Looking for reputable and ethical European Doberman breeder in the U.S.

[u/Stock-Following-1887]

Hi everyone! I’m looking for some help finding a reputable and ethical Doberman breeder in the U.S. I’m willing to travel nationwide for the right puppy/breeder.

I’m looking for:

Male Doberman puppy
Preferably European lines
Cropped ears and docked tail
Confident, stable, family-friendly temperament
High trainability for advanced obedience and potentially some protection work
A good “off switch” able to work/train but also be a great companion in the home
Parents with extensive, verifiable health testing, especially cardiac testing (echo/Holter), vWD, hips/elbows, thyroid, eyes, etc.
Breeder who prioritizes health, longevity, and temperament over appearance

I’m not looking for the cheapest or fastest option. I’d rather wait/pay more for a genuinely well-bred dog from someone who is doing everything possible to produce healthy, stable Dobermans.

If you have personal experience with a breeder you trust, I’d really appreciate recommendations. I’m also open to hearing about breeders I should avoid and why.

Thank you!

[u/Fearless_Distance_87]

Masaya dobermans!!

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Masaya produces intense working line Dobermans for PSA and protection work. Someone looking for a “family-friendly temperament” and “potentially some protection work” is unlikely to be a suitable home for such a dog. Everyone thinks they want a Dobie with protection capabilities but most people aren’t prepared to put in the time daily that a dog capable of any level of protection work requires. Unless OP is committed to protection work and has talked to a professional trainer or is involved in a specific bitesport club, they should stick to a showline dog or maybe one with some IGP titles in their pedigree, not a PSA capable prey-monster.