by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 18, 2022 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
Missing from the German restricted lists is a dog breed that has proved itself to be more consistently aggressive than a Doberman. It is a dog breed commonly used for attack dog purposes – a task Dobermans are notoriously poor at (See Dobermans Flunk Out of the...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jan 4, 2022 | Moving Tips
If moving by plane, many airlines allow pets aboard their flights, but some are more pet friendly than others. Compare the policies and requirements of airlines flying to your destination. Typically if your dog or cat is small enough to fit under the seat and inside...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Dec 14, 2021 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
In a recent trip to western Germany, I wanted to visit some Doberman breeders. But an internet search of the entire country revealed very few and none close to us. I think it is because of German laws. They differ in Germany’s 16 states, but in some states...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Nov 15, 2021 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
One night in the WW1 trenches Stubby was resting with the men in a dugout. Suddenly he lifted his head and his ears pricked alert. He sniffed the air, uttered a low growl, then sprang to his feet and ran out the bunker. A few seconds later there was a sharp cry of...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Sep 16, 2021 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
Unlike the U.S., Germany didn’t terminate its war dog program after World War 1. So the German army was equipped in WW2 from the get go with dogs that had attended training schools at around six months of age. The process started with testing of the animals’ potential...