I'm Darrin P., the breeder behind Get a Grip Dobermans located in Illinois. We’re so excited to be able to help families experience the longtime loyalty of welcoming a new puppy into their lives! Our love for our dogs pushed us to begin breeding. We love to see the results of our efforts in the sweet, happy, and healthy puppies that we’re able to share with others.
Getting a puppy from Darrin
Darrin has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Darrin to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Darrin may provide a written contract or
health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps
protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you
both have a clear understanding of the terms of your
puppy purchase. If Darrin offers a contract
or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them.
If you have any questions or want to know more,
don’t hesitate to reach out to Darrin directly.
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Darrin.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Illinois
4453 miles away
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More about Darrin
Darrin has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Darrin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
DP
Darrin is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Get a Grip Dobermans meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
Responsible breeding practices
Health of breeding dogs and puppies
Puppy environment and enrichment
Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Nala, mom
Doberman Pinscher
About Nala
Nala is full European. He is a born protector. She has passed her OFA hips and elbows. And is genetically tested. Loves kids, and is very gentle once introduced.
Rolex, dad
Doberman Pinscher
About Rolex
Rolex is imorted from Serbia. AKC registered. Completely clear genetically. He passed his OFA hip and elbow exams. He has an A++ personally. He loves everyone an loves to fetch and play tug of war.
Parent health testing
Get a Grip Dobermans reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Doberman Pinschers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Working Aptitude (WAE)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).