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Breed Specific Legislation is Like Racial Profiling

BSL punishes dogs for being a certain breed rather than their deeds. It is designed to place restrictions on owning specific breeds of dogs. The most common kind of breed specific legislation completely bans all dogs of a certain breed. This means that all dogs of the banned breed must be removed from the area or euthanized. More...

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A pregnant red Doberman kissing an exhausted fireman.

The firefighter was afraid of her at first, because he had never been around a Doberman before. When he finally got done putting the fire out, he sat down to catch his breath and rest. A photographer from the Charlotte, North Carolina newspaper, “The Observer,” noticed this red Doberman in the distance looking at the fireman. He saw her walking straight toward the fireman and wondered what she was going to do. As he raised his camera, she came up to the tired man who had saved her life and the lives of her babies, and kissed him, when the photographer snapped this photograph.
It is one of my favorite photos, because the story behind the picture is so beautiful. Remember it when you look at this photograph. The photo captures the devotion, intelligence and tenderness of our breed.

All dogs thrive in a loving home, especially a Doberman

Photo taken on Sept. 12, 2001. You will recognize the site as the rubble of the World Trade Center the day after the planes struck. Notice the Doberman Pinscher combing the rubble looking for survivors trapped in the tons of steel and debris the day after the planes struck. This dog was sent under the debris, and risked his life to try and find people alive, but they were all gone.

Copyright Carol Hilliard, DAR&E Volunteer

All dressed up for Halloween. The Doberman is a very patient loving breed.

Dana bringing joy to an elderly hospital friend

War Dog Memorial at the United States Military Cemetery on the island of Guam. The United States Marines used the Doberman Pinscher to scout out the many caves where the Japanese soldiers were hiding. The dogs spent their time with the Marines in trenches at night, and warned the Marines when enemy soldiers were approaching, because they could hear them and smell them at night. Many of our Marines owe their lives to the Dobermans who served on Guam.
The statue you see in the photographs stands today in the middle of the graves of the 24 Doberman Pinschers who were killed in the battle of Guam. The battle happened in 1944. The cemetery was swallowed up by the jungle over the years. When the United Doberman Club learned this, they raised thousands of dollars to commission this bronze statue and to clean up the graves. Finally, about 10 years ago, many Pentagon brass and Doberman owners traveled all of the way back to Guam to bring the statue to the cemetery to honor the Dobermans who died giving their lives for the U.S. soldiers and for our country. The statue had stood in the center courtyard of the Pentagon. The first photo shows the statue surrounded by the ring of graves of the dogs who lie there in honor. The second photo shows the base of the statue so you can see what was written on it.

Watch the video of the Guam War Dog Memorial dedication here.

Watch the video and view pictures of the Always Faithful dedication here.

'Always Faithful' dedication 2001. Official Party with Dog Handlers from Guam Liberation Operation. L to R: Bob Forsyth (handler), Susan Bahary (artist), Bill Putney, Jack Moore (handler), Do McLaughlin & Dave McLaughlin, DVM (donors), Allen "Jake" Jacobson, (Kurt's handler) Herb Whiteley, DVM, University of llinois representing Erv Small, Ernest Lee Childs (handler). More photos...

Watch the video of the Always Faithful dedication here.

Watch the video of the Guam War Dog Memorial dedication here.

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Young John F Kennedy with his Doberman Pinscher

Two year old Southwest Ohio Dobe Rescue Juniper and baby Evin.

Five year old Southwest Ohio Dobe Rescue Byron and baby Evin.

Toddler Roderick Schertler walks his Doberman, Orion

Yvette and Deuce. Yvette is currently in Iraq with the Navy Reserves.

Certified Therapy Doberman Cheeko brings joy to a nursing home resident.

December 2006 AKC/Eukanuba Championship dog show Meet the Breeds booth. More...

These beautiful Rottweilers are owned by Rep. Tom Campbell in Washington. Rep. Campbell is the prime sponsor of the Deeds not Breeds Bill.

Karen Shivers and her Dobes:

U-Gr Ch StoneFox The Dark Lord, RN, NDD, SD, CGC

U-Ch StoneFox The Watcher, NDD, SD, CGC

Padrone and Giles are certified "Single Purpose Detection K9 Unit Level 1" Narcotics dogs. They can detect Narcotics (marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamines) in automobiles/buildings.

3year old boy with his 3 year old Doberman

Both the Doberman and the child are three years old in this great photo of a 'boy and his dog'.