Helpful Doberman Links

General Doberman Links
General Rescue Links
Doberman Health Links
General Dog Links

General Doberman Links

COPE-- the committee under the Doberman Pinscher Club of America which supports rescue groups across the country, and maintains a directory of rescue groups across the country
Cyberdobes -- the best breeder/show-oriented doberman discussion list on the net, the site also includes links
DARE -- Doberman Assistance, Rescue, and Education -- a large rescue group based in Maryland
Doberman Information Links -- lots of links on many interesting and important subjects
Doberman Pages--cyberzine with lots and lots and lots of stuff on showing, training, rescuing, etc., all specifically aimed at dobers!
Doberman Pinscher Club of America -- the parent group for most serious dober people; the site contains lots of good info
Doberman Pinscher Foundation of America -- dedicated to funding medical research into the health problems of dobermans; includes several health-related articles
Doberman Pinscher Health Information -- links to info on many diseases suffered by dobers
Doberman Pinscher Rescue -- lists of adoptable dogs and rescue organizations
Doberman Rescue of North Texas -- another large rescue group
Doberman Education and Rescue -- this site is very attractive, and includes many interesting links to rescue groups and informative sites
Doberworld-l -- the best all-around doberman-related discussion list on the net, the site also includes lots and lots of links
English Cocker Spaniel Club of America--yeah, it's not dobermans, so shoot me ;-) -- includes English cocker rescue information
Jean's Doberman Fun and Information Page -- lots of interesting and educational links, including how to pick the right breed for you
United Doberman Club--the other really large doberman club, which emphasizes the working aspects of the breed; lots of good info
 
 

Getting Involved with Purebred Rescue--from the Dog Owner's Guide site
How to Find a New Home for Your Chow Chow--written for chows, but very helpful for any breed
Behavior Problems with Rescue Dogs--descriptions of some common problems with dogs from rescues, also from the Dog Owner's Guide site
Starting a Purebred Rescue--by Pam Bishop, of California Fox Terrier rescue
Rescued Rover and Breed Rescues--by Diane Guerrero
The Cost of Breeding--an anonymous but very educational letter from the net
Pet Overpopulation--by Diane Guerrero
Should You Breed Your Dog?--by Jill Swedlow; a great list of reasons why NOT to breed your beloved pet
Choosing the Breed That's Right for You--by Jill Swedlow
Do Senior Animals Make Good Pets?--by Diane Guerrero
Wisconsin Chow Chow Rescue Bookstore--a nice list of books related to rescuing and adopting dogs
Spay and Neuter Information--articles on spaying and neutering from a variety of sources 

Albinism

Facts About Albino Dobermans--almost everything you needed to know, but never asked! Get accurate information about these dogs.
Coat Color Genetics in Dogs--a nice overview and introduction to color genetics 
The Doberman Pinscher Club of America's Albino Committee--information about albinism in dobermans from the DPCA
Facts About Albinism--from the International Albinism Center; this site looks at albinism in human medicine, but provides a good introduction to albinism in general
White Doberman Club--for the other side of the story, the WDC (now calling itself the Doberman Pinscher Association of America) represents those who breed albinistic dobermans. Read carefully and verify information with other sources before taking anything at this site at face value.

The Bloat Book--aimed at great danes, but helpful for dobermans
Bloat Links
Animal Clinic's Bloat Page
Dog Owner's Guide to Bloat
Canine Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus--the research program at Purdue University

Wobbler Syndrome in Dobermans--by the Doberman Pinscher Foundation of America
Wobbler Syndrome/CVI overview--ETDR's own overview of this insidious condition, prepared by Ione Smith, DVM

Doberman Cardiomyopathy Research--research led by Dr. Michael O'Grady at the University of Guelph
Cardiomyopathy Links--from the DPCA health FAQ

Facts About Spaying and Neutering--Learn the pros and cons, as well as the common myths about sterilizing your pets

The Dog Agility Page--lots and lots of great info about a great sport
American Kennel Club
Therapy Dogs International--if you're interested in visiting hospitals, nursing homes, schools, etc. with your dog, this is the place to start
American Veterinary Medical Association
Dr. P's Dog Training Library--an amazing amount of info on training, behavior, problems, tons of stuff, from authority Dr. Mark Plonsky
WorkingDogs Cyberzine--an interesting on-line magazine focussed on working and sporting breeds
Dog Owner's Guide--an on-line "newspaper" with all sorts of general dog info, includes Choosing the Right Breed, Behavior, and Rescue sections and more