Guardian Kin Kennels

09/30/2026

Knuckling - That is whats going on here. Why is it happening? Glad you asked!

Dobermans are a fast growing breed, and between the ages of 8 weeks and 16 weeks they are doubling in size. This rapid growth can lead to the bones of your puppy outgrowing the ligaments that hold all those crucial joints together. This is often diet related, typically due to too much protein in the diet but I have PERSONALLY found the culprit has alot more to do with happy puppy owners overfeeding their puppies. Following the guidelines on the bag is exceptionally important no matter what brand you are feeding. Even if it does not look like enough to the eye or your puppy still seems hungry after dinner it is still important you stick to the recommended feeding amounts so you can avoid having to deal with this issue.

Now, that said, knuckling is NOT the end of the world. It is extremely common in the breed at this age range, and if you correct the diet issue that caused it will resolve on its own within a few days. If your puppy is knuckling do not panic. Your puppy is not defective. But DO restrict their activity because too much stress on a hyperflexed joint CAN cause long term issues.

You will get a lot of advice from people that will say "change to large puppy" or "change to adult food" but for the most part it has been my experience that neither of those food types are a factor it is ALMOST ALWAYS an OVER feeding issue then it is related to the protein levels in the type of food you are feeding.

09/29/2026

Azarel - Promise x Kiros
June 2026
Still available.

09/29/2026

Meera is 3 weeks old in this photo and she already has a list of demands.

😁

09/10/2026

Hero in Training.

And currently still available.

See WEBSITE for details.

www.guardiankin.com

09/08/2026

11 little dragons that will be running us ragged in about 4 weeks. 😅

08/07/2026

Getting some socialization in whilst she waits for her people to find her. Tempra is 3 months old and still looking for the right match. Tempra has a great deal of drive and would make an excellent working dog. You can see more photos and info at www.guardiankin.com and put in an application. An application is REQUIRED to start the process and this step CANNOT be skipped. However if you have questions NOT answered by the website please feel free to message us here or on the website.

Breeder of excellent working minded Dobermans dedicated to increasing genetic diversity, health, and longevity of the breed.

07/19/2026

Merlot is still unclaimed. She gets her big girl ears this week. The first red to make it through our entire waiting list in 3 years. And it sucks for them because she is -amazing-. We are strongly considering keeping her for the program if she does not place soon. The last of her litter to be unclaimed. She is going to be a lonely girlie when her siblings leave out next week. But she does have Vhagar, Tempra, and Onyxia to keep her company even if they are a bit older and big ole bullies. 😂

07/06/2026

Little Miss Merlot.

07/04/2026

Shade has whelped her litter with Justice, we have a dozen little hatchlings to raise up. Blacks and a few blues, which is the first time we have had blues in years. This is a full Euro litter with two parents with amazing working drives. Both parents have passed cardio testing AND holters in the last 90 days. Both parents are 5. The mother is Bred for Longevity. Both are 100% clear on every genetic panel. DCM 1-4 Clear. Narcolepsy Clear. DM Clear. Dings 1/2 Clear. CSD Clear.

06/29/2026

We have 2 fawn females out of Kiros. We very rarely have any dilutes because only 1 of our females carry it so we do not have any waiting lists for them. So if you were wanting a dilute please let us know. ESPECIALLY if you are already on the waiting list and currently paired to a litter as we will offer them to all persons NOT paired but if you are already paired you will need to contact us.