The Dobs Kennel Journal

History, breed data, real temperament, health and an honest comparison with the Doberman.

Velcro dog, room reader, sensitive worker: an honest portrait stage by stage, and the four mistakes that ruin a good temperament.

What was skipped so the puppy could cost a third of the market price, and when that difference comes back as vet and trainer bills.

Origin, size, temperament, exercise, health and price of the Cane Corso, plus an honest comparison with the Doberman, written by breeders of the other breed.

Doberman, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Malinois, Cane Corso, mastiffs and Boxer side by side — flaws spelled out, plus the five questions that decide for you.

Five non-negotiable demands before paying: parent health testing, pedigree, live video of the litter, a written contract and 60 days minimum.

The four recognized colors, dilution genetics in plain language, the skin risk of rare colors and the truth about the white Doberman.

Size, temperament, guarding style, energy, health and cost, side by side, by people who breed one of them and respect the other.

What to check before reserving, the first ten days at home, vaccines, socialization and month-by-month growth. The guide we hand over with every puppy.

From choosing the sire to the eighth day of life: the criteria that determine health, structure, and temperament long before birth.

The breed has a higher predisposition to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) — here's which tests actually matter.

The socialization window is short and doesn't come back — here's what to prioritize during this critical period.

A pedigree is more than a family tree — learn to read what it really says about the dog.

Growing too fast brings orthopedic risks — here's how to balance your Doberman puppy's diet.