Rain Storm Dobermans
Cherie Hoskins -Smith "owner/breeder"
phone 317-333-1032
email : chsk9@att.net
* Puppies available at times ..
"in-home born & family raised"
Indianapolis , Indiana 46234
We aim for a temperament of a loving,devoted affectionate puppy for companionship , obedience, agility,conformation and home/family security ,.
We have puppies available at times, only a litter or two yearly. All of our dogs are family members to us, our puppies are in-home born and family raised .Puppies are socialized and handled from birth and given lots of TLC, puppies spend quality time playing outside when the weather is nice.Puppies are placed on limited AKC (no breeding rights , you may show in the obedience and agility ring). We do offer puppies on full AKC (show/Breeding prospects only) .
For the families with children we have this to offer, as with any dog breed, children should be educated as to proper behavior when interacting with them. The results will be that you have a pet that will be affectionately and lovingly dedicated and loyal to their family.
All family members should learn to handle the puppy/dog in the right way, obedience will help.
Your new Doberman puppy can be pushy if allowed, Dobermans require exercise daily and pups are versatile, intelligent, and easy to train...your dog is what you make him .Rain Storm Dobermans is committed to being “Z” free.
Louis Dobermann of Thuringen, Germany, became a tremendous influence in the dog world when he developed the Doberman Pinscher. Dobermann was a door-to-door tax collector, (and also rumored to be the keeper of the local dog pound) who decided to create a guard dog to accompany him while he did his work. It is believed that in the late 1800s, he crossed the German shepherd with the German pinscher, and subsequently crossed the creation with other breeds such as the Weimaraner, the greyhound, and the black and tan Manchester terrier. Some believe that Rottweilers and Beauceron were also part of the mix. Eventually this led to the dog we know today as the Doberman pinscher. The original Doberman had a heavier look, but later breeders developed a racier looking dog. Otto Goeller and Phillip Gruening are considered to be contributors to the development of the breed. The Doberman pinscher is a relatively new breed, and it evolved quickly. In fact, it was first presented in a dog show in 1876, and the first breed club was organized in 1899. It is believed that the first of the Doberman breed arrived in the United States in 1908, and it was soon a popular choice as a guard dog or police dog. It also became a favorite in Europe for these jobs and was sought after as a war dog, as well. As the popularity of this breed continued to grow over time, it was thought of as a family protector, a show dog, and a family pet. In 1977, the Doberman was the second most popular breed in the United States. It was around this time that the white Doberman (albino) emerged. This raised a challenge for the breed, as white was not an accepted color for a Doberman in show. The AKC was convinced by the Doberman Pinscher Club of America to tag the dogs likely to carry the albino gene with a registration number using the letter “Z”, so that breeders would be able to identify and avoid using dogs carrying the albino gene. |
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There are no records, only speculation, as to the dogs which went into the creation of the original Doberman, but it is documented that crosses were made to two of the English breeds around the turn of the century, using the Black and Tan Manchester Terrier and the black English Greyhound, in order to improve the Doberman's appearance. It is generally accepted as fact that the two German breeds, which played a major role in the Doberman's ancestry were: the old German Shepherd, now extinct: and the German Pinscher - the ancestors of the Rottweiler and the Weimaraner.
AKC Breed Standard
General Appearance: The appearance is that of a dog of medium size, with a body that is square. Compactly built, muscular and powerful, for great endurance and speed. Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient. Size, Proportion, Substance: Height at the withers: Dogs 26 to 28 inches, ideal about 27˝ inches; Bitches 24 to 26 inches, ideal about 25˝ inches. The height, measured vertically from the ground to the highest Head: Long and dry, resembling a blunt wedge in both frontal and profile views. When seen from the front, the head widens gradually toward the base of the ears in a practically unbroken line. Eyes almond shaped, moderately deep set, with vigorous, energetic expression. Iris, of uniform color, ranging from medium to darkest brown in black dogs; in reds, blues, and fawns the color of the iris blends with that of the markings, the darkest shade being preferable in every case. Ears normally cropped and carried erect. The upper attachment of the ear, when held erect, is on a level with the top of the skull. Top of skull flat, turning with slight stop to bridge of muzzle, with muzzle line extending parallel to top line of skull. Cheeks flat and muscular. Nose solid black on black dogs, dark brown on red ones, dark gray on blue ones, dark tan on fawns. Lips lying close to jaws. Jaws full and powerful, well filled under the eyes. Teeth strongly developed and white. Lower incisors upright and touching inside of upper incisors a true scissors bite. 42 correctly placed teeth, 22 in the lower, 20 in the upper jaw. Distemper teeth shall not be penalized. Disqualifying Faults: Overshot more than 3/16 of an inch. Undershot more than 1/8 of an inch. Four or more missing teeth. Forequarters: Shoulder Blade - sloping forward and downward at a 45- Hindquarters: The angulation of the hindquarters balances that of the forequarters. Hip Bone falls away from spinal column at an angle of about 30 degrees, producing a slightly rounded, well filled-out croup. Upper Shanks at right angles to the hip bones, are long, wide, and well muscled on both sides of thigh, with clearly defined stifles. Upper and lower shanks are of equal length. While the dog is at rest, hock to heel is perpendicular to the ground. Viewed from the rear, the legs are straight, parallel to each other, and wide enough apart to fit in with a properly built body. Dewclaws, if any, are generally removed. Cat feet as on front legs, turning neither in nor out. |
