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About this guide
In short
The Doberman Adult Guide is published by Owego Dobermans, a family Doberman breeding program in Punta Gorda, Florida. It's written for owners of adult and senior Dobermans, wherever their dog came from, and links to the veterinary and breed organizations behind the advice.
Who we are
This guide is written by Owego Dobermans, owned by Rick and Weenie O'Neil in Punta Gorda, Florida. Rick has been breeding and training Dobermans since the 1990s, and the Florida program began in 2019. The photos on this site are of Owego's own dogs.
Why we wrote it
Our puppy families keep in touch for years, and the questions change as their dogs grow: how much to feed now, when to start heart screening, what a Holter result means, how to help a stiff older dog. This guide collects the answers in one place.
How we research
Health and care information is based on the American Kennel Club, the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, the American Animal Hospital Association, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the Merck Veterinary Manual, the European Society of Veterinary Cardiology and published research, linked on each page. When we describe what Owego does, we say so. This guide isn't veterinary advice; please talk with your vet about your own dog.
Three guides, three stages
- Doberman Puppy Buyer's Guide: before you buy, including prices, breeders, scams, colors and health testing.
- Doberman Puppy Guide: the first year, from supplies and vaccines to training and ear care.
- Doberman Adult Guide (this site): 18 months on, through the senior years.
A note on bias
We're a breeder, so we have a point of view. We've written these guides to be useful whether or not your dog came from us, and we don't recommend any other breeder or marketplace.
Contact
Owego Dobermans, Punta Gorda, Florida
Phone: 941-979-0270
Email: rick@owegodobermans.com
Website: owegodobermans.com