When planning potential breedings or looking for the "perfect" Dobe to import, I look for dogs with exceptional drive, stable and reliable temperament who have the outstanding conformation required to handle the rigors of becoming a disaster search and rescue dog.
Although all of the dogs conform to the AKC standard and we are members of the Doberman Pinscher Club of America and the United Doberman Club; my breeding goals are more closely aligned with European standards. As a result, I breed only blacks and reds (the
FCI does not recognize any of the dilute colors - fawn and blue - that are recognized in the United States) for high-drive, exceptional health and conformation.
My puppies are home-raised around our other animals, my boyfriend's children and specifically with search and rescue in mind. Every pup is exposed to a variety of stimuli in a safe, positive environment that provides learning experiences specially designed to make them confident and comfortable in any number of situations. This is done through the creation of "Puppy Playland" when the puppies are only four weeks old.
Playland is designed like a miniature ruble pile. It exposes the puppies to a variety of textures, sounds, tunnels, teeter-totters, unstable surfaces, noises and movement so that they develop confidence in new environments.
First Stryk puppies are, in a word, UNSHAKEABLE! The results are adult Dobermans who are malleable, smart, problem-solvers with confidence, curiosity and drive that is unsurpassed.
