Ranger is a lively, personality-plus Doberman Pincher. He's about 4 years old, heartworm negative and on preventative, up-to-date on all shots and ready to go to his new family. Ranger LOVES other dogs and it would be great if his new family has at least one other dog. Not sure about cats but may be fine. Ranger minds very well. He sits, downs and comes when called, is housebroken and has a wonderful sense of play. He is very anxious to please and is very well adjusted.
 

Ranger was adopted several years ago to a great home, but sadly their new landlord will not allow Ranger to be apart of the household anymore. Ranger is now looking for a new home which will love him for all his days. When last adopted Ranger was a healthy 63lbs since then he has put on a bit of weight. He is pushing 100lbs now, but with a bit of exercise and some healthy snacks he'll be back to a good weight soon!

 

Volunteer Update 10/30:

I was lucky enough to spend some time with Ranger and he is just a doll, a big doll, but a doll.  He knows sit, stay, and down.  He walks wonderfully on a leash, much better than my own dog.  He loves, loves, loves people and wants to lean into you or sit with you.  If it weren't for his size, I think he would be a lap dog.

***How much do you know about Dobermans? According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, this is a breed of relatively recent origin. It was developed in Germany in the 1860's, presumably by crossing among German Pinschers with Rottweilers, Beauceron, Pinschers, Greyhounds and English Greyhound to create the sleek and highly intelligent Doberman Pinscher. The creator of this mixture was a German tax collector named Louis Dobermann. Dobermann had to travel frequently through bandit-infested areas, and decided to "construct" a watchdog and bodyguard capable of handling any situation that might arise. Bearing the name of its originator (shortened by one n), the Doberman was first presented at a dog show in 1876. It was immediately a big success.
Although the Doberman has the reputation of being a very aggressive dog, this is just not the case. For example, Dobes make great therapy dogs. They are sweet and gentle with nursing-home patients - tippy-toeing over IV tubing and walking at the resident's speed (which can be very slow), while at the same time will fiercely defend his master if it becomes necessary. These dogs are like big, protective babies. Doberman Pinschers have many talents including tracking, watchdogging, guarding, police work, military work, search & rescue, therapy work, competitive obedience and schutzhund.
The Doberman Pinscher is intense and energetic with tremendous strength and stamina. Versatile, highly intelligent and very easy to train. Determined, fearless and assertive, but not vicious. Noble, loyal and affectionate with the family, it likes to be physically close to the family members. Devoted and watchful, this is a very people oriented breed. The Doberman needs an owner who is willing and able to discipline the dog without being afraid of him. All family members should learn to handle the dog properly, as Dobermans can be pushy if allowed to have their own way too much.
The Doberman has been bred to work with man, and he needs this interaction often. They must be with family, and not abandoned to the backyard. They have a life expectancy of around 13 years.