We recommend feeding a
natural diet.
We feed our puppies a preparation of 1/2 dry kibble Kirkland Puppy Food( in the yellow bag purchased at Costco) we then mix the dry dog food with one dairy (whole milk, cottage cheese or yogurt), to this we add our meat (slightly browned hamburger etc.) and vegetables. At 6 months of age because of the rapid growth we switch to Kirkland Chicken and Rice mixed with vegetables and dairy the same as before.
Below is a photo of the meat mixture we feed our Sunnybrook Dobermans.
Store the meat and vegetable mixture in the fridge.
Each day
take some meat and vegetables and mix into the dry dog food.
With the recent food scares you must be
aware of the increased health risks involved in feeding commercially
prepared dog foods.
Since weaning, your Sunnybrook Doberman puppy has been fed the very best food and vitamins available. We feed our puppies at least 4 times per day, this can soon be reduced to 3 times at 8 weeks and at full growth nears to two times per day. Ultimately a once a day feeding can occur however it is best if they are continued to be fed twice a day.
Try to keep your puppy plump but not overly FAT.
A wide variety of good quality food will aid your pups health and growth. A carrot or other vegetable will be a good treat for him from time to time and is better than allot of the treats offered at the pet store. Avoid feeding raw eggs. An adequate fat content of his diet will provide a smooth, healthy coat. Most of all remember your puppy will only develop as good as you feed him!
We have posted the information below solely for your convienience. We also want to state that we are not nutritionists and that we are providing this information without any prejudice nor do we claim the expertise to determine the accuracy of the information posted.
Scoring of Dog Foods:
For every listing of "By-Product" -10
For every Non-Specific Animal Source ("Meat" or "Poultry", Meat, Meal or Fat) reference -10
For every Grain "Mill Run" or Non-Specific Grain Source - 5
Same Grain ingredient used 2 or more times in the first 5 ingredients.
(example: ground brown rice, brewer's rice, and rice flour are all the same grain) - 5
Corn listed in the top 5 ingredients -2
Protein Sources are not meat meal and there are less than 2 meats in the top 3 ingredients - 3
If Lamb is the only animal protein source (unless your dog is allergic to other protein sources) - 2
Food is Baked NOT Extruded + 5
Food is endorsed by any major breed group or nutritionist + 5
Animal sources are hormone-free and antibiotic-free + 2
Vegetables have been tested for pesticides and ARE Pesticide-Free + 1
Any of the meat sources are Organic + 5
For every different specific animal protein source, other than the 1st one. (example: Count "chicken" & "chicken meal" as only 1 protein source, BUT count "chicken" & "fish" as 2 different sources) + 1
IF THE FOOD CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:
BHA, BHT, or Ethoxyquin - 10
Any Artificial Colorants - 3
Ground Corn or Whole Grain Corn - 3
Any Animal Fat (other than Fish Oil) - 2
Soy or Soybeans - 2
Salt - 1
Wheat (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to wheat) - 2
Beef (unless you know that your dog isn't allergic to beef) - 1
Fruit + 3
Barley + 2
Probiotics + 3
Vegetables (NOT Corn or Other Grains) + 3
Flax Seed Oil (not just the seeds) + 2
Oats or Oatmeal + 1
Sunflower Oil + 1
Glucosamine & Chondroitin + 1
TOTAL POINTS HERE:
SEE THE DOG FOODS THAT HAVE ALREADY BEEN SCORED.
For convenience we have listed the dog foods Alphabetically by Brand & then by Numerically by Score
Alphabetically by Brand
Brand Score Grade
Authority Harvest Baked 116 A+
Bil-Jac Select 68 F
Canidae 112 A+
Chicken Soup Senior 115 A+
Diamond Maintenance 64 F
Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice 92 B
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula 99 A
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium 122 A+
Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato 106 A+
Eagle Pack Holistic 119 A+
Eagle Pack Holistic Chicken 114 A+
Eagle Pack Large and Giant Breed Puppy 94 A
Eagle Pack Natural 94 A
Eukanuba Large Breed Adult 83 C
Eukanuba Natural Lamb and Rice 87 B
Flint River Ranch (non-specific fat source) 92 B
Foundations 106 A+
Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) by Solid Gold 93 A
Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium 73 D
Iams Large Breed 83 C
Innova Dog 114 A+
Innova Evo 114 A+
COSTCO'S Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables 110 A+
COSTCO'S Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice and Vegetable 108 A+
Natural Balance Duck and Potato 114 A+
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice 87 B
Nutro Chicken, Rice, & Oatmeal (non-specific fat source) 85 C
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy 87 B
Nutro Natural choice Lamb and Rice 85 C
Ol Roy 9 F
Pedigree Complete Nutrition 42 F
Pedigree Adult Complete 14 F
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice 23 F
Pro Plan All Breed 68 F
Pro Plan Natural Turkey & Barley 103 A+
Purina Beneful 17 F
Purina Dog 62 F
Purina Come-n-Get It 16 F
Royal Canin Bulldog 100 A+
Royal Canin Dachshund 28 Formula 97 A
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult 106 A+
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice 97 A
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ 63 F
Science Diet chicken adult maintenance 45 F
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies 69 F
Solid Gold Bison 123 A+
Timberwolf Organics Lamb and Venison 136 A+
Wellness Just for Puppy 117 A+
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken 110 A+
Solid Gold Wolfking Adult Dog (Bison) 97 A
Numerical by Score....Brand Score Grade
THESE ARE THE BEST OF THE BEST!
Timberwolf Organics Lamb and Venison 136 A+
Solid Gold Bison 123 A+
Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Ultra Premium Score 122 A+
Eagle Pack Holistic Score 119 A+
Wellness Just for Puppy Score 117 A+
Authority Harvest Baked Score 116 A+
Chicken Soup Senior Score 115 A+
Eagle Pack Holistic Chicken Score 114 A+
Innova Dog Score 114 A+
Innova Evo Score 114 A+
Natural Balance Duck and Potato Score 114 A+
Canidae Score 112 A+
Kirkland Signature Chicken, Rice, and Vegetables Score 110 A+ (WHAT WE FEED)
Wellness Super5 Mix Chicken Score 110 A+
Kirkland Signature Puppy Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Score 108 A+ (WHAT WE FEED)
Dick Van Patten's Duck and Potato Score 106 A+
Royal Canin Natural Blend Adult 106 A+
Foundations 106 A+
ProPlan Natural Turkey & Barley 103 A+
Royal Canin Bulldog 100 A+
Diamond Large Breed 60+ Formula 99 A
Royal Canin Dachshund 28 Formula 97 A
Sensible Choice Chicken and Rice 97 A
Solid Gold Wolfking Adult Dog (Bison) 97 A A
Eagle Pack Large and Giant Breed Puppy 94 A A
Eagle Pack Natural 94 A A
Solid Gold Hund-n-Flocken Adult Dog (lamb) 93 A A
Some of these brands are very expensive:
Diamond Lamb Meal & Rice 92 B B
Flint River Ranch (non-specific fat source) 92 B B
Eukanuba Natural Lamb and Rice 87 B B
Nutrisource Lamb and Rice 87 B B
Nutro Natural Choice Large Breed Puppy 87 B
Nutro Chicken, Rice, & Oatmeal (non-specific fat source) 85 C
Nutro Natural choice Lamb and Rice 85 C
Eukanuba Large Breed Adult 83 C
Iams Large Breed 83 C
Very poor and a complete waste of your money and most importantly your dogs HEALTH!
Iams Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium 73 D
Science Diet for Large Breed Puppies 69 F
Bil-Jac Select 68 F
Pro Plan All Breed 68 F
Diamond Maintenance 64 F
Science Diet Advanced Protein Senior 7+ 63 F
Purina Dog 62 F
Science Diet chicken adult maintenance 45 F
Pedigree Complete Nu 42 F
Pet Gold Adult with Lamb & Rice 23 F
Purina Beneful 17 F
Purina Come-n-Get It 16 F
Pedigree Adult Complete 14 F
Ol Roy 9 F
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Training Vaccinations Doberman Protection
Introduction to the Doberman General Health
Doberman Temperament Doberman Food
Doberman Pinscher Club of America Breed Standard
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Inner Strength
If you can start the day without caffeine or pep pills,
If you can be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains,
If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles,
If you can eat the same food everyday and be grateful for it,
If you can understand when loved ones are too busy to give you time,
If you can overlook when people take things out on you when,
through no fault of yours, something goes wrong,
If you can take criticism and blame without resentment,
If you can face the world without lies and deceit,
If you can conquer tension without medical help,
If you can sleep without the aid of drugs,
If you can do all these things,
Then you are probably the family dog. He
is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You
are his life, his love, his leader. He
will be yours, faithful and true to the last beat of his heart. You
owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. You would learn stuff like.....
When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When it’s in your best interest-practice obedience.
Let others know when they’ve invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp, and play daily.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting, when a simple growl will do.
On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lay under a shady tree.
When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
No matter how often you’re scolded, don’t buy into the guilt thing and
pout... run right back and make friends.
Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.
Be loyal.
Never pretend to be something you’re not.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them
gently. --Author Unknown--
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