Comprehensive Doberman breeding information: Elite protection breed bringing unwavering loyalty and devoted guardianship to families through comprehensive health testing and responsible breeding. GUARDIAN EXCELLENCE: Noble protectors with devoted hearts! Annual cardiac monitoring ensures strong, healthy champions. Genetic testing empowers smart breeding. Your dedication creates Dobermans thriving as family guardians for 10-13 wonderful years. Health testing excellence: Annual echocardiograms celebrate heart health, Holter monitoring ensures vitality, von Willebrand's testing enables informed decisions, Hip evaluations confirm athleticism, Thyroid panels maintain energy, Liver monitoring supports wellness. Perfect partners for: Active families seeking devoted guardians, Those appreciating intelligent working dogs, Homes ready for athletic companions, Hearts seeking unwavering loyalty, Experienced handlers understanding protection breeds, Families wanting noble protectors! Magnificent characteristics: Males 75-100 lbs of protective power, Females 60-90 lbs of graceful strength. 26-28 inches of athletic excellence. Natural guardians with gentle family devotion! High intelligence makes training rewarding. Velcro dogs who stay close! Special qualities: Athletic excellence in protection sports, Devoted family companions, Natural protective instincts properly channeled, Beautiful traditional colors, Working heritage creates purpose, Noble appearance commands respect! CRITICAL HEALTH CONCERNS: Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) affects 60% of Dobermans - leading cause of death in breed. Annual echocardiograms and 24-hour Holter monitoring MANDATORY starting age 2. Many affected dogs show no symptoms until sudden death. Early detection through screening enables medical management extending life. VON WILLEBRAND'S DISEASE: Blood clotting disorder affecting 30% of Dobermans as carriers. Genetic testing MANDATORY before breeding. Clear x Carrier = 50% clear, 50% carriers (all healthy). Carrier x Carrier = 25% affected (bleeding risk). Never breed affected dogs. Most carriers live normal lives with surgical precautions. WOBBLER SYNDROME: Cervical spondylomyelopathy causing spinal instability - 50% of all cases are Dobermans. Signs include wobbly gait, neck pain, front limb weakness. Genetics suspected but not proven. Select breeding stock with excellent neck conformation. Avoid breeding dogs with clinical signs or affected relatives. COLOR GENETICS EXCELLENCE: Traditional colors: Black (BB or Bb), Red (bb), Blue (dilute black - dd), Fawn (dilute red - bbdd). Z-FACTOR ALBINO GENETICS DANGER: White/cream Dobermans carry double Z-factor gene (WZ). NEVER breed white Dobermans - photosensitivity, vision problems, skin cancer, behavioral issues. Test all breeding stock for Z-factor. EUROPEAN VS AMERICAN LINES: European Dobermans - larger (males 88-99 lbs), blockier heads, thicker bone, stronger working drives, higher energy, more protective instincts. American Dobermans - refined (males 75-85 lbs), elegant structure, calmer temperament, better for companionship, show-focused conformation. WORKING ABILITY PRESERVATION: Dobermans ranked #5 intelligent breed. Excel in Schutzhund/IPO, personal protection, police K9, military service. Working traits include: high drive, trainability, courage, handler sensitivity. Breeding selection should preserve working ability alongside health. GUARDIAN BREED TRAITS: Natural protection instincts without excessive aggression. Velcro dogs - follow owners everywhere. One-person/family dogs with aloofness to strangers. Require extensive socialization 3-14 weeks critical period. Poor breeding produces fearful or overly aggressive dogs. BREEDING STATISTICS: Average litter size 6-8 puppies (range 1-12). Gestation 63 days. First heat 6-12 months (wait until 2 years to breed). Heat cycles every 6-8 months. Breeding career: males 2-8 years, females 2-6 years (max 4 litters). C-section rate 15-20% due to large puppy heads. Petmeetly connects ethical Doberman breeders in US, UK, Canada, India, and Australia committed to comprehensive health testing and preserving this magnificent guardian breed.