REPRODUCTION VERSUS BREEDING BETTER DOBERMANS
The point of this piece is that there are
two issues here to be explained.
The first topic of "REPRODUCTION" involves the mating or coming together
of a male and a female to create new
life---in the context of our
article---puppies. There is no
qualifications or standards imposed
on this "act", as
ANY male and female Doberman CAN be mated/bred to have a litter of puppies.
The "bigger" question is *WHY*??
PRODUCING MORE PUPPIES in this
critical time, the 21st CENTURY, where
there are thousands of Dobermans in Shelters, Humane Societies and Rescues all
over the Country seems a most inhumane and cruel thing to do.
Having a litter of puppies should NEVER be to----MAKE SOME SPENDING
MONEY---LET THE "KIDS SEE HOW THE "BIRDS & BEES" OPERATE----BECAUSE PUPPIES
ARE SO CUTE----BECAUSE ALL MY FRIENDS WANT ONE---because the result is that
there are tiny, cute, innocent Doberman puppies being put to sleep EVERY
DAY in this Country. This is not to mention the young adults, adults and
seniors that are DUMPED. Some end up in POUNDS and on the STREETS to
suffer, get maimed or abused.
**EVERY DOBERMAN PET PUPPY** SHOULD BE **SPAYED OR NEUTERED**----WITHOUT
EXCEPTION!
BREEDING BETTER DOBERMANS is the "goal" of *reputable, conscientious and
careful* breeders that seek to breed for the "IDEAL" Doberman as described
in the DOBERMAN STANDARD as approved by the DPCA and the American Kennel
Club. Below is the site to access the "THE DOBERMAN STANDARD".
The Doberman standard
The "Standard" describes HOW the Doberman should look physically, and it
describes HOW the Doberman should act, temperament wise. Reputable
breeders pay attention to HEALTH PROBLEMS and TEST for them. Hip
Dysplasia, vWD, Thyroid, Cardiac Abnormalities and other concerns are
*tested for* and screened for their appearance.
ONLY THE **VERY SUPERIOR SPECIMENS** of the Breed should be allowed to
reproduce. We have many venues to *test* for PHYSICAL AND MENTAL QUALITIES.
The prospective breeding stock can compete in the CONFORMATION venue for
adherence to the "STANDARD" and be awarded CHAMPIONSHIP points, leading to
an eventual CHAMPION title if good enough.
In the OBEDIENCE venue, the Doberman will be exhibited to show its ability
to work closely with the owner/trainer to follow commands they have been
trained to recognize, and be awarded titles that reward the various levels
of achievement in the Dobermans trainability and mental intellect, such as
COMPANION DOG, COMPANION DOG EXCELLENT AND HIGHER.
In the AGILITY venue, where Dobermans are taught to use their inborn talents
of quickness, working ability and trainability to maneuver a designed course
of obstacles to test their prowess, the Doberman is awarded titles that
show the various levels of achievement such as NOVICE AGILITY AND MASTER
AGILITY and higher. And many others that showcase the Dobermans skills,
appearance and working abilities.
ONLY THE VERY SUPERIOR SPECIMENS OF DOBERMANS SHOULD BE BRED!
ALL **PETS** SHOULD BE SPAYED OR NEUTERED FOR THEIR HEALTH AND THE BREEDS.
For more information on breeding and reproduction, visit the DPCA Breeders Education Committee
DPCA Breeders Education Committee
submitted by
Theresa Mullen
DPCA Public Education Committee
