are dobermans good for me?

Question

i need a dog who is good with other dogs and strangers and children... basicly a great family pet. i am willing to socialize it and spend alot of time training it. if you dont think that it would be right what othe large dog breeds would be good besides labs and goldens( i have already looked into those and am considering them
thanks>!!!

if it makes a difference i live in so-cal---- its very hot!! so i don't know if huskies and bernards are good... i am thuinking of a smooth collie to ... do you think thats good. also we live in the suberbs ( i don't know if that makes a difference

Answer 1

Sight hounds are generally developed in arid conditions.

Answer 2

Well I see you want a large breed, but what kind of home, yard, and time schedule do you have. These are all important then look into a breed do have time for the exercise, and grooming requirements, how about any breed related problems like blindness, hip displasia? Why don't you try the shelter first, the mutt does not get as sick as a pure bred and they shelter does specific temperament test to make sure the dog will be good with children and the energy level will if that of the house, You don't want a terrier in your house if your families favorite activity is watching TV and you don't want a basset hound type dog if your family loves hiking, camping and outdoors activities. If you are adamant on getting a purebred check out the Internet for rescues for that breed of dog and they can help you learn more and pick out the right temperament for you. good luck

Answer 3

We all have our favorite breed of dog. Is a Doberman good for you? Research it on the web and information about all breeds are available there. You have too many unanswered questions here.Some have already been asked .When we had a Doberman we had a half acre fenced in back yard Exercise no problem. She learned how to jump the fence though. Dogs strangers and children. As you said training is the key, but not all dogs train easily. Believe it or not Shar-peis are easy to train. You can house break them in less then two weeks. Very smart dog, great with kids and strangers. I just adopted one from shar-pei rescue. She is five years old beyond puppy stage, and great with my two and a half year old grandson. I would highly suggest adopting, the foster parents can tell you a lot about the dog and they are available at almost any age and personality that will fit your family needs. Research this out very carefully, you need the dog to fit your family needs in all aspects. Not on just what others suggests. Pleas we don't need more animals at he shelters.

Answer 4

Consider a Boxer- they are sweet, gentle dogs, and are very tolerant of children and strangers.

Dobermans are wonderful dogs, but they are not always very affectionate and tend to be very protective and cautious.

I disagree that Collies are good with children, despite what Lassie portrays, many collies have a tempermental streak in them and may not be reliable around strangers and strange dogs.

Whichever breed you choose, consider adopting an older dog- puppies and children don't always mesh well! One can easily hurt the other on accident.

Remember with any large dog, exercise is a must! The number one cause of behavior issues stems from lack of proper exercise.

Also be careful of your housing area, many large breeds are restricted in rental properties and some homeowners insurance will not cover you if you own a certain breed of dog. Do lots of research! You'll thank yourself later.

Answer 5

Get a female doberman. I had one until she died at age of 14. She was soooo good with my friend's kids that they used to made me come out to the park everyday at 6:00 PM.
The doberman need attention thought. My dog used to put her cold nose under my arm and wait until I pet her for 1/2 hours or so everyday, there were no-way out from this.
Today's doberman is very stable loving dog. male is little more independent, little more head strong. They do have very tough reputation, but most of them are no true. If you do as what you said you will, than doberman will be great addition to your family

Answer 6

i've had dobermans growing up and they are a great dog, if brought up correctly, and i also had a black lab which was amazing with children, but now that i have my own family, i will tell you that getting a siberian husky was the best thing ever, she is the most loving pet i have ever seen. they are really smart as well. We got ours as a puppy from a rescue organization ..there's too many wonderful dogs needing homes..
But seriously, our husky is an inside dog, she follows my children all over and is constantly searching for them in the house to lay next to and play with. they train really easy and get along with other dogs great!I hope this helps you.
Good luck in your search!

Answer 7

I am partial to Boston Terriers. Not a large breed dog, but after having 35 years of large breed dogs, I will never go back to any other breed than the good ol' Bostons. Most intelligent dogs I've ever raised, companion worthy. It is the most rewarding job you will ever have, being a Boston Terrier's parent!!!

Answer 8

Well you are right about the labs exactly for children and adoreable and very loveable but if you were looking for an animal I think its best you go to the pound the animals there need lots of love and you'd be surprised that these animals are affection because there serving there time on death role there just waiting for a family to take care of them

Answer 9

Well if you're looking for a dog I don't think a Doberman would be good for a family dog. They tend to get jealous very easily. You're better getting a basic dog. Not too big and not too small

Answer 10

Dobies are wonderful dogs. I know of a lady who uses them as service dogs. They are sweet and loving. They are good dogs just makes sure you socialize and train. Another family where we live she has 3 and they are wonderful dogs.I have a part pit part mastiff and they are very sweet and docile. However, he has an undercoat they makes him get really hot , especially this year because it was soo hot this year, and he is miserable!!! We ran the A/C the whole month of July!!

Answer 11

Golden labs and collies are good: they're easily trainable and loyal to their owner and children. Dachshunds and beagles are good ones, too: not too large or small....and very lovable.

St. Bernard's, large and lovable as they are, can be a hazard to small children---and their huge sizes can present challenges at home.

Pit Bulls, dobermans or rottweilers are great for protecting closed business yards / large properties; bad news for residential home use--especially around small children. These dogs are aggressively dangerous and have been known to maim and/or kill small children.