I'm Karen S., the breeder behind KB's Dobermans located in Greenville, OH. KB's Dobermans excel in performance venues, conformation, and most importantly in their forever homes as beloved family members. I focus on the importance of both American and European pedigrees. My pups are true representations of the breed with no oversized or non-standard colors being produced.
Q. & A. with Karen
Why did you start breeding?
I have always loved the Doberman breed and wanted to share that love with others. Once you become a Doberman owner, you will be a lifetime owner of the breed! They make life so much better.
What makes your program special?
I guarantee all of my puppies for life because I believe they are true representations of the breed. My passion is providing excellent, healthy family pets. I research the pedigree and health for every match to ensure they will be the best representations of the breed for both health & temperament.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black and rust, blue and rust, fawn (isabella) and rust, and red and rust. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Karen
Karen 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
Puppy prices include between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Price varies per litter and is dependent on cropping or uncropped.
All pups are docked, dew claws removed, wormed 3x, microchipped with lifetime AKC reunite enrollment, pre-registered with our kennel name, and first set of shots.
Limited AKC registration included. Full AKC registration to approved breeders or after requirements are met regarding health testing/titling. *APPLICATION ON KBSDOBERMANS. COM*
The non-refundable deposit will hold your pup until pickup from the specified litter. It is transferable to other litters. The remainder of final purchase price is due at pickup or 1 week prior if pup is being delivered to buyer.
*Refundable only if the puppy gender/color isn't available from the requested litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Karen 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 Karen 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 Karen directly.
KB's 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
Buffy, mom
Doberman Pinscher
About Buffy
Buffy is a female Doberman Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Uploaded health tests
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I).
Libby, mom
Doberman Pinscher
About Libby
Libby is a female Doberman Pinscher. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Karen decided to make her part of their program. Karen has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Holtor Monitor, Full Embark Panel, +12 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
KB's 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.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
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.
von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), Full Embark Panel
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Karen to bring home their puppies.
Joe P.
Verified owner · July 2024
+6
Working with Karen was an outstanding experience. We were fortunate to have her as our guide when choosing a puppy. From the outset, Karen kept us updated with regular communication, sending weekly photos and resources about the litter’s development. When we finally met our new puppy, Virgil, we instantly knew we had made the right choice.
Having previously had dogs from less reputable breeders, we were impressed
by Virgil's adaptability and secure attachment. He comfortably sat on my
wife's lap for the four-hour drive home and settled into his crate without
hesitation. From his first night, he adjusted seamlessly to his new
environment and was nearly fully potty-trained within a week. While I’m not
sure what specific techniques Karen used before transitioning Virgil to us,
her methods clearly proved highly effective.
Now 15 months old, Virgil accompanies us everywhere, and we're frequently
stopped by people admiring his beauty, whether we're at a coffee shop, the
park, or just walking down the street. I wholeheartedly recommend Karen to
anyone looking for their new best friend.
AV
Arcadia V.
Verified owner · July 2024
+5
I had been in communication with Karen for a year or two before we got Bogey from her. She has always been incredible to work with - quick communication, knowledgeable, and helpful. We also have a female through a different breeder that was sired by Karen's Gordo. Both are the best dogs!
Bogey is full euro and just over a year old. He's our fun-loving, fearless, snuggly boy.
I don't have a single critical thing to say about my experience with Karen and KB's Dobermans. I highly recommend considering a dog from her program!
Monice C.
Verified owner · Jan. 2024
+5
Breeder was very kind and answered all of my questions. It was very important for me to find an ethical breeder, which she is. The puppies and parents are health tested, which is very VERY important especially for this breed. You can search up her dogs registration numbers online to view their full health history and they all have good health history, as well as their litters and siblings and so on. This is a breeder that cares about the breed, and it shows. I got the PERFECT boy. She helped me choose a pup based off of my needs, and he is EXACTLY what I asked for. A cuddly, sweet boy who will do well when put to work. His ear crop is beautiful, and he is everything I wished for in my dream dog. He is also a VERY good looking, healthy dog. I will absolutely be buying from her again if I add another dobie to the family.
Debby G.
Verified owner · July 2023
Fabulous!
Karen stayed in touch with us every step of the way. We couldn't be more happy with our new girl.