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My basic info
Breed
Doberman Pinscher
Color
Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut
Age
Young
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
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Sex
Female
Pet ID
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My details
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
This is lovely Lorelai. An adorable au naturale Doberman/Labrador with soft floppy ears you can't help rubbing and a long tail that never stops wagging. You get the best of both breeds with this special girl! Lorelai was found as a stray. She is estimated to be 3-5 years old. It looked like she was a new mama, but no puppies could be found. It's clear she hasn't had a pampered life, but she couldn't be any sweeter, and she's looking for a home that will give her all the love she deserves because, literally, that's all she wants.
It is a pleasure to walk Lorelai. She does very well on a leash. She rarely pulls. She spends most of a walk in the heel position without even knowing that's where she's supposed to be. She will lunge at a squirrel on occasion, if you're not looking, but a gentle "leave it" reminder gets her attention. There's no speed walking with Lorelai, so she would not be a good running partner. She is food motivated and will counter-surf if given the opportunity. She does not know basic commands, but as she is such a laid-back, easy-going lady, she is well behaved. Most of her time is spent following her person around, and napping if you finally stay in one place. She will love everyone in the family, but she clearly needs the love and attention of the one she has determined is the leader (the one who walks and feeds her). She is 110% lapdog and wants to be as close to you as possible.
When left alone, she spends time in her crate. She barks and cries for a few minutes at first, but calms down and is good for up to 7-8 hours. As you get to know her and trust her, she would most certainly be ok out of the crate when alone. At night she likes to sleep next to her person. She doesn't snuggle too close and politely gives you your space. She's happy just to be near you. She is housebroken and it's obvious she knows her way around a house, so it seems that she had a home at one point. She rides well in the car and waits politely at the front door until you open it. She doesn't show interest in toys or chewing bones, but absolutely loves treats and a peanut butter-filled Kong. Lorelai can be an only dog or in a home with a doggie friend.
If you're looking for a sweet companion who will love you unconditionally, Lorelai is your gal.
DAR&E places dogs in DE, DC, MD, VA, Eastern WVA and Southern PA only.
If you are interested in this pet please follow the link below to read about our adoption process and submit an adoption application. (copy and paste)
https://www.dobe.net/adoption/adoption-process/
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