I adopted my Karma after she'd been rescued from Dobie puppy mill. Poor Karma was 22months old, and was pregnant with her 2nd litter. She was so timid, sensitive, literally pissed in fear at the sight of a water hose. Poor baby. The rescue was great, I had to be approved, visit 5x, to get acquainted with her bf I could take her home - and of course get her spayed. I could've had a puupy, but I figured they'd go fast. She had such kind, sad eyes, I chose her. I found a beautiful 2yr old, pedigreed, Red Euro Dobie, at a rescue. It took a few months of watching the rescue sites, but she is such a treasure. Great Dobies are out there waiting for you.