Welcome to Avanti Dobermans! We are a small, boutique breeder of Doberman Pinschers. Our dogs are family pets first, and live in our active home with my partner and son. We focus on health and temperament, and strive to produce lovely companions in accordance with our Breed Standard.  

My name is Joanne Lusted, and my love of dogs started at a young age. I was around 10 years old, when I borrowed an illustrated children's book from our public library on how to train your new puppy. It was my unsuccessful attempt in convincing my parents to allow me to have a dog. My childhood dream became reality in 2010, when my first dog and first doberman, Reyna, came home. 

I quickly became interested in the world of dogs, dog sports, training, nutrition and conformation. I spent years learning and researching the breed, when I met Denise Kamine of A-List Dobermans in Hartland, Wisconsin. Denise and I became fast friends, and extended family. Good breeders will tell you that their knowledge, success and and ultimately the art of breeding beautiful, quality dogs is dependent on having an excellent mentor. I am eternally grateful to Denise for not only being my mentor, but for also entrusting me with co-owning and co-breeding our beloved dogs. You will notice the A-List prefix in addition to our Avanti prefix on the dogs, as Denise and I love working together to breed and show our dobermans in both the USA and Canada. 

I am a proud member of The Canadian Kennel Club, Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada, Doberman Pinscher Club of America, the Doberman Pinscher Club of Greater Milwaukee, and The Greater Mid-Ontario Doberman Fanciers Club.

We're excited to share our love for this amazing breed with you. Welcome to Avanti Dobermans & thank you for visiting.