We devoted many hours of research and study both from the internet and many volumes of Russian and American publications on the Doberman. The fact that we speak fluent Russian as well as English and some German aided us greatly in this research. The online availability to trace bloodlines as well as to view generation upon generation of linage through photos has enabled us to reduce what would once have taken decades of travel, research and connections to be accomplished in a matter of months. We were very careful and calculated about choosing our breeding stock. European Legacy Dobermans should be well-muscled dogs with good limb-angulations, larger bone-structure, deep and wide chest and beautifully shaped heads. These dogs were chosen from vigorously health tested parents with excellent test results and pedigrees that had shown to be genetically superior in longevity and health. We were searching for Dobermans genetically predisposed as Schutzhund and protection prospects, driven, confident, stable and loyal.

     We brought our first Doberman from Russia in 1997 and enjoyed many years of loyal companionship until he was lost to cancer. Vike gave us the opportunity to further our training skills and confirmed our love and respect for the European Doberman.

          Feliss

Finally after a 6 month of research 2 puppies were chosen from European multi- international champions of show, conformation, and working titled bloodlines.

     Our female, Feliss Moravia Heart, is from combination of

Latino Lorenco v.Cobra Polish Ch., Euro Trophy V,3x CWC, 2 x BOS, BOB, res CASIB, SG1 HD-A, PHTVL/PHTV-Katarakt-PRA-free, Cardio-free Dilute-free, vWD-free, BH, ZTP V1b	Chakori Moravia Heart 2 X Ex1 CWC, res. CACIB, BOS, 2x BOB, 3 x Ex1 CAC, CAJC , SG1 vWD clear , HD – A, ED – A, PHTVL/PHPV/katarakt - clear, PRA/CEAVER - clear, cardio - clear

          Hit

     Soon after we purchase Feliss we brought from Kiev, Ukraine our male, Elegant Line Hit of the Season. His Sire, 2006 World Champion Come As You Are Jared, is absolutely everything that anyone would want a Doberman to be and has been confirmed by many judges in the shows all over the world.

CAYA Jared FCI World Winner, Int Ch., Sebia Ch, Pol. Ch, Vienna Winner, HDK Club winner, Balkan Winner, etc. HD-A, PHTVL/PHTV, ZTP 1A, IPO1	Gertruda iz Zvezdnoy Stai BOB, 2*CAC, R.CAC OKD, "Dog in the City"

     If you are interested in a quality doberman, call 602-728-0555.

     Choosing Parents:

     When choosing a Doberman puppy, it is absolutely essential for you to make sure that parents of the litter have a steady temperament, good health and possess all the qualities that are intrinsic to the breed. Stay away from shy and vicious dogs. These are disqualifying qualities in both American and European Dobermans. The best thing if the Doberman breeder provides you with information that the ancestors of the dogs passed the ZTP test, HP-test, PHPV-PHTVL. In this case there is less risk for your puppy to develop such dangerous diseases like Hip joint dysplasia, cervical spondylopathy, eye-disease and psyche-abnormalities. p>

     European vs. American Dobermans

     Study the differences between the American and European linage, make sure that you read the section on America vs. Europe, consider the health and temperament issues as well as the general appearance and working qualities of these two linage. Use all this information as your guide to be able to make an intelligent selection of the best parents for your future Doberman puppy. When choosing a Doberman puppy please pay close attention to both the sire and the dam, as they equally contribute to the genotype of your pup. The saying that the dog inherits the look of the sire and the temperament of a dam, has no base in reality whatsoever. From the genetic point of view approximately 60 present of the genotype comes from parent and 40 percent from the other generation of ancestors.

     A good Doberman puppy should have dark eyes, square body, a reasonably long neck, good bone structure, a wide back, a head with wide jaws and well a developed chin, the lines of the head and the muzzle should be parallel, the elbows aligned with the rest of the body, a wide chest.

     Disqualifications: white spots, light eyes, crooked limbs, not allowed colors. See if the puppy has a hernia. A Hernia is not a disqualifying factor, but its presence is not desirable. If the puppy has a hernia, after the puppy turns 5 months of age, it should be operated upon.

     Of course, at the age of 8-12 weeks, when the puppies are usually taken to their new homes, it is difficult to judge the movements, nevertheless, observe his movements when he is trotting. If he throws his front legs far, and gives a strong push with his hind legs, then there is a good chance of a correct morphological structure.

Marking should be small, well defined, and of a correct shape, desirably bright brick-color, as it is an indication of a good immune system.

     A healthy Doberman puppy has a good appetite, bright eyes with close lying eyelids, shiny hair, pink mouth cavity, medium sized belly (blown belly paired with dull hair may indicate the presence of belly-worms). The puppy should be well-fed (not too thin and not too fat), active and joyful. The docked tail should not have an open wound.

     The puppy should have a correct bite. The number of teeth should be appropriate for his age. The male pups as a rule should be bigger than females.

     Useful Information about Raising a Doberman

     Articles for Doberman owners.

     All you need to know about owning a doberman.

     Here we will try to educate the novice Doberman owners about ear taping methods, feeding, puppy training, house training, Doberman health issues, cardio, DCM, Wobbler, vWD, etc.

Puppy obedience aptitude test. Testing your puppy's temperament

How to tape (post) doberman ears

Doberman Health issues in America and Europe.

History of the breed

Choosing the right temperament

American vs. European dobermans