Key To My Heart Dobermans

Julie K.

Breeder of Doberman Pinschers

Meet the breeder

I'm Julie K., the breeder behind Key To My Heart Dobermans located in Venice, FL. All adults are fully health tested, including annual or biannual echo and holters. All are AKC registered, with no "Z" or dilutes. All parents are also enrolled in the Doberman Diversity Project and are UC Davis VGL diversity tested.

Q. & A. with Julie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I've always had a love of animals and have been involved with multiple animal sports. After loving and owning a Doberman for a few years, I decided I wanted to produce and train this awesome breed. I have invested an enormous amount of time and effort into researching health and pedigrees, finding reputable mentors, and training in working clubs with like-minded people.

  • What makes your program special?

    My dog's bloodlines come from mostly European show lines and are imported from Europe. My dogs are fully health tested, including holter/echo, DNA, hips, elbows, and regular blood and health exams. My goal is to find more diverse combinations through working with the DDP (Doberman Diversity Project), UC Davis/VGL, and pedigree research. I also strive for a more holistic philosophy with health/food

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black 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 and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Julie

Julie 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 a $500 non-refundable deposit and $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

"The price includes ear cropping, tails docked, and dewclaws removed. Puppies come with limited AKC registration, their first set of vaccinations, dewormings, a Florida health certificate, lifetime breeder support, and help with taping/posting ears. The deposit is refundable only if a puppy of your desired gender or color cannot be produced. I do have a contract (completed upon deposit and approved app), and compulsory application on my website."

Contract & health guarantee

Julie 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 Julie 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 Julie directly.

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What's included

    • From Good Dog
      • Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
      • 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
      • Puppy Training Program & private community
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
      • Socialized with other animals
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Julie.

Breeder's location

Meet in Venice, FL

876 miles away

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More about Julie

  • Club memberships

    Julie is a member of United Schutzhund Clubs of America and Brezel Haus Training Club.

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Julie has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years

    Julie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

Julie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Key To My Heart 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Key To My Heart 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), 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.

  • Dilated Cardiomyopathy 2 (DCM2), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), 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).

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