Hi Neil,

Hope you are well and having a nice summer. I’ve enclosed a recent pic of Marchosias. He is so big (the angle on the photo is weird, he is huge)! He is 28” at the shoulder now but still thinks he is the size of my cat and has no concept of the pain I endure when he tackles me when we play. He is only 60 pounds but I think he will start filling out now that his height growth has slowed down (he eats twice what he should but is perfectly healthy according to my vet). He is so high energy I am not surprised he burns off the food so fast.

His ears are standing nicely as you can see though I thought for a while they never would. His personality is still great, very confident and not afraid of new people or situations and absolutely loves other dogs, kids and strangers. He is just territorial enough when people he doesn’t know approach me at night or are in my backyard doing gardening but once he knows they are ok he never growls or barks. He will bark at the door or weird noises and that is just fine with me. I feel safe but not afraid he will go crazy on someone. Great disposition!

He knows every command now (I counted 20+ words he knows!) and though he is at the age where he doesn’t want to listen to me all of the time I know he is just being contrary. My trainer thinks he is one of the smartest pups he has ever seen. I started him on an e-collar so I can feel comfortable letting him run around off leash while I do training with him and he has taken to it fantastically. I haven’t started leaving him out of his crate when I am out of the house but I will in the next few months an hour at a time and think he will be fine. He never spends more than 2 or 3 hours every few days in his crate, the rest of the time he is at my side attentively. I love him, thank you again.

I’m going to be moving back to NYC next month so I hope he will take the change well, no backyard at my new place but lots of parks in the neighborhood (in Brooklyn). I’d love to get another pup now that Marchosias is stable and trained but my boyfriend gives me a look of horror when I mention it so I will probably wait until we have a much bigger house. When I am ready for another pup I will definitely contact you. Best to you and all of the pups.

Be well,

Magdalena

Hello Neil,

I bought one of your puppies (I think we bought him from your Dad, Neal). My husband and I got a black and rust male pup in April, his name is Luger (he was one of the pups that were born on Valentine's Day). He weighs a little over 60 lbs and is very handsome. He is doing wonderful and we love him dearly. He is too smart and keeps us laughing. He loves chasing our cat and the cat loves chasing him. He is also very protective of our Pomeranian (he doesn't want anyone that he doesn't know petting her). He is in puppy school and is top in his class. He has learned sit, down, stay, come, heel, get it, leave it, drop it, shake, speak and he even learned to bow. He is a big lap dog, he loves to lie in my lap and chew on his toys! We take him everywhere with us. He has been trail riding with me and even got to ride his first horse! He loved it! I attached some pictures so that you can see him since he had his ears cropped. Thank you for a wonderful pup, he is definitely the smartest and best puppy I have ever seen. When we get a bigger house and have more room, we will definitely want another pup from ya'll.

Thanks Again,

Cindi Everette-Pardue
Research Assistant
Stephens Inc.

Dear Neil,

I wanted to let you know Marchosias is doing well. Sorry for the bad quality pictures but my digital camera is on its way so I will have some better ones soon. He is growing so quickly. I also have lots of regular film I need to develop from his baby days. As you can see his ears are standing though I need to keep retaping them down a bit he keeps pulling them together too close to the middle. He is so smart! Already knows sit, stay, down, bed (his not mine), heel and slow down and wait and of course no. This all done for praise or treats. He’s wonderful and so well behaved, everyone loves him and he is gorgeous. Seems to be getting lighter not darker with age too. Loves to play tug and fetch and eats like a monster. Miraculously stays white even though his favorite games include mud and puddle hopping and skidding around on grass. Everyone who pets him asks me what shampoo I use on him because he smells so good but I have only given him 2 baths and only one was with shampoo, he must be self-cleaning. He loves people and other dogs and is a very self confident but not pushy little boy. Teething like crazy currently and vet says he’s perfectly healthy. Had him microchipped when I got him as well thanks for the paperwork you sent.

He barked for the first time last night coming home from a walk a man walked through my courtyard behind me out of the shadows and puppy stepped up and let out one bark, was adorable, he is not timid or fearful at all. He is so quiet other than that. Crate trained and getting toilet trained slowly but surely, I take him out 15 times a day and at least 2 long hour or two walks every day. He has far more energy than I do I have to say. So thanks again so much, he is every bit as wonderful as I could have hoped, I commend your breeding program.

Best wishes,

Magdalena

Hi
My name is Priscilla Grissom and I bought this Beautiful white Doberman pincher from Neil in August.  Her name is Presley and she is the most amazing dog!!

She is only 4 months old and already 32 lbs. She is the most intelligent dog I've ever met.  When you talk to her she turns her head to the left and right trying to understand.  She has been easy to train.  The potty training took only a few days.  She gets so much attention when we take her out because no one has ever seen a white Doberman.  I look for Edward to seeing her grow up which will be soon.  Thank you so much Neil.  My friends definitely want one and I would definitely recommend them to Neil.

Hi Neil,
Haven't talked to you in while but here is Bandit a year old . He is by far one of my biggest and prettiest boys I've ever had ! Will be checking with you for a female, so our boys can have a sister!

Hi there, sorry it has taken soooooo long to get back to you with pictures and such. Zeus is awesome, we are so happy he’s the best friend a guy could ask for, he is also a massive dog, 90lbs, not an ounce of fat on him, he’s in terrific shape, runs all the time plays with his best friend max the brown lab in one of those pictures, Zeus from the top of his head to the bottom of his front paws is 40inches so he’s pretty tall and he’s just the best I love him. There are a lot of people who have Dobermans in my town and all say he is by far the best looking and best in shape Doberman they have ever seen, his colors are rare with the black on his feet and he doesn’t have a bad bone in his body, but he’s still protective of me my mom and my house which is good but otherwise he wouldn’t hurt a fly. Thank you Neil, please write back and let me know that you got this e-mail.

Blake Rosenberg

Hello, It's been a while since I've talked to you, I wanted to let you know how Jazzy Gurl is doing. She is the smartest dog i have ever seen. She learned sit and shake paws right off the bat. She is wicked playful during the summer she would play with the garden hose. The first time it snowed she was out chasing snow flakes around. Jazzy thinks she is a little lap dog, she loves sitting on mommy. Most of my friends were scared of her just because she is a doberman. .until they met her and saw how sweet she is. A while ago we were out playing in the snow with the snowboard...she had to take a turn on it to. Its cute how she has to copy everything she sees mommy doing. I would definitely recommend you to any of my friends if they ever decided to get a Doberman. Thank you again for the wonderful dog. I would have written sooner but i was going to the wrong site, i was going to http://community-2.webtv.net/tonyalves/GreenAcresdoberman/ instead of http://www.greenacresdobermankennel.com/ silly me.

Hello Mr. Neil,
                  I just wanted to send you pictures of Dakota and let you see how beautiful she is. She is now 9 months old and weighs about 85 to 90lbs. She is so amazing and absolutely loves  kids. She is very cautious of adults but once she gets to know them they have a friend for life. She is very protective of me but that is her job! She is so graceful and full of life. She is very goofy and has to always put on a show for everyone. 

                 She definitely makes people  think twice  about coming in especially when it is just me and her. I always feel safe with her around. She has the most beautiful markings and is like a gentle giant. I finally got her ears to stand up and they turned out so pretty. She is one of the best dogs I have ever owned and I thank you for her. She has a great temperment and is a blast to have around. You do a wonderful job raising the breed. Keep up the good work. 

                                Sincerely,
                                         Pamela