Dobermans and Townhomes?

Question

I'm interested in purchasing a Doberman Pinscher. My fiancee and I want to get a townhouse. Has anyone had an experience or heard of anyone's experience of having a Doberman in a townhouse? Any info anyone can provide will be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

i don't know where your from i stay in scotland.i live in my own 1 bedroom flat with my partner and we have a dobe.he gets a decent walk in the morning and is then left on his own while we go to work.he then has a big walk when i come in, couple of hours with plenty of running about. im self imployed so dont always have set days or hours so every opertunity i get we are out.when he was young he did do some damage {he ate the bed.not all at once of course over a week or so }.i may be critisised for leaving him alone but he has the full place to himself and at the end of the day there is no such thing as a free lunch,even dogs have to work and his job is to watch the home when im out.the point im making is that a dobe will be fine in a town house as long as he gets plenty of regular exersize and love of course.

Answer 2

Do you live in England?

Dobermans are on the Top Ten list (which is now more than 10 dogs) of blacklisted dogs for home owner's insurance companies. This is because these dogs were the victims of the media and irresponsible ownership in the 70s (80s?) as junk yard dogs and the reputation stuck.

Any dog of any size will be okay in a small house providing they get plenty of exercise. Plan on walking a minimum of 2 hours a day, plus potty time outside.

Answer 3

I checked into Dobermans as an option for our family.  They will do well living in a Townhome if you give them very regular walks.  The one thing I would do is check with the landlord/condo board about whether or not they are allowed.  People are afraid of Dobermans and they are on the banned breed list in some communities.

Answer 4

I know people with Dobermans and townhomes - actually I have lived in townhomes and had Dobermans but you have to be ve4ry careful, as someone already mentioned, because there are often restrictions that are breed based - I know, very ignorant but that is what the world is about to a great degree, unfortunately.   You need to be prepared to face these ignorant biases with most any large breed but particularly those that have specific prejudices against them.  Also, you need to do a whole lot of learning about any breed you are desiring to obtain and be a responsible dog procurer as well as owner or the prejudices will be founded.  Locate several good, knowledgeable breeders that can help mentor you with regards to breed health, temperament and structure and that can help you locate good breedings from responsible breeders.