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Apologies in advance to Dave and Kenny, but as I know they’ve guessed, Danu is the love of my life!! When I saw Danu on the site two years ago it was love at first site and although we had just had 5 puppies for 6 weeks and they had just gone the night before I had to take him home. He had won everyone over in the pound, he had trotted along with David while he cleaned out other kennels and was so quiet and good he was out playing with loads of other dogs before anyone realised! He was ginger covered all over from being left 24/7 out of doors and several of his teeth are worn flat from chewing on a gate or stones from boredom, he’d never been on a lead or in a house. However he got the hang of toilet training v quickly, adores people, especially men and loves other dogs. He is an absolute gentlemen despite he’s previous existence. He is excellent with other dogs, and even with difficult dogs he avoids confrontation and will walk away from any trouble. Like most dobies he will bark on the lead (they feel restricted and are "working" on lead and protecting you) but now sits for us when he sees other dogs in the park and rarely barks anymore. Like most dobies he does hate the car (whines all the way!) worships the sun (dobies must have a sunny spot) hates even a drop of water and must be on your lap all night being petted none stop all night!! We had another little chap when we got him, Rex a PBTX who was v domineering but Danu adored him and Rex was always the boss. Unfortunately Rex passed away last year and Danu was devastated. He has always been great with foster dogs but when we took Kenny the Dane they were instantly best buddies and Danu is so great with him-Kenny is a lot of dog and demands a lot of rough play! Unfortunately Danu will not accept the cats, he is v jealous of them (we’ve tried everything and even got Rex to live with them successfully) so the cats live mainly upstairs! He is exceptionally strong on the lead and we are always working on that. Doberman are arguably the most difficult dog to home bar none, they were heavily overbreed in the 70’s and 80’s (thanks to Magnum PI) and were the chosen breed of the scumbags and idiots who are now getting rotties and bull breeds. If not properly socialised they can be difficult with other dogs, are v strong on the lead and unless everyone in the households feeds and interacts with them they can attach to one person and become v jealous of others. I honestly think they are the most loyal and loving of all dogs and would literally do anything for their owner. They are also the most emotionally needy of all dogs and do need a lot of time, love and attention. You will be rewarded 1000 fold.
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