Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs,
House-trained,
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Penny is roughly 1 year old female with docked tail and natural ears. She came to us by way of an owner surrender through no fault of her own. She has been such a joy to foster and we all have a special place in our hearts for her! Even though she is young, she is an “old soul” and just wants to be with you and give/receive love. She will nuzzle you for pets while at the computer, rolls over asking for belly rubs every chance she gets, and seeks to fall asleep on the couch with her head in your lap. Everyone that she meets quickly becomes smitten with her affectionate nature! She is housetrained, knows basic commands, is not destructive, has a mellow personality, and is a velcro dog. She does not play with many toys but loves a good dental chew. She has hesitation towards a crate, but doesn’t need one. She has had full run of the house without any incident.
She doesn’t get on furniture except for the couch, and that is where you will find her 80% of the time. Penny loves to prop her head up on a couch pillow and wait for you to come join her. When not on the couch she loves to be on the deck to watch the birds and squirrels that come to the bird feeder. Penny likes to run after the critters but doesn’t seem to want to catch one. She will slowly walk towards the squirrels and get within a few feet of them almost as if she was trying to talk to them.
She wouldn’t be a good dog for an active lifestyle. She walks well on the leash, and it’s more like a leisurely stroll than exercise. She doesn’t pull until she sees wildlife and then she uses her 66lb body to pursue them. It would be best to have a large fenced in yard for her to roam freely. No matter where she is, she wants to meet every human she sees! She will pull you towards both adults and kids so she can lean against them and nuzzle them to be petted. She is very friendly with people but is timid around other dogs. If you adopt Penny be ready to meet everyone on walks, restaurant patios, stores, and at the office. She is the perfect office dog and is quiet, makes the rounds greeting people, and naps under the desk.
She is an extremely passive dog and will not do well in a household with dominant dog(s). It may take some time for her to build her confidence, but currently she won’t stand her ground when another dog takes something from her or pushes her out of the way. She responds very well to positive reinforcement training due to her sensitive nature. She is good with kids and possibly cats, but that has not been fully tested. She will never be a guard dog, but seeks to be a loving member of the family. She doesn’t bark and is not afraid of thunderstorms or loud noises such as the vacuum. Like most Dobermans she does not like to be in the rain and will hold her bladder for 24 hours+ until the rain stops before going potty. Penny is located in Richmond, Virginia.
DAR&E adopts to MD, VA, DC, DE, eastern parts of WV and southern parts of PA. Please check with other Doberman rescues in areas not listed.
