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I want a doberman, and would never consider going to the pound for one. A well researched breeder has no negatives, and the history of her other dogs will tell you basically what you're in for. There is a breeder near me whose dogs have a 20+ year life span, there is one whose dogs are bred specifically for their mild temperment around small kids, there's another one who breeds larger than average protection dogs...going with a breeder with a history is the only way to be sure you get what you want. They are also all behavior tested as well as tested for the possible genetic disorders (although it would be very rare for them to have one, as their parents were tested as well).
If I just wanted to pick up a generic small or medium mutt, the pound would be fine.
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