I'm the breeder behind Kettle Cove Dobermans located in Guyton, GA. I have been showing and raising Dobermans for over 25 years, it is my passion and my love to try to improve with every litter. The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog.
About Sharon
My name is Sharon, I live in Guyton, GA a very peaceful area on over 5 acres of land set 500 feet from the road. I am a nurse in the ER for 25 years. I was a junior handler and a vet tech prior to becoming a nurse. My passion is dogs, training, dog shows and raising Dobermans.
What makes Sharon’s program special
I am very dedicated to this breed and strive to help it progress in health, conformation, and temperament. Having the 10 years of veterinary tech and 25 years of nursing experience I bring a lot of education about breeding and rearing puppies to the table. Very often people contact me with questions about breeding and puppy husbandry, I am very glad to help educate them.
Sharon is a member of 2 clubs
Savannah Kennel Club, Doberman Pinscher Club Of America
Sharon’s certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T., Puppy Culture Breeder
Sharon 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $4,000 - $4,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $1,000.
“Puppies will have their dew claws removed, tails docked, wormed, first vaccine, ears cropped, microchipped. Puppies will be AKC registered. Companion puppies will be on a limited registration. Show puppies will be on a show contract. ”
Sharon 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 Sharon 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 Sharon directly.
Puppies at 5 weeks are brought down from the whelping room into the main part of the house and are introduced to both family and friends and to my other dogs. At around 5 to 6 weeks of age, I have a puppy play day where people are invited to visit my home, my dogs and my puppies. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Crate Training, Potty Training, Puppy Culture , Human Interactions , Litter Box Trained, Noise desensitization, surface and tactile stimulation, Early socialization, Socialized with Children, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Sound Stimulation, Household Desensitization, Grooming Desensitization, Early Neurological Stimulation, Toys, e.g. Ball, Chew, e.g. Bone, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Various Surfaces , and Outdoors (when Weather permits).
All of my puppies are wormed several times starting at 2 weeks of age with broad-spectrum wormers. They are given a 5-way vaccine at 8 weeks old. Their dewclaws are removed, tails are docked and ears are cropped. Prior to cropping, they are examined by a veterinarian. All are microchipped prior to placement.
We send our puppies home with Treats, AKC Registration, Food Starter Bag, Certificate of Health, Microchip, Puppy Collar, Puppy Leash, Toy with Littermates' Scent, and Vaccinations.
Sharon offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted flight nanny or transporter to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at an airport or meeting point close to home.
Why Sharon started breeding
I was a junior handler at the time and was helping a friend who showed and raised German Shepherds and Rottweilers. When I was in my own home I wanted my own dog so obtained my first show Doberman over 25 years ago, then a second one a year after that. My first litter was 4 years after obtaining my first Doberman.
Sharon has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months
Sharon was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Sharon’s program includes two colors
Sharon’s Doberman Pinscher puppies include red and rust and black and rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Kettle Cove Dobermans meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Doberman Pinscher
Doberman Pinscher
About Mabel
Mabel is a female Doberman Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Sharon decided to make her part of their program. Sharon has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +3 more
Doberman Pinscher
Kettle Cove 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), Kidney Disease (UPCR)
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.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2 (DCM2), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.