I'm Marinela S., the breeder behind Marinela's Doberman Pinschers located in High Ridge, MO. Every puppy I've sold has changed the lives of their masters for the better. They get compliments everywhere they go with their dogs, and that makes me give myself a good pat on my back. My goal is to find the right master for my puppy, to educate the new owner about how to keep their puppy healthy & train them.
Q. & A. with Marinela
Why did you start breeding?
My son's Doberman, Bruno The Black Knight, was too lonely after my son went to college, we found a female who was not a good fit for the owners, and we bought her. They were perfect dogs, he was American and she was European. We had to have puppies from such a perfect match. The puppies stole my heart and I just had to do it again.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include black 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 Marinela
Marinela 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 between $1,500 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The puppies will be AKC registered, with breeding rights, tails docked, dew claws done, up to date on all shots and will come with a clean bill of health from the vet.
Ear cropping is also offered.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marinela 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 Marinela 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 Marinela directly.
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
Extras
Initial potty training
Puppy starter kit
Toys
Food & treats
Registration
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Marinela.
Breeder’s location
Meet in High Ridge, MO
704 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport / Scott Air Force Base
665 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Marinela can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Marinela
Marinela has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Marinela was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Marinela is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Marinela's Doberman Pinschers 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
Karma, mom
Doberman Pinscher
About Karma
Karma looks intimidating to strangers, but once I tell people she doesn't bite, they want to pet her and give me compliments on how well she is behaving.
She is very smart, learns new tricks very fast. Her favorite playtime is with balloons, she will use her nose to bop the balloons as high as possible so she can make artistic jumps , until she can't breathe, then she will hold the balloon with her paw to catch her breath.
She loves all treats, car rides, loves to catch the air from the window, and at every stop light she is protecting her car, barks at all the cars who are too close to ours.
Very protective of her people, home, car and toys, but she is also trained to stop barking , to sit by my leg when friends come over, to wait until I give her the command to eat.
What I love the most about Karma, is her touch. She needs to touch my leg when I sit down, she wants me to know she's got my 6.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Marinela's Doberman Pinschers 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 (rDVM, not registered), 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.
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.
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).