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In short
The Doberman Puppy Guide is published by Owego Dobermans, a family Doberman breeding program in Punta Gorda, Florida. It's written for people raising a Doberman puppy, wherever they got it, 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 and puppies.
Why we wrote it
New owners call us with the same questions every week: how much to feed, when the next shot is due, how long to post ears, why the puppy bites. We wanted one place with clear, practical answers for the first year and a half.
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 Society of Animal Behavior, the Merck Veterinary Manual 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.
Our sister guides
If you're still choosing a puppy, the Doberman Puppy Buyer's Guide covers prices, breeders, scams, colors and health testing.
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 puppy 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