Volume Five, Number 110, June 12, 2006
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Hello,
Ellen Brown has put together some great freezing guides for various different types of food. You can find the first one about Freezing Applles in the More Reading section of this newsletter. We also have a new My Frugal Life essay in this issue.
There were over 20 new requests submitted over the weekend. Please look them over and see if you have any advice to offer.
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Yes (104) 64%
No (58) 36%
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Today's Photos
| Buster and Galadriel
Buster and Galadriel are 6 weeks old Domestic Calico cats. I drove by a home with a sign "FREE KITTENS." I saw the white kitten laying with her mom, picked her up and knew I wanted her. I wanted her to have company and put her next to other kittens and Buster (calico) was the one who played with her immediately, so I took him too!
They LOVE empty plastic bags, used tissue/wrapping paper, 24 Pack soda boxes are like a Castle to them! Their favorite toy is my cat who still thinks he's their size but he's almost 1 year old.
I got the name for the white kitten, Galadriel from Lord Of The rings, meaning Lady Of Light. Busters name is from Myth Busters dummy "BUSTER"
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| Skink Lizard on the Wall
On Mother's Day, this "Skink" lizard was discovered on our living room wall. Of course, it is a "good" lizard as it eats bugs! My family chased it around the living room until they caught it in a box and released it outdoors! It was funny seeing my family jumping around the furniture and using the broom to try to capture this lizard! What a memory for Mother's Day!
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| Bird's Nest in a Motorcycle Helmet
This motorcycle helmet was found in our garage with a bird nest and baby eggs in it. We hung it in a tree!
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Today's Tips
| Homemade Jewelry Cleaner
if you have jewelry that needs to be cleaned gently, use toothpaste undiluted and a toothbrush and rub it on the piece you are wanting to clean.
By Darcey from Kalamazoo, MI
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| Cure for Ear Aches
Here's a tip if you're prone to ear aches or getting water in your ears. In past years, I got this tip from an ex-co-worker. She said she used to have problems with her ears all the time and with having to see a doctor for it all the time, got to be pretty costly, not to mention having to miss work.
Her doctor suggested that she mix equal parts rubbing alcohol and hydrogen peroxide. When she felt like her ears were clogging up, to lie down and put 2-3 drops of this solution in her infected ear. Allow the drops to do their work, for about an hour or so. She said this was the greatest advice and that now she still uses the doctor's advice and it's helped her tremendously.
I thought this might be the time to post this, with summer swimming taking place.
By Terri from NV
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| Tips for the First Day of School
I'm a nerd and have my own handbook for tips for school. Well here are some tips for the kids if they are nervous.
- Dress comfortably.
- Be prepared. Get your stuff out the night before.
- Don't be nervous!
- If you don't feel that great, don't be afraid to ask for a nurse pass.
- Be open minded and get to know your fellow students and teacher(s).
- Bring your lunch the first day just to see how the lunch process works.
- Locate the nearest nurse's office and nearest potty!
- Respect your teacher and make a good first impression
- Don't overfill your backpack, just bring the necessities.
Good luck on your first day!
By Rachel from San Antonio, TX
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| Marzipan Garnish
Marzipan is not just used for cake decorating. You can buy premade sheets of marzipan and use them the same way you would use modeling clay to make any shape you want. Marzipan looks great garnishing any kind of cake or cookie. To make marzipan carrots to decorate a carrot cake simply roll tubular carrot shapes out of orange marzipan and top them with a button of green marzipan
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| My Frugal Life - Finding Small Luxuries
My earliest adult encounter with frugal living was as a twenty-something single woman living on $425 a month in the 70's. I was exasperated with most of the budgeting articles in ladies magazines with titles like "How to Get the Most Out of Your Roast". I couldn't afford a roast! Hamburger was a stretch! Instead, I ate a lot of eggs. I would whisk an egg into Ramen noodle soup. If I bought celery I chopped the leaves off of the stalks, and those went into the soup too.
Once when times were especially tight I lived on bean soup for the better part of a week. It is actually very good made with Northern beans and ham hocks cooked in a crock pot. The beans are cooked until they soften and thicken into soup, and the meat on the ham hock falls off the bone.
I also could not afford bottled water. When I lived in an area with water that didn't taste good I used a trick I learned from a presentation at the public library. A lady who told us what it was like to live in Costa Rica said that children there would stir uncooked oatmeal into a glass of water, sweeten it with sugar and stir. The oatmeal will settle to the bottom of the glass and the cloudy part will mask any off taste in the water. You drink the water, then you eat the oatmeal.
I found that for a treat, cinnamon sugar is cheap and always tastes good on buttered toast. Another favorite was to buy bananas and slice them into rounds. Put them in a skillet with melted butter. Don't try to brown the bananas. They'll get mushy. Cook just until the edges soften and the bananas have a golden hue, then stir in brown sugar to make a syrup. You can eat this over ice cream and some people even add rum and set it on fire and call it flambé, but it tastes very good as it is.
For exercise I had a dog that needed to be walked a lot. For entertainment, there were no videos then. I read a lot of books, but found I also enjoyed having a television and have never felt I was addicted to it. I had to work on Saturdays so for a treat I got my lunch from McDonald's each Saturday. I sure looked forward to my Saturday fish sandwich and fries with an apple pie for dessert. I have found that small luxuries are very important when you are nearly destitute!
I didn't know of any consignment shops then, but I always had nice clothes because I made a hobby of shopping around for good deals. I remember being happy when I bought a pretty pink dress from the clearance rack at JC Penney's for $6.99.
Now, I no longer have to count up how much the items in my grocery cart will cost to make sure I can cover it with a check. I have to say that it is better not having to watch every nickel. However, learning to be frugal has paid off. Although I am a single mother, employed as a teacher, I own my home. When I bought my teenaged daughter a car to commute to college, the lady at the bank told her, "Your mother has A plus-plus credit. That means any bank would lend her money."
I love shopping for bargains. It makes ordinary life a game. It also provides financial security. I feel sorry for people who have so much and don't seem to enjoy it. Here are a few of my favorite tips:
Major chain grocery stores are beginning to charge a lot for chicken thighs, which used to be a bargain. The smaller grocery stores, not chains, still sell them cheaply. I can buy four for a $1.30.
The same chemists that work for the high end cosmetic companies work for the low end companies, using the same recipes. You can buy cosmetics from E.L.F. (www.elf.com) for $1.00 each, and they are hypoallergenic, full-sized products. I have very sensitive skin, and I can use their cosmetics. I have bought expensive cosmetics that have given me a rash!
Note trends in what your family likes to eat, and shop for the lowest prices for those items. That is where you will save on a regular basis. I get coffee, canned goods, pudding mixes from Big Lots and Save-a-Lot.
I buy the packages of rice and noodle mixes when they are on sale for $1.00 each. They aren't salty if you had 1/3 to 1/2 cup of peas or chopped broccoli when you cook them.
You can get 5% off of your grocery bill at Winn Dixie if you are a AAA member. You don't have to show them your AAA card each time. Once it is entered in the computer, the discount will come up each time you shop. (This discount might be offered at other grocery store chains as well).
I have a large yard and cut my own grass. I just wait until 7:00 PM when it is cooler outside. While I'm cutting I have a little chant that goes, "Sixty dollars in my pocket..." That is the cost of having someone else do the job.
There are so many ways to save money and have fun doing it. Being resourceful and creative in using what you have is a great lifestyle. Before buying anything I attempt to talk myself out of it. Will I use it? Can I use something else instead? Can I get it cheaper somewhere else?
I don't spend more than I can pay off when my credit card bill is due at the end of the month. So far I have always been able to pay it off, but it is good to know that if there is an emergency and I need to make payments, the credit is available.
Buy a small house (unless family size makes a large home necessary). They are cheaper to maintain and pay off the mortgage sooner. Also, with fewer rooms it is easier to afford nice furnishings and upgrades like tiled or wooden floors. I don't envy friends who have large magnificent homes. Sometimes I even imagine them envying me for having a less complicated life!
By SusannL from Florida
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| First Aid Website
This site give you instructions you can print out for just about everything, from what to do if someone ingests a poison, to cuts, burns, spider bites, sunburns, etc. This is a wonderful site for all parents and for all the young people who might be doing a bit of babysitting now and then.
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| Cleaning Rusty Tin Pie Pans
Remove rust from a tin pie pans using a raw slice of potato. Dip the potato in a some scouring powder and scrub away.
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| Milk for Ink Stains
If you have ink on a blouse, pour milk over it... really soak it with milk. Then wash out in a mild detergent and hang dry. Do not dry in dryer as it will set the stain. When the blouse dries, if it still has a slight inkstain on it, repeat with milk and wash and hang dry. The ink will come out. I didn't believe this would work then I tried it and it worked great!
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| Bulletin Board for Home Decor
A pal has decorated her bathroom in Angels. Not only do her shower curtain, bath rug, towels and wash cloths have angels on them, but she's taken a good sized bulletin board and placed on a wall. She covered the cork part in a solid color gift wrap. With using push pins for bulletin boards, she's attached assorted styles of angels that she's gotten as gifts. It's quite attractive. I've never thought of putting a bulletin board in the bathroom, before. Just another way to decorate and not just for bedrooms or kitchen areas.
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| Sunless Tanning Lotion Reviews
I am looking for a good sunless tanning lotion that has a natural color and that gives you color very quickly, I have been using coppertone endless summer but would like to try a new one. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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| Sports Theme Birthday Party
I am planning a 7th birthday party for my son. He likes baseball, football, and basketball. I have decorations with a sports theme for his party. I have some plates, cups, napkins with the different balls all over them. But, I need help with some other things. I need help find things for the goody bags that are sports related. And I need help in wording of the invitations. It must have things that are used or related to baseball, basketball and football. Can anyone give me some ideas?
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| Permanent Marker on Formica
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| Grilled Barbecued Spareribs
If anyone has a recipe for barbecued spareribs, i would love to have it. If it isn't too much trouble can you tell me all steps involved, as I am not very experienced with chicken or ribs. I usually just cooks burgers and hot dogs. Thanks a lot for any advice and recipes!
P.J. from Delaware
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| Earning Money Online
I am in search of legit ways to earn money or gifts on the internet. I know that some people were talking about online surveys. Which companies are legit? What else is out there?
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| Squirrels Eating Tomatoes
I planted a garden with tomatoes and the last two nights we have seen little squirrels take off with some of the green tomatoes. I never knew they ate tomatoes let alone green ones. We have a lot of squirrel feeders that they eat from in our yard, so we know that they are not going hungry. Any advice?
Hardiness Zone: 8a
Thank you!
Jodi from Gary, Texas
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| Decorating a Picnic Pavilion
I need ideas to help turn a 40 x 30 picnic pavilion into a beautiful place for a wedding reception. The hall is a Lions club in a somewhat rural community. Her colors are lavender and off white. I have purchased 12 12" tall clear vases for 1.00 each and off white 6" candles. Purchased 12 off white and 12 lavender table covers. I'm thinking some lavender tulle and white lights (Christmas type). I need help to pull it together.
Pat J. from Dowagaic, MI
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| Help My Rhubarb Plant
I am having trouble with my rhubarb this year. It started out great and then I noticed I was not able to "pop" out the stalks; instead they would break off 2 or 3 inches from the bulb. Now the stalks are very long and thin with huge leaves and they are breaking off and rotting. I did notice quite a few ants by the bulbs which seems unusual to me as we have had so much rain.
Hardiness Zone: 6b
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
mi3kids from Slate Hill, NY
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| Pickled Squash Recipe
Does anyone have a recipe for squash pickles? These are made with the yellow crookneck squash with onions and made like pickles.
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Jodi from Gary, Texas
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| Removing Odors From a Clothes Dryer
I got a dryer from a relative after moving into a house. After opening the dryer it smelled of wet dog. I let it air out and cleaned the inside but after using it, all the clothes in it smell of wet dog.
How can I get this smell out of my dryer?
Ben from Reading, PA
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| Exercises for Confined Quarters
I travel with my husband frequently in an 18 wheeler. It is quite confined quarters and I was wondering if anyone knows of exercises that I can do. I am trying to slim down the waistline, stomach, hips, buttocks and thighs. I would appreciate any suggestions.
Aquarius from Ontario Canada
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| Bath Powder Recipe
I am looking for a "make your own" recipe for scented bath powder. What are the ingredients in baby powder to make your own?
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| Old Dog Urine Stains on Carpet
I have old pet urine stain on my carpet. I would like any solution as to how I can get them out. They are from dogs. Thank you for any help you can provide.
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| Hair Product Stains on Microfiber
I have a microfiber sofa and the back is stained with hair product. How do I clean it? I have not attempted to clean it yet. I also notice that the material on the seats is wrinkled. Is this normal??
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| Daughter-In-Law Won't Accept Used Items
I need a little advice here. I have a daughter-in-law who is due with our first grandchild. She grew up more fortunate than our children. I bought several things in really good shape at a garage sale but was told by her that she only wants new stuff, she doesn't want anything used by someone else. How do i handle a situation like this? My children grew up on hand-me-downs, garage sale items and clearance sale items. It made me feel really bad when she said this and I could use some advice
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| Cooking Chicken Legs on a Gas Grill
Does anyone have a recipe for cooking chicken legs (little drumsticks) on a gas grille? I have tried it several times but the outside of the chicken is burnt, and inside is still pink. I don't want a fancy recipe, just plain chicken legs on the gas grille. Should I boil the chicken first and then cook it on the grille? Thanks a lot for any advice and recipes!
P.J. from Delaware
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| Brownie Style Chocolate Cake Recipe
Does anyone have a chocolate cake recipe that is similar to the Betty Crocker's brownie mix? I am looking for a dense dark chocolate cake.
Thanks for your help,
seahag3 from Victoria, BC
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| Heating Oil Smell on Luggage
My house uses heating oil to heat the water and house. They came out to service the furnace which is in the same room as the laundry room. We store our luggage and backpacks down there as well. After the company serviced the furnace, all our backpacks and luggage smell like heating oil (strong gasoline odor). It also seems like there is a greasy film on our stuff. We've tried washing everything, but can't figure out how to get the smell out. Please help. We are desperately seeking guidance.
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| Planting a Ylang Ylang Tree
I just got a Ylang Ylang tree. It was purchased by a friend who lives in South FL. We live near the beach in Central FL and I am wondering if it is salt-tolerant It is a zone 10 tree. I would have liked to plant it in Citrus County where we have land, but I am concerned it might not survive the cold winters there. It's about 5-10 Degrees colder there in winter. Does anyone know anything about this fragrant tree? I know the flowers are used to make perfumes and such.
Hardiness Zone: 10a
Thanks all,
A.Papaya from Central Florida
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| Rock Cakes Recipe
My grandmother used to make what she called Rock Cakes or Rock Buns for us, anybody know what I'm talking about? Can you please post the recipe?
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Freezing Apples
By Ellen BrownSelecting High-Quality Apples: If you're purchasing apples, fall offers the greatest selection. Choose ripe apples for freezing that feel firm and crisp in hand and have a bright color. Avoid apples that feel soft and mealy or have cuts or punctures in the skin.
Preparing for Freezing: Wash, peel, core and cut apples into quarters for freezing. Approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds of sliced quartered apples fills one pint, and approximately 2 1/2 to 3 pounds of slices or quarters fills 1 quart.
Preserving Fruit Color: There are three ways to keep apple flesh from turning brown before and during freezing: (1) dip slices in a solution of 1/2 teaspoon of ascorbic acid to 3 tablespoons of cold water ( or use a commercial antioxidant), (2) soak them in a solution of 2 tablespoons of salt and 1 gallon of water, (3) steam-blanch them for 1 1/2 minutes and cool them in ice water before freezing.
Best Freezing Method(s):
Unsweetened Dry Pack: This is the simplest and fastest method for freezing apples, but it is not as good for retaining texture and flavor as the other methods. Treat apple slices with ascorbic acid or blanch to preserve color, pack them into a suitable container leaving 1/2 inch of headspace and freeze.
Sweetened Dry Pack: Place 1 1/4 pounds of quartered or sliced apples into a shallow bowl or pan. Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of ascorbic acid in 3 tablespoons of cold water and sprinkle over the apples. Mix in 1/2 cup of sugar and pack apples in container, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace per pint and freeze.
Syrup Pack: The syrup pack method is useful if you plan to serve the apples uncooked (desserts or fruit cocktail), because it preserves a fruit's flavor and texture the best. Use a medium syrup (1/2 to 2/3 cup for each pint). Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil until the sugar is dissolved. Chill. Add 1/2 teaspoon of ascorbic acid to each quart of syrup. Pour 1/2 cup of syrup into the freezer container and add apples. If necessary, add more syrup until apples are covered and place a small piece of water-resistant paper on top to keep apples submerged. Leave 1/2 inch headspace for pints, 1 inch for quarts.
Containers & Packaging: Containers suitable for freezing should be airtight and include plastic bags, rigid plastic containers, heavy-duty aluminum foil, oven-ready casseroles sealed with freezer tape or glass containers.
Maximum Storage Time: Apples in syrup packs or sweetened dry packs will keep 10-12 months when stored at 0ºF. Unsweetened dry packs should be used within 3-6 months.
Tips: Some types of apples freeze better than others. In general, those that work well for making pies or sauce freeze well. Granny Smith, Golden Delicious and Winesap hold up well to freezing and resist bruising. McIntosh bruises easily and Red Delicious is the least desirable to freeze.
Shortcuts: If you're freezing apples for pies, place sliced apples in a pie tin lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil or a freezer grade plastic wrap. Wrap the apples and place the pie tin shaped package into the freezer. When you're ready to bake your pie, simply remove the wrap, place the slab of apples directly into the pie crust, add sugar and spices and bake. The syrup used for syrup packs can be prepared a few days ahead of time and kept refrigerated.
Refrigerating Apples: Sprinkle fresh apples with a little bit of water and place them in a perforated plastic bag in a cold part of the refrigerator. Apples give off an ethylene gas that can speed up ripening, so keep them away from other fruits and vegetables in the refrigerator. Store apples in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 months.
Read More: Click Here | Raise a Glass to Healthier (and Cheaper) Eating
By Kelly Ann ButterbaughThe primary reason for eating healthy is to maintain a properly working body. More than half of health disorders are linked to obesity. However, after my husband was forced to alter his eating habits due to various health reasons and possible long-term complications, our family realized another perk to eating in moderation - savings. We've all adopted this new healthy lifestyle, and our weekly grocery bills have gone down by 40%! Here's why.
Portions are Important
Most people overeat simply by consuming more than the suggested serving sizes. However, the goal is to eat to those suggestions. The way to get there is to start small. Prepare smaller meals that don't offer the temptation of second helpings. After time, the stomach adjusts to the smaller size meals and the desire to eat more than one serving disappears. By purchasing smaller portions of everything at the grocery store we noticed a real difference. Rather than preparing a double batch of each casserole, we only prepare one. That's a 50% savings.
Avoid the Snacks
Snacking is the hardest habit to break, yet it is the most expensive. If the only dietary change you make is to eliminate unhealthy snacks both your body and your wallet will thank you. At $2.58 a bag, potato chips are not only high in fat and salt but in pennies as well. Once we eliminated the chips, popcorn, and dessert cakes from our weekly grocery trip, we noticed a drop of almost $15. Over the course of a year that amounts to over $700!
Instead of snacking on bags of pretzels and nacho chips, we stocked our refrigerator with vegetables and low-fat dip. Over time we learned to skip the snacks; they were mostly a psychological hunger rather than a physiological one. Now, if we're craving something between meals we grab a handful of baby carrots or a pack of unsweetened apple sauce - both cheaper than a bag of Doritos.
Drink Up!
Water consumption is critical to a healthy diet. At the advice of his doctor, my husband began to consume water throughout the day in a continual drinking pattern. Headaches and fatigue can all be caused by a lack of adequate hydration. Likewise, replace fruit flavored drinks with 100% juice, and consume 500 grams of calcium per day. Our new rule is every time we pour a glass of milk for our son, we each drink one as well.
Looking at the monetary aspect only (the health benefits are immeasurable), we've saved in more places than our grocery store. After losing fifty plus pounds, my husband's blood pressure and sugar levels have gone down, eliminating a few of his daily medications which equaled $50 a month. Without the extra baggage he's also noticed a difference in his energy levels which has motivated him to start a few do-it-yourself projects around the home. On top of that we've drastically reduced his visits to the chiropractor as well - all for a healthier and cheaper way of eating.
* Consult your doctor before beginning any diet or exercise program. The above suggestions are given to create a healthy lifestyle with the side effect of monetary savings and should not be done for monetary reasons alone.
Read More: Click Here | Breed Information: Doberman Pinscher
By Ellen BrownBreed Description: The Doberman Pinscher is a medium-sized dog with an elegant, sculpted line and a sleek, powerful physique. A born guard dog, the Doberman breed has long been known for his legendary loyalty and superior intelligence and is often used in police work or to protect property. This breed possesses great speed, strength and stamina.
Group: Working group.
Purpose of Breed: Guard dog
Country of Origin: Germany.
Average Size: Ranges from 24-28 inches depending on sex and weighs between 66-88 pounds.
Color(s): Black, brown, blue and fawn with well-defined rust-colored markings on the head, body and legs.
Coat Type: This breed's coat is short, thick and lays flat against the body.
Grooming: Care for the Doberman's coat is minimal. The coat should be brushed once per week and checked regularly for skin diseases. This breed requires standard care for eyes, ears, pads and nails.
Exercise Needs: The Doberman can make an excellent house dog if given lots of daily exercise and mental stimulation. Due to this breed's energetic and dominating nature, they should be exercised on a lead and live in a home with a fenced yard.
Temperament: The Doberman is intelligent and makes a faithful companion and protector of home and family. Although his ability to guard has earned him a fierce reputation for aggression, that trait has been somewhat softened though responsible breeding. When properly trained and handled, this breed is very trustworthy with children, friends and family and makes a loyal companion. Doberman's have a domineering nature and early obedience training and socializations is a must. The Doberman owner should be confident, calm and assertive.
Common Ailments: Susceptible to Wobblers Syndrome and cardiomyopathy.
Life Expectancy: Averages 10-12 years
Trivia: A life-size bronze sculpture of a Doberman entitled, "Always Faithful," is located in the war dog cemetery at the U.S. navel base in Orote Point in Guam.
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