Frequently Asked Questions

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Generally, puppies are reserved on a first deposit basis. We will help you choose  the  best  pup  to  fit  your  lifestyle.  However, pups may not be picked until they are 8-12  weeks of age.

We offer several  ways  to  get  your  pup  to  you!  We  offer  personal  delivery,  flight  Nannies  and  meet and  greet  at  the  local  airport.

We have several vets we use for cropping. This is an extra service we provide. Cropping price depends upon style you desire. 

We  use  Embark  Vet  to  DNA test  all  of  our  dogs.  We  are  currently  in  the  process  of  having  all  of  our  dogs  OFA  cleared.

We specialize in  blending European  lines  with  American  lines.  We do  have  litters  that  are  purely  European,  or  purely  American  from  time  to  time.  

Some  of  our  boys  are  available  for  outside  stud  use.  Stud  fees  range  from  $1,500-$3,000  depending  on  health  status  and  titling.  

We  offer  several  training  packages  for  our  puppies!  Including  house  manners,  basic  obedience,  or  a  custom  training  package.

While cropping is a personal preference it is also rooted in some health concerns.
Dobermans are born with long floppy ears. This can cause some issues. Namely yeast infection inside the ears and injury to the part that hangs. This can be avoided by keeping the ears dry and clean. And limiting where the dog runs. Thorny bushes sticks and fences can cause tears to the ears if the dog gets too close.
Cropped ears are what gives the Doberman their signature look and many love this about the breed.
Does cropping hurt? The first day yes there is some pain we treat with a topical pain reliever. Day 2 puppies are playing and are no longer in pain the ears are taped to a cup to keep them upright so the healing process can begin.  

Brad and Darsey are both veterans of our Armed Services. We love our veterans! Absolute K9s offers military, veterans, police, and EMS a discount on puppies and training services.