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When you nip, but your grandma loves you.

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[antiqueanimals]

Portrait of a Doberman. Carl Reichert (1836-1918)

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[jacksonskennel]

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A boy and his ball.

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[vibestillax]

Doberman pinschers😍

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[wardog-of-the-endless]

Seeing your puppers just reminded me I once seen a Doberman that was white and cream, with a pink nose, not sure what color her eyes were since I seen her from a distance, I had to do a double take when i saw her to make sure it was a Doberman. Have you ever seen any with this coloring?

Hello Anon! I'm grateful for the question and the chance to educate, and somewhat amused to tell you you've stumbled on one of the hot-button issues in our breed! As such, this answer will be a little long and I apologize in advance!

So Dobermans come in 4 Recognized, Approved colors (in the US. In other countries/Kennel Clubs, the diluted colors are not usually recognized or approved of) naturally. Now, these colors are (all with color points that may be described as tan or rust) Black, Red, Blue (diluted black), and Fawn or Isabella (diluted red). Visual Aid, Doberman Colors L to R: Fawn/Isabella, Red, Blue, Black

You get breeders that breed non-dilutes only, meaning they produce only blacks and reds. OR those that breed lines that carry and produce combinations of 2-4 colors. In the US/AKC and also in Canada (last I checked) all 4 of these colors could be shown to a Championship in Conformation as well as compete in all the sports!

That being said! On to the white dog you saw! Some time way back a rather unscrupulous breeder had a white puppy turn up in their program. (This puppy would grow up to be known as "Sheba".) While a responsible person would have recognized this to be not correct, and not produced further, this person saw a $$$ opportunity, bred the dog as an adult, then bred white offspring back to the parent and siblings to solidify and expand the white. (They also falsified documentation, lied about colors on the puppies, and probably a whole lot more!) Anyway, Sheba is the first Doberman the Kennel Club and Breed Club have a record of displaying this trait (but of course, it could have happened earlier to a non-surviving animal).

The problem? Well, the 'white' coloring occurring in Dobermans is a form of Albinism. (This can range from an "all white" dog to a pale white/cream marked dog).

What? Yes, that's right! White Dobermans are affected by Albinism! "But Toni!" I hear you yelling. "How can that be? Their eyes aren't red or pink!"

That's correct! However, it is still a type of Albinism called Oculocutaneous Albinism. The eyes are often a clear or watery blue, but they frequently have pink eye rims, noses, lips etc.

Even in the 80's these dogs were: hyperactive fear biters, prone to solar skin damage, and photosensitive. In the years since they've also had issues with coat loss, skin lesions, and melanocytic tumors/skin cancer. There are also visual issues that add to temperament problems and result in them often being rehomed/dumped in rescues.

Unscrupulous characters still try to market them with buzzwords like: cream, platinum, rare, white, etc. They're still all albinistic, poorly bred, sure to have a laundry list of health issues, and all around pretty sad. Those passionate about Dobermans, the standard and conservation get pretty upset when we spy people (especially celebrities) hyping or flaunting albinos. They're not rare in a desirable sense, they have a couple bad genes and a laundry list of health defects that lead to a fairly miserable (and expensive) life.

Short List of Facts:

*The first spontaneously born albino Doberman was born in November 10, 1976. Her name was Padula’s Queen Sheba (“Sheba”), AKC Registration No. WE166747.

*The DPCA later instituted a mechanism to track all descendants of Padula’s Queen Sheba which is referred to as the Z-list or Z-tracking. (Dogs from this line are registered with a "Z" in their registered number on file with the Kennel Club! You can look up archives of early descendants with notes about some of the early falsified papers/colors of her descendants.)

Anyway, all this to say I have interacted with albino Dobermans that have found their way into rescue scenarios... Frequently they're fairly young (2-5), displaying many of the health issues above, and have at least found their way to people that can purchase them all the protective gear they need to even go outside (clothing, eye coverings, boots are all often employed to minimize sun exposure). They make me sad, knowing their breeder cared more about money than producing a sound, healthy, happy dog. :(

I fully advocate for buying from a (responsible preservation) breeder or rescuing from a RESPONSIBLE, WELL RESEARCHED rescue organization. (There are bad breeders out there, puppy mills and brokers, there are bad rescues that breed dogs just so they can keep up their product and continue to generate cash... You have to do your research, kids.) You've heard of Adopt Don't Shop? Forget It. Adopt Or Shop RESPONSIBLY. No matter what, money is changing hands. Make the smartest, best purchase you can.

I know buying from a pet store or the first breeder you come across with puppies is tempting. Puppies are cute! ALL PUPPIES ARE CUTE. Well-bred and poorly bred! But the poorly bred ones almost always wind up living a less comfortable (and frequently shorter) life than the well-bred animals. You DEFINITELY pay more for them too, in the short run (initial price tag) and also long run (vet bills etc). I know this can sound like the same old party line but I fully do believe if people STOP SUPPORTING IRRESPONSIBLE BREEDERS/PUPPY MILLS, THEY WON'T MAKE MONEY AND WILL FIND SOMETHING ELSE TO DO.

If you 100010% don't want to go to a breeder, many of the Breed Clubs (or State Breed Clubs) have or work with their own breed rescue. Breed rescues are awesome resources for information about the breed, as well as purebreds that may not have been dealt the best hand in their lives and are in need of a second chance. IF you want an Albino, please, PLEASE make sure you're financially prepared to take care of them. PLEASE get them from a rescue. Please don't buy them from someone that is just cracking them out for the money and touting them as rare. Again, their poor health means they are more expensive than a well-bred purebred dog in a correct color would be.

There are plenty of Doberman owners and enthusiasts happy to point you in the right direction for a healthy companion that suits your needs. Want to show? There are breeders for that. Sports? Oh yes. Bite work? Sure. Service Dogs? Heck yeah! You can even find breeders that produce dogs that can do it all! You just have to be ready to put in some work with research, some patience, and some funds. In the long run, you get a healthier, happier pet, a better partner, and you will honestly spend less. (Have you looked at pet store prices? It's outrageous! Then you double it with vet bills. NOPE.) Anyway, this ran the hell away from me but I GOT A LOT OF FEELINGS Y'ALL.

Anon, I hope this answer helps.

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Tattooed redhead with doberman pinscher

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Morgan Dennis (1892-1960)

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[jacksonskennel]

Absolutely thrilled to be entrusted with a daughter from this amazing dog

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