AKC parents that are health tested clear cardiac concern DCM ( dilated cardiomyopathy ) a doberman concern. - clear DM ( a degenerative spinal disease that causes paralysis ). PRA clear ( progressive retinal atrophy )sires clear VwD show and working American and import lines for those that care about pedigree. we are more concerned with temperament and good genetics. mostly exemplary temperament with close up service dog lines. the past 5 generations have served as service dogs for us and others. you may have met our dogs in a local store or the flea market. dobes are naturally protective of their families. no need for the excessive aggression that some people breed for. these are family dogs first and foremost and wonderful friends for children of all ages companions. we've raised dobes for the past 45+ years. the family has had dobes since 1925. while we no longer show or compete although we have maintained the looks of the way dobes used to be and that winning temperament / intelligence. priced less than they should be we have limited litters mostly to keep the next generation for us. we are down 10 generations now on our dobes. for more info please view the FAQ page