Dagobah Dobermans

Melissa R.

Breeder of Doberman Pinschers

  • Freehold, NY
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Melissa R., the breeder behind Dagobah Dobermans located in Freehold, NY. We have been breeding Dobermans for over 40 years. They are part of our family & we want our pups to be part of a family as well. We are not big breeders and may only have one litter a year. We are members in good standing with the DPCA and our local obedience club. Our pups have lines c longevity.

Q. & A. with Melissa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    In 1978, I wanted a dog for my son and protection for me. I saw an ad in the local paper for Doberman puppies. I didn’t know much about the breed. The “breeder” we went to turned out to be a very distressed woman, whose son left his dog in the garage and took off. She knew nothing about dogs. The poor dog had litter of puppies and the woman was just trying to get rid of them. We went into the cold garage to see the puppies and what I saw broke my heart- a very thin, young, sad looking mother dog with three puppies about 7 weeks old. I could see just about every bone in the mother dog’s body. I asked the woman what she was going to do with the her and she told me I could have her along with all of the puppies for a very good deal! We took “Carla” and her 3 pups home with us. I ended up selling all of the puppies to good homes and keeping Carla. She became my shadow. Carla was a wonderful dog and was a part of our family. Unfortunately, she developed Wobbles and had to be put down a couple of years after she came to us at only 4 years old. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do. But what I realize now is that she was sent to us so that we could see what a wonderful breed the Doberman is. To honor her, we purchased another Doberman in 1980. This time from a reputable breeder, who understood the importance of health testing his dogs. I have learned a lot since then and have had Dobermans ever since.

  • What makes your program special?

    Over the years our children have shown our dogs in 4-H and obedience. We have done therapy visits, rally, obedience, agility, freestyle and tracking with our dogs. Our dogs are AKC registered and have their “CGCs” (Canine Good Citizen) from the AKC. Most of our puppies go to families or as companion dogs, so temperament is very important. We temperament test all of our puppies with the Volhard Puppy Aptitude test at 7 weeks. We welcome our “family” of Dobermans back for boarding, puppy reunions, training, and dog walks.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black and rust and red and rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Melissa

Melissa has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.

Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes AKC registration, microchip, ear crop, vaccinations, vet exam, 4 generation pedigree, temperament tested with the Volhard puppy aptitude test at 7 weeks and crate trained. Deposits are not required until the puppies are born and vet checked and we know we have a puppy for you."

Contract & health guarantee

Melissa may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Melissa offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Melissa directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Melissa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Freehold, NY

3782 miles away

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More about Melissa

  • Club memberships

    Melissa is a member of Albany Obedience Club and Doberman Pinscher Club of America.

  • Melissa has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years

    Melissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.

  • Melissa’s links

Melissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Dagobah Dobermans meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:

  • Responsible breeding practices
  • Health of breeding dogs and puppies
  • Puppy environment and enrichment
  • Buyer education and policies

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Dagobah Dobermans reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Doberman Pinschers.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1)

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

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