Health, shown — not claimed
We'd rather tell you the hard thing first.
Every clearance is on file — shown to you before any deposit, verifiable on OFA.org. One of our results is complicated. We'll explain it plainly here.
Sire · American–European · Black & Rust
Niko
High Point's Niko vom Adlerhorst
Dam · American–European · Black & Rust
Envy
High Point's Envy
Dam · American–European · Red & Rust
Nala
Dam — Nala × Mando litter, expected June 2026 [PLACEHOLDER]
Clearances are being compiled — ask us for what we have on file.
A word about Niko and hearts
Niko carries one copy of DCM1. We're the ones telling you.
Carrying one copy of the DCM1 gene variant does not cause disease. Heart disease from DCM1 requires two copies — one from each parent. Niko, with one copy, has a healthy heart. He is a carrier, not affected.
We pair Niko only with dams who test DCM1-clear. That means every puppy in a Niko litter is either DCM1-clear or a single-copy carrier — never affected. The science here is straightforward, and we'll walk you through the actual results at any point.
Removing every carrier dog from the Doberman gene pool would narrow an already thin breed. What matters is responsible pairing — and that's what this is. A breeder who won't show you the complicated result is hiding everything else too.
Every Niko puppy receives a full Embark DNA panel before families are contacted. The results go directly to you. [NEEDS_FROM_BRITTANY: confirm Envy and Nala DCM1 status for the pairing claim]
Your written guarantee
What we put in writing, and what it means.
- Duration: 2 years from go-home day [PLACEHOLDER — confirm exact term]
- Covers life-threatening congenital and hereditary conditions detectable through OFA and DNA testing [PLACEHOLDER]
- Buyer receives a replacement puppy or partial refund — terms in writing, shared before you deposit [PLACEHOLDER]
- To keep it valid: annual vet exam, vaccines current, keep us in the loop on anything health-related
- 72-hour window for your own vet to confirm the puppy's health after pickup
- Microchip registered in your name at go-home
- Deposit $500 [PLACEHOLDER] via Stripe — never gift cards or wire transfers
[PLACEHOLDER: downloadable guarantee PDF — coming once terms are finalized with Brittany]
Embark DNA Panel
Full 250+ condition screen — Niko
Cardiac Echo
OFA cardiac evaluation on file
After you go home
One more thing we recommend.
Starting around age two, we recommend an annual cardiac echo as a baseline for your dog. It's about a 30-minute ultrasound — quick and painless — and it catches anything early.
[PLACEHOLDER: named cardiologist in Chattanooga or Northwest Georgia — ask us for who we use.]
Results can be submitted publicly to OFA.org. Search “High Point” under Doberman Pinscher to see what's already on file.
Ready to meet your Doberman?
Tell us about your home and what you're looking for. We'll help you find the right match from our upcoming litters — no deposit to apply.