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UDCFOCUS Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Contents Advertise in Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Message from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Message from the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 On The Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Terri Clary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mission Statement The United Doberman Club or UDC http:// www.uniteddobermanclub.com is made up of Doberman enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and protecting the Doberman and its heritage as a working dog. UDC is advancing the interests of the breed by educating members about working ability, conformation, temperament, health, breeding, training and maintenance of the total Doberman, sound in mind and body. The UDC encourages its members to participate in a variety of activities for which the Doberman is suited, including Agility, Conformation, Drill Team, Guide Dog, Obedience, Ring Sports, IPO, Search & Rescue and Therapy. Focus on Versatility: Fayek Pitch Black V Firefly . . . . . . . . . . 13 Versatility Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Shaping the Prospective Working Doberman . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A Primer for Owners of Working Doberman Puppies. . . . . . . 21 Puppies Suitable for SAR Work. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Whelping Box/Litter ads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lure Coursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 UDC Member Clubs — Effective May 2013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Editor in Chief UDC Board of Directors — Effective May 2013. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Robin Nuttall | DD Graphix Publisher DD Graphix | Robin Nuttall 3506 Westwind Drive Columbia, MO 65202 www.ddgraphix.net [email protected] Advertisers W W W.DDGRAPHIX.NET is published four times a year (plus the National Catalog) by the United Doberman Club, 238 S. Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80209. UDC Focus is a tax exempt educational organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of the authors and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the United Doberman Club. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisement. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted. Richard Serio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover Bonnie Guzman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Cover Michelle Limoges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Catherine LaBarre & Bob Armstrong. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 DD Graphix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Robin Nuttall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Chris and Ruth Franke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 UDC FOCUS 3 Advertise in FOCUS In order to continue to provide our membership with a quality publication, we face two challenges – content and advertising revenue. It is only through the support and contributions of our membership that we are able to make the FOCUS a viable publication. We need our membership to assist us in providing content by acting as “reporters” and sharing their experiences with the membership when and attend our National and Member Club events and by providing articles on health, training and general interest. We also need to offset the expense of the FOCUS by doing a better job of generating ad revenue. We need to have more members place more advertisements in both the digital and printed versions. The amount of advertisement revenue that we generate in 2012 will be a deciding factor in the decision of whether we can provide a printed publication in the future. FOCUS Deadlines – *Deadlines are non-negotiable The FOCUS issues for the 1sth through the 3rd Quarters will be in the digital format and can be found on the United Doberman Club website. The 4th Quarter edition will be printed and mailed. This edition will be sent out for printing on December 1st and should be received by members by the end of December, 2012. *Our publisher, Robin Nuttall of DD Graphix, has a penalty clause in her contract for late publications. Issue Ads & Articles Due Publication Date 1st Quarter 2013 January 31 March 1 2nd Quarter 2013 April 15/May 10* June 1 3rd Quarter 2013 (SAR Edition) July 31 September 1 4th Quarter 2013 October 31 December 1 (to printer) * See Editor’s Message. Our costs for placing advertisements are shown below: Digital Edition Ad Prices (Color Only) Front Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Inside Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50.00 Print Edition Ad Prices (Color Only) Front cover reserved for UDC National Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150.00 Inside Front or Back Cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125.00 Design Intructions for Digital Editions: Save ads at actual size, at 150 dpi in RGB format. Design Instructions for Printed Edition: Ads must be saved at a resolution of 300 dpi. 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Charges may vary depending on the number of photos and the complexity of your request. 1. Cindy Noland – [email protected] Samples of Cindy’s work can be viewed at www.nolanddogart.com 2. Linda Lindic – [email protected] Payment Instructions: UDC Advertising Policies All advertising is subject to the editor’s approval before publication. Send all advertising materials to the editor, Robin Nuttall - robinjn@gmail. No advertising layout will commence until the UDC Treasurer receives and verifies the payment in full. US Funds Only. Ads cannot be canceled after the deadline. No refunds for published advertisements. MasterCard and Visa accepted. Pay by check or money order payable to UDC, mailed to: Inside Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100.00 Irina Sasu, Treasurer, United Doberman Club, 2800 Perry Lane, Austin, TX 78731 General Instructions Please mark UDC FOCUS AD and INDICATE THE MAGAZINE QUARTER on the memo line of your check OR Pay by credit/debit card or bank draft using PAYPAL. To ensure credit for your payment, please make sure to indicate “UDCFOCUS AD” and INDICATE THE MAGAZINE QUARTER in the “Comments” section of your electronic payment. Adobe CS6 and earlier are accepted. Acceptable formats include Photoshop (psd), Adobe Illustrator native file (ai), encapsulated PostScript file (eps) or jpg. Adobe Acrobat (pdf) files are also accepted, and should be exported as 4 “Press Ready.” InDesign files are acceptable. For InDesign and Illustrator files, all text must be converted to curves. Photoshop files should be flattened. UDC FOCUS Message from the President T his month we welcome all the new board members and we need to send a big THANK YOU to our departing members. We are losing board members that have given our club a HUGE amount of their time and expertise. I would like to single out two people in particular that are responsible for keeping our club running for many years. Linda Kurz and Irina Sasu have been board members longer than most of us have even been club members. These women have gone above and beyond in providing the UDC with excellent service for many, many years. When you next see these folks extend a personal thank you to them for their generosity and commitment. Give a special thank you to the Kyes and the rest of the board too. I look forward to seeing you all at the 2013 Nationals in Denver. Now get out there and train your dogs!! Patrick O’Connor UDC President One Dobermann for ALL Message from the Editor S pring is a time of flux and change, of growth and hope. Unfortunately for the UDC it is also a time of passing. Terri Clary was a huge presence in the club, and she will be missed. Please read the wonderful tribute article to Terri in this issue. I wish I had known her as more than a face, I feel as if I lost an opportunity I never had the chance to really attain. By this time, the National is over and most of us are moving into our summer show season. It’s a busy and hectic time for us and for our dogs. It’s easy to get caught up in titles and scores, the excitement of competition, travel plans, meeting new and old friends and all the things we love about showing and trialling. There are so many sports today that in most areas of the country there are a huge number of things you can do with your dog. Our breed is incredibly versatile, and now, in addition to our well-established sports such as schutzhund, ringsport, agility, obedience, rally, and tracking there are many “new kids” on the block; dock diving, lure coursing, K9 Nosework, barn hunt, and I’m sure others I’m missing. In each of these sports, the Doberman is showing up and kicking butt. Sometimes we get so caught up in doing dog sports we begin to take our canine partner for granted. As we move from spring to summer, some of our dogs are still “winter soft.” And some of us are too! It’s important to get our dogs and ourselves built back up into prime physical condition to avoid weekend-warrior injuries for both human and canine. There is nothing more frustrating than entering a trial then having to pull due to injury. Different sports have different fitness needs as well. Schutzhund dogs are pushed to the limit in strength, speed, and endurance. Lure Coursing tests speed, agility, and endurance. Obedience seems to be less athletic until you realize that dogs are jumping fairly high heights, usually on concrete covered with a flimsy mat that is more grip than padding. Agility happens fast, but in the short amount of time the dog is in the ring he may make as many as 15-18 jumps, and in today’s agility, increasingly tight turns at speed. Not to mention that our dobes usually have to duck to get into a tunnel. Weaving is especially hard on spines and fronts. Here in Missouri this year we have been further stymied by a winter that refuses to let go (snow in May? Really? Seriously?) followed by almost unending rain. Okay, Dobermans can work in the rain if they have sufficient motivation. But me, not so much! My Min Pin Zipper and I are both struggling to get back up to peak fitness this year. It is especially odd considering that last year we had a very severe drought and high heat, but I think this is much of our future now; what we considered normal has gone out the window in terms of weather, and that presents us as trainers more and more challenges. But wherever you are and whatever your weather, I wish you the best as you work and train your dogs this summer and fall. Robin with Zipper (UAG2 URO1 Ch Regatta It’s About Time, RE MX MJB RS-O JS-O GS-N RL2 CGC) Prada, (Ch Regatta Devil Wears Blk-N-Tan JS-N) and Cala (UAg1 URO2 USJ ARCH BJF O’er The Hills N’ Far Away, RE OA NAJ WAC TT CGC) . UDC FOCUS 5 Gravin Garmina v d Accani Canadian CD & TD, WAC, BH, CGN, SAR Dog (live find) accredited through SARDAA... DOB - 5/28/2007 Tyndre Photo - Ellen Higgins Sire - Jim v Aurachgrund, ScH3, AKC/UDC CD, Ad, GFFB SG 1A, WAC, CGC Dam - Beretta von der Accani, BH We are also proud to act as chauffeur for Raksha’s Mmmmmystere, (Parquetta) Cdn. CD, WAC and SAR Dog (HRD) accredited through SARDAA Int/Can/UDC Ch. Wittrock’s Zzzzzaaron,CD,AD,B,T2,CGC,ATT, VCX, WAC,ScH3 x Raksha’s Witchey Woman v Deerun, CD 6 Michelle L. Limoges, Edmonton, AB Canada Email - [email protected] FOCUS UDC On The Cover F eatured on the cover of this months’ FOCUS is Cara’s Field Marshall Rommel IPO2, SchH1, BH, CGC. Photos are from shutter. shepherd at http://photos.schhmi.com. The Helper shown in the photos is Sean Murphy. Rommel is owned, trained, and loved by Richard Serio who has been a continuous UDC Member since 1994. Pictured above is Rommel with Richard’s granddaughter Isabella. Rommel loves to play and will take commands from Isabella – he is truly a “Total Doberman.” Richard has been training Rommel since he purchased him from Ray Carlisle at eight weeks of age. Richard has trained three Dobermans, two of which were purchased from Cara Dobermans. Richard lives in Fraser, Michigan and trains at the USCA South Michigan SchH and Police Club with Lisa Clark, Training Director. Richard says that Rommel is a very proud dog and has a mind of his own. Being a thinking dog, does occasionally put him in conflict with Richard. However, he has learned to deal with that in a way that makes Rommel feel he is the leader of the pack. Richard also does PSA type work with Rommel – body suit and hidden sleeve work. Rommel was able to show his protective side when Richard was returning from Florida and stopped at a roadside rest area where he had an unpleasant incident when an unsavory character who thought he could take Richard’s money – Rommel quickly changed the guy’s mind! Richard’s contact information is Richard J. Serio, 33105 Groesbeck Hwy. Fraser, MI 48026, [email protected] UDC FOCUS 7 8 UDC FOCUS UDC FOCUS 9 In March we lost fellow UDC Member Terri Clary. Terry was a long time United Doberman Club Member and served on the Board of Directors. She was a strong advocate for the working Doberman and was President of the regional UDC Chapter Club Total Doberman. Terri was also the UDC watch dog for BSL and would post to UDC Official to notify members what was happening in their states. In September of 2012, Terri attended the UDC Fall IPO Classic and filmed the event for Victoria Hall. The Doberman breed has lost a strong advocate and Terri will be missed by many. The United Doberman Club 2013 Nationals was dedicated to Terri Clary. Terri served on the UDC board as our “devil’s advocate”. In other words, she could give a strong argument against any action she felt was contrary to the future welfare of the Doberman, whether that was a popular opinion or not. However, she has also been a patient advocate of action she feels would be beneficial. With Lera Brinkley (passed from us too soon), she advocated for UDC to adopt a breed survey modeled after the DV ZTP and when we did so, Terri enthusiastically participated with Jet. Jet and Terri won the high point all-around award that year at the UDC National. Jet is a beautiful working Doberman (UDC CH) and Terri’s foundation bitch. Terri, Jill and Lera founded the Total Doberman regional UDC club. Only her illness has prevented that club from being more active. She supported our international team (IDC) with a memberinitiated fund raiser on several occasions. I still remember her auctioning to the highest bidder a home-made go-out target. I wish I had won that one.—Linda Kurz 10 UDC FOCUS Although Terri finished her war with Cancer on March 12, 2013, she went on her own terms as her husband Jim explained, “cremated, no funeral, no services”. Just like in training, Terri had the last word. However, she didn’t say that we couldn’t get together and train. Training was never cancelled because of Terri’s health. NEVER in the two plus years of her battle NEVER a negative word from her, just the facts, it is what it is. When she could hardly take a breath she sat in a chair in the middle of the training field telling us what to do. When she was too weak to come outside, we went inside and she told us what to do. She was a very special woman and training will go on at ‘The Dog Spot’, per Terri’s wishes.— Linda Kye (from Terri’s FaceBook page) Linda Kye attended the Terri Clary Training Day Tribute. She did not have a memorial or funeral as she requested. But many of her friends decided to have a Training Day Tribute for her. She was a member of our board for many years and a member of the UDC for many more years, a true Doberman person. I purchased a puppy from Terri Clary in 2009, Ante Up the Cash Tejas a.k.a. Cash, who now has Sch.1, BH, CGN, TT. Cash was from the first of three litters that Terri bred and he happens to be my heart dog. It was then I began a special friendship with Terri, while we lived thousands of miles away from each other we could still talk on the phone for hours about Dobermans. We would discuss training techniques, the Doberman’s working temperament, trialing and everything in between. She was never without an opinion on any of those subjects, always something constructive to say, always a good idea or a new way of doing a training exercise, and always, always, with the best interest of the dog in mind. In my opinion Terri owned one of the finest bitches in North America, my dogs dam and Terri’s foundation bitch Ha’Ras Boeing v. Wustensturm Sch.1, IPO3, MRI, French Ring Brevet, PSA-PDC, BSA, E1A, WAC, CGC a.k.a. Jet! All Jets titles were owner handled and trained! And some of those titles accomplished when Terri was sick with the dreaded disease. She was a pretty amazing women and definitely not afraid to get out there on the trial field and test her dogs ability. As a breeder that was important to Terri. She had a vision of what the Doberman should be and no matter what people thought she should do, she always did it her way. Terri was instrumental in helping others reach their goals too. She was the training director for The Total Doberman Group and never missed a training session through all her sickness. Helping other handlers first, many times not getting to train her own dogs. Terri never in all the time I talked to her on the phone would complain about her illness. It was hard to get anything out of her but in late January of this year while talking during one of our many phone conversations she said if I was ever going to get my butt down there I’d better do it soon. Not two weeks later I had the van packed with three Dobermans and left for the 1500 mile trip in the middle of a snow storm. People called me crazy and maybe I was but Terri was a friend, and a wonderful, caring breeder, and I wanted her to reacquaint with a very special Doberman. We finally got to do that after four years, even though Terri was so very obviously sick she played and cuddled with Cash, spent hours talking with me and I could tell she was so very proud of both of us. The trip was a bittersweet one really as I knew it would be the last time I would ever get to see this strong, outspoken, and a little bit crazy woman again. A woman that truly cared about the faith of our breed, and defended and supported everything Doberman. Terri was a very good trainer. She had limited resources but was always thinking outside of the box. She and I would have long training conversations that usually ended up with helpful hints for each of us in something or another. We could speak openly about our issues with our individual animals without fear of degradation to self or dog no matter how simple or complex the issue might be. Her passion was her dogs and her training besides her husband whom she loved dearly. We laughed allot at having that in common as well. Terri bred her dogs to excel in both conformation and working ability. She loved to see what else she could do with them. She would title them in PSA, Mondio, IPO, Obedience, conformation shows etc. I will miss her very much. The camaraderie we shared with the honesty and mutual training passion will be missed greatly. True friendships are very, very rare. Value them. It’s all over way to soon.—Linda Guidry Her dogs will miss her dearly but according to her husband Jim they are all being spoiled. Jet sleeps in Terri’s spot in the bed every night and gets lots of hugs and kisses! I just want to say thank you dear Terri for letting me have this awesome Doberman, and also for a friendship that I shall cherish forever…I will miss you.—Lynn Anderson UDC FOCUS 11 12 UDC FOCUS Versatility Title Earned: VCX Registered Name: Fayek Pitch Black V Firefly Titles: Am Ch, UGrCh, Int’l/Nat’l Ch, UKC CA, URO1, UAGI, USJCh, AKC CA, RN, CGC, UDC ATT, WAC, ROM Call Name: Kyra DOB: 3/1/09 Owner: Miriam “Meejin” Pike Address: 12545 Wilderness Park Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Phone: 571-278-4982 Email: [email protected] I picked Kyra up in June 2009 while attending the UKC Premier event in Kalamazoo, MI. She was 13 weeks old and the cutest thing on the planet! I instantly fell in love with her but had no idea what she had in store for me… I found Kyra’s breeder through a friend who owned Kyra’s Aunt that I had been showing. I had already had the pleasure of meeting Kyra’s Uncle and fell in love with him. When I found out that Kyra’s breeder owned his litter sister and that she was going to be bred soon, I knew this was a litter I had to look at. I had been searching for a show bitch for a little while but was hitting many speed bumps. I had specific requirements that I wanted met and many breeders weren’t willing to afford me the opportunity, not that I blame them. Kyra’s breeder not only met my requirements but exceeded them. I was looking for a black show bitch that was good enough for me to show myself. I didn’t want to use a handler. My goal was to owner handler this bitch to her AKC Championship. As you can imagine, many breeders didn’t want to give up their black show bitches to just anyone, especially UDC FOCUS 13 a newbie with little to no show experience. I also didn’t want to co-own the bitch as I had heard some horror stories. I didn’t want to be tied down to anything, she was going to be my dog and I wanted to do what I wanted to do with her when I wanted to do it without interference from the breeder. Kyra’s breeder gave me everything I wanted and has been our biggest fan. We have become great friends and she always supports us in whatever we do. When the litter was born there were 2 black bitches. As they grew, I knew that the breeder was going to take her pick first so I was anxiously waiting for her to make her choice. I liked both of them from the pictures and they were very similar but I always favored Kyra for her short back and compact body. She had the cutest little face too! When they were 8 weeks old she called me up to say she had picked the sister. She said that the sister had a little more bone but her decision was based on the fact that she didn’t have the personality that Kyra had. She was certain that Kyra was the better fit for me. I trusted her evaluation and agreed to take her. She was strictly a show dog for the first 12 months of her life (a mistake I do not intend to ever make again!). She quickly became an instant hit at UKC winning 5 BIS puppy awards before she was 6 months old. She won her first UKC Reserve BIS at 6 ½ months. She quickly finished her UKC Championship and won 4 out of 5 legs towards her 14 UDC FOCUS Grand Championship before the age of 10 months. Just after her 10 month birthday, she won her first AKC point under breeder judge Bonnie Clarke. She finished her UKC Grand Championship in 2010 at Premier. Her first AKC Major came in July 2011 under breeder judge Leah Lange and her 2nd Major to finish came on a hot, humid, sticky Memorial Day 2012 in Monroeville, PA under judge Terry DePietro. Also, in 2012 she set a new UKC record for most Doberman Top Ten points in one year and is still the current holder of that record. At the 2012 Premier she won Top Ten BOB (over multiple AKC Grand Champions) under judge Richard Beauchamp and went on to win the Top Ten All Breed ranking of #3! After finishing her UKC GrCh, I decided it was time to try some other things. I had done Rally with my other dogs so that’s where we started. In October 2011 she earned her URO1 in 3 straight trials with a Total Dog award and a BIMBS! She has earned several Total Dog awards over the years and made history as Premier’s first Total Dog Guardian Group winner in 2011. In 2012 she made history again by repeating that win and then went on to win Total Dog Reserve BIS under UKC owner Wayne Cavanaugh! Both years she qualified for the Total Dog competition via Dock Diving. Dock Diving came about almost by chance. I had watched the event at Premier in 2010. There were a few Dobermans jumping. It was so fun to see them! I asked myself, I wonder if Kyra can do that? She hadn’t really been exposed to the water much and she hates having a bath but she took it without much coaxing. I bought her a life vest for safety and peace of mind but she wasn’t scared at all. She was an awful swimmer, kicking water with her front legs everywhere like she was drowning but she would “swim” out into the water and get the toy. It took less than 30 minutes to get her from hopping in off the stairs of my friend’s inground pool to leaping off the side like a pro! A few weeks later, we went to an event. It took a little convincing as the dock was 2 ft off the water and we were now at a pond where the water was murky and she couldn’t see the bottom but after trying to push me in she finally mustered up the courage and in she went. The rest is history! She is UKC’s first GrCh Doberman to earn the USJ title and unofficially the first to earn the USJCh title (I have not had the 2nd thing verified with UKC yet). Her personal best jump is 19ft 11in which she set at the 2012 Premier event! Things just seemed to come so easily to her…I decided to try her at lure coursing. That was a no brainer!! She took to it like any good sight hound and was extremely vocal on her way to the start line. If there is one thing I would change about her work ethic, it’s that she doesn’t really have an “off switch” and when she goes into prey drive, it’s very hard to get her out of it! She qualified easily for both her UKC and AKC CA titles. Hind sight being what it is, I wonder if maybe I shouldn’t have done lure coursing with her. Every time we are in an open field or anywhere near one, she goes into a crazed frenzy looking for that lure! If she sees movement in the distant horizon it’s over, forget it, pack your bags and leave because she’s not going to stop screaming and pulling you towards it! She actually did this to me at an AKC show as a Special….ugh, what a disaster that was! I admire her enthusiasm but her lack of focus is sometimes trying. It’s really hard to be more interesting than live prey! hahaha I waited to take her through the WAE until she was almost 3yrs old. Even though she was pretty fearless and was never sound sensitive like my pets, I wanted to make sure she was mentally ready for the evaluation. I don’t regret waiting. She passed everything with ease, despite my nervousness! She also was able to pass the UDC ATT and received 2 CC’s towards her UDC Championship. I am hoping to get to a show this year to try for her last CC! I have always wanted to try agility and after my friend tried it a little bit with my other female; I finally decided it was my turn to try it with Kyra. We had very minimal training but our first two UAGI legs came the first weekend we trialed. That last leg was much more elusive. I had set a goal to get that last leg before Premier 2012. The only trials left in the area were outdoors. We hadn’t trained outdoors. Needless to say, it was a disaster. Zoomies, zoomies and more zoomies!! Finally on our 3rd weekend of outdoor trials, it was just hot enough out to tone her down a little and we were able to finish that last leg the first weekend in May, about 6 weeks before Premier. The timing was perfect because a few weeks later she became a ROM! After taking another casual class and trying (and failing miserably) at UAGII and AKC novice, I decided I wanted to get a little more serious about this agility business. I sought out a private instructor via some agility people from my AKC all breed club and also some additional training at a facility that uses the same methods. It has been just over 3 months and I can NOT believe how much progress we have made. We train almost every day and Kyra can’t get enough of it! She was made for this! She loves it! She’s good at it and she is soooooo smart! We have had our setbacks due to her prey drive and training outdoors but we have overcome them. I can get her focus back now much easier than before but we still have a lot of work to do in that department. I can’t wait to start trailing this Spring! Even though I originally only bought her as a show dog, she has become so much more! There hasn’t been anything we have tried that we haven’t succeeded at. She has become my jack of all trades, the dog that can do it all! I finished her AKC Championship completely owner han- UDC FOCUS 15 dled, she has broken records and set “firsts” in UKC in conformation and dock diving and is working on becoming the first female Doberman “Super Dog”, an unofficial title given to those dogs who have earned a title in the following 5 events: conformation, obedience, rally, agility and weight pull. (She needs her UCD and UWP to achieve this.) We are training for BN, CD, UCD and I hope to earn these titles sometime this year or next. She will be working on her novice agility titles in the following venues: AKC, ASCA, NADAC, USDAA this Spring and will also try her hand at APDT Rally. She is casually working on her AKC GrCh and her USJGrCh (dock diving). She will hopefully (assuming continued good health) succeed at being a Mother to some outstanding dual purpose puppies in a year or two! Last but not least, she is forever busy being my heart dog, she makes me laugh every day! Starting with her morning routine of punching me in the face as soon as my alarm goes off and when I turn over to look at her she still has her head on her pillow and is smiling and squinting her eyes at me. How can you have a bad day when you wake up to that every morning??? Love my Rah Rah!! 16 UDC FOCUS Versatility Report The Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) Title is awarded to Dobermans who have demonstrated conformance to the breed standard, genetic soundness, stable temperament, trainability, and working drives appropriate to the Total Doberman. Congratulations to the following very special Dobermans and their proud owners for their attainment of the VC and VCX titles from February through October 2012! New Versatility Companion X (VCX) 31-Jan-13 AKC Ch., CA, USJCH, UAGI, URO1, GRCH Fayek Pitch Black v Firefly, WAC: Owned and Loved by Miriam Pike All Versatility Companion Dogs (VC) 7-Apr-92 Carlo Vom Donautal, SCHHI, B, CDX, WAC, GHC: Donald H. Marlowe 26-Oct-93 Amaita Von De Aracoururo, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, TT: Luis M. Vazquez 28-Feb-98 Allie Vom Kaiserhaus, BH, T1, SchH 1, WAC: Linda C. Kurz & Joseph L. Kurz 7-Apr-92 BA - CAN - PR Ch Prancing Pony’s J. Gabriel, Am/Can - PR CD, TT, GHC: Sharon Renae Barzen 21-May-94 Shady Acre’s Ideal Mr. Spock, BH, SCHII, UD, ATT, CGC: Beverly Press 28-Feb-98 Delight Of Starfire, CDX, WAC, CGC: Nancy Brunker 12-Apr-92 Baretta Vom Donautal, SCHHI, B, WAC, GHC: Gail Dodd 1-Jul-94 Panda Von Dynasty, CDX, B, TD, SCHHII: Dennis Helm & Melodie Limpach 24-Apr-98 Alisaton Star-Trip V Dalclar, CD, WAC, AD, CGC, FEMA LEVEL II: Gail McCarthy 8-Jun-92 Camden’s Sunshine, CDX, WAC, TDI, CGC: Cathy L. Camden 1-Oct-94 Ondra Vom Binselberg, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, ATTS: Luis M. Vazquez 24-Apr-98 Ch Patriot’s Stars ‘N’ Stripes, CD, ROM, AD, CGC: Gail McCarthy 28-Jun-92 Boss Vom Donautal, TD, T1, B, GSSD Ready-Search: Ricardo Ferado 4-Feb-95 Echo Vom Donautal, CD, B, GHC, WAC, CGC: Sue W. Hall 24-Apr-98 Herro Vom Bogenstadt, SchH 3, IPO 3, B, CD, WAC, ZTP: Lori Janes 28-Jun-92 Satan’s Midnight Warrior III, B, SCHHII, AD: Curtis S. Northrup 31-May-95 Ch Kansa’s Intoxicatin’ Aquarius, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI: Julie K. Stade 28-Jun-98 UDC Ch Rebholzer High Intensity, B Brevet, UDC FFB: Desiree Malouin 30-Jun-95 Tika Von Royal Gin, B, UDC ATT, CGC: Nellie Walter & DeDe Beck 28-Jun-98 Red Oak’s Blair, AKC-CKC CD, T 1, SchH 1, WAC, HIC, CGC: Ellen Higgins 12-Apr-96 Ch Bjf A Midsummer-Night’s Dream, CD, TDI,CGC: Jim Briley & Mark & Julie Stade 18-Jul-98 Willow Von Dynasty, CDX, B, T 1, SchH 1, WAC, ZTP G1A, CGC: Lisa Johnson 19-Apr-96 Agape’s Seasons Of The Lion, CD, BH, CGC, ATT: Connie Galloway & Mollie Stroff 31-Dec-98 U-CDX Dawn Of Starfire, UD, WAC, CGC: Nancy Brunker 5-Jul-92 Phonix Vom Norden Stamm, SCHHIII, CD, TD, FH, WAC: Sue Kelly-Walsh 13-Aug-92 Falkenburgs Illissa V D Nieuwe Loot, B, CGC, ATT: Wolfgang & Claudia Pfirrmann 5-Oct-92 Ch Wiking De Nieuwe Loot Van Stevinhage, IPOI, ZTP: Jack & Ella Kooy and Wolfgang Pfirrmann 15-Oct-92 Inverurey’s French Fantasy, UD, SCHHIII, GHC, WAC, ATT, D-CD: Ellen L. Higgins 25-Oct-92 Prancing Pony Dana V Warlock, CD, TD, B, SCHHI, WH, WAC: Julianne Ferado 10-Nov-92 Gravin Onyx Vom Neerland Stamm, CDX, B, SCHIII, WH, GHC, CGC, TDI: Paulette & G. Price Bethel and Mary Rodgers 23-Nov-92 Copyright Protected Kristoff, CD, T1, SCHHI, ATT: Linda Ann Tobiasz 24-Nov-92 Royolyn Eighteen-Twelve, AM/CAN CD, TD, T1, WAC, SAR: Michelle L. Limoges 28-Jul-96 Sentinel Spelcaster V Zysing, CD, B, OFA, ATT, CGC: David Stroff & Cathy L. Camden 23-Dec-96 Yukon Vom Weisen Haus, SchH III, ZTP SG1A, CD, CGC, TDI: Soile Jarvenpaa 21-Feb-97 Sentinel’s Specter, B, WAC, CGC: Cathy L. Camden 15-May-97 U-CD Miss Pegasus Sue, UDX, WAC, CGC: Nancy Brunker 17-Sep-97 Red Oak’s Aubrey, AKC-CKC CDX, D-CD, B, TI, SCHH1, GHC, WAC, STT, CGC: Ellen L. Higgins 17-Sep-97 Camilla Vom Kaiserhaus, CD, SCHH3, T1, WAC, CGC: Lori Janes 4-Apr-93 A Spicy Lady V D Ziegelhaus, TD, T1, ATT, SAR: Shirley M. & David Hammond 1-Nov-97 WWKC Ch Magenta’s Luckie Ambrosia, B, SchH 1, ZTP V1B: Nellie Walter 26-Aug-93 Eclipse Vom Donautal, B, WAC, CGC: Gail B. Dodd 29-Nov-97 Ch Sarena’s Shake Rag Jamie, BH, WAC, CGC: Lieselotte & Ray Hookey 12-Oct-93 Alexa Vom Donautal, CD, B, SCHHI, WH, GHC, WAC, CGC, ATTS: Sue W. Hall 28-Feb-98 Cara’s Black Rose Angelina Bahir, CDX, B, NA, CGC: Bruno Klang 8-Jan-99 Sentinel’s Merlin, B, WAC, ATTS, CGC, TDI, STT: Cathy L. Camden & David Stroff 19-Feb-99 Cerberus Vom Norden Stamm, CD, B, SchH 2, WH, ATTS, CGC, NNDDA: Francis Fayne 19-Feb-99 AKC Ch Mandolin Bring On The Night, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC: Joannah Davis & I. Annette Williams 27-Feb-99 Noble House Cita Frisco, AKC UD, B, SchH 2, ATT, CGC: Ellen Marchand 6-Apr-99 U-AGI U-CD Navistar’s QB Sneak v Triadel, Am-Can CD, NA, NAJ, NJ, OA, TT, CGC: Debra Hartzell 8-May-99 U-AGI Achates v Moss Hill, BH, NA, NAJ, NJ, WAC, CGC: Peg Mueller 6-Jun-99 U-CDX Papageno, Can CD, Am CDX, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC: Fred Dunaway 11-Jun-99 IABCAA Int’l. Ch Jag vom Donautal, B, CGC, Certified for K-9 Basic Cadaver Search: Ricardo Ferado 7-Aug-99 Ch BJF Crescendo V Aquarius, CD, ROM: Jill & Art Graves UDC FOCUS 17 26-Nov-99 Collinwood’s True Colors, CDX, BH, AX, AGD, WAC, CGC: Linda Ann Leiviska 10-Aug-02 Bonita Von Der Schwarzen Lagune, BH, ZVV 1, SchH 2, IPO 3, TDI, CGC: Vicky K. Brachfeld 15-Apr-06 IABCAA Int’l Ch, UKC Ch JBars Schatzi Windwalker, CD, BH, T1, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC: Larry Kye 23-Jun-00 UCD Can Ch Serenity Sherbourg Vondura, TT, TDI, CGC: G. Lynn Winter, DVM 24-Aug-02 BJF Renejade Mirror Image, CDX, NA, NAJ, WAC, FFB, BH, ATT: Wendy Schneider & Nancy Christensen 29-Jul-00 Sloothaak, CDX, BH, T1, CGC: Anne Rammelsberg 15-Apr-06 Redlion Fu Z Mu Z Wuza Bear, CD, NJP, TDI, CGC, RAE2, RL3, RL2X, RL1X, ARCH, CD-H: Deborah Stevenson 21-Feb-03 Odo von Dynasty, CD, WAC, CGC, Delta Society AAT: Margaret T. Flowers 4-Dec-00 Forgotten Lore of Kimbertal, SchH1, CD, BH, TKII, AD, TT, CGC: Amy Mills 7-Jan-01 Magenta S Hanz v. d. Habichttal, B, SchH1, T2, WAC, ATTS, CGC: Stephen & Joan Koren 27-Jan-01 Rebholzer Live Wire, B, SchH3, T3, CD, WAC, ATT, CGC: Traci Mulligan 27-Jan-01 Montwood Hotspice v Rebholz, BH, T1, D-CD, ATT, CGC: Traci Mulligan & Gary Knights 27-Jan-01 Rebholzer-Rohan Sum’R Siege, BH, SchH 1, WH, WAC, STT, CGC: Traci Mulligan 28-Jul-07 Giuseppina von Wilhamhoff, BH, WAC, OB-1, CHIC: Marylyn DeGregorio 15-Jun-03 Sentinel’s Diana The Hunter, BH, ATT, ATTS: Cathy L. Camden 8-Sep-07 Eric Iberico del Kingsware, BH, TD, TR-1, FH, SchH 1, WAC, TT, CGC: Renee C. Michel 26-Jul-03 Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC: N. Shannon Elkins & Steven Elkins 20-Oct-07 General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC: Peter J. Lindic 16-Aug-03 Brigitte Von Moeller Hof, CD, CGC, ATT: Meg Flowers 26-Dec-07 Can Ch Trymine Xzotic Flair v Domtom, CD, TT, CGN: Tamara Champagne 4-Oct-03 Can Ch Destiny’s Charisma, BH, WAC, ATT: Rose M. Kruser 18-Oct-03 Renejade Bells and Whistles, CDX, ASCA-CD, NA, NAJ, WAC, ATT, CGC: Nancy Gearhard 21-Apr-01 Smokey Joe von Wilhamhoff, SchH 1, CGC: Anthony & Marylyn DeGregorio 20-Mar-04 U-CD Brulans Baron Vom Gravin, CD, WAC, Delta Society AAT: Cindy M. Starley 12-Aug-01 Lothlorien The Wizard v. Cara, CD, UDC-ThD, CGC, Hearing Service Dog: Margaret (Peg) Wyse 20-Mar-04 Salmans Eich v Blitzkrieger, AKCCKC CD, BH, SchH3, Can TT, CGC: Phyllis E. McNaughton 17-Jul-04 Sentinel’s Lady of the Lake, CD, BH, ATT, ATTS, CGC: Cathy L. Camden 12-Jan-02 Armee Begablten v. Wimmerhaus, BH, SchH 1, ZTP VG 1B, AD: Alvin L. Clemons 9-Jan-05 10-Feb-02 U-CD Cris’s Mystic Black Jade, AKC CD, AKC OA & OAJ, NADAC NJ & OA, ASCA GS-N & RS-N, WAC, ATT, HIC, TDI, CGC, FM: Cristina Maxwell 19-Feb-05 Wittrock’s EEEEEvil EEEEEva, CD, B, WAC, ATT, CGC, Delta Society Therapy Dog: Cheryl Fite & Ross Peterson 10-Feb-02 Cris’s Black Star Sapphire, AKC CD, ASCA CD, Mex-PC, AKC OA & OAJ, NADAC NA, NG & NJ, ASCA RS-N & JS-N, WAC, HIC, TDI, CGC, LC-10L: Cristina Maxwell 12-Mar-05 UCD, UACH Bel-Mar’s I Love Trouble, CD, OA, NAJ, NJP, NAP, NGC, NJC, OJC-V, ATT, CGC: Beth Bishop 4-Mar-02 U-CD Boris von Rosenhof, SchH 3, FFB VG1A, STT, D-CD, CGC, AD: Anne Rammelsberg 11-Mar-02 Cara’s Matik Gift for Gab, CD, WAC, BH, CGC, ATT, Therapy Dog: Vicky K. Brachfeld 10-May-02 Can Ch Equinox Designer Genes, Can CD, HIC: Judy Bohnert 12-May-02 UCI Natl.-Intl. Jungsten Ch Sentinel’s Excalibur, BH, ATT, Certified Service Dog: Cathy L. Camden 12-May-02 Aesir vom Kollund Kro, BH, SchH 3, IPO 3, WAC, ZTP V1A, CGC: Lori Janes 18 23-Mar-03 Morgana’s Forevr Chasin Phonix, SchH 1, CD, WAC, AD, ATT, BH, CGC: Makayla King 3-Mar-01 Can Ch Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can CD, WAC, CGC: Judy Bohnert & Carla Mai Nissen 30-Jun-01 Renejade Rock and Roll, TD, NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ, AXJ, NAC-1, AD-1, WAC, CGC: Linda S. Robertson UDC FOCUS 15-Apr-06 Ravenswood Aspen Extreme, CKCUKC CD, AKC CDX, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC: Beth Szczygiel Cara’s Shining Dark Crystal, CD, WAC, OA, OAJ, BH, SR, SS, NAC, CGC: Carolyn & Ralph Gastley 25-Jun-05 IABCA Int’l Ch Cameron Capone dei Dohse, CD, BH, WAC, CGC, AD, RE: Cornelia Grabichler 29-Oct-05 DARE’s Terra Firma, CDX, ThD, CGC, TDI, Dog Guide: Laura Holum 26-Dec-05 Bell’Lavoro La Vittoria Dolce, CD, WAC, TDI, CGC: Salvatore Ceraldi & Vicky Brachfeld 18-Feb-06 Bell’Lavoro Aleksia Nano, BH, WAC, CGC: Kristin Roberts & Vicky Brachfeld 15-Apr-06 IABCAA Nat’l Jugend Ch JBars Portia Kye In The Sky, CD, BH, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC: Linda Kye 26-Dec-07 Bell’Lavoro Discorso Dela Cita, BH, WAC, CGC: Erica Green & Vicky Brachfeld 8-Mar-08 Elkhaus Entrapment, CD, BH, ATT, CGC: N. Shannon Elkins 16-Mar-08 Highland’s Mountain Express, RA, RE, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC: Beth Szczygiel 21-Jun-08 Bearcreek Quinnkastra Top Gun, CD, BH, T1, OB3, ATT, ATTS, CGC, WAC: Suzan Shipp 21-Jun-08 CKC Ch Gentry’s Blackhawk Down, CD, AGNJ, AGI, HIC, CKC TT, CGN, CKC ROM: Caitlin Rathburn 30-Nov-08 Bowie’s Semper Fidelis v Dru, CD, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC: Kim Somjen, DVM 22-Feb-09 Ascomannis Laevatein, CD-H, RL1, BH, WAC, ATT,ADPR: Laura V. Baugh 22-Feb-09 Ziris Van Schuylenburcht, BH, WAC, CGC, AD: Amanda Shadfoth 16-Mar-09 Ferrara vom Excalibur, BH, SchH2, IPO1, WAC, ADPR: Cornelia Grabichler 6-Sep-09 Citto von der Wudritz, BH, IPO III, TDI, CGC: Vicky K. Brachfeld 6-Sep-09 UKC Ch, UKC CD D’Lano’s Guns N’ Roses, WAC,ATTS,TDI, CGC, RN: Linda Rusinko & Deborah Otlano 6-Sep-09 UDC Ch Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, BSB-E3A: Jim & Janis Toman 6-Feb-10 CKC Ch Seven’s Strekoza Pennylane, RA, TT, ROMC: Leah Hamaluk 6-Feb-10 Aurora’s Jetta, CD, RA, NAC, VADC, VSGDC, AGNS, AGIJ, CGC, CGN, ThD: Leah Hamaluk 6-Feb-10 Ch Gentry’s Beck ‘N’ Call, CGN, CD, RN, RAMCL, TT, ROM: Caitlin Rathburn 9-May-10 Cara’s Thorny Issue, BH, WAC, ATT, CHIC, CGC: Jeffrey Saporito 26-Feb-12 UCH Platinum’s Winner Takes It All, MX, MXJ, WAC, ATTS: Beth Szczygiel 6-Feb-10 Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya, BH, SchH1, IPO2, VPG3, CD, CGC, RN, WAC: Brandi Williams 17-Oct-10 UKC Ch Cara’s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC: Linda & Peter Lindic 2-Mar-12 AKC Ch. Talladega’s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM: Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver 9-May-10 Bell’Lavoros Primo Diamante Rio, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, ThD: Marie Iulo 10-Dec-11 Legard’s Batman, CD, BH, TT, TR2, WH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC: Janet G. Smith All Versatility Companion Excellent Dogs (VCX) 07-Apr-92 Ch Lothlorien’s High Elven Rune, UDT, ROM,SCHHI, TDI, CGC: Bunny Lanning 30-May-92 Am/Can Ch Black Oak Country N Western, Am/Can CD, TD, T1, ROM, CGC: Linda Suligoy 14-Aug-92 Ch Henrike V. D. Nieuwe Loot, CD, B, T2, SCHHI, CGC: Wolfgang and Claudia Pfirrmann 20-Oct-92 Ch Destiny’s Special Blessing, Am/ Can CD, B, ROM, TDI, TH.D, ATT, CGC: Carole Bohanan-Uhler and John Uhler 08-Nov-93 Am/Can Ch Cara’s Talon, Am/Can CD, B, ROM, CGC: Bonnie Wittrock 09-May-94 Ch Findjan’s Outrage, CD, ROM, GHC, CGC, ATT: Nancy E. Christensen 29-Jun-94 AKC-CKC Ch Destiny’s Windflower, AKC-UDC CD, B, ROM, ATT, TDI: Carole Bohanan-Uhler 10-Mar-95 Ch Cara’s Valar Lothlorien, CDX, BH, ATT, TDI, TH.D., CGC: Bunny Lanning and Ray Carlisle 31-May-95 Am/Can/UKC, SKC, Ch U-CDX Ravenswoods High Performance, CDX, ROM, B, Can CDX, CGC, TT, VCX: Cindy Noland 11-Aug-95 Ch BJF Much Ado About Nothing, CD, CGC, TDI, AG 1-2, ROM: Kathy and Mike Horniman 28-Feb-98 D-Ch Branwen Vom Haus Kurz, BH, NA, AD, NJC, TT: Linda C. Kurz & Joseph L. Kurz 28-Feb-98 Finnish Ch Belmont Vom Norden Stamm, CD, JK2, ZTP, CGC, TT: Soile Jarvenpaa & Elina Jarvinen 08-Mar-99 Ch Patriot’s Stars N Stripes, CD, ROM, FFB V1B, AD, CGC, 1st Level Certified-Search Dogs NE: Gail McCarthy 03-Apr-99 UDC Ch Renejade Windsor v Jazlin, CD, BH, SchH 3, WAC, ZTP VG 1A, AG II, CGC: Nancy Christensen 10-Apr-99 Can Ch Wittrock’s Cascadian Tiger, CD, TD, WAC, B, CGC, SAR-Dog: Michelle Limoges 08-May-99 Can Ch Cara’s Color of Night, U-CD, CKC CDX, BH, SchH A, ATT, STT, ATTS, CGC: Sue Morrissey 20-Jul-03 DV Ch Alexa vom Bernecker Schloss, VPG1, FH2, AD, ZTP V1A: Elaine Brown-Galonska & May Jacobson 20-Jul-03 UDC Ch Destiny’s Sunshine Santino, SchH1, AFFB, WAC, ATT, CGC: Janis & Jim Toman 06-Jan-04 Can/UDC Ch Wittrock’s Zzzzzaaron, CD, AD, B, ATT, WAC, T1: Bonnie Wittrock 03-Jul-99 Ch Teeco’s Night Hawk, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI, NGC, NJC: Laura Hulke 06-Jan-04 Am/Can/UDC Ch U-GrCh, U-Ag1 Talent’s Supersonic, CD, BH, NA, NAP, ROM, CGC: Peg Mueller 05-Aug-99 UDC-AKC Ch Mandolin Bring On The Night, CD, ROM, CGC, ATT, FFB V1A: Joannah Davis & I. Annette Williams 01-Feb-04 Ch UCDX Smack-Dab’s Diamond in the Myst, CDX, BH, ROM, UKC Total Dog: Karen Gunter 31-Dec-99 Can Ch Destiny’s Man on a Mission, CD, WAC, BH, SchH 2, T 1, ATT: Carole Bohanan-Uhler 20-Mar-04 AKC-UDC Ch, IABCA Int. Ch Mt. Windsor’s After Burn, CD, BH, ATT, ROM, ATTS: Nancy M. Troyer 08-Jul-00 AKC/UDC Ch BJF Crescendo v Aquarius, CDX, ROM, BH, T-1, ATT, CGC: Jill & Art Graves 03-Jul-05 UDC/UKC/Int’l. Ch Cross the Rubicon dob Mann, CD, TDI, WAC, ATT, TT, CGC: Irina Sasu 08-Jul-00 Ch BJF Sonata v. Aquarius, NA,NAJ, ROM, CGC, FD, FDX, FDCH: Jessica Wilcock, DVM 29-Aug-05 Am/Int’l. Ch Rhapsody’s Passage to India, RN, CD, ROM, TDI, YTT, CGC: Irina Sasu 21-Apr-01 Ch Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can CDX , AKC CD, WAC, HIC, CGC, TT: Judy Bohnert & Carla Mai Nissen 29-Oct-05 UDC Ch Mandolin The Heat Is On, CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, ATT, CGC, RN: Joannah Davis 11-Mar-02 Ch U-AG2 Montwoods Kira of Delcrest, CD, OA, OAJ, ROM, NAC, NJC, FFB V1A, TT, CGC: Debra Hartzell 24-Apr-98 Am/Can Ch Gold Grove High Chaparral, Am/Can CD, CGC, BH, ROM: Sharon A. White 12-Apr-02 Am/Int’l/UDC/UKC Ch U-CDX Hillco’s Texas Blazing Star, AKC-ASCA CDX, BH, ROM, OB2, AD, D-CD, D-FFB VG1A, TDI, ThD, CGC, ATT, TT, HIC, VCX: Irina Sasu 06-Sep-98 Ch Sarena’s Shake Rag Jamie, CDX, BH, ROM, VC, CGC, TDI, FFB: Lieselotte & Ray Hookey 05-Oct-02 Ch Anrich Dreamkeeper of Saxony, TT, CDX, BH, AD, ATT, CGC: Diana and Gordon Shore 06-Sep-98 Can Ch Cara’s Alisa, CD, WAC, UDC, ATT, FFB, BH, CGC, TDI: Rose M. Kruser 30-Dec-02 Am/Intl/Intl Baby/Natl. Jugend/UKC Ch Talent’s Classic, BH, AKC/UKC CD, ASCA CDX, ROM, OB2, CGC, AD, TDI, ATT, TT, HIC, VCX: Irina Sasu 15-Oct-98 Am-Can Ch LeMils Lethal Weapon, Am-Can CD, Am-Can ROM, TT, TDI, CGC: Penny Cary 26-Apr-03 Ch Cara’s Queen Of The Night, CKC UD, D-CD, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, Can TT: Susan Simeon & Ray Carlisle 26-Apr-03 AKC/CKC Ch Alisaton Aurora Borealis, AKC UD, CKC CDX, D-CD, BH, OB2, ASCA CD, ROM, CGC: Pam Burns 29-Oct-05 AKC/UDC Ch Imagemaker’s Plezed Ta Meecha, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC, RN: Sandi Atkinson 25-Feb-06 UDC/Can Ch Destiny’s Charisma, UDC/Can CD, AKC CDX, IPO3, SchH3, WAC, G-FFB V1A: Rose M. Kruser 08-Apr-06 Ch Bell’Lavoros Dio Di Giove, BH, ThD, CGC, ZTP1A: Vicky Brachfeld & Dean Calderon 15-Apr-06 UDC Ch/Int’l Ch Rhapsody’s Integrity, CD, RA, ATT, FFB, WAC, CGC: Irina Sasu 30-Oct-06 UDC-UKC Ch Come As You Are Inelya Renejade, AKC CD, ATT, WAC, CGC, RA: Nancy Christensen 12-Jan-07 UDC / Intl. Ch Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC, G-FFB, T1, VC: N. Shannon Elkins UDC FOCUS 19 05-Feb-07 UDC Ch Bell’Lavoros Rocca Scura, BH, T1, IPO 2, WAC, ATT, RThD, CGC: Mary Chrusciel 31-Jan-09 UDC Ch Lemils Dynamite Kiss, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, TDI, CGC: Joannah Davis 08-Apr-12 AKC, UDC Ch Lancaster’s Sassi Godiva, CD, D-CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, STT, G-FFB V1A: Nancy Lawson Weber 28-Jul-07 Am/Can/UKC Ch Sasanoa Glorious, WAC, RN, Can TD, ROMC, PCD, CGC, TT, TDI: Evelyn Stackpole, Penny Cary and Hosea Carpenter 06-Sep-09 AKC/UKC Ch D’Lano’s Make My Day Traditions, RA, NAJ, ROM, ATTS, CGC: Deborah Otlano 08-Apr-12 AKC, UDC Ch Chaos vom Koby Haus, SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ROM, ZTP SG1A: Loel Turpin 06-Sep-09 AKC Ch, UKC GrCh Zima Is Mine Always, ROM, CD, RN, CGC, ATTS, TDI, CGC: Deborah Otlano 27-Apr-12 AKC Ch Viking’s Charlie Brown, CDX, VPG III, IPO III, NA, OAJ, ROM, ZTP 1A: Lyn G. Kargaard 23-Oct-09 UDC Ch , UKC Ch Gravin Vera V. Neerlands Stam, CD, RN, WAC, CGC: Lynda L. Herndon 08-Jun-12 UKC, UDC-Ch. Incredible Caper v Rebholz, BH, WAC, CGC, TR-1, OB-3, SchH A, BSA-E-3-A, ATT, SJ: Traci Mulligan 28-Jul-07 UDC Ch Swift Run Showstopper v Kkro, BH, WAC, ATT, BSA E1A, CGC: Tammy Marshall-Weldon 08-Mar-08 Ch Gem’Giveeon Lumene, CD, BH, SchH1, NA, NAJ, AFN, WAC, ATT, BSB, CGC: Debra Hartzell 21-Jun-08 UDC/IABCAA/Int’l/UKC Ch JBars Schatzi Windwalker, CD, BH, T2, FFB VG1A, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, WAC, TDI, CGC: Larry Kye 21-Jun-08 UDC Ch General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, TDI, CGC, VC: Peter J. Lindic 31-Aug-08 UDC Ch Bell’Lavoro Augustus, BH, FH1, SchH3, IPO3, AKC WD3, WAC, ATT, ZTP 1B, CGC, VCX: Sean Salke 30-Nov-08 UDC Ch Bell’Lavoros Nero Strega, BH, WAC, ATT, ZTP IA, RThD, CGC: Vicky Brachfeld 06-Feb-10 UDC, UKC Ch Beja’s Sorella Suzy Q, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, ADA CAC, CHIC: Anthony & Marylyn DeGregorio 09-May-10 UDC Ch Tri-Star’s Avalon Sunset, OA, AXJ, NF, WAC, ATT, CGC: Laura Hulke 17-Oct-10 UDC Ch Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, WAE, ATT, BSB-E3A, CGC: Jim & Janis Toman 24-Sep-11 UDC & UKC Ch Cara’s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS-TT, CGC, VC: Linda & Peter Lindic 10-Mar-12 AKC Ch, UKC Grand CH Talladega’s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM: Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver 16-Jun-12 UDC-Ch. Sant Kreal Soldier, IPO 1, WAC, ZTP SG 1A: Mitch Edley 20-Oct-12 UDC Ch. Beja’s Redneck Brother Rudy, CD, SchH 1, WAC, ZTP SG1B, CGC, OB1, TR1: Anthony & Marylyn DeGregorio 08-Dec-12 AKC Ch. Foxhall’s The First Lady, WAC, BH, ROM, VPG II, IPO III: Lynn Eggers and Jill & Art Graves 15-Dec-12 AKC Ch., UKC Ch. Catawba’s Power Play, CD, RA, VPGI, ROM, ATT: Whitney Newman and Susan Miller 31-Jan-13 AKC Ch., CA, USJCH, UAGI, URO1, GRCH Fayek Pitch Black v Firefly, WAC: Owned and Loved by Miriam Pike Send me your new and updated Versatility Profile Questionnaires for the quarterly “Versatility Spotlight” feature in Focus! Don’t pass up this unique opportunity for recognition of your Doberman companion and your accomplishments together as a working team! If you have a VC or VCX Title and would like to submit or update your Versatility Profile Questionnaire, please call or write and I will be happy to send you a new questionnaire. If you have earned new titles since your VC or VCX Title was awarded, let me know and I will be pleased to announce your new titles in the next Versatility report! If you would like more information on the UDC Versatility program or a VC-VCX application, please print out the Versatility Title Requirements and Application Form from the UDC website at www.uniteddobermanclub.com or call me at (425) 2264810 (evenings, or anytime to leave a message) or contact me at my email address: [email protected]. Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee, P.O. Box 58455, Renton, WA 98058-1455 20 UDC FOCUS Shaping the Prospective Working Doberman A Primer for Owners of Working Doberman Puppies PART 1 – BRINGING YOUR PUPPY HOME How do you raise a puppy to be an uninhibited working dog prospect, while at the same time live with that puppy as it matures? How do you encourage exuberant, energetic performance from your working Doberman while establishing reasonable house rules and boundaries? Most Doberman owners prefer that their puppies live in the house as companions rather than be banished to the kennel during infancy and adolescence, but nurturing the working dog prospect requires thoughtful interaction to resolve the challenges to body and home that the owner/ trainer must address with a working Doberman puppy. When we choose to allow our puppies to live in the house, we need to protect the home and its inhabitants without suppressing the natural curiosity and exploration drives of the puppy. While our first inclination when we bring that puppy home is to hold and cuddle, it’s also good to establish solid routines early. Your puppy will thrive on knowing what to expect each day. By providing consistent rules for your puppy, you will increase your puppy’s confidence in you and avoid situations that can diminish your puppy’s working drives. Set Limits and Be Consistent in Your Expectations Let’s say that you have decided that it’s OK to allow your dog on the furniture in your home. Normally your dog is quite clean, and this doesn’t present a problem, but let’s say that one day you have some work done in your yard which creates a muddy area. Your Doberman trots through the muddy area on his way into the house, and you do not realize that his feet are muddy (and neither does he). As usual, your dog happily trots into the living room and jumps on your sofa. time displaying facial expressions of great disappointment. Now, your dog is no dummy. He knows you aren’t happy, and he’s pretty sure he did something wrong, but he has no idea what it might be. Can you see how that might erode his confidence in your relationship? There are lots of ways to avoid a situation like this including restricting access to certain rooms of the house, not allowing your dog on any furniture, having washable surface furniture and floors, etc. Only you can decide how you want your dog to behave, and what level of “dogginess” you can tolerate in your home, but think carefully and fairly about how you might react in various situations, and set limits while your puppy is young. Your puppy will happily accept your limits if you teach them fairly and reinforce them consistently. Allowing something one day and punishing it the next is so very confusing for your dog, and it can create a lack of trust. Using the Crate as a Management and Training Tool The use of a crate as a housetraining tool is well-understood by many dog owners. By using the puppy’s natural instinct to keep the “nest” clean, and providing regularly timed and strategically located opportunities for elimination, most puppies can be house trained within a couple of weeks. Another, less well-known use of the crate is to temporarily restrict freedom and access to the owner prior to a training session, in order to build pack drive and a desire to interact with the owner during training time. Prior to a short training session (with puppies, not more than 5-8 minutes long, I’m sure there are some people who would look at their dog and smile, and praise him for the beautiful new print art on the sofa fabric, but I probably wouldn’t fall into that category. While I might not scold my dog per se, it would be a natural instinct to shout at the dog to get off the sofa, while at the same UDC FOCUS 21 if that), place the puppy in his crate with a small treat or safe toy, and allow him to stay for about 30 minutes. When you are ready to begin the training session, quietly take the puppy from his crate, take him to his elimination spot to allow elimination if needed, and then begin working with the puppy. From a puppy point of view, it’s really exciting to leave the crate and have a leash put on to work with the owner, as opposed to being pulled away from other interests or other dogs to work with the owner. The puppy can also sleep safely in a crate in the owner’s bedroom at night. After the first few nights, which admittedly can be trying, the puppy will learn to settle in the crate for sleep, and receives the additional benefit of “denning” with the owner, again, building pack identity and drive. Multiple Dog Homes Bringing a working dog prospect into a home with other dogs presents some challenges. Puppies raised freely with other puppies and dogs will often bond primarily with the other dogs in the home rather than with the owner. While we certainly want the dogs to get along, we want that performance prospect to bind primarily with the owner/trainer. When the new puppy arrives, he should have his own crate for sleeping, and he should not run freely with the other dogs either unattended or for long periods. Short, supervised play times among the dogs are recommended, but the owner/trainer should arrange to provide a several positive training and “hanging out” interactions with the puppy each day. We want the puppy to look to the owner/ 22 UDC FOCUS trainer for interaction before he looks to other dogs for company. It’s much easier to allow the dogs to entertain each other, but it’s much better for the training relationship to build focus on the owner/handler. The Houseline The houseline or dragline, is a six to eight foot length of 3/8” nylon rope or cord, with a small snap on one end, attached to the puppy’s collar when he is SUPERVISED and IN YOUR SIGHT (puppies shouldn’t be unsupervised or out of sight in the house anyway, unless they are safely in an x-pen or crate). The line should NOT have a handle. The roundness of the line prevents it from catching on most objects in the home (although it’s not impossible). The houseline provides the slow two-legged owner a tool to quietly stop or redirect the puppy’s undesirable behaviors without shouting or otherwise threatening the puppy or having to chase the puppy down. It also provides the owner/trainer a means to prevent the puppy from learning to run away or avoid the owner/trainer when he doesn’t want to follow instruction. The owner should quietly walk toward the LINE (not the puppy), and STEP on the line, then pick up the line, then call the puppy, and praise the puppy for coming. This technique can be used to discourage the puppy from chewing on a visitor, from tormenting the cat or a child, or from digging in a favorite plant. NEVER LEAVE ANY LINE ON A DOG OR PUPPY WHEN HE IS NOT IN YOUR DIRECT SIGHT AS HE COULD HANG OR CHEW THE LINE AND CHOKE. It’s All About You & Your Dog is a new section in the UDC FOCUS that will give you the opportunity to publicize the recent accomplishments of you and your dog. This is one of the advantages of your UDC membership. We will recognize any title you have earned at any recognized canine organization. This is all about you and your dog! Accomplishments earned August 1, 2012, to April 1. 2013 IPO Sue Kelly-Walsh & “Johnny” : Desperado’s Hogan von der Accani IPO2, CD BSA E1A, WAC, CGC New – IPO 2 Linda Kurz and “EGIS” : Egis von Kollund Kro, BH, OB1, PR1, IPO1 New – IPO1 Renee Michel & “Trevi”: Blackheart Atrevido, BH New – BH Renee Michel & “Tzar”: Gladiator of America BaltaZar New – BH Renee Michel & “Brio”: Gladiators of America Briosa, AD, BH, TR1, CGC, RN New – BH, TR1, CGC, RN Monica Anthony and “Riva”: Riva von Luka BH, IPO-VO, BN, Am./Can. RN, CGC, CGN. New – IPO-VO, High Tracking, High Obedience, High Protection, High in Trial at Schutzengel Working Dog Club (NY) Erynn Lucas and “Eva”: Eva dei Dohse, SchH3, IPO3, AWD1, FH, WAC, CD, RN, CGC. New – StPr1 ZTP Jackie Spratt & “Nettie”: Quinette King of Darkness, BH, AD, ATTS, WAC, CGC, Handled by John Kerr. New – ZTP V1B Jackie Spratt & “Sergey”: Laredomountie, BH AD, ATTS, WAC, CGC, Handled by John Kerr. New – ZTP V1A – Best ZTP Lindsay Davis/Jason Dohse & “Mojo”: Jinx dei Dohse, BH, ZTP SG1B, New – BH, ZTP SG1B Gravin Garmina v d Accani, CD, BH, CGN, SAR Dog (live) “Tydnre”: Michelle L. Limoges, Edmonton, AB, Canada New – TD1, WAC Raksha’s MMMMMstyre, CD, CGN, SAR Dog (HRD) “Parquetta”: Michelle L. Limoges, Edmonton, AB, Canada New – WAC Obedience Sue Kelly-Walsh/Ellen Higgins & “Todd”: Desperado’s Hardy von der Accani BH, CGC, Delta Therapy Dog, CD, WAC New – AKC CD, New – WAC Show News Jack Currie & “Fidelis”: UDC/UKC CH Incredible Fidelis ATT, BH, WAC New – UDC CH, New – BH Rally Catherine LaBarre & “Miley”: Rebholzer Spirit Rain CD BN RE CGC NEW- RA (Rally Advanced), RE (Rally Excellent) and AKC CD Tracking Allissa Weaver & “Portia”: DRU’s Portia d’Aurelia, SchH3, IPO3, FH1, ACK-CD, WAC, CGC New - FH1 Veteran Birthdays Birthday wishes and kisses go out to the following Veterans who celebrated a double-digit Birthdays! Sue Kelly-Walsh/Ellen Higgins & “Jammer”: Jammer vom Aurachgrund SchH 3, AKC/CKC CD, GFFB E1A, WAC, CGC March 14, 2013 turned 12 years young Robin Nuttall/Julie Stade & “Cala”:URO2 USJ ARCH BJF O’er The Hills N’ Far Away, RE, OA, NAJ, WAC, TT, CGC March 26, 2013 turned 11 years young UDC FOCUS 23 24 UDC FOCUS Puppies Suitable for SAR Work by Rayanne Chamberlin S tarting with the Volhard Test with slight modifications: • Social Attraction/Following. Usually looking for middle of the road responses (2-3-4) • Restraint . Usually looking for a 3-4 response • Social Dominance. Any positive type response acceptable (2-3-4-5) • Elevation Dominance. Most puppies seem to be relatively relaxed here – acceptable is 3-4-5 • Retrieving. Usually use a ball or other toy; prefer some toy interaction (1-2-3 preferred / 4 ok) Note – the item tossed must be seen by the puppy and it must be of a size that the puppy can easily pick it up. • Touch Sensitivity. Prefer a puppy that does respond (2-3-4 preferred) • Sound Sensitivity. Puppy must be comfortable with sudden and loud sounds – we test this aspect further if the puppy makes it to SAR specific testing (1-2-3-4) • Sight Sensitivity. This is a low priority for us, but prefer a stable response (2-3) • Stability. This is the umbrella test and we rarely bother with it. We’ve found that young puppies do not have the visual ability to utilize this test with any type of uniformity. • • Agility. Using a variety of unpleasant/unusual surfaces offer the puppy the opportunity to walk across them (pallet, bread tray, tarp, metal, unstable surface, crawling under something). Preferred – puppy chooses to walk across all items without a ‘bribe’ or puppy willingly walks across for a ‘bribe’; Okay – puppy is hesitant, but will walk across with a ‘bribe’ and encouragement; Not acceptable – puppy is unwilling to walk across items. • Sound Sensitivity. Re-testing the sound sensitivity of the puppy utilizing different items (stones in a metal bucket, two blocks of wood, yelling person). Preferred – puppy who looks curiously toward the sound and/ or moves toward sound to investigate; Okay – puppy who startles but recovers and looks toward location of sound; Not acceptable – puppy that startles and runs away or exhibits other fear responses. • Prey Drive/Retrieve. A suitable toy is rolled or tossed in front of puppy (making sure that the puppy sees the item). Preferred – puppy that runs after toy, picks it up and either possesses it or returns to person with it; Okay – puppy that runs after toy, picks it up/ engages with toy but then leaves toy; Not acceptable – puppy that shows no interest in pursuing the toy. • Persistence/Hunt Drive. Usually with puppies, we spread small pieces of hot dog or other high value food in mid-length grass (4-6 inches) then we show the puppy that there are pieces of yummy food on the ground. We time how long the puppy will ‘hunt’ for more pieces of food. Preferred – puppy that searches for more food for at least a minute (some have searched for as long as 3 minutes); Okay – puppy that searches for 20-45 seconds or a puppy that will continue searching with encouragement; Not acceptable – puppy that does not search at all but looks to a person to ‘help’ them locate the food. • Tug/Possessiveness. Using a soft and small ‘tug’ toy, puppy is engaged with the toy. Preferred – puppy that grabs the toy and tugs and a puppy that when allowed to ‘win’ the toy either possesses it or returns to the person for more play; Okay – puppy that will play tug with encouragement and chooses to possess the toy when allowed to ‘win’; Not acceptable – puppy that has no interest in engaging even when encouraged. • Human Cadaver Scent. A container of human decomp material is placed out and the puppy is allowed to approach the box. Preferred – puppy that is curious, but may wander off after getting a good sniff; Okay – puppy that comes close, circles then goes away – possibly showing a little bit of concern; Not acceptable – puppy that is averse to the odor. NOTE: if testing for a puppy to specialize in human remains detection, the puppy’s behavior must be totally focused on the decomp material – climbing into the Structure. 7-8 week old puppies can only give you an idea of what the dog will look like at two years of age, but we look for a fairly square puppy. It is not necessary that every one of these ‘tests’ fall within the preferred number range, but if a majority fall outside the preferred range, that puppy is less likely to be appropriate for SAR work. On rare occasions when we’ve tested puppies we have actually eliminated a puppy from the continued testing based on not falling inside the range in any of the ‘tests’. This is usually the ‘bully’ puppy or the ‘couch potato’ puppy (and we’ve found that most (not all, but most) litters whether bred for working or coming through a shelter have these two types of puppies in them). SAR SPECIFIC TESTING: Although we are usually looking for a puppy for a specific SAR task, we generally do full testing meaning that we test to see if the puppy will be appropriate for anything from disaster work to human remains/detection specialty. This gives us a good idea of the puppy’s strengths and weaknesses. • Attention Span/Eye Contact. Teasing the puppy with either food or a toy, bring the toy to the testers face for 30 seconds and watch puppy response. Preferred – puppy watches for the duration; Okay – puppy watches but is distracted by background sounds or must be re-engaged; Not acceptable – puppy is easily distracted or unwilling to engage. UDC FOCUS 25 box; trying to pull an item out of the box and carry it off, etc. In addition the specialty puppy must be exposed to human bone, teeth and combination odors and in each case, the puppy must want to possess the items. • Human Interest. A person sits on the floor/ground and tries to engage puppy for one minute. Preferred – puppy that wants to be with the person and is not easily distracted; Okay – puppy that will re-engage after being distracted; Not acceptable – puppy that has little interest in being with the person. This ‘test’ is done with praise/petting, then done with toy interaction and finally with food interaction. Kiziah Dobermans Sire: Wittrock’s ZzzzzAaron Titles: Int/UDC/Can CH, CD, ATT, B, AD, T2, CGC, VCX, WAC, SCH III Health Test Information: OFA Hips-Good, Elbows-normal, vWD Clear, Thyroid Normal, CERF. Dam: Kiziah’s Karma Vega Titles: RN Health Test Information: vWD clear, DCM-normal Breeder of the Litter: Diana LaMesa Date due: May 27, 2013 Contact: Diana LaMesak, 1439 East Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790, Phone: 603 714-0324, Email: [email protected], Website: kiziahdobermans.com Larry J. Kye Dobermans Sire: Deacon vom Landgraf Titles: IPO 3, WAC, ATT, CGC Health Test Information: vWD Clear, 24 hour Holter Good revealed 0 VPC’s (no runs or pairs) Thyroid Normal, OFA Hips-Fair. OFA ElbowsNormal, DCM - heterozygous, B Locus Report -Bb (carries the black gene, does carry red gene) D Locus - Not carrying the d gene Dam: Kye’s Alexius Fire Me Up (Lexie) Titles: INTL/UKC CH, BH, WAC, UCD, ATT, TR3, CGC Health Test Information: vWD Clear, 24 hour Holter - Good revealed 0 VPC’s (no runs or pairs), OFA Hips - Good, Thyroid Normal, DCM- Clear. Breeder of the litter: Linda Kye Date Due: May 20, 2013 Kennel Name: L.J. Kye Dobermans Contact Information: Linda Kye, 114 Chickasaw Place, Jacksonville, AR 72076. Phone: 501-590-7978. Email: [email protected]. Website: LJKyeDobermans.com 26 UDC FOCUS • Dog Behavior. A neutral dog is introduced. Preferred – puppy that is social, but not dominant and exhibits good dog manners; Okay – puppy that is social but may not have developed good dog manners; Not acceptable – puppy that exhibits dominance; fear or is otherwise unsocial with a neutral dog. Overall we are looking for a very confident and curious puppy that is not the most dominant puppy in the litter. A partnership must be formed between handler and dog, so there must be a level of ‘please’ desire in the dog balanced by the dog’s independence and ability to problem solve on its own. Ringsport Dobermans Sire: Ringsports Udo ( Ilo von der Burgastatte x Dela von der burgastatte) Health Test Information: Hips OFA good, Vwd Clear, cardiomyopathy positive homozygous, thyroid normal Dam: Devenshire’s Lana-Turner ( Devenshire’s Clark Gable x Trinity Mood Indigo) Titles: BH, CSAU, FR Brevet, UKC CH, Health Test Information: Hips OFA fair, elbows normal, Vwd carrier, Cardiomyopathy clear, thyroid normal Breeder of the Litter: Daryl Young / Karen Riley Date Due: April 20, 2013 Contact Information: Daryl Young 11684 Ventura Blvd # 895, Studio City, CA 91604. Phone: 310-779-5990. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.ringsportdobermans.com Treasure Seeker Dobermans Sire: Chaos vom Koby Haus Titles: AKC/UDC CH, SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ZTP 1A, WAC, ROM, VCX, CGC, TDI Health Test Information: Cardiac Echo: normal (Cardiologist) 2/16/2013, Cardiac Echo: normal (Practitioner) 11/2010, Hips: excellent (OFA) 8/8/2008, HD-1 Elbows: normal (OFA) 8/8/2008 Thyroid: normal (MSU) vWD: carrier (VetGen) Eyes: normal (CERF) 5/7/2011 PDK4: negative (WSU) 10/2010 Dam: Morgana’s Irresistible Treasure Titles: IPO1, T2, WAC Health Test Information: CERF Normal - OFA DP-EYE9/5 (PDF), Thyroid Normal - OFA DP-TH1021/53F-VPI (PDF), VWD Clear by Parentage, Hips: OFA Good - OFA DP-14708G53F-VPI, Elbows: OFA Normal - OFA DP-EL2087F53-VPI, PDK-4 Clear - NCSU Veterinary Cardiac Genetics Lab (PDF), Echo Normal - 1/5/2013 - Margaret Sayer, DVM, DACVIM (Cardiology)(PDF) , OFA Cardiac Certification (PDF), 24-Hour Holter Monitor Report - 2/11/2013 (PDF) Breeder of the litter: Leslie Carpenter Date Due: May 2, 2013 Puppies: All black Contact Information: Leslie Carpenter Wake Forest, NC 27587. Phone: 919-556-4643. Email: [email protected]. Website: www.tlcdogtraining.com UDC FOCUS 27 28 UDC FOCUS W hen Louis Dobermann, Otto Goeller and others created the Doberman, besides developing the ultimate canine protector and companion, they produced a breed that could do a number of canine activities besides IPO. The Doberman’s speed and athleticism helps him excel in agility. His intelligence and trainability make him a natural for obedience and rally, and his keen nose help him succeed at tracking and nosework. Doberman lovers today can enjoy participating with their dogs in a variety of canine sports. Besides all-breed activities (obedience, agility, etc.), Dobermans are participating in events that were originally designed for other breeds, for example: herding, dock diving, and weight pulling. One exciting sport newly open to Dobermans is lure coursing. Lure coursing was developed from the ancient hunting sport of coursing, or the pursuit of live game by sighthounds. Coursing, as a method of hunting, is thousands of years old. The sport of open field coursing, where sighthounds pursue wild jackrabbits in open grasslands, was developed in the early 1900’s in the Western and Southwestern US. When open field coursing became restricted and reduced due to increasing prohibitions on pursuit of wild game by dogs and reduction in the amount of open land lead, another coursing sport, lure coursing, was created. Lure coursing replaces the live jackrabbit with an inanimate “lure” (usually a white plastic bag(s) and/or strips of white fleece or fur). Instead of a straight or zigzag path, the lure speeds along through a series of twists, turns and angles, and most courses are continuous, meaning the starting position is the same as the finish. The development of lure coursing thus solved the problems of live game and land restrictions. Lure coursing was made possible by the invention of portable lure coursing machines in the early 1970’s. This machine simulates the movement of a running rabbit, as it darts and speeds across the field. People set up a “course” with a long line or string that winds around and through a series of pulleys. The lure itself (plastic bag, fur or fleece) is attached to the line. An electric motor turns a spool or motorized pulley and moves the string and the attached lure through the course. There are two kinds of lure machines, a “drag machine” and a “continuous loop machine”. In a drag machine, the line is attached to a spool at one end and a lure at the other. To set the course, a person must pull the lure/line through the pulleys before each run, then the motor spins the spool, winds up the line, and “drags” the lure back to the spool. A continuous loop machine does not need to be reset between runs. The line is initially strung through a series of pulleys, but ends of the line are connected (continuous). The lure is attached to the line. A motorized pulley moves the string with lure attached around the entire course, and the lure travels from the start line, through the course, and ends up at the finish line (right next to the start line). Regardless of the type of lure machine, the course may be set up as a straight line, or may include any number of turns. Lure coursing tests a dog’s agility as well as his speed and endurance. The person who controls the motor (lure operator) has an important role. He or she operates the motor, which spins the pulley and moves the line (thus the lure). The lure operator can control the speed and acceleration of the line and lure. A good lure operator tries to keep the lure ahead of the dog, but still close enough to be enticing. He keeps the dog’s interest, by moving the lure in an erratic or jerky manner, similar to live prey. Most Dobermans, with their high prey drive and speed , are naturals at lure coursing. But until recently the only option for Doberman owners (or owners of other nonsighthound breeds) were fun runs and some specialty organizations. In 2010 the United Kennel Club added lure coursing to its suite of performance events and included a test for dogs that were not sighthounds, the coursing aptitude test. UKC courses includes three parts, the first is a straight run of 100 to 200 yards designed to test speed, the middle portion includes multiple turns, corners, or boxes and tests the dog’s agility, the last portion is another straight section of 100 to 200 yards and tests endurance. In coursing aptitude tests, dogs run singly and are judged as pass or fail. A dog must run the entire course with enthusiasm and without interruption to earn a qualifying score. The United Kennel Club grants two lure coursing titles from the coursing aptitude test. A dog must earn 3 qualifying scores under at least two different judges to obtain the United Coursing Aptitude title (CA). A dog that earns an additional 12 qualifying scores after the CA title is granted (15 qualifying scores total) the United Coursing Aptitude Excellent title (CAX). For more information on United Kennel Club lure coursing visit http://www.ukcdogs.com/Web. UDC FOCUS 29 nsf/WebPages/DogEvents/LureCoursing In 2011 the American Kennel Club approved a lure coursing event for nonsighthound breeds, the coursing ability test. The course is approximately 600 yards for medium and large dogs (> 12 inches at the withers), and has no turns more acute than 90 degrees. Dogs run singly and must run with enthusiasm and without interruption and must complete the course within 2 minutes to earn a qualifying score. Three qualifying runs under at least two different judges will earn the dog a Coursing Ability title (CA). An additional 7 qualifying runs (10 total) will earn the dog a Coursing Ability Advanced title (CAA), and a total of 25 qualifying runs (15 after earning the CAA) will earn the dog a Coursing Ability Excellent title (CAX). For more information on the AKC’s lure coursing visit http://classic. akc.org/events/coursing_ability_test/. There are some potential risks to lure coursing. First, as with any activity that involves running and turning, there is a risk of injury. Your dog should be in good physical shape to try this sport. In addition, this activity stimulates very basic instincts (see prey, chase prey) and is so very reinforcing that problems can occur when trying to do different activities in a similar environment. Lure coursing negatively affected my dog’s ability to run agility outdoors. Every time she and I went to a large, flat field, especially if there are cars moving in the distance, she spent her time searching for the lure. At trials, the sound of the lure machine immediately revs her up, and this is not uncommon. In fact, 30 UDC FOCUS it is customary for the lure operator to call “HOLD YOUR HOUNDS” before he or she moves the lure back into position between runs. Despite these drawbacks, if I had to choose again I would do lure coursing in a heartbeat. The excitement and joy that I see in my dog’s eyes and body as she chases the lure are well worth it. If this sounds like something you might like to try, look for some local fun “meets”. Many organizations hold lure coursing meets for fun and fund raising. Availability varies by location. Also, UKC trials will often allow practice runs (that don’t count for titles) for a small fee. Or you can simply enter a trial. Most Dobermans take to lure coursing and need little help or training. Occasionally a young dog lacks the confidence to work away from its owner, but a little encouragement and experiencing the fun of the chase can quickly change that. You can do some preliminary training, if you wish, with a flirt pole and a plastic bag or other lure. If you are interested in the lure machines, you can find some information on home-made lure machines here: http://www.injoy-1.com/info_2.htm and machines for purchase here: http://wickedcoursing.com/). To me, there are few things as beautiful than a Doberman running with joy and enthusiasm. Give lure coursing a try and see if you agree. UDC MEMBER CLUBS — EFFECTIVE MAY 2013 MIDEAST REGION WORKING DOBERMANS OF KENTUCKY BRANDI WILLIAMS P.O. Box 1042 Jeffersonville, IN 47131 [email protected] www.workingdobermansofkentucky.com MIDSOUTH REGION CENTRAL TEXAS DOBERMAN CLUB IRINA SASU 2800 Perry Lane Austin, TX 78731 (512) 458-1818 [email protected] TOTAL DOBERMAN ASSN JIM CLARY 358 E. Pecan Tree Road Waxahachie TX 75165 (h) 972-904-3141 MIDCENTRAL REGION MID-CENTRAL WORKING DOBERMANS CLUB SUZAN SHIPP 795 NE 101 Road Warrensburg, MO 64093 (660) 441-3822 [email protected] http://mcwdclub.zxq.net NORTHEAST REGION NEW ENGLAND WORKING DOBERMANS NAZARENE MONDELLO 256 Moss Hill Road Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 (617) 522-0253 [email protected] VERMONT TOTAL DOBERMAN CLUB TRACI MULLIGAN P. O. Box 71 Arlington, VT 05250 (802) 375-6121 [email protected] www.totaldoberman.com CATHERINE LABARRE 1360 S. 116 Rd. Bristol, VT 05443 (802) 453-3666 [email protected] TRI-STATE DOBERMAN CLUB RAY CARLISLE 20 Orchard Street Ramsey, N.J. 07446 (h) 845-987-2357 (c) 914-393-0166 (o)201-327-6100 [email protected] MERYL WINNIE 220 Crow Hill Rd. Delanson, NY 12053 (h) (518) 895-8506 (c) (518) 857-6543 [email protected] membership@tristatedobermanclub. com www.tristatedobermanclub.com NORTHWEST REGION PACIFIC NORTHWEST DOBERMAN PINSCHER CLUB SUE KELLY WALSH 15710 S. Molter Road Rockford, WA 99030 (509) 291-3147 [email protected] SOUTH REGION WORKING DOBERMANNS OF THE CAROLINAS CHRIS RASMUSSEN 10117 Old Roxboro Road Bahama, NC 27503 (919) 477-7932 [email protected] www.workingdobermannsof thecarolinas.com MID-SOUTH WORKING DOBERMAN CLUB CARMA CLEVELAND 12211 Monterey Rd. Collierville, TN 38017 (901) 854-4268 [email protected] www.midsouthdoberman.com SOUTHWEST REGION SPORT DOBERMAN CLUB OF COLORADO JOANNAH DAVIS 915 E. 23rdAvenue Denver, CO 80205-5110 (303) 861-7613 [email protected] SANDI ATKINSON 1064 S. Mountain Estates Rd. Florissant, CO 80816 (719) 294-7132 [email protected] WEST REGION CENTRAL VALLEY DOBERMAN CLUB ERYNN LUCAS Riverbank CA 95367 (520) 306-0195 [email protected] www.centralvalleydobermanclub.com REDWOOD WORKING DOBERMANN CLUB LORNA O’CONNOR 3163 Juniper Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (707) 322-3272 [email protected] UDC FOCUS 31 UDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS — EFFECTIVE MAY 2013 OFFICERS President Member Club Secretary Mid-South PATRICK O’CONNOR 3163 Juniper Ave. Santa Rosa, CA 95407 [email protected] (707) 322-3272 LINDSAY DAVIS 3157 Dry Bread Rd. White Plains, VA 23839 [email protected] 434-577-9489 DOUG MATSON 6721 N Seneca Wichita, KS 67204 [email protected] (316) 744-3214 Vice President Directors Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana MARSHA SHEPPARD 1584 Red Tree Court Draper, UT 84020-7705 [email protected] (801) 553-6444 Treasurer MERYL WINNIE 220 Crow Hill Rd. Delanson, NY 12053 [email protected] (h) (518) 895-8506 (c) (518) 857-6543 Recording Secretary Canada MICHELLE LIMOGES 9111-84 Ave. Edmonton AB T6C 1E5 [email protected] 780-468-6245 Northeast JIM TOMAN 308 Washington Ave Milltown, NJ 08850 [email protected] (732) 407-8746 LARRY KYE 114 Chickasaw Place Jacksonville, AR 72076 [email protected] (501) 982-7668 Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland Corresponding Secretary BRANDI WILLIAMS P.O. Box 1042 Jeffersonville, IN 47131 [email protected] 502-214-7864 BETH BISHOP P.O. Box 159 Bath, MI 48808 [email protected] (517) 641-7345 Membership Secretary BONNIE GUZMAN 238 South Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80209 [email protected] (303) 733-4220 Mid-East West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky South VIRGINA ROGERS P.O. Box 127 230 County Road 167 Crane Hill, AL 35053 [email protected] (256) 339-5401 Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina 32 UDC FOCUS Mid-Central TIFFANY MAHAFFEY [email protected] (816) 830-6619 North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri Southwest VICTORIA HALL P.O. Box 12426 Casa Grande, AZ 85130 520-723-4145 [email protected] Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico Northwest MAKAYLA KING Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming West ERYNN LUCAS 3604 Riverside Dr. Riverbank CA 95367 (520) 306-0195 [email protected] California, Nevada, Hawaii
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