<prompt> Human: Hey guys my parents growing up never wantedallowed dogs in the household. Now that Im on my own, I really want to get a dog - mainly a doberman pinscher. Minus the initial cost of the actual dog, I was wondering what the first months of costs would look like, 1st year, and maybe an estimated following years? This is all new to meEdit - it would be a puppyEdit - Was not expecting this to blow up like it has. Thanks so much guys!!  <response>: A few years back, I felt the same way you did. Grew up without a dog and always wanted a doberman. Here is what happened; I read a few books about raising dobermans and realize the amount of TIME dedicated to raising a dog from puppy to adulthood is more than I can give. Despite being financially able to have a dog, TIME might be the most limiting resource in a young adults life. 