2006-06-30 15:57:39 · 11 answers · asked by Mofo42 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Before bringing any dog home -- Doberman or otherwise -- one should take their kids to visit with the dog before committing to an adoption. Just because this is a Doberman doesn't mean it is any more prone to biting your kids than a Labrador.
See how this Dobe reacts -- and quite frankly -- how your children behave around this dog. THEN make your adoption decision.
The worst thing you can do is bring this dog home and find it won't work.
2006-07-05 03:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by Surfer_Girl_59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't adopt or buy an adult dog that I did not raise myself to have around my kids. Any animal has a chance of not doing well around younger people.
You should also read up on the breed of animal that you are wanting to adopt, and the reason I say that is because I knew a family that had a Pincer and their kids grew up with this dog and the dogs brain swelled and the dog went nuts and attacked one of the kids...later to find out that it is common among Pincers for that to happen the older they get.
If you have kids and want a dog you should probably adopt a puppy and train the animal yourself to be on the safe side, however you can always ask for a trial period with the dog and bring it home and see how it interacts with your family and children and make a final decision then.
Keep in mind with small children most animals believe they are higher up in the food chain and its a lot harder to teach an old dog how to deal with younger people...
good luck what ever you decide.
2006-06-30 16:06:42 · answer #2 · answered by Not a Daddys Girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 4 year old and just acquired a 7 month old Doberman from a friend. She follows my 4 year old around, but does not make no attempts to hurt him. She is very clumsy. The only way to really tell is to expose the dog to your kids and see for yourself.
2006-06-30 16:06:51 · answer #3 · answered by jvm227 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a good idea, unless you can be sure the Doberman was raised with children. You shouldn't expose the dog to children for the first time. It's taking a chance on your kids getting hurt.....)(
2006-06-30 16:14:21 · answer #4 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SInce you're getting an adult, get one that has been around kids before. I love Dobies, they can be great with kids, but if the dog has never interacted with small people before it could spell disaster. Be careful and get your dog from a reputable dealer or someone who has had her a long time and knows her temperament.
2006-06-30 16:09:04 · answer #5 · answered by Samlet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dobs tend to be a bit on the dominant side, but you can say that about any breed. It all boils down to the dogs personality. You need to do some serious, extensive research on this dog before even considering adoption if you have children!
2006-06-30 16:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petfinder.com ... i was just there looking at dobermans is my area for adoption :-D Good luck,,!! â¥
They will let you know temperament with kids. My is GREAT with kids ( i dont have any ,, but the kids in the neighborhood always "steal" him from me .. ...but he is a big boy)...Most adult dobermans are recommended for children over 7 (so they dont get knocked over ..lol ) GOOD LUCK â¥
2006-06-30 16:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by I â?¥ my doberman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might eat the kids so while the dog may be OK with the kids, the kids may not be OK with the dog...especially if they are small....this sounds like a bad idea...get a Golden Retriever or something.
2006-06-30 16:02:23 · answer #8 · answered by Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well they have small legs that can get easly broken soooo I'm sorry I'd say no but if your kids aren't rough then it would be an ok dog.
2006-06-30 17:54:28 · answer #9 · answered by Sofija 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
female dobies are best with kids and they have to be raised with them also dont let your kids treat your dog like a toy
2006-06-30 16:08:18 · answer #10 · answered by Southurn chicks rock!!! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋