Jeff Brucker is the breeder of Monarch Dobermans. Read about the kennel’s beginnings, the sires, the dams, the puppies, and much more!
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Jeff Brucker: I live in Belleview, Florida. I have 60 years in dogs, 55 years as a breeder.
Jeff Brucker: My kennel name is Monarch Dobermans. I currently keep five Doberman Pinschers.
Jeff Brucker: My noteworthy winners would include Dolph Von Tannenwald, a Doberman who had 27 Bests in Show.
Sire: GCHS Monarch’s Empire Maker;
Dams: CH Monarch’s Heir To The Throne and GCH Monarch’s Borgata.
Jeff Brucker: I live on five wooded acres that is akin to living in a park. The paddock areas for the dogs are approximately 70×100 with exercise jumps similar to a Cavaletti for horses. The puppies are whelped in our library. We have a mattress in the whelping box, and one of us is in with the puppies at all times for the first three weeks. We start show training as soon as they can walk.
Jeff Brucker: We are continuously monitoring the progress of the puppies, both mentally and physically, as they develop to determine which puppy would be best for each venue.
Jeff Brucker: We do not currently have a dog competing in a Performance Event.
Jeff Brucker: Yes.
Jeff Brucker: It is a great deal of exercise, of course, depending on their age.
Jeff Brucker: Cardiomyopathy and hip dysplasia are the main concerns. Every dog is different as far as nutritional needs.
Jeff Brucker: Yes.
Jeff Brucker: Yes, I believe a Doberman Pincher is a family dog. The best owners are generally families.
Jeff Brucker: The biggest misconception is that their temperament isn’t reliable, and they might be dangerous. The best-kept secret is that they are wonderful family dogs that are very mentally stable, yet still good guard dogs.
Jeff Brucker: I would tell them to keep studying. Make yourself familiar with the history of the breed.
Jeff Brucker: I would also tell them to keep studying, make yourself familiar with the history of the breed. Don’t just breed to the top-winning dog.
Jeff Brucker: Being urinated on in the exercise pen at The Garden.
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