stuff. . .they are like babies and they are needy. When you adopt an adult dog, there are no surprises - you know exactly what you're getting. You can re-name them, you can even re-train them. They are usually housebroken, and may have just a few accidents those first couple of days till they learn how to get your attention - your schedule or whatever. They are done with chewing stuff and they are usually content to be in a comfy home with someone who is kind to them. They typically aren't needy. Sorry to get on my stinking soap box - but anyone who thinks they are going to get a dobie puppy to basically "hang" with them is in for a big surprise and unfortunately it will be the dog who suffers after the unknowing human realizes they have a breed that is high energy. Either the dog will bounce from home to home, or end up in a shelter - BECAUSE some people are ignorant and want a breed for it's looks, not for what it IS and they have to be thick headed and they won't consider the cool adult dog, no they have to get a puppy:banghead::banghead::banghead: I know I've got to be mighty unpopular with my comments - but jeeze I've seen too many unwanted dogs in my time - surrendered as young adults by idiots who just wanted to be macho. :evil:
I think the $700 is conservative! I've spent over $600 on my "free" dog since Christmas alone. That's not including the original puppy visits. That was just the start.
I hear ya, I was sticking with averages. . .I spend about 600.00 a year on each dogs grooming - never mind their yearly exams and hw preventative. Lucky for me, their training is free 8)
:lol:I just did some math - between vetting, acupuncture, grooming and feeding, I spend $7K a year on my mutts:neutral: And no one is on any meds other than HW preventative. I also have to vacuum and dust every single day at least once with all of these critters. I could probably just work part time if I didn't have my boys. I'd be lonely, heartbroken and bored in my house that stayed clean. I guess they are an investment in my well-being 8)
Here, don't have to take my word for it - this is off a Doberman breed info site: Caring for a Doberman Pinscher A highly energetic breed, the Doberman Pinscher needs vigorous exercise every day. This is a smart and obedient breed that enjoys learning tricks and games, and it is good to integrate such activities with your dog’s daily walk. Since this is a powerful breed with protective instincts, it is imperative that owners begin obedience training and socialization as early as possible – a poorly trained, mistreated or unexercised Doberman can be a dangerous Doberman. The dog has average tolerances for heat and cold, and is capable of living outside in fair weather. However, this devoted family dog is much happier inside with its loved ones. The Doberman Pinscher is an average shedder, and coat care is fairly basic – a weekly brushing should suffice. The most visible hereditary condition in this breed is the albino gene, though this gene is rare. Doberman Pinschers are vulnerable to canine hip dysplasia, osteosarcoma, von Willebrand’s, narcolepsy and progressive retinal atrophy.
