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The Doberman Pinsccher Club of America sent out this email today, and I forwarding in case any of you may have a story to share. Although the Pharaoh Hound is not a banned breed, you never know what the future may hold...

PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST:

The American Kennel Club is seeking our help in identifying stories regarding real people impacted by the military's policy banning Doberman Pinschers and other breeds. If you have a story, or know someone who does, please email shani.stjohn@mslgroup.com as quickly as you can. In your email, please let us know where you are located (city, state).

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MOJAVE PHARAOHS: Home to Abraxas and Obi-Wan.....WAITING AT THE BRIDGE: Jezebel, Sami, Shaman, Tinkerbelle, Abby, Jinni, and Pistol

AND I guess I need to double check before I post...

Pinscher NOT Pinsccher!

My Doberman Casey would forgive me for hurrying, but I am not so sure about my first Dobe, Duchess. She was a little more critical!

PS I should also have added a story of my own. I have a friend married to a Marine. Her Doberman has been used by her husband's unit for S&R exercises in the past; however, she was recently informed that the dog would no longer be able to live on base. BUT...they still want to use him for training!
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MOJAVE PHARAOHS: Home to Abraxas and Obi-Wan.....WAITING AT THE BRIDGE: Jezebel, Sami, Shaman, Tinkerbelle, Abby, Jinni, and Pistol

When will the "powers that be" understand that it is not the breed but the people that are the problem? I worked in a veterinary clinic years ago and only encounterd one Dobi that was a problem. Once we met the owner (the dog was brought in by his daughter) we understood why. I never met a bad Pit Bull but have encountered some nasty Poodles. In every case it was owners that didn't understand their dogs needs. Any breed can be a good companion and social pet just as any breed can become mean and unruly with improper care.