07/28/2022
I have had so many inquiries for future litters and I appreciate so much the interest that has been shown in the short time that Clermont Dobermans has been in existence. As is customary, after Gemma had her first litter, her vet completed a thorough wellness exam and work-up to ensure her optimal state of health prior to any anticipated future breedings. During a recent visit, her vet informed me that he believes that additional pregnancies for Gemma may cause stress on her body. For that reason he has now recommended that she not be bred in the future. Although she was an excellent mama to those puppies, dogs (just like women), can sometimes experience high levels of stress on their bodies during a state of pregnancy. Additionally, Gemma had a late entry into a breeding program due to the pandemic. Gemma will be 4 this November and many breeders retire their females at that age, and certainly by the age of 5. This is also a major factor in her vet’s recommendation. Since Gemma’s well being is (and always has been) of utmost importance, I have opted to follow his advice and remove her from future breedings.
Although I have saved a female from Gemma’s first litter, that puppy will not be ready to be added to the breeding program for at least another two years. For those individuals who have inquired about obtaining puppies in the near future, I feel this announcement is necessary so that you can research other breeders. In two years when that puppy becomes eligible for breeding, I will reevaluate the reinstatement of my breeding program. Currently, I am very sad to be suspending my goals for Clermont Dobermans as I enjoyed breeding and raising this first litter of puppies from Gemma. I certainly never expected it but I also realize I was so fortunate to have had the opportunity to provide 7 families with so much joy when they received some of the most happy, healthy and beautiful doberman puppies you could ever hope for.