Dobermanns eat babies, and other myths
Let’s start with a few choice phrases I’ve heard from people walking past me and my dog, or just offering their opinion on Dobermanns, asked for or not. I thought I’d provide a photo reference to show...
View ArticleTeam GB Olympic Athletes and Their Dogs
So what does it take to win a gold medal or two? Intense training, high fitness levels, determination and stamina? All qualities that help when owning a dog too, certainly a Dobermann, from my...
View ArticleA Retriever, a Terrier and a Dobermann
A year before we brought Lupo home, my parents bought a Golden Retriever called Wilbur and a Parsons Russell Terrier called Bracken. All three dogs have grown up together but Bracken leads the pack....
View ArticleTwo adults, a dog and a little baby
First things first, let’s get the serious bit out-of-the-way… NEVER leave a dog alone with a young child. No matter how docile, small or seemingly harmless old Rover is. The effort it takes to remove...
View ArticleThe photo before the photo
There can be a lot of pressure to get the perfect photo. Most of us carry around a decent camera on our mobile phones, and others have invested in some proper kit since it has become much more...
View ArticleDoberman vs. Strong Stuff ‘Tough Guy’ Toy
I asked Felix and Fido to send me the strongest toy they had and they rose to the challenge with admirable optimism. I’m still yet to find a toy that survives Lupo the picker, apart from a Kong so when...
View ArticleBig Brother Lupo
It’s been over a year since I last wrote about the relationship between Lupo and our daughter – who is now nearly 3 and a half years old herself. In the past year, she has finally grown taller than him...
View ArticleDobermann Attacks Theresa May!
I was recently sent probably the best dog toy I have ever seen. My first choice was to see Lupo rip apart Donald Trump, but he’s on pre-order/ busy building a wall, unfortunately. Instead I went for...
View ArticleA new addition – choosing a puppy
Lupo our Dobermann, is 11 years old now, and his greying face and growing ailments is a stark reminder he won’t always be here. He’s still enjoying his daily walks, but can’t go as far as he used to...
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