How to choose a Good Puppy
START WITH A REPUTABLE BREEDER
Do your research. Visit different breeders, and don't hesitate to contact a breeder that is a little out of your area. Ask for pictures of litters or the parents of a litter to see the dobermans possible looks. And before you decide, see the puppies in person. Check these key areas to see if the puppy is in good health:
1. EYES- SEE IF THEY ARE CLEAR AND CLEAN
2. EARS- SEE IF THEY ARE CLEAN
3. PAWS- SEE IF THE PUP CAN WALK AND RUN FREELY AND            WITHOUT EVIDENCE OF LAMENESS OR LIMP
4. CLAWS- CHECK FOR DEWCLAWS
5. STOMACH- MAKE SURE THAT THE STOMACH AND                         UMBILICAL AREA ARE NOT SWELLED, AS THESE ARE              EVIDENCE OF WORMS OR A HERNIA
6. ANAL AREA- CLEAN AND NOT STAINED
7. COAT- NO FLEAS, LICE, OR TICKS
8. SKIN- NO EVIDENCE OF BLISTERS THAT COULD BE                        CAUSED BY SLEEPING ON FECES

AFTER CHOOSING YOUR DOBERMAN, CHOOSE A FOOD.
The breeder will have probably fed the puppy a certain type of food between the ages of 4 weeks until you recieved it. Find out what it was,and buy a bag of this food. Then choose what you will feed it. If you choose to keep feeding it that, then skip the next part.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO CHANGE THE FOOD:
Begin feeding it what the breeder fed it. Then gradually over a period of three weeks mix the two kinds together little by little. Eventually, change it to just your brand of food.

SCHEDULE A VETERINARY APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO MAKE SURE YOUR PUPPY IS HEALTHY.
If your breeder has not already done so, get the puppy checked for signs of hip dysplasia, von willebrand's disease, bloat, liver disease, geriatric spinal demyeliniza, hypothyrodism, and types of cancer. If you want to show and/or breed your dog, have it checked to see if these are good options for it. If not, schedule a spay/neuter appointment at this time.

START AN EXCERSIZE SCHEDULE TO KEEP THESE EAGER-PLEASING DOGS IN CONTROL AND IN GOOD SHAPE
Dobermans love to please their owners. They enjoy a good run off leash in an open field with a ball or stick to chase. They also swim, do agility, and jog with you. Talk to your veterenarian to see which of these would most suit your dog, and see for yourself which would most suit you and your lifestyle.
These are helpful hints that I have learned!