Executive Order Doberman, a European Doberman breeding and training program led by second-generation breeder Katherine Thomas, is expanding its Oklahoma facilities and broadening its professional training partnerships as its international footprint continues to grow. The program, which has placed dogs in all 50 U.S. states and abroad, is entering a new phase focused on improving every stage of a Doberman’s development rather than simply increasing volume.
For Thomas, the expansion is about creating an environment where dogs receive better care, training, and preparation for the families who acquire them. “We’ve grown significantly, but I never want growth to come at the expense of the dogs,” Thomas said. “The goal has always been to keep improving — better facilities, better training resources, better communication and better preparation for the families who trust us with such an important decision.”
The program selects European Dobermans based on pedigree, health, temperament, structure, and working ability. But Thomas emphasizes that genetics are only part of the equation. From early puppy development and socialization to temperament evaluation and structured training, Executive Order Doberman aims to give each dog a foundation that extends beyond the traditional eight-week puppy placement model. Families may choose traditional puppy placements or enroll their dogs in extended training programs that cover foundational obedience, crate and house manners, environmental exposure, public outings, and more advanced customized programs. The company works with professional trainers specializing in companion dogs, service-dog development, and protection training.
Executive Order Doberman has also expanded its selection of trained adult Dobermans for families who prefer a more established dog. Available adults may include family companions, dogs with advanced obedience, and select Dobermans with protection training. Thomas notes that adult placements allow the program to evaluate a dog’s mature personality, drive, confidence, behavior, and training level before matching the dog with a new family. “For some people, a trained adult Doberman is the better choice,” Thomas said. “You have a much clearer picture of exactly who that dog is.” Certain adults can complete additional customized training before placement, tailoring the transition to the new owner’s household.
Health screening remains central to the program’s breeding decisions, including genetic testing, cardiac screening, orthopedic information, pedigree research, and ongoing evaluation of previous generations. Thomas encourages owners to continue appropriate health screening as their dogs mature. “Health testing is not a marketing phrase to us,” she said. “It is information that helps us make better breeding decisions over time.”
In an era when prospective owners research breeders extensively online, Thomas welcomes scrutiny. She encourages families to review multiple sources, speak directly with the company, examine health documentation and pedigrees, and ask hard questions. “I actually want people to research us,” Thomas said. “Buying a Doberman should never be an impulse decision.”
The company’s growing Oklahoma property now serves as the center of its breeding and puppy-development operations, with dedicated spaces for whelping, raising puppies, and caring for adult dogs. Professional training partnerships allow puppies and adults to continue their development while remaining connected to the Executive Order system. The program is also investing in technology-driven owner communication, including regular photographs, videos, and training updates for dogs enrolled in extended programs.
Thomas grew up around Dobermans and represents the second generation of her family involved with the breed. Her father, Ken Thomas, has watched the program evolve from a family passion into an international operation. “Katherine took something that was already part of our family and built a vision around it that was entirely her own,” he said.
As Executive Order Doberman continues expanding in Oklahoma, Thomas says growth will remain deliberate. Future plans include further development of the Oklahoma facilities, expanded professional training opportunities, and continued investment in puppy-development and trained-adult programs. “The buildings can get bigger and the program can grow, but the question I keep coming back to is very simple,” Thomas said. “Are we producing Dobermans we’re proud to put our name behind?” For more information about available puppies, trained adult Dobermans, and training programs, visit eodob.com.
