First Quarter, 2012 - United Doberman Club

UDCFOCUS
Official Publication of the United Doberman Club
Contents
Message from the President. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Message from the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
It’s All about You and Your Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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.
Versatility Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Central Valley Schutzhund Club’s Trial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
“Stop or I’ll Send in the Dog” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
IPO Fall Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
My Experience at the 2011 Fall IPO Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Trial Results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disaster Search Dogs and Their Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
All Things “Doberman”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Editor in Chief
Robin Nuttall | DD Graphix
Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas ZTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
UDC Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Publisher
DD Graphix | Robin Nuttall
3506 Westwind Drive
Columbia, MO 65202
www.ddgraphix.net
[email protected]
UDC Member Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Advertisers
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is published four times a year
(plus the National Catalog) by the United Doberman Club, 114 Chickasaw Place, Jacksonville,
AR 72076-1906. 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.
von Moeller Hof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2012 Fall IPO Classic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Meryl Winnie. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Ray Allen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Editor’s Corrections
In the Fourth Quarter Focus, we inadvertently neglected to properly credit the
National photos to J.M. Dohse. Our deepest apologies to Mr. Dohse for the
oversight.
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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.
Design Instructions for Printed Edition:
Ads must be saved as CMYK (not RGB), at a resolution of
300 dpi. If you wish your ad to “bleed” off the edge of the
page, ad 1/8” to each side, for a full page size of 8.75” x
11.25” Place critical text at least 3/8” away from the actual
(non-bleeding) edge.
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Average size of photos of sufficient resolution to be printed
will be over 1.5 megabytes and over 1,200 pixels wide.
Ads submitted with low-resolution photos or copy will
produce a final ad with an unsatisfactory blurry/pixelated
effect. Focus accepts no responsibility for camera ready ads
submitted in low resolution.
For your convenience, email Linda Lindic at [email protected] or Robin Nuttall at [email protected] for an
easy to use template to ensure your advertisement meets
size and design requirements.
Designer Created Advertisements:
If you would like to have a designer create an advertisement for you, we have three resources for you (see below). Contact the designer directly for their charges for designing
your advertisement. Charges may vary depending on the
number of photos and the complexity of your request.
Ads &
Articles Due
Publication Date
1st Quarter 2012
January 31
March 1
2nd Quarter 2012
April 30
June 1
3rd Quarter 2012
(SAR Edition)
July 31
September 1
2. Cindy Noland – [email protected] Samples of
Cindy’s work can be viewed at www.nolanddogart.com
October 31
December 1
(to printer)
3. Linda Lindic – [email protected]
Issue
4th Quarter
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
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work can be viewed at www.ddgraphix.net
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
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Austin, TX 78731
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UDC FOCUS
Message from the President
T
his quarter, the President’s Message addresses the
United Doberman Club FOCUS – the official club publication. In August, 2010 we solicited feedback from United
Doberman Club Members regarding the FOCUS by sending
out a survey to our membership. First of all, I want to thank
those members who took the time to respond to the survey
and share their opinions with the Board of Directors.
The majority of the respondents felt that the FOCUS was
either a major or important benefit of their UDC membership but at the same time feel that we need to be financially
responsible in the amount of funds we allocate to the production of the magazine. In addition to the training, health,
and general interest Doberman articles that are included
in the magazine, members would like to see reports and
articles from our UDC Member Clubs. In the 1st Qtr 2012
edition of the FOCUS, you will see results of the three
most recent Member Club trials.
In 2012 we will publish four issues of the FOCUS, three
of which will be available in the digital format only and the
4th Quarter edition which will be produced in both the digital and hard copy format. We have signed a contract with
Robin Nuttall of DD Graphix to produce three of the digital
copies, one of which will be the 4th Qtr edition which will
also be produced in hard copy. The 3rd Qtr 2012 Edition
will be a digital edition that will be produced by our Search
& Rescue Group Members, Rayanne Chamberlin and Tiffany Mahaffey at no-charge to the club - kudos to Rayanne
and Tiffany for their offer.
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 events and 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 one or more printed publications in 2013.
Please contact our Member Communications Chair Linda
Lindic via email [email protected] regarding ideas
for articles, and for information on placing advertisements
in the FOCUS.
This will be my last President’s Message. By the time
you have this issue; you will have received the nominations slate for the next UDC Board of Directors. This will
confirm what I have previously announced. I am stepping
down as your president. I believe that my talents are best
utilized in the vice-president position working on those
manuals on the website that are in so sorry a shape. Please
give the new president and new board your support.
Linda Kurz
UDC President | UDC Administrator of Records
Chair, UDC Health Committee
Message from the Editor
A
s you know, I stepped in as temporary editor last
summer when Laura Hulke died. I was then asked to
design the 4th Quarter FOCUS. And now am privileged
to take over as editor/designer for 2012 (with the help of
the SAR group for the third quarter).
When I write “privileged” above, I do really mean it. I feel
the FOCUS is integral to the UDC; it spreads news, shares
joys and triumphs, shows our pride as a club, and makes us
feel more of a cohesive unit rather than a bunch of strangers scattered all over the country.
I feel if we at FOCUS can better serve advertisers and members, the magazine can not only cease to be a money drain,
it can be a money maker. But in order for that to happen,
the membership must re-establish trust. Trust that we understand about timeliness. Trust that when we say an issue will
come out by a certain date, it actually will appear.
This is your magazine. Your means of communication to
the Working Doberman community about your dogs, your
accomplishments, and the future of our breed. My commit-
ment to you, the membership,
is to get FOCUS out on or
before deadline, each and
every time. I feel so strongly
about it that I proposed a
penalty fee if I am late; a fee
that increases every single day
I am behind. Obviously, I have
real incentive for timeliness!
My request to you, the membership, is to have faith in me
and in your club. Be willing,
one more time, to take a
chance. Share your world and
your dogs with us through
advertising. Together we can
take FOCUS, the UDC and
our breed to the next level.
Robin with Zipper (UAG2 URO1 Ch
Regatta It’s About Time, RA AX MXJ
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 NA
OAJ WAC TT CGC).
Robin Nuttall lives in Columbia, Mo. and can be contacted at www.
ddgraphix.net, [email protected].
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UDC FOCUS
IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU & YOUR DOG is a new section in the
that will give you the opportunity to publicize the recent
accomplishments of you and your dog. All you have to do is email Linda Lindic at [email protected] with your accomplishments for the next quarter (February 1 to April 15). There will be no charge to you for having this information published in the FOCUS. 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!
Leslie Carpenter & “Penny”, Morgana’s Irresistible Treasure, IPO 1: New – IPO 1 Scores 85-70-85
Brandi Williams & “Cinders”, Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya
IPO3, CD, RN: New – High Female, High HOT Female at the
Mid-Eastern UScA Regionals
Jill Graves & “Laura”, AKC Ch Foxhall’s The First Lady, VPG
II, ROM: New – VPGII Scores 97-93-90 High VPGII, High Obedience & tied for High Tracking!
Erynn Lucas & “Eva” , Eva dei Dohse, IPO3: New - IPO3
Scores 94-93-94
Kay Lewis & “Elischa”, Elischa v.d. Burgstatte, VPG3, IPO3:
New – IPO3 Scores 97-89-97
Chris Rasmussen & “Quinna”, Quinna vom Aurachgrund,
IPO 1, OB2, TR2: New – IPO1 Scores 96-76-93
Traci Mulligan & “Caper”, UKC Ch. Incredible Caper v. Rebholz BH, SchHA, OB3, WAC, CGC, SJ: New – OB3 @ Fall IPO
Classic
Alissa Weaver & “Portia”, Dru’s Portia d’Aurelia IPO 3 TR3:
New – SchH3 & TR-3
Terry Jarka & “Ryun”, UDC Ch BJF Run Like The Wind V
Kansa CD, RA, OA, AXJ, NF, EAC, WV-O, OJC, TG-O, TN-O,
NCC, WAC, ATT:
New 1) AKC - Excellent Agility Jumpers (AXJ)
New 2) NADAC - Elite Regular (EAC)
New 3) NADAC - Novice Chances (NCC)
Barbara Stephenson & “Nadia”, Navistar Swift Run Nadia
CD, CGC, WAC, BH: New – BH, CD, CGC, & WAC
Mitch Edley & “Soldier” , Sant Kreal Soldier, BH, IPO1,
Handled by John Soares: New – IPO1 96-77-80 High Tracking
Mitch Edley & “Shocolate”, Sant Kreal Shocolate, BH,
Handled by Wendy Schmitt: New - BH
Marsha Sheppard & “Stasi”, Cara’s Hit Man Stasi v Legacy,
BH: New – BH
Loel Turpin & “Case”, AKC & UDC Ch. Chaos vom Koby Haus,
SchH3, IPO3, FH2, ZTP SG1-A, WAC, CGC, TD: New - AKC Championship!
Wendy Schmitt & “Eiko”, Eiko vom Landgraf, SchH3, IPO3,
ZTP 1A: New – IPO3 Scores 96-96-98 High Obedience, High
Protection, & High in Trial -H.O.T and by Breeder – Just 3
years old!
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Veterans Birthdays!
Birthday wishes and kisses go out to the following Veterans
who celebrated a double-digit Birthdays in January!
Catherine LaBarre & “Miley”, Rebholzer Spirit Rain CGC,
BN, RN : New – RN, BN
Arras von Moller Hof : Owned and loved by Chris Rasmussen
is 12 Years young.
The Kansa Girls who are 10 Years Young!
Linda Lindic & “Schotzie”, Cara’s Hot Mamma BH, TR-1,
WAC, ATTS-TT,CGC, VCX: New – TR1
Sue Kelly-Walsh & “Pistol”, Pistol vom Aurachgrund CD,
CGC, TR-1: New – TR-1 at Pacific Northwest Regional Championship (UScA) High Tracking 100pts!
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UDC FOCUS
Kansa’s Arrectis Auribus: Chyna “With Ears Pricked Up”
Kansa’s Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat : Una “Fortuna Favors The
Brave”
Kansa’s Fortis Et Liber: Crystal “Strong and Free”
Versatility Report
Congratulations to the following very special Doberman and his proud owner for their attainment of the VC title during the
month of December 2011!
4Q 2011 Versatility Companion (VC)
10-Dec-11—Legard’s Batman, CD, BH, TT, TR2, WH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC: Owned and Loved by Janet G. Smith
All Versatility Companion Dogs (VC)
7-Apr-92
Carlo Vom Donautal, SCHHI, B, CDX,
WAC, GHC: Donald H. Marlowe
21-May-94 Shady Acre’s Ideal Mr. Spock, BH,
SCHII, UD, ATT, CGC: Beverly Press
7-Apr-92
BA - CAN - PR Ch Prancing Pony’s J.
Gabriel, Am/Can - PR CD, TT, GHC:
Sharon Renae Barzen
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
24-Apr-98 Ch Patriot’s Stars ‘N’ Stripes, CD,
ROM, AD, CGC: Gail McCarthy
12-Apr-92 Baretta Vom Donautal, SCHHI, B,
WAC, GHC: Gail Dodd
1-Oct-94 Ondra Vom Binselberg, B, SCHHI,
WAC, CGC, ATTS: Luis M. Vazquez
24-Apr-98 Herro Vom Bogenstadt, SchH 3, IPO
3, B, CD, WAC, ZTP: Lori Janes
8-Jun-92 Camden’s Sunshine, CDX, WAC, TDI,
CGC: Cathy L. Camden
4-Feb-95 Echo Vom Donautal, CD, B, GHC,
WAC, CGC: Sue W. Hall
28-Jun-98 UDC Ch Rebholzer High Intensity, B
Brevet, UDC FFB: Desiree Malouin
28-Jun-92 Boss Vom Donautal, TD, T1, B, GSSD
Ready-Search: Ricardo Ferado
31-May-95 Ch Kansa’s Intoxicatin’ Aquarius, CD,
ROM, CGC, TDI: Julie K. Stade
28-Jun-98 Red Oak’s Blair, AKC-CKC CD, T 1,
SchH 1, WAC, HIC, CGC: Ellen Higgins
28-Jun-92 Satan’s Midnight Warrior III, B,
SCHHII, AD: Curtis S. Northrup
30-Jun-95 Tika Von Royal Gin, B, UDC ATT, CGC:
Nellie Walter & DeDe Beck
18-Jul-98 Willow Von Dynasty, CDX, B, T 1,
SchH 1, WAC, ZTP G1A, CGC: Lisa
Johnson
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
4-Apr-93 A Spicy Lady V D Ziegelhaus, TD,
T1, ATT, SAR: Shirley M. & David
Hammond
26-Aug-93 Eclipse Vom Donautal, B, WAC, CGC:
Gail B. Dodd
12-Oct-93 Alexa Vom Donautal, CD, B, SCHHI,
WH, GHC, WAC, CGC, ATTS: Sue W. Hall
26-Oct-93 Amaita Von De Aracoururo, B,
SCHHI, WAC, CGC, TT: Luis M. Vazquez
12-Apr-96 Ch Bjf A Midsummer-Night’s Dream,
CD, TDI,CGC: Jim Briley & Mark & Julie
Stade
31-Dec-98 U-CDX Dawn Of Starfire, UD, WAC,
CGC: Nancy Brunker
19-Apr-96 Agape’s Seasons Of The Lion, CD,
BH, CGC, ATT: Connie Galloway &
Mollie Stroff
8-Jan-99
28-Jul-96 Sentinel Spelcaster V Zysing, CD, B,
OFA, ATT, CGC: David Stroff & Cathy L.
Camden
19-Feb-99 Cerberus Vom Norden Stamm, CD,
B, SchH 2, WH, ATTS, CGC, NNDDA:
Francis Fayne
23-Dec-96 Yukon Vom Weisen Haus, SchH
III, ZTP SG1A, CD, CGC, TDI: Soile
19-Feb-99 AKC Ch Mandolin Bring On The
Night, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC: Joannah
Davis & I. Annette Williams
Jarvenpaa
21-Feb-97 Sentinel’s Specter, B, WAC, CGC:
Cathy L. Camden
Sentinel’s Merlin, B, WAC, ATTS,
CGC, TDI, STT: Cathy L. Camden &
David Stroff
27-Feb-99 Noble House Cita Frisco, AKC UD, B,
SchH 2, ATT, CGC: Ellen Marchand
15-May-97 U-CD Miss Pegasus Sue, UDX, WAC,
CGC: Nancy Brunker
6-Apr-99 U-AGI U-CD Navistar’s QB Sneak v
Triadel, Am-Can CD, NA, NAJ, NJ, OA,
TT, CGC: Debra Hartzell
17-Sep-97 Red Oak’s Aubrey, AKC-CKC CDX,
D-CD, B, TI, SCHH1, GHC, WAC, STT,
CGC: Ellen L. Higgins
8-May-99 U-AGI Achates v Moss Hill, BH, NA,
NAJ, NJ, WAC, CGC: Peg Mueller
17-Sep-97 Camilla Vom Kaiserhaus, CD, SCHH3,
T1, WAC, CGC: Lori Janes
1-Nov-97 WWKC Ch Magenta’s Luckie
Ambrosia, B, SchH 1, ZTP V1B: Nellie
Walter
29-Nov-97 Ch Sarena’s Shake Rag Jamie, BH,
WAC, CGC: Lieselotte & Ray Hookey
28-Feb-98 Cara’s Black Rose Angelina Bahir,
CDX, B, NA, CGC: Bruno Klang
28-Feb-98 Allie Vom Kaiserhaus, BH, T1, SchH 1,
WAC: Linda C. Kurz & Joseph L. Kurz
28-Feb-98 Delight Of Starfire, CDX, WAC, CGC:
Nancy Brunker
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
26-Nov-99 Collinwood’s True Colors, CDX,
BH, AX, AGD, WAC, CGC: Linda Ann
Leiviska
23-Jun-00 UCD Can Ch Serenity Sherbourg
Vondura, TT, TDI, CGC: G. Lynn
Winter, DVM
29-Jul-00 Sloothaak, CDX, BH, T1, CGC: Anne
Rammelsberg
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All Versatility Companion Dogs (VC) Continued
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
3-Mar-01 Can Ch Pentium A Dream Within
Equinox, Can CD, WAC, CGC: Judy
Bohnert & Carla Mai Nissen
15-Apr-06 Ravenswood Aspen Extreme, CKCUKC CD, AKC CDX, OA, AXJ, ATTS,
CGC: Beth Szczygiel
23-Mar-03 Morgana’s Forevr Chasin Phonix,
SchH 1, CD, WAC, AD, ATT, BH, CGC:
Makayla King
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
26-Jul-03 Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT,
HIC, CGC: N. Shannon Elkins & Steven
Elkins
16-Aug-03 Brigitte Von Moeller Hof, CD, CGC,
ATT: Meg Flowers
4-Oct-03 Can Ch Destiny’s Charisma, BH, WAC,
ATT: Rose M. Kruser
8-Sep-07 Eric Iberico del Kingsware, BH, TD,
TR-1, FH, SchH 1, WAC, TT, CGC:
Renee C. Michel
20-Oct-07 General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH,
WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC: Peter J. Lindic
26-Dec-07 Can Ch Trymine Xzotic Flair v
Domtom, CD, TT, CGN: Tamara
Champagne
26-Dec-07 Bell’Lavoro Discorso Dela Cita,
BH, WAC, CGC: Erica Green & Vicky
Brachfeld
21-Apr-01 Smokey Joe von Wilhamhoff, SchH 1,
CGC: Anthony & Marylyn DeGregorio
18-Oct-03 Renejade Bells and Whistles, CDX,
ASCA-CD, NA, NAJ, WAC, ATT, CGC:
Nancy Gearhard
30-Jun-01 Renejade Rock and Roll, TD, NA,
NAJ, OA, OAJ, AXJ, NAC-1, AD-1,
WAC, CGC: Linda S. Robertson
20-Mar-04 U-CD Brulans Baron Vom Gravin, CD,
WAC, Delta Society AAT: Cindy M.
Starley
16-Mar-08 Highland’s Mountain Express,
RA, RE, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC: Beth
Szczygiel
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, AKC-CKC
CD, BH, SchH3, Can TT, CGC: Phyllis E.
McNaughton
21-Jun-08 Bearcreek Quinnkastra Top Gun, CD,
BH, T1, OB3, ATT, ATTS, CGC, WAC:
Suzan Shipp
12-Jan-02 Armee Begablten v. Wimmerhaus,
BH, SchH 1, ZTP VG 1B, AD: Alvin L.
Clemons
17-Jul-04 Sentinel’s Lady of the Lake, CD, BH,
ATT, ATTS, CGC: Cathy L. Camden
21-Jun-08 CKC Ch Gentry’s Blackhawk Down,
CD, AGNJ, AGI, HIC, CKC TT, CGN,
CKC ROM: Caitlin Rathburn
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
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
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
10-Aug-02 Bonita Von Der Schwarzen Lagune,
BH, ZVV 1, SchH 2, IPO 3, TDI, CGC:
Vicky K. Brachfeld
24-Aug-02 BJF Renejade Mirror Image, CDX,
NA, NAJ, WAC, FFB, BH, ATT: Wendy
Schneider & Nancy Christensen
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21-Feb-03 Odo von Dynasty, CD, WAC, CGC,
Delta Society AAT: Margaret T.
Flowers
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9-Jan-05
Cara’s Shining Dark Crystal, CD,
WAC, OA, OAJ, BH, SR, SS, NAC, CGC:
Carolyn & Ralph Gastley
19-Feb-05 Wittrock’s EEEEEvil EEEEEva, CD,
B, WAC, ATT, CGC, Delta Society
Therapy Dog: Cheryl Fite & Ross
Peterson
12-Mar-05 UCD, UACH Bel-Mar’s I Love Trouble,
CD, OA, NAJ, NJP, NAP, NGC, NJC,
OJC-V, ATT, CGC: Beth Bishop
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
8-Mar-08 Elkhaus Entrapment, CD, BH, ATT,
CGC: N. Shannon Elkins
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
26-Dec-05 Bell’Lavoro La Vittoria Dolce, CD,
WAC, TDI, CGC: Salvatore Ceraldi &
Vicky Brachfeld
6-Sep-09 UDC Ch Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH,
BSB-E3A: Jim & Janis Toman
18-Feb-06 Bell’Lavoro Aleksia Nano, BH, WAC,
CGC: Kristin Roberts & Vicky Brachfeld
6-Feb-10 CKC Ch Seven’s Strekoza Pennylane,
RA, TT, ROMC: Leah Hamaluk
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
6-Feb-10 Aurora’s Jetta, CD, RA, NAC, VADC,
VSGDC, AGNS, AGIJ, CGC, CGN, ThD:
Leah Hamaluk
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
6-Feb-10 Ch Gentry’s Beck ‘N’ Call, CGN, CD,
RN, RAMCL, TT, ROM: Caitlin Rathburn
15-Apr-06 Redlion Fu Z Mu Z Wuza Bear,
CD, NJP, TDI, CGC, RAE2, RL3,
RL2X, RL1X, ARCH, CD-H: Deborah
Stevenson
6-Feb-10 Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya, BH,
SchH1, IPO2, VPG3, CD, CGC, RN,
WAC: Brandi Williams
9-May-10 Bell’Lavoros Primo Diamante Rio,
BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, ThD: Marie Iulo
All Versatility Companion Dogs (VC) Continued
9-May-10 Cara’s Thorny Issue, BH, WAC, ATT,
CHIC, CGC: Jeffrey Saporito
17-Oct-10 UKC Ch Cara’s Hot Mama, BH, WAC,
ATT, CGC: Linda & Peter Lindic
10-Dec-11 Legard’s Batman, CD, BH, TT, TR2,
WH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC: Janet G.
Smith
07-Apr-92 Ch Lothlorien’s High Elven Rune,
UDT, ROM,SCHHI, TDI, CGC: Bunny
Lanning
03-Apr-99 UDC Ch Renejade Windsor v Jazlin,
CD, BH, SchH 3, WAC, ZTP VG 1A, AG
II, CGC: Nancy Christensen
20-Jul-03 UDC Ch Destiny’s Sunshine Santino,
SchH1, AFFB, WAC, ATT, CGC: Janis &
Jim Toman
30-May-92 Am/Can Ch Black Oak Country N
Western, Am/Can CD, TD, T1, ROM,
CGC: Linda Suligoy
10-Apr-99 Can Ch Wittrock’s Cascadian Tiger,
CD, TD, WAC, B, CGC, SAR-Dog:
Michelle Limoges
06-Jan-04 Can/UDC Ch Wittrock’s Zzzzzaaron,
CD, AD, B, ATT, WAC, T1: Bonnie
Wittrock
14-Aug-92 Ch Henrike V. D. Nieuwe Loot, CD, B,
T2, SCHHI, CGC: Wolfgang and Claudia
Pfirrmann
08-May-99 Can Ch Cara’s Color of Night, U-CD,
CKC CDX, BH, SchH A, ATT, STT,
ATTS, CGC: Sue Morrissey
06-Jan-04 Am/Can/UDC Ch U-GrCh, U-Ag1
Talent’s Supersonic, CD, BH, NA,
NAP, ROM, CGC: Peg Mueller
20-Oct-92 Ch Destiny’s Special Blessing, Am/
Can CD, B, ROM, TDI, TH.D, ATT, CGC:
Carole Bohanan-Uhler and John Uhler
03-Jul-99 Ch Teeco’s Night Hawk, CD, ROM,
CGC, TDI, NGC, NJC: Laura Hulke
01-Feb-04 Ch UCDX Smack-Dab’s Diamond in
the Myst, CDX, BH, ROM, UKC Total
Dog: Karen Gunter
All Versatility Companion X Dogs (VCX)
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
24-Apr-98 Am/Can Ch Gold Grove High
Chaparral, Am/Can CD, CGC, BH,
ROM: Sharon A. White
06-Sep-98 Ch Sarena’s Shake Rag Jamie,
CDX, BH, ROM, VC, CGC, TDI, FFB:
Lieselotte & Ray Hookey
06-Sep-98 Can Ch Cara’s Alisa, CD, WAC, UDC,
ATT, FFB, BH, CGC, TDI: Rose M.
Kruser
15-Oct-98 Am-Can Ch LeMils Lethal Weapon,
Am-Can CD, Am-Can ROM, TT, TDI,
CGC: Penny Cary
08-Mar-99 Ch Patriot’s Stars N Stripes, CD,
ROM, FFB V1B, AD, CGC, 1st Level
Certified-Search Dogs NE: Gail
McCarthy
05-Aug-99 UDC-AKC Ch Mandolin Bring On The
Night, CD, ROM, CGC, ATT, FFB V1A:
Joannah Davis & I. Annette Williams
31-Dec-99 Can Ch Destiny’s Man on a Mission,
CD, WAC, BH, SchH 2, T 1, ATT: Carole
Bohanan-Uhler
08-Jul-00 AKC/UDC Ch BJF Crescendo v
Aquarius, CDX, ROM, BH, T-1, ATT,
CGC: Jill & Art Graves
08-Jul-00 Ch BJF Sonata v. Aquarius, NA,NAJ,
ROM, CGC, FD, FDX, FDCH: Jessica
Wilcock, DVM
21-Apr-01 Ch Pentium A Dream Within
Equinox, Can CDX , AKC CD, WAC,
HIC, CGC, TT: Judy Bohnert & Carla Mai
Nissen
20-Mar-04 AKC-UDC Ch, IABCA Int. Ch Mt.
Windsor’s After Burn, CD, BH, ATT,
ROM, ATTS: Nancy M. Troyer
03-Jul-05 UDC/UKC/Int’l. Ch Cross the Rubicon
dob Mann, CD, TDI, WAC, ATT, TT,
CGC: Irina Sasu
29-Aug-05 Am/Int’l. Ch Rhapsody’s Passage to
India, RN, CD, ROM, TDI, YTT, CGC:
Irina Sasu
29-Oct-05 UDC Ch Mandolin The Heat Is On,
CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, ATT, CGC, RN:
Joannah Davis
29-Oct-05 AKC/UDC Ch Imagemaker’s Plezed
Ta Meecha, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC, RN:
Sandi Atkinson
11-Mar-02 Ch U-AG2 Montwoods Kira of
Delcrest, CD, OA, OAJ, ROM, NAC,
NJC, FFB V1A, TT, CGC: Debra Hartzell
25-Feb-06 UDC/Can Ch Destiny’s Charisma,
UDC/Can CD, AKC CDX, IPO3, SchH3,
WAC, G-FFB V1A: Rose M. Kruser
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
08-Apr-06 Ch Bell’Lavoros Dio Di Giove, BH,
ThD, CGC, ZTP1A: Vicky Brachfeld &
Dean Calderon
05-Oct-02 Ch Anrich Dreamkeeper of Saxony,
TT, CDX, BH, AD, ATT, CGC: Diana and
Gordon Shore
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
26-Apr-03 AKC/CKC Ch Alisaton Aurora
Borealis, AKC UD, CKC CDX, D-CD,
BH, OB2, ASCA CD, ROM, CGC: Pam
Burns
26-Apr-03 Ch Cara’s Queen Of The Night, CKC
UD, D-CD, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, Can
TT: Susan Simeon & Ray Carlisle
20-Jul-03 DV Ch Alexa vom Bernecker Schloss,
VPG1, FH2, AD, ZTP V1A: Elaine
Brown-Galonska & May Jacobson
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
05-Feb-07 UDC Ch Bell’Lavoros Rocca Scura,
BH, T1, IPO 2, WAC, ATT, RThD, CGC:
Mary Chrusciel
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
28-Jul-07 UDC Ch Swift Run Showstopper v
Kkro, BH, WAC, ATT, BSA E1A, CGC:
Tammy Marshall-Weldon
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All Versatility Companion X Dogs (VCX)
08-Mar-08 Ch Gem’Giveeon Lumene, CD, BH,
SchH1, NA, NAJ, AFN, WAC, ATT, BSB,
CGC: Debra Hartzell
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
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
31-Jan-09 UDC Ch Lemils Dynamite Kiss, CD,
BH, WAC, ATT, TDI, CGC: Joannah
Davis
09-May-10 UDC Ch Tri-Star’s Avalon Sunset, OA,
AXJ, NF, WAC, ATT, CGC: Laura Hulke
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
06-Sep-09 AKC/UKC Ch D’Lano’s Make My Day
Traditions, RA, NAJ, ROM, ATTS,
CGC: Deborah Otlano
06-Sep-09 AKC Ch, UKC GrCh Zima Is Mine
Always, ROM, CD, RN, CGC, ATTS,
TDI, CGC: Deborah Otlano
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
23-Oct-09 UDC Ch , UKC Ch Gravin Vera V.
Neerlands Stam, CD, RN, WAC, CGC:
Lynda L. Herndon
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Lothlorien
Sire: BJF Gunnar-Red Dog Red
Titles: Ch, Sch 1, ROM, T1, BH, ZTP V1A
Health Test Information: Cardio - 03/05/2011,
10/2011 DPCA423/ 129M/C-NOPI-ECHO WSU Normal, 24hr Holter March 31, 2011 Normal 0 VPC DNA
PDK4 Negative. Hips - 05/30 2008 DP 12799F34MVPI Fair, German HD 1A. Cerf - #DP1955N/2007-28.
VWd DNA clear.
Dam: Blue Chip Reign of Fire
Titles: Ch, D- Ch, ROM, BH, CD, RE, OB1
Health Test Information: Cardio - 06/24/2011
Normal Echo, PdK4 DNA Negative. Thyroid - Ages
24mo. & 52mo. Normal OFA DP-TH632/52F-VPI.
Hips - OFA Excellent DP-13154E25F-VPI. Cerf #DP1963/2007-9.
VWd DNA Affected.
Breeder: Bunny Lanning & Christine Spiniello
Date Whelped: September 19, 2011, black and reds
Kennel Name: Lothlorien
Contact: Bunny Lanning
Address: Murray, KY 42071 USA
Phone: 270-436-2529 Cell 270-227-3270
Email: [email protected]
Chalmar
Sire: Eiko vom Landgraf
Titles: ScH3, ZTP1A, AD, GCG
Health Test Information: Hips HD-1 (Excellent
Germany) MSU Thyroid Normal, CERF, Holter clear
0 VPC’s, DCM PDK4 Negative, vWD Clear, BBDD
Dam: Gamy vd Burgstatte
Titles: ScH3, AD ZTP1a
Health Test Information: VWD clear, thyroid
normal, holter clear. hips HD-2 cerf normal, elbows
normal
Breeder: May Jacobson & Debbie Zappia
Kennel Name: Chalmar
Contact: May Jacobson & Debbie Zappia
Address: Sudbury MA 01776, USA
Phone: 978.579.9933
Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.chalmar.com
Masaya
Sire: Bruno vom Wüstensturm
Titles: ScH3
Health Test Information: OFA/DV Hips Good, OFA
Elbows Normal, Cardiac Normal (Holter), vWD Clear
Dam: Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya
Titles: (5X) IPO III, PSA-PDC, CD, RN, WAC, CGC
Health Test Information: Hips OFA Good, Echo/
holter Normal, Vwd Clear, Thyroid Normal, CERF
normal
Breeder: Brandi Williams
Date Expected: Ultrasound shows 8-9 . I expect all
black
Kennel Name: Masaya Dobermans
Contact: Brandi Williams
Address: Louisville, KY 40150 USA
Phone: 832.860.5251
Email [email protected]
Web Site: www.masayadobermans.co
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Central Valley Schutzhund Club’s Trial
by: Erynn Lucas
FOREWORD By Linda Lindic
As United Doberman Member Club Secretary, I am pleased to report the wonderful job our UDC Member Clubs are
doing! Central Valley Doberman Club is the newest UDC Member Club – forming in August of 2011 and located in
Riverbank, CA. Central Valley Doberman Club joins the Redwood Working Dobermanns Club, located in Santa Rosa,
CA. providing our United Doberman California members two UDC Member Clubs in their local. The following article by
Erynn Lucas reports on their first UDC Trial which was held on December 17-18, 2011.
L
et me first say that I am so grateful for all the support
our club got from people in the region!!! Obviously
these things can’t happen on their own. From entrants to
spectators to just well-wishers, I am glad to be a part of the
Doberman and SchH communities.
The weekend was a full one with the Stanislaus SchH Club
(SSC) having its trial Friday night and Saturday morning
and our club trial on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning. We shared UScA judge Warren Jones whom we kept
very busy between the two trials.
The SSC trial had 4 BHs, 2 SchH1s, 1 SchH2, 2 SchH3s,
2 FH1s and 4 StPr1s (an article find degree). The BHs had
the only two Dobermans in the trial. Both were handled
by Wendy Schmitt (only 2 dogs per trial can be entered
and she had 2 entries for our trial as well). All BHs passed
that night. The SchH dogs were all GSDs and it just wasn’t
a good night to be entered for SchH. Only 2 dogs passed
overall and both were in the 70s for protection so they
have to repeat the degree. The high in trial was a VERY
nice lady who has a blast with her dog. The FHs both
passed, with a Rottweiler going at 98 points!! The StPrs
are degrees that may start to see some gaining in popularity. It is done on a highly contaminated field and the dog
must find articles and indicate them. They can track, air
scent or quarter as long as they are dedicated and directable. All 4 StPr1s passed the test. I am hoping to get a
friend who is actively participating in those events to do an
article on these degrees.
the Rottweiler IPO World Championships in Italy this year
where he got 10th place! AWD titles cannot transfer from
SchH3, or IPO3 to AWD3 though. The entrant has to go
all the way back to AWD1 before moving on to AWD2.
The next pair on the field was the Incredible team. Incredible Courage (Cowboy) and Incredible Chanel (Basia) who
are littermates. Cowboy was teaming with drive and some
of it spilled over. He sure had a good time though and still
passed with 78. His sister had a great night and put forth a
very nice routine and achieved 90 points! My little midget,
Eva dei Dohse , and I along with Wendy with Eiko vom
Landgraf brought up the end of obedience. Eiko was on
point that night and only had tiny little issues. He got high
obedience with a V score of 96. Eva… who is still my heart
girl and the old lady of the bunch was not to be left behind,
but she had just a little too much caffeine apparently. Still,
with her quick movements she came away with 93 points.
For Saturday night we had the IPO dogs’ obedience and
protection. We had 1 IPO1 entry, 1 AWD1 entry (think old
school SchH degree and our token Rottweiler) and 4 IPO3
entries. The IPO1 dog’s owner was extremely nervous as
this was her first real trial and she just lost control of her
dog. The dog, Lacey von Luka, left the field so was disqualified. It ended up being a very good learning experience as
nobody was mad, nobody died and the sun still came up
the next day. Lacey and her handler will be back next time
and try again. The AWD1 dog gave a very spirited performance though and got 95! This particular Rottweiler, Imo
vom Riegelhaus, was the lone American team member for
© Patti Garcia
After they were done with the StPr degrees the SSC trial
was concluded and the Dobermans took the stage. For us
Californians, this was one of the coldest weekends so far
this year. The lows were in the low 30s and the highs were
in the 50s. Brrrrr! We also had a lot of fog over the weekend so the air was very damp as well.
“Pepper” - Wingate’s First Lady with Susan Hood
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© Patti Garcia
“Basia” - Incredible Chanel with Marie Miller
“Atom” - Oppenhiemer’s Atom Bomb von Luka and handler John Bravo
ON TO PROTECTION!!!
four feet off the ground. Of course, it was FREEZING out,
so most of us were huddled around the fire a ways off, but I
could still hear the power and he was definitely impressing
the judge. Eiko took home high protection that night with
another V score of 98 points! Hot damn!
As the IPO1 dog was disqualified, she did not get to do
protection, but the AWD1 team had a very fun and boisterous performance and got pronounced and 85 points.
Incredible Chanel (Basia) was the first female to go with
her handler, Marie, and she showed huge power in her
behavior and huge grips. She had a little trouble with the
blinds at night on a strange field and got out of position occasionally through the routine, but still got a great score of
pronounced with 94 points. Afterwards, the judge told her
owner that if she got the minor control issues taken care
of, she could be a bitch that achieves 100 points in protection. What a compliment!
Next was Incredible Courage’s (Cowboy) turn. His drive in
the obedience showed again when he also brought tons
of power to the work. Awesome grips and super guarding led him to a V score of 96 points!!! As I understand it,
that was the second time in 2 weeks that he has V’ed in
protection. Way to go!
Eiko and Wendy came next and turned in another very
powerful and precise routine. Eiko’s bark and hold is a fun
thing to watch as he is right in the helper’s face with all
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Admittedly, I was not so excited to have to follow this
group. Each score had gotten better. All that “young”
power. Eh, my girl is so fun and spunky though we hit the
field to give it a go anyways. My little pocket rocket, was
not to be left behind the field! Somehow her secondary
obedience was still pretty good despite being retired and
she showed pretty good grips. I was over the top excited
when the judge gave her score of 94 points!
Warren Jones kept commenting on how these Dobermans
were going to ruin his credibility with the GSDs, but he had
to give credit where credit was due. He even commented
that this could have been a national championship with the
quality of work he was seeing.
Next morning we hit the tracking fields. The conditions
were pretty good and the tracklayers were able. Starting
us off was the AWD1 dog (which incidentally was the FH
dog of the SSC trial with 98 points). Two days in a row of
tracking and he still got a V score of 97!
I drew first blood for the IPO3 tracks. Eva did a very good
job with just minor mistakes and got a 94!! Just a little
distracted at the end with a false indication. I gave her a
whoooooole bunch of cookies when we got to the car. Basia
drew second and again showed a very nice performance
with just minor issues and got a 95!!! Eiko took third and
was super precise on all turns and legs to show another V
score of 96! Cowboy drew last pick. He had a few problems
going through but made it to the end. Unfortunately, he either stamped the last article in to the dirt, a critter ran away
with it, or it just got up and walked away on its own, but we
were unable to recover the last article. Warren had to give
his handler the choice of taking the hit on points as there
was no article to indicate, thus no indication, or he could
opt for a retrack. They went with the retrack. Well, Cowboy
decided that just one track was all he really wanted to do
that day, so unfortunately they didn’t pass.
To end the tracking we had an FH1 and an FH2 to run.
The FH1 dog (GSD) navigated well and made it to the end
of the track. He was a rocket off the articles though so he
lost some points there but still got 94 points!
Wendy with Covae vom Landgraf was the FH2 and just
for fun they decided to run it without any leash what-soever. The first couple legs had some problems while Covae
settled in to the track. She also missed at least one article
somewhere during the 2000 paces. Still, even naked she
got a good score of 84 points!
Back at the clubhouse the two BHs came on the field. Oppenhiemer’s Atom Bomb von Luka (who had lots of relatives
out there that weekend) and Wingate’s First Lady (yes a show
girl!!!) did great jobs and both passed with flying colors. The
temperament portion was no problem for either one as well.
Lastly we did 1 StPr1 and 3 StPr2s to end the trial, all
GSDs. Unfortunately, one StPr2 didn’t quite have searching
in mind for the day’s activities, but the rest passed.
At the end of the trial, judge Warren Jones was laughing
when he said, “The Dobermann is alive and well and flourishing in California”. All throughout the trial Warren gave
excellent critiques and explanations about some of the rule
changes that are about to take place. He always had a smile
and worked like a machine all weekend. Thank you Warren!
So to summarize:
Annette Buse with Lacey von Luka IPO1 – DQ
Marlene Ferguson with Imo vom Riegelhaus (Rott) –
AWD1 – 97/95/85 “a” – high tracking
Marie Miller with Incredible Chanel – IPO3
– 95/90/94
Patrick O’Connor with Incredible Courage – IPO3 –
0/78/96 “a”
Wendy Schmitt with Eiko vom Landgraf – IPO3 –
96/96/98 “a” – high obedience, high protection, HIT
Erynn Lucas with Eva dei Dohse – IPO3 – 94/93/94 “a”
Patti Garcia with Butcher von der Mittelmeer (GSD)
– FH1 – 94
Wendy Schmitt with Covae vom Landgraf – FH2
– 84
Ginna Amoranto with Yukon 2 Eurosportn (GSD) –
StPr1 -94
© Patti Garcia
Geri Lempner with Pax von der Mohnweise (GSD
and Jim Lempner’s dog now handled by his wife) –
StPr2 – 80
“Eiko” - Eiko vom Landgraf with Wendy Schmitt
Patti Garcia and Butcher von der Mittelmeer (GSD)
– StPr2 – 89
Sally Brown with Roxy (GSD) – StPr2 – 60
Thanks to everyone for making this a great trial!!!
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--von Moeller Hof-th
Happy 12 Birthday,
Arras!
Arras von Moeller Hof
SchH III, IPO II, RH-1, CD, U-CD, AFFB SG1A
Quinna had a busy 2011!
Quinna vom Aurachgrund
IPO 1, TR2, OB2, ZTP SG1A
Look for details of our
upcoming summer breeding
on our website:
www.vonmoellerhof.com
j.m.Dohse ‘11
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Chris Rasmussen: [email protected]
“Stop or I’ll Send in the Dog”
by Tiffany Mahaffey, First Stryk Dobermanns
E
ven though I’ve been a search and rescue dog handler
for almost 15 years now and I’ve had the pleasure
of training a number of dogs of various, non-traditional
breeds (my first was a Boxer, then a Rhodesian Ridgeback
and it’s been Dobes ever since) who all had their own
individual temperaments, learning and drive styles as well
as different levels and types of drive for the job; but I’ve
learned the most from working with police canine trainers
over the course of the past decade.
To quote some of the statements I hear most often from
individuals, is that police canines are “off the chain, crazy
hard-fighting dogs.” I’ll admit it, some can be. But l have
had the pleasure of working with a variety of breeds from
the standard GSDs and Mals to your more “non-traditional” breeds such as Rotties and Dobes. And what I’ve
learned from these trainers, their dogs and the handlers
has helped me in my chosen field of search and recovery.
It’s important to note that through all the frustration and
learning curves of training a wide variety of dogs, the
ONLY thing that was consistent between all of them was
ME. What I had needed to learn was that I had to adapt
my training styles, motivational techniques and rewards in
order to accomplish my ultimate goal of certifying my dog
(some were live find, others were human remains). Ultimately, I think learning how to read and train a variety of
breeds, drive types and levels helped me to become a better handler and trainer, but I learned those things in ways
that were unique and outside the box by traditional SAR
standards. I learned them from watching, participating and
handling police dogs.
If I had to choose the one thing that I learned from police
dogs and their trainers/handlers that most impacted my training and breeding philosophies; it would be about drive. Notice
that I said “about” drive, not that I learned “what” drive was.
The difference, subtle though it may be, is that drive is not
universal even though we like to think it is. Like conformation, everyone seems to have a different definition and/or
understanding of drive(s) – a different “eye” so to speak.
A SAR dog handler’s definition of a “high” drive dog is different from that of a schutzhund handler. And drive is more
than the desire to work or what motivates the dog. We all
talk about prey drive, hunt drive, defense drive, fight drive,
ball drive and the like. But, do we all truly understand each
of these drives or the interplay amongst them?
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Some SAR handlers are fixated on hunt drive, so much
so that it is the only drive they consider when evaluating a
potential prospect. But, like the old saying about ‘the forest
for the trees,’ when you are looking for only one type of
drive or for only one dominate type of drive within a dog;
you may be missing the interplay of the other drives which
can make the dog just as successful in their venue.
I learned this lesson first hand by watching police canines
work some impossible (or so I would have thought) scenarios. As an important side note, although, I haven’t
conducted any official research, the information relayed
in the remainder of this article is based upon my personal
observations and anecdotal evidence.
When people are describing an “off the chain” police
canine, what they are really describing is dog with a singleminded purpose. A dog who has that single, dominant drive.
During these impossible scenarios, yes, the “off the chain”
dog found the bad guy. But the manner in which they did
it was disjointed, frenzied. It reminded me of a blitz attack
(no pun intended). It was a kind of thought process like ‘if I
cover enough ground fast enough then I will smell them!’
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to overwhelm the brain; the search was not controlled and
therefore took longer. The dog was mentally and physically exhausted afterward and their ability to transition
from hunt to escort (without biting) was severely limited.
In other words, the dog’s recovery period (the time in
which it takes the brain to ‘kick back in’) was much longer. These were the dogs who would go through (and I do
mean THROUGH) anything to reach the assailant. I have
known several of these types of dogs who have, unfortunately, killed themselves in the line of duty because the
single-mindedness of their desire to hunt down the bad guy
resulted in, quite literally, leaping without looking.
But, compare this to the dogs which transitioned between
the different drives as they worked…the outcome was the
same – bad guy located – but the ability to transition (i.e.
recover) and move on to the next problem or situation
as well as their ability to control their own drives greatly
reduced the time needed to search and resulted in more
finds in less time. These dogs thought the problem out.
They located the parameters of the scent cone; they tested
the strength of the odor; they proceeded to apprehend the
assailant without injuring or killing themselves.
How does this apply to search work? Particularly in the
field of Human Remains (HR), when every search has
the potential to be a crime scene until ruled otherwise by
the coroner, a dog which searches in a frenzied manner
runs the risk of disturbing evidence, harming the body
and more. As civilian handlers, we assume a greater level
liability with less legal protection than uniformed LEOs.
Everything we and our dogs do must be 100 percent above
board and beyond reproach. I personally prefer a SAR dog
who exhibits the same traits as a police canine – strength
of character, self-assuredness, high confidence, independent thinking and high drive – but who has the ability to
transition between the different types of drive with a quick
recovery period and is adaptable.
Although subtle, observing how these elite canine officers
work and watching the small changes in body language as
they go from prey drive (initial onset of the search) to hunt
drive (the working through the scent cone) to fight drive
(apprehension) to ball/play drive (reward) has given me an
appreciation for the complexities of canine drives and the
interconnectedness of how every drive works with the others. In SAR, we tend to steer clear of prey and fight drives
and focus on hunt and play. But, I think, we’re missing
some very valuable skills that our dogs may have by ignoring their natural inclination to transition and expecting
them to work in only one or two types of drive. I believe
that a well-rounded canine partner is one who has wellrounded drives.
I don’t claim to understand it fully but what I have learned
from police canines is that sometimes the ability to transition between these drive types can be the difference
between finding a bad guy and finding a couple of them.
Or, in the case of SAR work, finding a body or a body and
blood splatter…and being happy to keep looking.
T
by Linda Kurz, United Doberman Club President
his FOCUS issue is devoted to the UDC Fall IPO Classic. The 2011 Fall IPO Classic was held
on October 1, 2011 in Fitchburg, MA. This was the second annual Fall IPO Classic. The first
Fall IPO Classic was held in Topeka, KS. In 2013, the 3rd Annual Fall IPO Classic will be held
in Ft. Mitchell, Kentucky on Sunday, September 29th.
The Fall IPO Classic is a United Doberman Club IPO Trial that is held in conjunction with the DPCA
National. This gives UDC Members an opportunity to trial their dogs at two “National Level” competitions; in spring, at the UDC Nationals and in fall at the Fall IPO Classic. We have often heard
from our members who live in the northern states that it is difficult to get a dog ready for a National
taking place in the early spring. Having two National IPO competitions gives our members more opportunities to title their dogs.
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by one of our breed survey judges. The purpose of this
project is to familiarize UDC and DPCA members with the
breed survey procedures so they will know exactly what to
expect. We hope that this will encourage more to participate. The breed survey rules are available on the UDC
website at; www.uniteddobermanclub.com/manuals/BreedSurvey_20071114.pdf
The next DPCA national is one not to miss for another reason. Several events that would recognize working dogs on a
national level and several seminars concerning working dogs
health and character are in planning stages. The exact form
these events will take is not yet clear but announcements will
be made when a firm schedule is available.
Talks are presently underway with DPCA for events at the
2012 DPCA national and for other cooperative efforts to
promote working Dobermans. The schedule is for the IPO
trial to be held on Saturday Sept 29 and the UDC Breed
Survey to be held Sunday afternoon September 30. The
DPCA national will be held at Ft. Mitchell, KY but these
associated UDC events will take place at a local Schutzhund club. We will promote the UDC Breed Survey this
spring. Jim Toman and the Tri-State Doberman Club are
producing a video of the breed survey with commentary
It takes the work and dedication of many individuals to have
a successful event. I want to take this opportunity to give
special thanks to Sherry Beck who graciously stepped-up to
take on the job of doing the ribbons and trophies after the
sudden death of Laura Hulke. I also want to thank Carol
Maxell for transporting the trophies and ribbons and communicating the events results and Robin Todd who distributed the Fall IPO Classic Logo T-Shirts to the competitors.
And of course, Trial Chair May Jacobson and Trial Secretary
Pat Murphy Cornelius.
Alissa Weaver & Dru’s Portia D’aurelia
Cara’s On The Edge
© Traci Mulligan
e acknowledge DPCA’s commitment to aid the
UDC financially by providing funds to support the
Fall IPO trials for a three year period. We look forward to
showcasing our breeds’ working abilities at these events
and educating other Doberman enthusiasts in the IPO
dog sport. We are also pleased that AKC has approved
that Doberman specialties may now offer a working dog
conformation class for dogs titled in IPO. Please encourage and support your specialty clubs in offering this class.
Additionally, DPCA is now accepting a BH as a ROM
requirement for performance. Thanks again to the DPCA
for supporting and encouraging the working ability of our
beloved breed.
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Jean Dark High Love
© Traci Mulligan
Black Jax’s Bits of Insolence
Kjersti Daabakk
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Scores
Dog Name
Sasanoa Early Edition Can CD Dog 10/8/08. AKC Reg
# WS28077001. Handler: Carol Crosby. Ch. Wyndem n’
Rahdy’s Lucky Strike x Ch. Sasanoa Rhythm and Blues
Owner
BH
A
B
C
Carol Crosby &
Michael Crosby
Total
TSB
Place
PASS
OB 3
Incredible Caper v Rebholz OB2 SchA SJ Bitch 9/19/06.
UDC Reg # 1300400. Handler: Owner. Ch. F’Hiram Abif
Traci Mulligan
Royal Bell IPO 1 FR Brevet X Tahi Reme X-Treme BH
IPO 2
Gunnar Red Dog Red SchH1. Dog 7/22/05. ACK Reg
Wayne Tartaglia
#WS14507202. Handler: Wayne Tartaglia. Ch. BJF The
& May Jacobsen
Ransom of Red Chief x CH BJF Willow in the Wind
Black Jax’s Bits of Insolence SchH1. Bitch 1/26/07. Nor.
Reg. # N04869/07. Handler: Owner. Livonijas Baron Heart Kjersti Daabakk
of Hamlet x Black Jax’s A Touch of Organza
IPO 3
Cara’s On The Edge IPO3 WD1 Dog 3/6/05. UDC Reg
# 1246300. Handler: Owner. Cara’s on the Sly x Cara’s
Ray Carlisle
Fire Fly
Bell-Lavoros Augustus Sch3 IPO3 WD3 FH1. Dog
9/29/02. AKC Reg # WR07294305. Handler: Owner.
Sean E. Salke
GinoGomez Del Citone Sch3 FH x Cara’s Matick Gift for
Gab Sch3 FH1
UDC Ch Chaos Vom Koby Haus Sch3 IPO3 AD FH2.
Dog 5/1/2006. UDC Reg # 1403400. Handler: Owner.
Loel Turpin
UDC Ch Destiny’s Sunshine Santiro Sch3 IPO3 x Koby
vom Aurachgrund Sch3, WD3 FH2
Bejas Winning Hand Blackjack Sch3. Dog 9/11/07.
AKC Reg # WS23625503. Handler:Owner. Bell’Laavoros
Patricia Viola
Augustus Sch3 IPO3 WD3 FH1 x Cara’s Katrina
Jean Dark High Love Sch3. Dog 2/25/06. Swed. Reg.
#S24488/2006. Handler:Owner. Dalli Come as You Are x
Smart Wood Hills L’Oreal
Ha’Ras Brenna. Bitch 10/19/04. UDC Reg. #13539-00.
Owner/Handler: Owner. Alfred Vom Haus Mann x Evita
vom Dragonerrich
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High OB
PU
—
0
180
71 85 84
240
A
4
97 74 80
251 G
vh
3
40 62 92
194 M
A
—
45 74 88
207 M
A
—
15 81
0
96 M
—
—
Kjersti Daabakk
83 93 82
258 G
A
2-High OB
HOT
Ali Baker
98 70 92
260 G
A
1 - High
track High
Prot HIT
Dru’s Portia d’Aurelia IPO3 TR3. Bitch 9/2/04. UDC Reg
Alissa Weaver
# 1252300. Handler: Owner
— 90
88 G
© Traci Mulligan
Sean Salke & Bell-Lavoros Augustus
© Traci Mulligan
Traci Mulligan & Incredible Caper v Rebholz
Alissa Weaver & Dru’s Portia d’Aurelia
Ray Carlisle & Cara’s On The Edge
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My Experience at the 2011 Fall IPO Classic
by Loel Turpin
M
y trip in October to the Fall IPO Classic in Fitchburg,
MA. was my first “vacation” since starting my new
job as Administrative Director for the Rochester Eye and
Tissue Bank in June. I had been working too many hours
and not spending enough time training my dog, but off we
went to Fitchburg. It is about 6 hours from my home. I
always love going to DPCA Nationals; It’s great to catch up
with old friends, make new friends, and of course it is fun
to see the dogs and let’s not forget the vendors! The top
20 competitions are always exciting to watch.
go to May Jacobson and Pat Murphy Cornelius for all
their hard work putting the trial together. There was some
confusion as to the start time of the practice and also in
regards to the layout of the field. By trial time the field set
up had changed causing concern to some competitors that
had had their practice time prior to the change.
So, on to the IPO trial: Thanks to Alisa Weaver and her
club for the jump, wall and blinds. I think we may have
used the new blinds before her club did! Huge thanks also
For protection, we were very privileged to have Matt
Arpano and Scott Carlson as our helpers. They are fast,
safe and strong. Case loves protection; he is always impres-
© Traci Mulligan
2011 was a new twist for me as I had entered my dog,
Case, in the conformation specialty show before the
National as well as in the Open Black Dog class at the
National. Kelly Marquis handled Case for me and did a
beautiful job presenting him.
Carla Griffith was the judge. I have always found Carla to
be a fair and friendly judge. Kenny Ballenger did a beautiful job laying the tracks and the tracking field was plush.
The rain on the second half of the tracks was unfortunate.
My dog is not a rain tracker which is my fault as I do not
like to train in the rain. So, unfortunately we did not put up
a qualifying score on the track. Ali Baker drew track one
and Brenna did a beautiful track. You will have to check
the results for all the scores.
Loel Turpin and Case, Chaos Vom Koby Haus
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sive and strong with big grips. I love the way he hit the
long bite! Case put up a very nice 92p in protection. We
listened to our critique and stepped off the field in to the
crowd to watch the next dog up. One of the DPCA Judges
Education Committee members was right there. She put a
hand on each side of Case’s face, pulled his face up to hers
and told him what a “good boy” he was. I took the opportunity to educate her on the solid temperament of my dog
as he would let a stranger in his space when he was hot off
the protection field with another dog running protection!
She stepped back and I told her not to worry but to appreciate Case’s solid temperament.
OK, you may have noticed that this narrative skipped over
obedience . Well here is where that lack of time for preparation training came in. Case had too much fun… I can’t
say the same for me.
Anyway, congratulations to Ali and Brenna! Thanks to all
the people involved in putting the trial on.
© Traci Mulligan
Next, Case and I participated in the Working Aptitude
Evaluation. Case aced the evaluation to earn his WAC.
Good boy! Per his usual, Case added his own sense of
humor to the test and tried to give the surprised “friendly
stranger” (Nazarene) a pony ride. Thanks to all involved in
running the test and seminar. I was amazed to learn how
low the pass rate is on the WAE.
© Traci Mulligan
If you get the chance, go to a DPCA National event. There
is always a lot to see and do and it offers a great opportunity to learn.
All photos this page Loel Turpin and Case, Chaos Vom Koby Haus
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The Trophy Table
Traci Mulligan – High OB3
Ray Carlisle - 4th Place IPO3
Carol Crosby handler of Sasanoa Early Edition
Sean Salke - 3rd Place IPO 3
Ali Baker & Ha’Ras Brenna- 1st Place, High Tracking,
High Protection, High in Trial
Pat Murphy Cornelius & Carla Griffith
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Kjersti Daabakk – 2nd Place IPO3, High
Obedience, High HOT
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Tri-State Doberman Club Trial - Warwick, NY
Nov. 13, 2011 SV Judge SV Judge Volker Diesem
Breed
Dog Name
A
B
C
Total
TSB
Place
Dobe
Saint Kreal Soldier BH. Dog. 06/04/08. UDC Reg # 1357600 Owner/Handler John Soares.
Sire:Zeus Saint Kreal. Dam Chio Chio San Saint Kreal
96
77
80
253
S
High Tracking
GSD
Evelyn von Lotta BH. Bitch. AKC Reg# 1357600 Owner/Handler: Lorraine Cincotta Sire: Dam:
94
80
82
256
S
GSD
Enzo von Beder BH. Dog. 2/17/09. AKC Reg # . Owner: Leslie & James Bolin. Handler: leslie Bolin.
Sire: Saro aus Agrigento. Dam: Quendy Vom
88
86
85
259
S
High IPO 1
94
95
97
286
P
High Obed,
High Protection,
High in Trial
IPO 1
IPO 2
Mali
Torin Van Der Woude IPO1. Dog. 2/18/2009. AKC Reg # DN24055207. Owner/Handler: John
Dolan. Sire: Gabo ot Vitosha. Dam: Ninja vom Roten Storm
Mali
Iggy Van Het Berkenmeer. Bitch. 07/02/09 FCI AWDF SoreBook 113174 Owner/Handler: Leslie
Bolin. Sire: Negundor Cobe Dam: Olympias de Alphaville Bohemia
—
—
—
—
—
PASS
Dobe
Cara’s Tiz Now After Hours. Dog. 10/04/2009. UDC Reg # WS31982501.Owner/Handler:
Marianna Quartararo. Sire: Cara’s Top Shelf.Dam: Cara’s Rainbow After The Storm.
—
—
—
—
—
PASS
GSD
Hondo vom Roten Acker. Dog. 04/23/08. DV S22218909 Owner: Leslie Bolin. Handler: Jim Bolin.
Sire: Carlos vom Roten Acker. Dam: Briska vom Roten Acker.
—
—
—
—
—
PASS
Dobe
Cara’s She Who Waits. Bitch. 07/01/10. UDC Reg # Pending.Owner/Handler: Lana Tobias. Sire:
Chaos vom Koby Haus ScH3,CGC.ZTP.SG1A.Dam: Foxy Di Altobello.
—
—
—
—
—
PASS
Rott
Sasha Vom Eschemhagen. Bitch. 03/06/09. AKC Reg # WS29940801. Owner/Handler: John
Soares. Sire: Ivan Vom Holzhaussied. Dam: Kimba Vom Eschenhagen
—
—
—
—
—
PASS
Dobe
Cara’s Bend It Like Beckham OB2. Dog. 10/23/2007 . UDC Reg # 1369400. Owner/Handler: Ellen Gilmor. Sire:
Cara’s on The Edge CD, IPO3, WD1. Dam: Irinland Rantin’Raven Cara BH,UDC TT,CD,CGC
—
88
—
88 G
—
BH
OB 3
Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas- Rougemont, NC.
December 3, 2011, DVG Judge Harmut Beckmann
Breed
Dog Name
A
B
C
Total
TSB
Place
HIT, High Tr, High
OB, High Pr, High
IPO I
IPO 1
Dobe
Quinna vom Aurachgrund, BH, TR2, OB2, Bitch, 04/24/2007, UDC Reg: #1344500, Owner/
Handler: Chris Rasmussen, Sire: Floyd vom Utgard, Dam: Martha von der Krillenburg
96
76
93
265
A
Dobe
Morgana’s Irresistible Treasure, BH, Bitch, 08/2/2008, UDC Reg #1377000, Owner/Handler;
Leslie Carpenter, Sire: Bell’Lavoras Augustus, Dam: Morgana’s Heart of Fire
85
70
85
240
A
GSD
Nana u Alfreda, BH, Bitch, 8/23/2007, CMKU Reg # 66642, Owner/Handler; Cheri Miller, Sire:
Haso x Osoborvske Skaly, Dam: Ima z Eharu
9
81
85
175
A
94
95
97
286
P
FH
GSD
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Guyot vom Bachhaus, SchH III, IPO III, Dog, 10/14/2004, AKC Reg #: DN 10090301, Owner/
Handler: Ron Harris, Sire: Zion v.d. Hildewaerde, Dam; Brenda v Burg Kurzwallen
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High Obed, High
Protection,
HIT
Disaster Search Dogs and Their Training
by Rayanne Chamberlain
W
e ask much of the disaster response dog. We ask
them to learn to do things like climb ladders and
walk planks that are eight feet in the air. We ask them to
take direction from us when they’re far away from us. We
ask them to be comfortable in any situation and we ask
them to remain calm and focused even in the face of earthquake aftershocks or severe thunderstorms. And we ask
them to focus solely on locating the breathing victim while
ignoring all the other odors and scents in the area.
For safety and pinpointing, the disaster dog uses a stay and
bark indication. For testing purposes, the dog must perform a sustained bark for 30 seconds; in real life the dog
may have to continue barking for minutes.
Over the years I’ve come to realize that it takes a very
special dog to be a disaster search dog. For a disaster dog
it goes beyond the usual drive, focus and stamina. The
disaster dog has to have that little something extra – the
extra that can sometimes drive the handler to utter frustration. The disaster dog is social, independent, opinionated,
self-assured, and extremely confident.
I think the most difficult thing about training and working
with a disaster search dog is finding balance. The disaster
dog works in a variety of dangerous situations, well away
from the handler. These dogs must be confident enough to
make decisions on their own and on the fly. They cannot
look to the handler for assistance. Essentially, during the
search process, the dog is in charge. And sometimes there
is even ‘controlled disobedience’ – meaning the dog may
choose not to respond to a command from the handler.
The dog must learn when it is okay to disobey and when it
Argus locating and indicating on a hidden subject
is not, and the handler must learn to respect the dog’s ability to make those decisions.
The relationship we form with our disaster dogs is like no
other relationship with a dog – working or otherwise. The
partnership becomes so close; you sleep on the ground
sometimes with the dog in your sleeping bag; together you
see the worst that can happen and the best that can happen. The trust that must be built between you is a trust that
is unbreakable. And as the human component, you have to
acknowledge the possibility that your partner could be badly
hurt or even killed while working at a disaster scene.
To be a disaster dog handler, you have to love the work.
If you’re lucky, you’ll find yourself deployed once or twice
during your dog’s lifetime and only a few are ever lucky
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Argus training
enough to actually find a living person during those deployments. For those who deployed to the World Trade Center
in 2001, there was the enormous stress and disappointment of searching where there was no one left alive. For
those who deployed to the Haiti earthquake, there was the
extreme joy of being able to save quite a number of lives.
We all hope that someday we and our dogs will be able to
save a life.
Bristol rubble training in Maryland
Bristol bark barrel practice in Virginia
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In the meantime, we train, train, train…
Isis and Meryl at
Syracuse Obedience
Training Club with
Judge Tom Masterson
(3) 1st Placements
Schenectady DTC
8.20.11
Syracuse OTC 1.7.12
Syracuse OTC 1.8.12
Photo by Mary Walker
Irinland Ingeborge Isida’Cara UD,RA,ASCA-CD,ATT
(Ch. RUS, UKR, BEL Irinland Origin Oloff IPO1 x Ch. RUS Irinland Beatrissia Betta)
Breeder: Tatiana Kulachenko
Owned By Meryl Winnie & Ray Carlisle-Cara Dobermans
Working Partner of Meryl Winnie
[email protected] [email protected]
Isis’s Daughter, Joules (Cara’s Steal The Sun From The Sky, BN, RN, PTT)
(Cara’s Top Shelf Sch 3, IPO 3, FH x Irinland Ingeborge Isida’Cara UD, RA, ASCA-CD, ATT )
wishes Momma Isis best of luck as she purses her UDX title.
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All Things “Doberman”
D
o you love unique and unusual Doberman merchandise? Have you recently visited the United Doberman Club’s store on
Zazzle? If your answer to the first question is “yes” and to the second question “no”…..then you need to get on your PC
and see what the UDC Zazzle store has to offer. Find Doberman themed items for yourself or gifts for your fellow Doberman lovers! Go to http://www.zazzle.com/uniteddoberclub and let your fingers do the shopping! All profits from the sale of
merchandise at the UDC Store are donated to the one of these funds – Search & Rescue, Health, Competitor, or Rescue
Fund.
Also, I am always on the look-out for unique Doberman photos to use on the merchandise. If you have a picture of your
Doberman that you think would look great on merchandise, send it to me – Linda Lindic at [email protected] and I
will work up a design for you.
There is a wide variety of Doberman themed merchandise for sale at the UDC Store. Here are pictures of a few of the items
for sale.
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Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas ZTP
T
he ZTP as we know it now was created by Ottmar
Vogel and approved by the DV in 1975. Herr Vogel
designed this test to help develop standard procedures for
evaluating not only the conformation of the dog relative to
the standard, but also the temperament and nerve costume
of dogs, with regard to courage, defensive strength and
sound and sight sensitivity.
Since that time, a passing ZTP test is required for both
parents, along with a Schutzhund 1 title for at least one
parent, for ‘breeding rights’ in Germany. Unlike the USA,
Germany is very strict about only breeding animals who
have passed conformation and temperament testing. Puppies whose parents do not have breeding rights will not be
register-able with the Dobermann Verein (DV).
For a dog to participate in a ZTP, he must have attained a
BH, and his hips must have passed the DV Hip certification process.
The conformation evaluation is based upon the DV Dobermann standard. This standard differs from the AKC/DPCA
standard in many slight ways, but it also differs in some
large ways in that no missing teeth are allowed, and the
only allowable coat colors are black and red. There are also
disqualifications for heights being too tall or too short.
After the conformation inspection is complete, the temperament portion begins. A group of 8-10 people assemble on
the field, and the handler walks the dog through the group
of milling people. Then, the group assembles shoulder to
shoulder and the handler is asked to walk the dog towards
the line of people and then through that line between
the two people who are holding the noisy container and
the umbrella. Then, the handler and dog are instructed
to make a U-turn and head back towards the group for
a second pass. This time, the noisy container (an empty
milk jug with rocks, for example) is shaken to evaluate the
dog’s response. It is acceptable for the dog to be surprised
by the noise, but the ZTP evaluator expects to see the dog
recover quickly. The group then turns around, and begins
to walk towards the dog and handler for a third time. This
time, the umbrella is opened just as the dog and handler
pass through. Again, the evaluator is assessing the dog’s
reaction and recovery.
Next, the group forms a big circle. The handler takes his
dog to the center of the circle and stops. On instruction
from the evaluator, the group moves quickly towards the
© j. m. Dohse
The ZTP evaluation starts with the height of the dog being checked by having the dog stand on a platform, and a
wicket being placed over the dogs withers. The teeth are
then checked for the proper number and correct placement of teeth. The temperament of the dog is noted by
the judge during the height and teeth check, so having
a well-behaved dog during these two procedures is very
important. Then, the judge inspects each part of the dog’s
body – from head shape and width to eye color to coat
length and coarseness to shoulder layback to tail placement
to feet! Every part of the dog’s conformation is evaluated
and documented. The handler is then asked to gait the dog
such that the evaluator can see the dog coming and going
and from the side. It is important to make sure your dog
can trot well and show his best movement, or he may be
downgraded in his conformation rating.
Crowd work, Dark Nemo v Koby Haus owned by Jonathan Alvarez.
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dog and encloses the dog and handler tightly. This is repeated. Then, the group disperses and sort of mingles, and
the dog is to walk through the mingling group. No threatening influence is directed towards the dog during these
procedures. Self-confidence, fearlessness, drive, control
and threshold of irritation is assessed by the evaluator.
The handler is now instructed to walk away from the evaluator, and then is told to turn back towards the evaluator, at
which point two shots are fired. The dog is expected to not
be gun shy.
Next, the dog is tied out on about a 10 ft line. The handler
leaves the dog without giving any formal commands, and
leaves the dog’s view. The dog is left there for 5-10 minutes, at which point the evaluator approaches the dog and
then walks past or around the dog without threatening it.
The evaluator then stops in front or next to the dog and
drops a clipboard close to the dog to see the dog’s reaction. The behavior of the dog during his approach and
during the handler’s absence is noted.
After the tie-out is complete, it is time to start the bitework
portion of the evaluation. The handler is to walk the dog
on a loose leash as directed by the evaluator. The dog and
handler walks towards a blind, and when the dog and handler is within about 15 feet of the blind, the evaluator tells
the helper to come out and attack the handler. The dog is
supposed to grip the sleeve and not be afraid of the helper.
The helper then drives the dog and threatens stick hits. No
formal ‘out’ of the sleeve is required, but the handler must
be able to get the dog to release the sleeve. The dog should
be confident in the bite and not be worried about the
evaluator’s presence. The next bite is a ‘long bite’, where
the helper runs towards the dog and handler and the dog
is released. Again, the evaluator is looking for a confident
dog with a sure grip.
After all the dogs have completed their test, the evaluator determines the ratings and presents the ratings of all
the dogs at one time. He explains their conformation and
temperament evaluation. The conformation rating is ‘V’ for
excellent, ‘SG’ for very good and ‘G’ for
good. A male dog must achieve at least
an SG in conformation for a passing
ZTP rating. Bitches must achieve at
least a G rating.
The temperament rating is 1A or
1B, with 1A being the best temperament rating. 1A indicates that the
dog’s character is correct. The dog
can only be graded 1A if he displays a
secure and outstanding impression at rest
as well as in the bitework. A 1B rating is still
acceptable, and is given to a dog if it’s behavior
at rest is acceptable and he shows protective fighting instinct, but is not as secure and self-confident
as a 1A dog.
If there is justifiable doubt with regards to the
strength of character, the dog is deferred (Held
Back 3 months). The dog may present for another ZTP after 3 months, but if the dog does
not pass the second time, he will be classified
as unfit for breeding.
© j. m. Dohse
Dogs who are aggressive, shy and nervous
will be declared as unfit for breeding.
While the ZTP in Germany regulates
breedings to individual dogs which are of
sound temperament and proper conformation, it also limits the size of their
gene pool. As more US dogs attain
ZTPs, interested Germans may breed
to dogs which have attained ZTPs,
or import our puppies from ZTP’d
parents for use in their breeding
programs. It is important to note,
that in the US, most of our dogs
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do not come from ZTP’d parents. Dogs without ZTP’d parents receive ‘Starter-ZTPs’. Starter ZTPs are not recognized
as Breed permission in Germany. However, the progeny of
Starter-ZTPd dogs are eligible for full ZTPs. In the results
below, you will see the indication ‘Starter’ to signify dogs
whose parents do not have a ZTP.
The UDC is a member club of the International Dobermann Club (IDC), and through this affiliation, the Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas (a UDC member club),
received permission directly from the DV to host a ZTP
May 1st, 2011 with Rudi Killmaier officiating.
Summary of the May 1st, 2011 ZTP held by the Working
Dobermanns of the Carolinas
© j. m. Dohse
At the WDC’s ZTP on May 1st, 2011, 7 dogs presented for
a ZTP.
Navistar’s Cruise Control with Debra Hartzell and Herr Killmaier, Best ZTP
Results:
Ascomannis Karo - Owner: Christopher Frank – SG1B
Starter ZTP
Dark Nemo vom Koby Haus - Owner: Jonathan Alvarez
– V1A Starter ZTP
Quinna vom Aurachgrund - Owner: Chris Rasmussen –
SG1A ZTP
Navistar’s Cruise Control - Owner: Debra Hartzell V1A Starter ZTP/ Best ZTP
First Stryk’s Deadliest Catch - Owner: Tiffany Mahaffey – SG1B Starter ZTP
Black Jax’s Bits of Insolence - Owner: Kjersti Dabakk –
V1B Starter ZTP
Ascomannis Odin - Owner: Anne Conroy - Held Back 3
months
At most events, it is common to award a ‘Best ZTP’. At our
event, Herr Killmaier explained that there were two dogs
who both rated V1A, and he had a hard time picking which
was Best. In the end, he decided to award it to the youngest
dog, Debra Hartzell’s Navistar’s Cruise Control.
© j. m. Dohse
Many thanks to Rudi Killmaier for judging our first ZTP.
He was an extremely kind and fair judge, and we enjoyed
having him. Thanks to Silke Satzinger and Armin Winkler
for their translating skills. Silke volunteered to run her bitch
‘Heady’ through the test as a a demo dog as Rudi explained
the procedure to the crowd. Silke did an outstanding job
for someone who’d never seen the test before! Thanks to
our spectators for helping with the group and other facets
of the test. We hope to have another ZTP sometime in the
near future. Check out our website at www.workingdobermannsofthecarolinas.com. If you join our email list (link
available on the website), you will be notified of upcoming
events via email.
Tie out.
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Chris Rasmussen, President, Working
Dobermanns of the Carolinas
UDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS — EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2012
OFFICERS Directors
President Canada
Mid-Central
LINDA KURZ
3640 Yellow Dog Rd
Lonedell, MO 63060
[email protected]
(636) 629-4553
MICHELLE LIMOGES
9111-84 Ave.
Edmonton AB T6C 1E5
[email protected]
780-468-6245
TIFFANY MAHAFFEY
[email protected]
(816) 830-6619
Vice President
DEBBIE HARTZELL
4255 Laurel Ridge Drive Allison Park, PA
15101 navistardobe1@ verizon.net
(412) 487-5177
Treasurer IRINA SASU
2800 Perry Lane
Austin, TX 78731
[email protected]
(512) 458-1818
Recording Secretary
MARIE E. MILLER
1786 Manor Dr. Santa Rosa CA 95403
(707) 328-4513 [email protected]
Corresponding Secretary
BETH BISHOP
P.O. Box 159
Bath, MI 48808
[email protected]
(517) 641-7345
Membership Secretary
LINDA KYE
114 Chickasaw Place
Jacksonville, AR 72076
[email protected]
(501) 982-7668
Member Club Secretary
LINDA LINDIC
44 East 209th Street
Euclid, OH 44123
[email protected]
(216) 789-7025
Northeast
JIM TOMAN
308 Washington Ave
Milltown, NJ 08850
[email protected]
(732) 407-8746
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut,
New York, New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, Maryland
Mid-East
BRANDI WILLIAMS
P.O. Box 1042
Jeffersonville, IN 47131
[email protected]
502-214-7864
North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri
Southwest
SANDI ATKINSON
1064 S. Mountain Estates Rd.
Florissant, CO 80816
[email protected]
(719) 294-7132
Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico
Northwest
SUE KELLY-WALSH
15710 S Molter Rd
Rockford, WA 99030
[email protected]
(509) 291-3147
Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon,
Idaho, Wyoming
West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana,
Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky
West
South
WENDY SCHMITT
[email protected]
(916) 802-7318
CHRIS RASMUSSEN
10117 Old Roxboro Road
Bahama, NC 27503
christine.rasmussen@gmail. com
(919) 477-7932
California, Nevada, Hawaii
Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia,
Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina
Mid-South
DOUG MATSON
6721 N Seneca
Wichita, KS 67204
[email protected]
(316) 744-3214
Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas,
Louisiana
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UDC MEMBER CLUBS — EFFECTIVE JANUARY 15, 2012
CENTRAL TEXAS DOBERMAN CLUB
IRINA SASU
2800 Perry Lane
Austin, TX 78731
(h) (512) 458-1818
[email protected]
CENTRAL VALLEY DOBERMAN CLUB
Erynn Lucas
Riverbank CA 95367
(520) 306-0195
[email protected]
www.centralvalleydobermanclub.com
MID-CENTRAL WORKING
DOBERMANS CLUB
LORNA O’CONNOR
3163 Juniper Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
(707) 322-3272
[email protected]
SPORT DOBERMAN CLUB OF
COLORADO
JOANNAH DAVIS
915 E. 23rdAvenue
Denver, CO 80205-5110
(303) 861-7613
[email protected]
SUZAN SHIPP
795 NE 101 Road
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 441-3822
[email protected]
SANDI ATKINSON
1064 S. Mountain Estates Rd.
Florissant, CO 80816
[email protected]
MID-SOUTH WORKING DOBERMAN
CLUB
TERRI CLARY
358 E. Pecan Tree Road
Waxahachie, TX 75165
(h) (972) 904-3141
(w) (972) 904-3141
[email protected]
CARMA CLEVELAND
12211 Monterey Rd.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-4268
[email protected]
NEW ENGLAND WORKING
DOBERMANS
NAZARENE MONDELLO
256 Moss Hill Road
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(h) (617) 522-0253
[email protected]
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DOBERMAN
PINSCHER CLUB
SUE KELLY-WALSH
15710 S. Molter Road
Rockford, WA 99030
(h) 509-291-3147
[email protected]
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REDWOOD WORKING DOBERMANN
CLUB
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TOTAL DOBERMAN ASSOCIATION
TRI-STATE DOBERMAN CLUB
RAY CARLISLE
P. O. Box 203
Spring Valley, NY 10977
(w) (845) 352-6300
(h) (845) 987-2357
(c) (914) 393-0166
(f) (845) 352-0067
[email protected]
MERYL WINNIE
220 Crow Hill Rd.
Delanson, NY 12053
(h) (518) 895-8506
(c) (518) 857-6543
[email protected]
membership@tristate
dobermanclub. com
www.tristatedobermanclub.com
VERMONT TOTAL DOBERMAN CLUB
TRACI MULLIGAN
P. O. Box 71
Arlington, VT 05250
(h) (802) 375-6121
[email protected]
ELLEN DECHIRO
112 Deepkill Rd.
Troy, NY 12180
(518) 788-2829
[email protected]
WORKING DOBERMANNS OF THE
CAROLINAS
CHRIS RASMUSSEN
10117 Old Roxboro Road
Bahama, NC 27503
(h) (919) 477-7932
president@workingdobermanns
ofthecarolinas.com
www.workingdobermannsof
thecarolinas.com