TheOfficialPublicationoftheUnitedDobermanClub Summer2015 · Dedicated to the total Doberman Summer2015 UDC MissionStatementofThe UnitedDobermanClub The United Doberman Club, or UDC

The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Summer 2015

EIKO VOM LANDGRAF SCHH3, IPO3, ZTP1A, FH, AD

Eiko

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CERF – Normal 2015

DCM – Negative – 0 copies Vetgen DNA

Von Willebrand’s – Clear Vetgen DNA

Currently training for her IPO 1

Owned and handled by

JOHN MARINOS

Index to Advertisers

Anthony, Monica .......................................5

Brown, Roberta.........................................13

Burns, Pam ...............................................27

Carlisle, Ray................................................9

Carpenter, Leslie..................................23,24

DogLeggs ..................................................15

Ferado, Julianne/Ricardo..........................11

Hallmark K9 .............................................29

Hartzell, Debbie..........................................7

Hohenstein, Diane ..............................18,19

IPO Fall Classic ........................................BC

King, MaKayla ................................17,18,19

Marinos, John.........................................IFC

Schmitt, Wendy ....................................FC,4

In This Issue

From the UDC President by Linda Lindic....................................................................4

UDC Officers and Regional Directors.........................................................................6

UDC Member Clubs ...................................................................................................8

Member Club Update by Lindsay Davis ......................................................................8

Did You Know? .........................................................................................................10

Are You Prepared for the Worst? by Shelby Frye ........................................................12

Versatility Spotlight: Ryun........................................................................................20

UDC Versatility Committee Report by Julie Ferado...................................................21

UDC Versatility Companion (VC) Titles ..................................................................21

UDC Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) Titles................................................26

Tracking 101 by Anne Rammelsburg ..........................................................................29

It’s All About You and Your Dog...............................................................................32

Up and Coming Dogs ...............................................................................................35

Heat Injury in Sports and Working Dogs by Danielle Bercier, DVM ..........................36

Spotlight on UDC Sport Dogs ..................................................................................40

FOCUS Adveretising Rates and Information............................................................45

Blast from the Past....................................................................................................46

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UDC Focus is published three times a year (plus the national catalog) by the United Doberman Club, 367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO 80421. UDC Focusis 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 formwithout the express written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of theauthors and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the United Doberman Club. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisement. Theeditor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted. ©2015 The United Doberman Club.

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Dedicated to the total Doberman Summer 2015

UDC

Mission Statement of TheUnited Doberman Club

The United Doberman Club, or UDC(www.uniteddobermanclub.com), ismade up of Doberman enthusiastsdedicated to preserving andprotecting the Doberman and itsheritage as a working dog. UDC isadvancing the interests of the breedby educating members aboutworking ability, conformation,temperament, health, breeding,training and maintenance of thetotal Doberman, sound in mindand body. The UDC encourages itsmembers to participate in a varietyof activities for which the Dober-man is suited, including Agility,Conformation, Drill Team, GuideDog, Obedience, Ring Sports, IPO,Search & Rescue and Therapy.

Photo by Marie Miller-Anderson

EIKO VOM LANDGRAF SCHH3, IPO3, ZTP1A, FH, ADBred, owned, trained and titled by Wendy Schmittof Landgraf DobermannsFeatured on our front cover is Eiko Vom Landgraf. Eiko, along with his owner/trainer/handler/breeder Wendy Schmitt, has a remarkable career on the IPOfield. You will find Eiko’s progeny in the Sport Dog Profiles and Brags.

The following is a list of Eiko’s amazing accomplishments:

• High Protection SchH1, SchH2, SchH3 and IPO3• Top 10 S.W. Regional SchH3 Championship• 2013 Top 10 IPO3 at AWDF / FCI All-Breed Qualification Trial• Wins DPCA 2012 Fall Classic IPO3 Championship• 10th place IDC World Championship in Italy• North West Regional USCA IPO3 Champion, High Protection and HighObedience No. 1 out of 30 dogs entered

• 2014 UDC National IPO3 Champion — achieving High Protection,Obedience, Tracking and Highest Scoring dog in UDC history!

Health Statistics• VWD CLEAR • HIPS HD-1 •BBDD, THYRIOD •MSU NORMAL 5/2015, EYES CERF CLEAR •

• ECHO NORMAL 2/2015 • HOLTER 0 VPCS 3/2015 •

Breeder: Wendy Schmitt • Landgraf Dobermanns • Email: [email protected]

This is my initial president’s message in the FOCUS andmy first opportunity to “speak” with fellow UnitedDoberman Club members since being inducted with

other board members at our annual general meeting. Thisyear is the 25th anniversary of our organization, and wekicked off the year with a fabulous UDC national eventin Winchester, Ky., hosted by the Working Dobermannsof the Carolinas.Now we are back home and “down to work,” and there is

much work to be done by me and your board of directors.Some of the major initiatives that we have worked on orare currently working on are the 2015 Fall IPO Classic —providing an opportunity to have a fall trial for our IPOdogs — and replacing our obsolete UDC Registry Program,which is a database program containing records of yourdog’s titles, health reports and ancestry. This is the systemthat generates your annual dog reports each year. We willalso be continuing work on our United Doberman manualsand start looking at the 2016 UDC National.It is important that we hear from you. Your board of

directors and I are here to serve our membership and ouramazing breed. To that end, we are also working on a survey.When you receive this survey, please take the time tocomplete it and communicate back to us. That is the onlyway we will know we are working on the projects and

initiatives that areimportant to you, ourmembers. Also, feel freeto contact your regionaldirector with any issuesyou would like toaddress to the board.The listing of officersand regional directorscan be found on page 6of this FOCUS.I also want to thank a

couple of members:Traci Mulligan for offering to proof read the FOCUS for me,and Michelle “Shelby” Labrie for volunteering to be assistanteditor of the FOCUS. Michelle also put together the first aidarticle and got permission to reprint the article, “Heat Injuryin the Working Dog” by Danielle Bercier DVM. Shelby hasalso volunteered to take over the Breeding Announcementsand Breeder’s Directory for the UDC. Thank you, Shelby!In closing, I would like to mention that we are constantly

seeking volunteers to serve on various committees and helpwith projects being worked on by the board of directors.If you would like to volunteer, you may contact me [email protected]. �

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From the UDC PresidentLinda Lindic

On the Cover


UDC Officers and Regional DirectorsAs of April 18, 2015

OfficersPresident................LINDA LINDIC ......44 East 209 St., Euclid, OH 44123 [email protected] .........................(216) 481-4438

Vice President.........BETH BISHOP ......P.O. Box 159, Bath, MI 48808 [email protected]...............(517) 641-7345

Treasurer .............MERYL WINNIE ......220 Crow Hill Road, Delanson, NY 12053 [email protected] ................................(518) 895-8506

RecordingSecretary....MONICA ANTHONY ......34 George St., New Hamburg, ON

N3A 1W4 Canada ..................................................monicaanthony@hotmail.com ........(905) 580-7336

CorrespondingSecretary ........ ALISSA WEAVER ......35 Dudley Road, Sutton, MA 01590 [email protected] .................(774) 287-3173

MembershipSecretary .......BONNIE GUZMAN ......367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO 80421 [email protected] ................(303) 733-4220

Member ClubSecretary...........LINDSAY DAVIS ......P.O. Box 103, White Plains, VA [email protected] ....................(434) 577-9489

Regional DirectorsCanada ............................VACANT

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.....TAMMY MARSHALL-WELDON......582 Pleasant Hill Rd., Bowling Green, KY [email protected] ...(270) 392-0568West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky

South ............ VIRGINIA ROGERS ......P.O. Box 127, 230 County Rd. 167, Crane Hill, AL [email protected] ......(256) 747-8299Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina

Mid-South.................JULIE STADE ......12416 South Haven Rd., Haven, KS [email protected] .....(620) 465-3657Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana

Mid-Central....BRANDI WILLIAMS ....2707 220th St., Winterset, [email protected].........(270) 307-5775North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri

Southwest ..CAROL ANN KEARNS ......8823 Sugarloaf Road, Boulder, CO [email protected] ......................(303) 506-2312Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Northwest ...........MAKAYLA KING ......822 S. McKinzie Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 [email protected] ..........(509) 496-7211Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming

West................ROBERTA BROWN ...... P.O. Box 285, Jurupa Valley, CA [email protected]............(951) 741-0769California, Nevada, Hawaii

Photo by Summer Melillo

“Cruisey”Handler/Owner/Trainer/Breeder: Debbie Hartzell

NAVISTAR [email protected]


Photos by Cindy Noland


UDC Member Clubs2014 – 2015

Northeast RegionNew England Working DobermansNazarene Mondello256 Moss Hill RoadJamaica Plain, MA 02130(617) [email protected]

Tri-State Doberman ClubRay Carlisle20 Orchard StreetRamsey, NJ 07446(h) (845) 987-2357(c) (914) 393-0166(o) (201) [email protected]

Vermont Total Doberman ClubTraci MulliganP.O. Box 71Arlington, VT 05250(802) [email protected]

Northwest RegionPacific NorthwestDoberman Pinscher ClubSue Kelly Walsh15710 S. Molter RoadRockford, WA 99030(509) [email protected]

Mid-East RegionWorking Dobermans of KentuckyAndrew Booth7201 Old Richmond RoadLexington, KY 40515(805) [email protected]

Working Dobermannsof the CarolinasLindsay Davis3157 Dry Bread RoadWhite Plains, VA 23893(434) 577-9489davislindsaye@aol.comwww.workingdobermansofthecarolinas.com

South RegionMid-South WorkingDoberman ClubCarma Cleveland12211 Monterey RoadCollierville, TN 38017(901) [email protected]

Mid-Central RegionMid-Central WorkingDobermans ClubEric West795 N.E. 101 RoadWarrensburg, MO 64093(816) 769-4077(660) [email protected]://mcwdc.com

Mid-South RegionCentral Texas Doberman ClubIrina Sasu2800 Perry LaneAustin, TX 78731(512) [email protected]

Total Doberman AssociationJim Clary358 E. Pecan Tree RoadWaxahachie, TX 75165(682) [email protected]

Southwest RegionSport DobermanClub of ColoradoBonnie Guzman367 Chickadee LaneBailey, CO 80421(303) [email protected]

West RegionCentral Valley Dobermann ClubErynn Lucas3604 Riverside DriveRiverbank, CA 95367(520) [email protected]

CanadaOntario Working Doberman ClubMonica Anthony1755 Fashion Outlet Blvd.Suite 170Niagara Falls, NY [email protected]

Member Club Updateby Member Club Secretary Lindsay Davis

Many of our UDC Member Clubs are working hard hosting events to provide ourmembership the opportunity to add titles to their dogs and to see old friends andmake new ones. I want to thank them for all of their time and work that is involvedin planning and hosting these events. So far this year member clubs have hosted:

� Total Doberman Association. March 28. IPO Trial� Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas. April 14-18. 2015 UDC National� Vermont Total Doberman Club. May 22-24. Protection Workshop with Ron Marshall� Mid Central Working Doberman Club. June 13-14. TT, Conformation, Breed Survey and IPO� Vermont Total Doberman Club. June 19-21. Tracking / Obedience Seminar with Joanne Fleming

Upcoming this year:� Vermont Total Doberman Club. July 22-24. Protection Workshop with Ron Marshall� Vermont Total Doberman Club. Aug. 22-23. TT, 2 Conformation Shows, UDC Breed Survey� Sport Doberman Club of Colorado. Oct. 18. TT and 2 Conformation Show

I am sure there will be additional events in the fall that are not scheduled at thistime. They will be on the event calendar on the UDC website, uniteddobermanclub.com, once they are scheduled. Please support all of our clubs and their events. �

This new FOCUS column will be giving informationabout UDC programs that our members may not bevery familiar with. Each issue will talk about a different

program. This time, we are highlighting the process ofgetting your IPO title added to your dog’s AKC pedigree.

AKC Recognition of IPO Titles. The UnitedDoberman Club has been recognized by the DobermanPinscher Club of America and the American Kennel Club(AKC) as the “Official Working Dog Organization,” meaningworking titles earned at UDC trials will be recognized onAKC pedigrees and registration papers. For informationabout the rules regarding recording working dog titles forAKC-registered Dobermans, visit this link on the AKC webpage: www.akc.org/events/title-recognition-program/working-dog/

How to Record a Working Dog Title with AKC.The AKC will record Working Dog titles earned in eventsheld by organizations** as requested by breed parent clubsand approved by the AKC. Recording of a title is done at therequest of a dog’s owner through the following process:1. Upon earning a Working Dog title, complete the

Application to Record a Working Dog Title. Download yourapplication at http://images.akc.org/pdf/titles/working_dog/application.pdf.

2. Attach a check or money order for the appropriateamount, or complete the credit card information.3. Mail the application and payment to the AKC.4. AKC will verify and record the title. This can be done

through submitting a copy of the scorebook showing thetitle earned and signed by the judge or through AKCcontacting the recording secretary for the host organization.5. AKC will issue and mail a title certificate to the

recorded owner. Only one title will be recorded perapplication, and only the highest level achieved will appearon the dog’s pedigree. An updated Registration Certificateand Pedigree may also be ordered via the Title Applicationform. Please be aware that event superintendents or eventsecretaries may, but are not required to, print AKC-recognized Working Dog titles in event catalogs.Please go to the AKC website for the application to

record a Working Dog title (http://images.akc.org/pdf/titles/working_dog/application.pdf) and information onwhich event-giving organizations whose Working Dogtitles AKC will recognize (http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/americankennelclub/Title_Recognition/AKC_Recognized_Working_Dog_Organizations.pdf).

Questions? Email AKC at [email protected] orcall (919) 816-3595. �

Did You Know?

10 Summer 2015

Photo by Alissa Weaver

12 UDC Focus • Spring 2015

Are you preparedfor theWORST?

by Shelby Frye, VTDC Vice President

It’s a pretty fair gamble to say that, as working Dobermanowners, we have all had those heart-stopping momentsof pure terror. You know the ones — where time slows to

a crawl as you watch your beloved beast barrel head firstinto danger, disaster or mayhem, and you stand there inshock as your lungs stop working, your heart ceases to beatand you couldn’t form a sentence if your life or your dog’slife depended on it. Sometimes there’s no preventing it,there is no stopping it, and if it were playing out on a moviescreen, your long, baritone “NOOooo!” would be the perfectsoundtrack to the drama happening in front of you. Thequestion is, once the unstoppable damage has happened,are you prepared to manage it?We recently posted a poll inquiring if people had a dog

first-aid kit on hand — a remarkable 72 percent of folks did.Of those owners who have a dog first-aid kit, 33 percentof them kept their kit in the home, and 23 percent hadmultiple kits they kept both in the home and in their travelvehicles. 69 percent of the owners polled said that they hada kit and felt confident that they could handle emergencysituations with the contents of their kits. Five percent ofpeople did not feel that they could handle aserious emergency, but that theirkit would aid them with

minor issues.

Only 10 percent of owners felt that they could deal with anemergency without a kit. In a breed bred for athleticism andworking drive, along with its menagerie of known healthissues, is it wise to just roll the dice with your dog’s well-being, or would you rather stack the deck in your favor?So what should you have in your kit to be better prepared?

Basic kit. Here are the absolute basics you should keepon hand according to kit owners:

�� A medium bag with a sturdy zipper, preferable onethat is waterproof/resistant

�� Emergency contact numbers: your vet, poison control,local hotels that take pets, boarding shelters

�� Copy of your dog’s up-to-date vaccines (Keep these ina zip-lock bag with your emergency contacts.)

�� A current photo of your dogs (in case they get lost)�� A leash/collar�� Tick puller/tweezers�� Gauze or strips of towels�� Medical tape/Vet Wrap�� Antiseptic ointment, wipes, lotion, powder or spray�� Super glue�� Cotton balls (in a small zip-lock bag)�� A pill box containing: aspirin, antihistamine, Gas-X,Imodium, any prescription medications your dog takes.

�� Peroxide�� Saline�� Treats/food/bowl�� Pair of non-latex disposable gloves�� CPR instructions�� Wet wipes

Advanced Kit. This kit should include all of the thingsin the basic kit, plus any of these customizable extras:

continued on page 14

Dobe photo by Alissa Weaver

WATCHEM 4 ME BOSSY BROWN. “Bossy”(Aug. 10, 2006. DCM PDK4 - Single; 24 Hr Holter 01/ 15 - Normal/1 PVC).

CARA’s HOLY TERROR.“Diamond”(July 01, 2010. DCM PDK4 - Neg; vWD - Clear; Thyroid Normal; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - Normal/0 PVC).

BROWN’s GIA BELLA v DEX. “Gia” (Gia. Aug. 12, 2011. DCM PDK4 - Neg; OFA HIPS - GOOD; vWD - Carrier, Thyroid -Hypo; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - NORMAL)

ALASTAIR’s MY OLD FLAME. “Flame” (Flame. March 26. DCM PDK4 - Neg; vWD - Clear; Thyroid - Normal; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - NORMAL)

We are proud of our dogs.Meet ...

Bossy, Diamond, Gia and Flame are owned and loved by ...

ROBERTA BROWNEmail: [email protected]

Bossy

Diamond

Gia

Flame


First Aid continued from page 12 �� Instant cold pack�� Medical shears�� Therometer�� Petroleum jelly�� Blanket�� Tourniquet�� Muzzle�� Q-Tips�� Flashlight�� Betadine�� Plastic wrap�� Rescue Remedy�� Infant socks�� Dawn dish soap�� First-aid gel or spray�� Safety pins�� A piece of PVC pipe�� Liquid Band-aids�� Homeopathic med�� Large-bore syringe (no needle)�� Non-prescription antibiotic ointment�� Bloat kit consisting of measuring tape, sharpie, stomach tube, instructions

Portable Vet Kit. This kit should include all things in the basic kit and advanced kit, plus any of these customizable items:

�� Medical needle and thread�� Stapler�� Forceps�� BP cuff�� IV fluid and catheters/lactated Ringers solution�� Blood-stop powder�� Ear flush�� Overnight pads�� Pad wax�� Numbing spray�� Clippers�� Snake-bite kit

Now that you have the list of the most basic to the mostprofessional items, you should decide if you are going tomake your own kit or buy one (or two!). Most owners whohad kits chose to make their own — 63 percent, actually.Another 11 percent bought a pre-made kit, but added to itas they needed. Two percent bought a kit and left it as is,and 9 percent were given a kit as a prize, giveaway or bytheir vet. There are numerous websites out there with goodkits; Googling “first aid kits for dogs” will get you an endlesssupply of choices. Having Googled those exact words andwaded through the Internet, here are my personal top threesites where one can pick up a “basic” kit.

1. Duluth Trading Company Trail Dog First Aid Kit.Why I like it:• It’s a portable, durable size.• It has a first-aid guide written by an emergency vet• It’s waterproof• It contains almost all the items on the “basic” list• It’s a decent price at $25.95

2. Dr Fosters and Smith Canine Friendly Pet FirstAid Kit. Why I like it:• It has belt loops! Or a handle for easy carrying



“I know by having

my kits available,

I may one day save

my dog’s life ...”


• It’s contains most of the items on the “basic” list• Includes a first-aid manual with easy-to-read instructions• It’s a reasonable price at $27.99, which means you canget two, one for your home and one for your car.

3. Baxterboo Ready Dog Gun Dog First Aid Kit. WhyI like it:• Includes quality tools and a lot of the things on the“advanced” list

• Heavy-duty bag with two see-through pockets• Includes a first-aid book• For its contents, it’s a good price at $89.97

Part of the reason I like these three kits is because I havepurchased items from these companies and have never hada bad experience. Of course, you may like other companiesor kits better, and should use your best judgment whilemaking your purchases.You may be like the 63 percent of owners who prefer to

customize their first-aid kit and make their own. In thatcase, most, if not all, of these items can be purchased atyour local drugstore or through your veterinarian. Ofcourse, any of these items can be in any of your kits at any-time, and you should keep more of what you need based onyour individual needs, habitat and life style.You have your kit, so now what? • You should keep your kit(s) in easily accessible places.• Keep your dog’s first-aid kit with your own emergency/

disaster bag. If you don’t have a disaster bag or plan, visitredcross.org for more information and help with planning. • Keep a spare kit in your car or camper/RV, as you never

know when you will come across an emergency situation.• Check and refresh the contents as needed. It’s

suggested to check your supplies every six months. Adding

it to your daylight-savings-day check list can be a great wayto make sure it gets done.• Review and familiarize yourself with basic dog first

aid. Trying to find the instructions in an emergency situation does not make it any easier, but just like trainingfor the IPO field, practice makes perfect.My dogs, like many of you, are my world. I never know

what whacky, funny or entertaining adventures I may getinto with them, but with my first-aid kits, I at least am prepared to tackle an emergency. I know by having my kitsavailable, I may one day save my dog’s life, and that is themain reason I urge owners to carry one. In fact, my kit hassaved my dog’s life and myself a costly vet bill. Here’s an embarrassingly true story of why it’s important

to be prepared. My retired K9 Diessel, a Belgian Malinoisthat now lives a happy, lazy life of leisure, one day swallowed an entire cereal spoon. I won’t get into details,but it came out of my hand and went down his throat in ablink of an eye. Poof, there one second, gone the next. Istood there in awe for about five seconds before runninginto the bathroom where I keep my kit and grabbed the bottle of peroxide. I did not have a large-bore syringe or aturkey baster to dump it down his throat, but I knew fromfamiliarizing myself with dog first aid that I could mix theperoxide with something sweet, like ice cream, and the dogwould drink it all on his own. Sure enough, a quarter of agallon of ice cream, ½ cup of peroxide and 100 throws ofhis ball later, and up came the spoon. I was calm (mostly)because I was prepared, and had saved Diessel from death oran expensive and invasive surgery. And let’s be honest, I use half the stuff in their kits fixing

my own injuries sustained while training, playing and living life with working Dobermans. �

Dobe photo Linda Lindic

First Aid continued from page 14

★ New FH ★ New D-CD

★ New UDC Champion

★ Best of Opposite Sex and Best Veteran at 2015 National

★ Sire of IPO, AKC CH, Agility and Service dogs

★ All health testing is done

★ KAYMEN is always owner handled!

★ Celebrating 28 years of Doberman love!

MaKayla King509-496-7211

[email protected]

Happy 8th Birthday!


★ Fdmjqtf’t!Gjstu!Qbhf!CI!DE!E.DE!XBD!BUU!QUU!DHD!M.22 (AKC pointed)

“Best friends are difficult to find ... harder to lose and IMPOSSIBLE to forget.” Every journey starts with that first step ... Chase your dreams and enjoy the journey!

“Reba”

“Justice”

Eclipse litterplanned forFall 2015!

★ Reba is AKC pointed

★★

Jaxon is always

owner handled!

★

★ New IPO 1 High Obedience

★ All health tests complete

★ NEW AKC Champion

★ Group 1 winner

★ Proven sire

★ New BSA-E1A ★ New ROM

“Jaxon”

★ DIANE HOHENSTEIN / High Rock [email protected] / 509-999-3693

★ MAKAYLA KING / Eclipse [email protected] / 509-496-7211


My first Doberman was a black female that was verysweet, but she was handler soft and shut down easily. I knew for my next Dobe that I wanted a red

male with stronger nerve, along with good drive and workethic for agility and obedience. In January of 2005, Istarted to look for a male puppy, but did not know whichbreeders were breeding for the “Total Doberman.” I hadgotten involved with Doberman Rescue MN shortly aftergetting my first Dobe, and became friends with LauraHulke, who was president of DRM. Since Laura had beenpart of the Doberman community for quite a while, Iasked her if she knew a good breeder who had an upcom-ing litter that should do well in performance sports. Shetold me about a breeding that Julie Stade, BJF Dobermans,had planned between her female, Kansa's Veritas Vos Liberabit, a Gino Gomez daughter, and her male, BJFCrescendo v Aquarius, a Bro son that had several obediencetitles and was the fifth Doberman to earn both an AKCchampionship and Schutzhund III. Laura told me thisshould be an exceptional litter, and she would love to havea puppy from it if she had room for another Dobe.The next month I contacted Julie to introduce myself

and to ask to be considered for a red male from this breedingif one became available. There were three puppies born inthe litter: one black female, one black male and one red male.I was so happy when Julie said the red boy would be mine!From the moment I brought Ryun home, I could tell

he was different from my female. He made constant eyecontact with me and loved to train. He was and still is veryfood motivated, and will tug until my arms drop. It is sucha joy to train a dog that doesn’t want to stop working untilyou do. He has always done whatever I have asked and ismy constant companion.Ryun passed his Adult Temperament Test a couple weeks

after his second birthday. I will never forget the conditions

under which we were tested. It was at the 2007 UDC National in Decatur, Ill., and the weather was horrible, tosay the least. We had heavy rain coupled with high windsthat made it difficult for both Ryun and me to see. Ryunhad no prior bitework training — he had never seen adecoy. I wasn’t even sure how he would handle the adverseweather conditions. At first he moved side to side in frontof me, just watching the aggressor without barking. Thenwhen the aggressor came toward us, it was like someoneflipped a switch and he went to the end of leash barking. I had all I could do to remain upright and hang on to him. I was both startled and pleased with his reaction … it wasan experience I will never forget!At the 2008 UDC National, Ryun received two CCs and

went Reserve Winners Dog. In July of 2008, we went toDenver for a regional show, and Ryun received his third CC to complete his UDC championship.My first love is agility, then obedience, so Ryun and I

have spent most of our time in the NADAC and AKC agilityrings. Ryun is a dog with a lot of muscle and bone, whichdoesn’t make him the fastest agility dog, but he has earnedseveral titles over the years due to his consistency and awesome jumping ability; he seldom knocked a bar. Ryunretired from agility competition at age 8 when he started refusing jumps. At first I thought this was due to arthritis,but further investigation by my vet revealed a partially torncruciate ligament in his left leg. Now at 10 years old he enjoys digging up moles, chasing chipmunks, spendingsunny days on the deck or snoozing on the futon. Ryun hastruly been the dog of my dreams … I love him dearly! �

UDC Versatility Spotlight

BJF Run Like the Wind v KansaUDC CH, CD, RA, AX, MXJ, NF, EAC,

WV-O, OJC, TG-O, TN-O, NCC, WAC

Ryun Date of Birth: 4/21/2005Sex: MaleOwner’s Name: Terry JarkaAddress: 11596 Hillside Road,

Brownsville, MN 55919Home Phone: 507-482-7153Work Phone: 608-779-3273Email Address:

[email protected]


Ryun at the 2007 UDC National


UDC Versatility Committee Report Summer 2015 by Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee

Congratulations to the following very special Dobermans and their proud owners for their attainment of the VC and VCX titles during the months of April and June 2015!

Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX)

6/15/2015 UDC CH BJF Run Like The Wind v Kansa CD,RA,AX,MXJ,NF,EAC,WV-O,OJC,TG-O,TN-O,NCC,WAC Owned and Loved by Terry Jarka

Versatility Companion (VC)

4/17/2015 Masaya's Full Metal Jacket, BH, ATT, CGC, CA, AD Owned and Loved by Heather Booth

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 aworking 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

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Date TitleAwarded Dog Name Owner(s)4/7/92...............CARLO VOM DONAUTAL, SCHHI, B, CDX, WAC, GHC...........................................................................................Donald H. Marlowe4/7/92...............BA/CAN/ PR/CH PRANCING PONY’S J. GABRIEL, AM - CAN - PR CD, TT, GHC ...................................................Sharon Renae Barzen34/12/92...........BARETTA VOM DONAUTAL, SCHHI, B, WAC, GHC.................................................................................................................Gail Dodd6/8/92...............CAMDEN’S SUNSHINE, CDX, WAC, TDI, CGC.............................................................................................................Cathy L. Camden6/28/92.............BOSS VOM DONAUTAL, TD, T1, B, GSSD READY-SEARCH ..............................................................................................Ricardo Ferado6/28/92.............SATAN’S MIDNIGHT WARRIOR III, B, SCHHII, AD .....................................................................................................Curtis S. Northrup7/5/92...............PHONIX VOM NORDEN STAMM, SCHHIII, CD, TD, FH, WAC ......................................................................................Sue Kelly-Walsh8/13/92.............FALKENBURGS ILLISSA V D NIEUWE LOOT, B, CGC, ATT .................................................................Wolfgang and Claudia Pfirrmann10/5/92.............CH WIKING DE NIEUWE LOOT VAN STEVINHAGE, IPOI, ZTP........................................Jack and Ella Kooy and Wolfgang Pfirrmann10/15/92...........INVERUREY’S FRENCH FANTASY, UD, SCHHIII, GHC, WAC, ATT, D-CD.......................................................................Ellen L. Higgins10/25/92...........PRANCING PONY DANA V WARLOCK, CD, TD, B, SCHHI, WH, WAC ..........................................................................Julianne Ferado11/10/92...........GRAVIN ONYX VOM NEERLAND STAMM, CDX, B, SCHIII, WH, GHC, CGC, TDI......Paulette and G. Price Bethel and Mary Rodgers11/23/92...........COPYRIGHT PROTECTED KRISTOFF, CD, T1, SCHHI, ATT.........................................................................................Linda Ann Tobiasz11/24/92...........ROYOLYN EIGHTEEN-TWELVE, AM/CAN CD, TD, T1, WAC, SAR...........................................................................Michelle L. Limoges4/4/93...............A SPICY LADY V D ZIEGELHAUS, TD, T1, ATT, SAR.............................................................................Shirley M. and David Hammond8/26/93.............ECLIPSE VOM DONAUTAL, B, WAC, CGC ...........................................................................................................................Gail B. Dodd10/12/93...........ALEXA VOM DONAUTAL, CD, B, SCHHI, WH, GHC, WAC, CGC, ATTS...............................................................................Sue W. Hall10/26/93...........AMAITA VON DE ARACOURURO, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, TT ........................................................................................Luis M. Vazquez5/21/94.............SHADY ACRE’S IDEAL MR. SPOCK, BH, SCHII, UD, ATT, CGC............................................................................................Beverly Press

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7/1/94...............PANDA VON DYNASTY, CDX, B, TD, SCHHII .................................................................................Dennis Helm and Melodie Limpach10/1/94.............ONDRA VOM BINSELBERG, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, ATTS ..............................................................................................Luis M. Vazquez2/4/95...............ECHO VOM DONAUTAL, CD, B, GHC, WAC, CGC................................................................................................................Sue W. Hall5/31/95.............CH KANSA’S INTOXICATIN’ AQUARIUS, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI ..........................................................................................Julie K. Stade6/30/95.............TIKA VON ROYAL GIN, B, UDC ATT, CGC .................................................................................................Nellie Walter and DeDe Beck4/12/96.............CH BJF A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT’S DREAM, CD, TDI,CGC ...............................................................Jim Briley and Mark and Julie Stade4/19/96.............AGAPE’S SEASONS OF THE LION, CD, BH, CGC, ATT......................................................................Connie Galloway and Mollie Stroff7/28/96.............SENTINEL SPELCASTER V ZYSING, CD, B, OFA, ATT, CGC ..............................................................David Stroff and Cathy L. Camden12/23/96...........YUKON VOM WEISEN HAUS, SchH III, ZTP SG1A, CD, CGC, TDI..................................................................................Soile Jarvenpaa2/21/97.............SENTINEL’S SPECTER, B, WAC, CGC.............................................................................................................................Cathy L. Camden5/15/97.............U-CD MISS PEGASUS SUE, UDX, WAC, CGC....................................................................................................................Nancy Brunker9/17/97.............RED OAK’S AUBREY, AKC-CKC CDX,D-CD,B,TI,SCHH1,GHC,WAC,STT,CGC ...............................................................Ellen L. Higgins9/17/97.............CAMILLA VOM KAISERHAUS, CD, SCHH3, T1, WAC, CGC .....................................................................................................Lori Janes11/1/97.............WWKC CH MAGENTA’S LUCKIE AMBROSIA, B, SchH 1, ZTP V1B .....................................................................................Nellie Walter11/29/97...........CH SARENA’S SHAKE RAG JAMIE, BH, WAC, CGC.........................................................................................Lieselotte and Ray Hookey2/28/98.............CARA’S BLACK ROSE ANGELINA BAHIR, CDX, B, NA, CGC................................................................................................Bruno Klang2/28/98.............ALLIE VOM KAISERHAUS, BH, T1, SchH 1, WAC ................................................................................Linda C. Kurz and Joseph L. Kurz2/28/98.............DELIGHT OF STARFIRE, CDX, WAC, CGC ........................................................................................................................Nancy Brunker4/24/98.............ALISATON STAR-TRIP V DALCLAR, CD, WAC, AD, CGC, FEMA LEVEL II........................................................................Gail McCarthy4/24/98.............CH PATRIOT’S STARS ‘N’ STRIPES, CD, ROM, AD, CGC....................................................................................................Gail McCarthy4/24/98.............HERRO VOM BOGENSTADT, SchH 3, IPO 3, B, CD, WAC, ZTP ................................................................................................Lori Janes6/28/98.............UDC CH REBHOLZER HIGH INTENSITY, B Brevet, UDC FFB .........................................................................................Desiree Malouin6/28/98.............RED OAK’S BLAIR, AKC-CKC CD, T 1, SchH 1, WAC, HIC, CGC ........................................................................................Ellen Higgins7/18/98.............WILLOW VON DYNASTY, CDX, B, T 1, SchH 1, WAC, ZTP G1A, CGC...............................................................................Lisa Johnson 12/31/98...........U-CDX DAWN OF STARFIRE, UD, WAC, CGC ..................................................................................................................Nancy Brunker1/8/99...............SENTINEL’S MERLIN, B, WAC, ATTS, CGC, TDI, STT ........................................................................Cathy L. Camden and David Stroff2/19/99.............CERBERUS VOM NORDEN STAMM, CD, B, SchH 2, WH, ATTS, CGC, NNDDA ..................................................................Francis Fayn2/19/99.............AKC CH MANDOLIN BRING ON THE NIGHT, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC........................................Joannah Davis and I. Annette Williams2/27/99.............NOBLE HOUSE CITA FRISCO, AKC UD, B, SchH 2, ATT, CGC ........................................................................................Ellen Marchand4/6/99...............U-AGI U-CD Navistar’s QB Sneak v Triadel, Am.-Can. CD, NA, NAJ, NJ, OA, TT, CGC.....................................................Debra Hartzell5/8/99...............U-AGI Achates v Moss Hill, BH, NA, NAJ, NJ, WAC, CGC......................................................................................................Peg Mueller6/6/99...............U-CDX Papageno, Can. CD, Am. CDX, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC.........................................................................................Fred Dunaway6/11/99.............IABCAA Int’l. CH Jag vom Donautal, B, CGC, Certified for K-9 Basic Cadaver Search .....................................................Ricardo Ferado8/7/99...............CH BJF Crescendo V Aquarius, CD, ROM.....................................................................................................................Jill and Art Graves11/26/99...........Collinwood’s True Colors, CDX, BH, AX, AGD, WAC, CGC.......................................................................................Linda Ann Leiviska6/23/00.............UCD Can. CH Serenity Sherbourg Vondura, TT, TDI, CGC ..................................................................................G. Lynn Winter, DVM7/29/00.............Sloothaak, CDX, BH, T1, CGC ....................................................................................................................................Anne Rammelsberg12/4/00.............Forgotten Lore of Kimbertal, SchH1, CD, BH, TKII, AD, TT, CGC ............................................................................................Amy Mills1/7/01...............Magenta S Hanz v. d. Habichttal, B, SchH1, T2, WAC, ATTS, CGC....................................................................Stephen and Joan Koren 1/27/01.............Rebholzer Live Wire, B, SchH3, T3, CD, WAC, ATT, CGC ..................................................................................................Traci Mulligan1/27/01.............Montwood Hotspice v Rebholz, BH, T1, D-CD, ATT, CGC ...................................................................Traci Mulligan and Gary Knights1/27/01.............Rebholzer-Rohan Sum’R Siege, BH, SchH 1, WH, WAC, STT, CGC ....................................................................................Traci Mulligan3/3/01...............Can. CH Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can. CD, WAC, CGC ................................................Judy Bohnert and Carla Mai Nissen4/21/01.............Smokey Joe von Wilhamhoff, SchH 1, CGC ......................................................................................Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio6/30/01.............Renejade Rock and Roll, TD, NA, NAJ, OA, OAJ, AXJ, NAC-1, AD-1, WAC, CGC.......................................................Linda S. Robertson 8/12/01.............Lothlorien The Wizard v. Cara, CD, UDC-ThD, CGC, Hearing Service Dog ............................................................Margaret (Peg) Wyse 1/12/02.............Armee Begablten v. Wimmerhaus, BH, SchH 1, ZTP VG 1B, AD .................................................................................. Alvin L. Clemons 2/10/02.............U-CD Cris’s Mystic Black Jade, AKC CD, AKC OA and OAJ, NADAC

NJ and OA, ASCA GS-N and RS-N, WAC, ATT, HIC, TDI, CGC, FM...............................................................................Cristina Maxwell 2/10/02.............Cris’s Black Star Sapphire, AKC CD, ASCA CD, Mex-PC, AKC OA and OAJ, NADAC

NA, NG and NJ, ASCA RS-N and JS-N, WAC, HIC, TDI, CGC, LC-10L...........................................................................Cristina Maxwell 3/4/02...............U-CD Boris von Rosenhof, SchH 3, FFB VG1A, STT, D-CD, CGC, AD........................................................................Anne Rammelsberg 3/11/02.............Cara’s Matik Gift for Gab, CD, WAC, BH, CGC, ATT, Therapy Dog.............................................................................Vicky K. Brachfeld 5/10/02.............Can. CH Equinox Designer Genes, Can. CD, HIC................................................................................................................Judy Bohnert 5/12/02.............UCI Natl.-Intl. Jungsten CH Sentinel’s Excalibur, BH, ATT, Certified Service Dog........................................................Cathy L. Camden 5/12/02.............Aesir vom Kollund Kro, BH, SchH 3, IPO 3, WAC, ZTP V1A, CGC............................................................................................Lori Janes

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8/10/02.............Bonita Von Der Schwarzen Lagune, BH, ZVV 1, SchH 2, IPO 3, TDI, CGC .................................................................Vicky K. Brachfeld 8/24/02.............BJF Renejade Mirror Image, CDX, NA, NAJ, WAC, FFB, BH, ATT ...........................................Wendy Schneider and Nancy Christensen2/21/03.............Odo von Dynasty, CD, WAC, CGC, Delta Society AAT ..............................................................................................Margaret T. Flowers3/23/03.............Morgana’s Forevr Chasin Phonix, SchH 1, CD, WAC, AD, ATT, BH, CGC ..........................................................................Makayla King6/15/03.............Sentinel’s Diana The Hunter, BH, ATT, ATTS .................................................................................................................Cathy L. Camden7/26/03.............Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC.........................................................................N. Shannon Elkins and Steven Elkins8/16/03.............Brigitte Von Moeller Hof, CD, CGC, ATT...............................................................................................................................Meg Flowers10/4/03.............Can. CH Destiny’s Charisma, BH, WAC, ATT.....................................................................................................................Rose M. Kruser10/18/03...........Renejade Bells and Whistles, CDX, ASCA-CD, NA, NAJ, WAC, ATT, CGC .....................................................................Nancy Gearhard3/20/04.............U-CD Brulans Baron Vom Gravin, CD, WAC, Delta Society AAT ...................................................................................Cindy M. Starley3/20/04.............Salmans Eich v Blitzkrieger, AKC-CKC CD, BH, SchH3, Can. TT, CGC................................................................Phyllis E. McNaughton7/17/04.............Sentinel’s Lady of the Lake, CD, BH, ATT, ATTS, CGC ..............................................................................................Cathy L. Camden1/9/05...............Cara’s Shining Dark Crystal, CD, WAC, OA, OAJ, BH, SR, SS, NAC, CGC .....................................................Carolyn and Ralph Gastley2/19/05.............Wittrock’s EEEEEvil EEEEEva, CD, B, WAC, ATT, CGC, Delta Society Therapy Dog..................................Cheryl Fite and Ross Peterson3/12/05.............UCD, UACH Bel-Mar’s I Love Trouble, CD, OA, NAJ, NJP, NAP, NGC, NJC, OJC-V, ATT, CGC.............................................Beth Bishop6/25/05.............IABCA Int’l CH Cameron Capone dei Dohse, CD, BH, WAC, CGC, AD, RE .............................................................Cornelia Grabichler10/29/05...........DARE’s Terra Firma, CDX, ThD, CGC, TDI, Dog Guide........................................................................................................Laura Holum12/26/05...........Bell’Lavoro La Vittoria Dolce, CD, WAC, TDI, CGC......................................................................Salvatore Ceraldi and Vicky Brachfeld2/18/06.............Bell’Lavoro Aleksia Nano, BH, WAC, CGC........................................................................................Kristin Roberts and Vicky Brachfeld4/15/06.............IABCAA Nat’l Jugend CH JBars Portia Kye In The Sky, CD, BH, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC ....................................Linda Kye4/15/06.............IABCAA Int’l CH, UKC CH JBars Schatzi Windwalker, CD, BH, T1, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC................................Larry Kye4/15/06.............Redlion Fu Z Mu Z Wuza Bear, CD, NJP, TDI, CGC, RAE2, RL3, RL2X, RL1X, ARCH, CD-H.....................................Deborah Stevenson4/15/06.............Ravenswood Aspen Extreme, CKC-UKC CD, AKC CDX, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC..................................................................Beth Szczygiel7/28/07.............Giuseppina von Wilhamhoff, BH, WAC, OB-1, CHIC ..............................................................................................Marylyn DeGregorio9/8/07...............Eric Iberico del Kingsware, BH, TD, TR-1, FH, SchH 1, WAC, TT, CGC...........................................................................Renee C. Michel10/20/07...........General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC ...............................................................................................Peter J. Lindic12/26/07...........Can. CH Trymine Xzotic Flair v Domtom, CD, TT, CGN..........................................................................................Tamara Champagne12/26/07...........Bell’Lavoro Discorso Dela Cita, BH, WAC, CGC ...................................................................................Erica Green and Vicky Brachfeld3/8/08...............Elkhaus Entrapment, CD, BH, ATT, CGC .....................................................................................................................N. Shannon Elkins3/16/08.............Highland’s Mountain Express, RA, RE, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC..............................................................................................Beth Szczygiel6/21/08.............Bearcreek Quinnkastra Top Gun, CD, BH, T1, OB3, ATT, ATTS, CGC, WAC .........................................................................Suzan Shipp6/21/08.............CKC CH Gentry’s Blackhawk Down, CD, AGNJ, AGI, HIC, CKC TT, CGN, CKC ROM ...............................................Caitlin Rathburn11/30/08...........Bowie’s Semper Fidelis v Dru, CD, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC..........................................................................................Kim Somjen, DVM2/22/09.............Ascomannis Laevatein, CD-H, RL1, BH, WAC, ATT,ADPR.................................................................................................Laura V. Baugh2/22/09.............Ziris Van Schuylenburcht, BH, WAC, CGC, AD ............................................................................................................Amanda Shadfoth3/16/09.............Ferrara vom Excalibur, BH, SchH2, IPO1, WAC, ADPR ..............................................................................................Cornelia Grabichler9/6/09...............Citto von der Wudritz, BH, IPO III, TDI, CGC .............................................................................................................Vicky K. Brachfeld9/6/09...............UKC CH, UKC CD D’Lano’s Guns N’ Roses, WAC,ATTS,TDI, CGC, RN ..........................................Linda Rusinko and Deborah Otlano9/6/09...............UDC CH Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, BSB-E3A.........................................................................................................Jim and Janis Toman2/6/10...............CKC CH Seven’s Strekoza Pennylane, RA, TT, ROMC.........................................................................................................Leah Hamaluk2/6/10...............Aurora’s Jetta, CD, RA, NAC, VADC, VSGDC, AGNS, AGIJ, CGC, CGN, ThD ...................................................................Leah Hamaluk2/6/10...............CH Gentry’s Beck ‘N’ Call, CGN, CD, RN, RAMCL, TT, ROM ........................................................................................Caitlin Rathburn2/6/10...............Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya, BH, SchH1, IPO2, VPG3, CD, CGC, RN, WAC ....................................................................Brandi Williams5/9/10...............Bell’Lavoros Primo Diamante Rio, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, ThD..................................................................................................Marie Iulo5/9/10...............Cara’s Thorny Issue, BH, WAC, ATT, CHIC, CGC..............................................................................................................Jeffrey Saporito10/17/10...........UKC CH Cara’s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC..................................................................................................Linda and Peter Lindic12/10/11...........Legard’s Batman, CD, BH, TT, TR2, WH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC.......................................................................................Janet G. Smith2/26/12.............UCH Platinum’s Winner Takes It All, MX, MXJ, WAC, ATTS..............................................................................................Beth Szczygiel3/2/12...............AKC CH Talladega’s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM ...............................Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver6/7/13...............Wittrock’s Jazzzzzelle, CDX, TD, CGC, RN .........................................................................................................Chris and Ruth Franke8/3/13...............Gravin Garmina Von Der Accani, CD, BH, TD, WAC, SARDAA WILDERNESS/URBAN ...............................................Michelle Limoges11/9/13.............Riva Von Luka, BH, IPO-VO, CD, WAC, RN-AKC, BN-AKC, CGC, CGN .....................................................................Monica Anthony11/19/13...........Siro Saffir del Littorio, AX, AXJ, AXP, BH, CDX, CGC, FAX, FN, FX, MXJ, NA, NAP, NJ .............................................Stacia Gunderson11/19/13...........Int’l CH Titan’s Summer Lightning Strikes Twice, BH, TT, ATT, WAC, CGC, CAX, HIT, TDI, NS-J,RATI.........................Diane Linstrom11/20/13...........Rebholzer Bad Company, CD, RE, UDC-ATT, CGC..................................................................Catherine LaBarre and Robert Armstrong12/6/13.............Irinland Ingeborge Isida’ Cara, UD, RA, CGC, ASCA-CD, ATT.................................................................Meryl Winnie and Ray Carlisle1/17/14.............Blue Chip Brick Road V Enchant, UD, WD1, WAC, BH, IPO1..................................................................................................Pam Burns



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Date TitleAwarded Dog Name Owner(s)4/7/92...............CH LOTHLORIEN’S HIGH ELVEN RUNE, UDT, ROM,SCHHI, TDI, CGC.........................................................................Bunny Lanning5/30/92.............AM. CAN. CH BLACK OAK COUNTRY N WESTERN, AM./CAN. CD, TD, T1, ROM, CGC.................................................Linda Suligoy8/14/92.............CH HENRIKE V.D. NIEUWE LOOT, CD, B, T2, SCHHI, CGC...............................................................Wolfgang and Claudia Pfirrmann10/20/92...........CH DESTINY’S SPECIAL BLESSING, AM. - CAN. CD, B, ROM, TDI, TH.D, ATT, CGC................Carole Bohanan-Uhler and John Uhler11/8/93.............AM./CAN. CH CARA’S TALON, AM./CAN. CD, B, ROM, CGC .......................................................................................Bonnie Wittrock5/9/94...............CH FINDJAN’S OUTRAGE, CD, ROM, GHC, CGC, ATT..........................................................................................Nancy E. Christensen6/29/94.............AKC/CKC CH DESTINY’S WINDFLOWER, AKC/UDC CD, B, ROM, ATT, TDI .....................................................Carole Bohanan-Uhler3/10/95.............CH CARA’S VALAR LOTHLORIEN, CDX, BH, ATT, TDI, TH.D., CGC ...................................................Bunny Lanning and Ray Carlisle5/31/95.............AM/CAN/UKC/SKC CH U-CDX RAVENSWOODS HIGH PERFORMANCE, CDX,

ROM, B, CAN. CDX, CGC, TT, VCCX .................................................................................................................................Cindy Noland8/11/95.............CH B J F MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CD, CGC, TDI, AG 1-2, ROM......................................................Kathy and Mike Horniman2/28/98.............D-CH BRANWEN VOM HAUS KURZ, BH, NA, AD, NJC, TT ................................................................Linda C. Kurz and Joseph L. Kurz2/28/98.............Finnish CH BELMONT VOM NORDEN STAMM, CD, JK2, ZTP, CGC, TT..........................................Soile Jarvenpaa and Elina Jarvinen4/24/98.............Am./Can. CH GOLD GROVE HIGH CHAPARRAL, Am./Can. CD, CGC, BH, ROM........................................................Sharon A. White9/6/98...............CH SARENA’S SHAKE RAG JAMIE, CDX, BH, ROM, VC, CGC, TDI, FFB........................................................Lieselotte and Ray Hookey9/6/98...............Can. CH CARA’S ALISA, CD, WAC, UDC, ATT, FFB, BH, CGC, TDI ..................................................................................Rose M. Kruser10/15/98...........Am./Can. CH LeMils Lethal Weapon, Am./Can. CD, Am./Can. ROM, TT, TDI, CGC............................................................Penny Cary3/8/99...............CH Patriot’s Stars N Stripes, CD, ROM, FFB V1B, AD, CGC, 1st Level Certified-Search Dogs NE .....................................Gail McCarthy4/3/99...............UDC CH Renejade Windsor v Jazlin, CD, BH, SchH 3, WAC, ZTP VG 1A, AG II, CGC .............................................Nancy Christensen4/10/99.............Can. CH Wittrock’s Cascadian Tiger, CD, TD, WAC, B, CGC, SAR-Dog........................................................................Michelle Limoges5/8/99...............Can. CH Cara’s Color of Night, U-CD, CKC CDX, BH, SchH A, ATT, STT, ATTS, CGC ......................................................Sue Morrissey7/3/99...............CH Teeco’s Night Hawk, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI, NGC, NJC.....................................................................................................Laura Hulke8/5/99...............UDC/AKC CH Mandolin Bring On The Night, CD, ROM, CGC, ATT, FFB V1A ........................Joannah Davis and I. Annette Williams12/31/99...........Can. CH Destiny’s Man on a Mission, CD, WAC, BH, SchH 2, T 1, ATT...............................................................Carole Bohanan-Uhler 7/8/00...............AKC/UDC CH BJF Crescendo v Aquarius, CDX, ROM, BH, T-1, ATT, CGC .................................................................Jill and Art Graves 7/8/00...............CH BJF Sonata v. Aquarius, NA,NAJ, ROM, CGC, FD, FDX, FDCH.........................................................................Jessica Wilcock, DVM4/21/01.............CH Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can. CDX , AKC CD, WAC, HIC, CGC, TT.......................Judy Bohnert and Carla Mai Nissen3/11/02.............CH U-AG2 Montwoods Kira of Delcrest, CD, OA, OAJ, ROM, NAC, NJC, FFB V1A, TT, CGC...........................................Debra Hartzell 4/12/02.............Am/Int’l/UDC/UKC CH U-CDX Hillco’s Texas Blazing Star, AKC/ASCA CDX, BH, ROM, OB2, AD,

D-CD, D-FFB VG-1A, TDI, ThD, CGC, ATT, TT, HIC, VCX.........................................................................................................Irina Sasu 10/5/02.............CH Anrich Dreamkeeper of Saxony, TT, CDX, BH, AD, ATT, CGC ...................................................................Diana and Gordon Shore12/30/02...........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 Sasu4/26/03.............AKC/CKC CH Alisaton Aurora Borealis, AKC UD, CKC CDX, D-CD, BH, OB2, ASCA CD, ROM, CGC..................................Pam Burns 4/26/03.............CH Cara’s Queen Of The Night, CKC UD, D-CD, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, Can. TT ..................................Susan Simeon and Ray Carlisle7/20/03.............DV CH Alexa vom Bernecker Schloss, VPG1, FH2, AD, ZTP V1A..........................................Elaine Brown-Galonska and May Jacobson

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1/31/14.............Thunder Valley’s WhyPrincessWhy, CD, BH, RAE, NA, NAJ, TDI, CGC ..................................................................................April Ward1/31/14.............Thunder Valley’s You Gotta Want It, CD, BH, OB1, UPR2, RAE, NAJ, CGC, BARK Therapy Dog ...........................................April Ward2/11/14.............IABCA CH Masaya’s Adrenaline Rush, BH, APR1, CD, CGC, WAC .................................................................................Brandi Williams2/11/14.............Masaya’s Black Sabbath, BH, IPO3, ZTP SG1A, BSA VG1A, WAC, PSA PDC-SD, AD .......................................................Brandi Williams7/31/14.............UDC CH Incredible Fidelis, BH, UDC ATT ....................................................................................................................John H. Currie, Jr.7/31/14.............Quinette King of Darkness, CGC, ADPR, BH, ZTP V1B, WAC, ATTS .....................................................................................Jackie Spratt7/31/14.............Enoch-Eitan vom Zenhof, BH, UDC ATT, CGC ............................................................................................................Virginia H. Rogers11/4/14.............Csabre von Danzig, BH, MR 1, WAC, APr2, BSA E1A, ATT ................................................................................................Andrew Booth11/19/14...........Texas Midnight Storm, BH, WAC, ATT, CA, CGC..........................................................................................Heather and Andrew Booth3/2/2015...........Falko des Steigenden Sonnen, CD, NA, NAP, NJP, OAP, OJP, RATN, CGC .............................................................Kara Bassignani, DVM4/17/2015.........Masaya's Full Metal Jacket, BH, ATT, CGC, CA, AD............................................................................................................Heather Booth



Photo by Monica Anthony


7/20/03.............UDC CH Destiny’s Sunshine Santino, SchH1, AFFB, WAC, ATT, CGC ....................................................................Janis and Jim Toman 1/6/04...............Can/UDC CH Wittrock’s ZzzzzAaron, CD, AD, B, ATT, WAC, T1 ..................................................................................Bonnie Wittrock1/6/04...............Am/Can/UDC CH U-GrCh, U-Ag1 Talent’s Supersonic, CD, BH, NA, NAP, ROM, CGC ........................................................Peg Mueller2/1/04...............CH UCDX Smack-Dab’s Diamond in the Myst, CDX, BH, ROM, UKC Total Dog...............................................................Karen Gunter3/20/04.............AKC/UDC CH, IABCA Int. CH Mt. Windsor’s After Burn, CD, BH, ATT, ROM, ATTS ....................................................Nancy M. Troyer7/3/05...............UDC/UKC/Int’l. CH Cross the Rubicon dob Mann, CD, TDI, WAC, ATT, TT, CGC ..................................................................Irina Sasu8/29/05.............Am./Int’l. CH Rhapsody’s Passage to India, RN, CD, ROM, TDI, YTT, CGC..............................................................................Irina Sasu10/29/05...........UDC CH Mandolin The Heat Is On, CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, ATT, CGC, RN ......................................................................Joannah Davis10/29/05...........AKC/UDC CH Imagemaker’s Plezed Ta Meecha, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC, RN......................................................................Sandi Atkinson2/25/06.............UDC/Can. CH Destiny’s Charisma, UDC/Can CD, AKC CDX, IPO3, SchH3, WAC, G-FFB V1A ......................................Rose M. Kruser4/8/06...............CH Bell’Lavoros Dio Di Giove, BH, ThD, CGC, ZTP1A....................................................................Vicky Brachfeld and Dean Calderon4/15/06.............UDC CH, Int’l CH Rhapsody’s Integrity, CD, RA, ATT, FFB, WAC, CGC ..................................................................................Irina Sasu 10/30/06...........UDC/UKC CH Come As You Are Inelya Renejade, AKC CD, ATT, WAC, CGC, RA ....................................................Nancy Christensen1/12/07.............UDC/Intl. CH Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC, G-FFB, T1, VC......................................................N. Shannon Elkins2/5/07...............UDC CH Bell’Lavoros Rocca Scura, BH, T1, IPO 2, WAC, ATT, RThD, CGC .....................................................................Mary Chrusciel7/28/07.............Am/Can/UKC CH Sasanoa Glorious, WAC, RN, Can. TD, ROMC,

PCD, CGC, TT, TDI ..................................................................................................Evelyn Stackpole, Penny Cary and Hosea Carpenter7/28/07.............UDC CH Swift Run Showstopper v Kkro, BH, WAC, ATT, BSA E1A, CGC ........................................................Tammy Marshall-Weldon3/8/08...............CH Gem’Giveeon Lumene, CD, BH, SchH1, NA, NAJ, AFN, WAC, ATT, BSB, CGC...........................................................Debra Hartzell6/21/08.............UDC CH, IABCAA Int’l CH, UKC CH JBars Schatzi Windwalker, CD, BH, T2, FFB VG1A,

K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, WAC, TDI, CGC .................................................................................................................................Larry Kye6/21/08.............UDC CH General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, TDI, CGC, VC.................................................................Peter J. Lindic8/31/08.............UDC CH Bell’Lavoro Augustus, BH, FH1, SchH3, IPO3, AKC WD3, WAC, ATT, ZTP 1B, CGC, VCX ......................................Sean Salke11/30/08...........UDC CH Bell’Lavoros Nero Strega, BH, WAC, ATT, ZTP IA, RThD, CGC .........................................................................Vicky Brachfeld1/31/09.............UDC CH Lemils Dynamite Kiss, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, TDI, CGC........................................................................................Joannah Davis9/6/09...............AKC/UKC CH D’Lano’s Make My Day Traditions, RA, NAJ, ROM, ATTS, CGC ..............................................................Deborah Otlano9/6/09...............AKC CH, UKC GCH Zima Is Mine Always, ROM, CD, RN, CGC, ATTS, TDI, CGC.........................................................Deborah Otlano10/23/09...........UDC/UKC CH Gravin Vera V. Neerlands Stam, CD, RN, WAC, CGC ..........................................................................Lynda L. Herndon2/6/10...............UDC/UKC CH Beja’s Sorella Suzy Q, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, ADA CAC, CHIC ..................................Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio5/9/10...............UDC CH Tri-Star’s Avalon Sunset, OA, AXJ, NF, WAC, ATT, CGC..........................................................................................Laura Hulke10/17/10...........UDC CH Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, WAE, ATT, BSB-E3A, CGC.............................................................................Jim and Janis Toman9/24/11.............UKC CH Cara’s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS-TT, CGC, VC ...........................................................................Linda and Peter Lindic3/10/12.............AKC CH, UKC GCH Talladega’s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM ............Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver4/8/12...............AKC/UDC CH Lancaster’s Sassi Godiva, CD, D-CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, STT, G-FFB V1A .......................................Nancy Lawson Weber4/8/12...............AKC/UDC CH Chaos vom Koby Haus, SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ROM, ZTP SG1A................................................................Loel Turpin4/27/12.............AKC CH Viking’s Charlie Brown, CDX, VPG III, IPO III, NA, OAJ, ROM, ZTP 1A ..........................................................Lyn G. Kargaard6/8/12...............UKC/UDC CH Incredible Caper v Rebholz, BH, WAC, CGC, TR-1, OB-3, SchH A, BSA-E-3-A, ATT, SJ .............................Traci Mulligan6/16/12.............UDC CH Sant Kreal Soldier, IPO 1, WAC, ZTPSG 1A ..............................................................................................................Mitch Edley10/20/12...........UDC CH Beja’s Redneck Brother Rudy, CD, SchH 1, WAC, ZTP SG1B, CGC, OB1, TR1 ...................Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio12/8/12.............AKC CH Foxhall’s The First Lady, WAC, BH, ROM, VPG II, IPO III..................................................Lynn Eggers and Jill and Art Graves12/15/12...........AKC CH, UKC CH Catawba’s Power Play, CD, RA, VPGI, ROM, ATT ..............................................Whitney Newman and Susan Miller1/31/13.............AKC CH, CA, USJCH, UAGI, URO1, GRCH Fayek Pitch Black v Firefly, WAC.......................................................................Miriam Pike1/17/14.............UDC CH Blue Chip Reign of Terror, BH, WD-TT, BSB E3A, WAC, UD-AKC, CDX-UDC, IPO1................................................Pam Burns9/22/14.............UDC CH Titan’s Summer Lighting Strikes Twice,THD,WAC,CGC,HRD1,AD,IPO1,BSA-E3A ..........................................Diane Linstrom10/31/14...........UDC CH Rebholzer Bad Company, CD, RAE, BH, BSA E1A, WAC, CGC, ATT ............................................................Catherine LaBarre11/3/14.............UDC CH Navistar’s Cruise Control IPO2, ZTP v1A, BSA-E1A, NA, NAJ, NF, WAC, CA, BFL-1 .........................................Debbie Hartzell11/4/14.............UDC/UKC CH Incredible Fidelis, BH, BSA E1A, IPO 1, ATT, WAC ...............................................................................John H. Currie, Jr.11/25/14...........UDC/UKC CH Isabel vh Wantij, BH,ATT, WAC, CGC .............................................................................................Marylyn DeGregorio6/15/2015.........UDC Ch. BJF Run Like The Wind v Kansa, CD,RA,AX,MXJ,NF,EAC,WV-O,OJC,TG-O,TN-O,NCC,WAC .................................Terry Jark

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Here are the Six Stages of Basic Tracking 101, the generalprogression for training your dog to track:

Stage 1. Dog eats food that is laid on the track, and isnot easily distracted by variations in the track (such ascurves, turns, changes in cover and distractions) to arrive atthe jackpot, usually food. Food combined with the track isused to increase drive and confidence.

Stage 2. Dog follows track, checking each footstep evenwhen there is not food present in every step, and the dognow can negotiate variations in the track without unduestress. Track ends with a food jackpot or article (dog determines which one).

Stage 3. Dog follows track with random bait, and willindicate an article at the end of a stretch of track containingno food. The track always ends at an article. Simultaneously,there is often focus on proper article indication (motiva-tional) that is done in the absence of a track.

Stage 4. Dog tracks for articles (where dog gets fed).There is generally no food on the track, and the distance between articles is initially pretty small and regular, gradually mov ing toward randomness. Some dogs should/can have bait between articles when the distance is largeenough between food and article(s).

Stage 5. Dog will track for articles and can negotiateturns and long stretches without any reward. Rewardsshould now be random and earned by the best behaviorshown by the dog.However, it is important to not make the dog work for

nothing too frequently or the dog will find tracking unrewarding and may quit, just as you would quit your jobif you didn't get paid!

Stage 6. Dog will track at end of line for articles and cannegotiate turns and long stretches without a reward. Dog isaccustomed to trial procedure (check in, people following or watching, check out). Handler knows all rules and regulations pertaining to trial entry, and is prepared to read the dog at the end of the line and adjust handlingshould it be necessary.

Tracking takes practice. It is often helpful to track threeor more times per week since it gives the dog multiplechances to learn. Familiar locations and easy conditions(visible) are good times to move forward in stages. It is important to regress in training when conditions are difficult (new) or the dog has had a longer-than-usual breakfrom tracking. As you move forward in stages, don't forgetto mix in tracks to reinforce the foundation!


Editors Note: This is a reprint of an article that appeared in the FOCUS years ago written by former UDC President Anne Rammelsburg. This article is as relevant today as it was at the time it was written. I thought it would be a good

idea to include it in this working dog issue. If you have a favorite article from the past, please let me know and I can share it with our new members! — Linda Lindic

By Anne Rammelsburg

Tracking 101: The VERY Basics!

Laying Tracks• Know the conditions of the area whereyou will lay the track, including: cover,temperature, wind, precipitation, moisture and time of day.

• Know the dog: its experience level,drive, what the dog likes/dislikes andwhat is easy/hard for that dog.

• Lure vs. reward; frequency intervals;reward size and variety; why random?

• Teaching article indications: on and off the track

Reading the dog's tracking behavior• Au naturale or modified behaviors?• Motivation or drive level: calm vs. hectic dogs

• Working out a problem, lost or distracted?

Line handling• Helping vs. hindering• Maintaining obedience to the track

Planning training sessions• Have a goal; know all the componentrequirements to meet that goal.

• Keep a journal or log to help you learnfrom successes/ mistakes of both youand the dog

• Balance the use of “easy” and “hard”tracks during training sessions. �

Tracking 101: The VERY Basics!

Summer 2015 • UDC Focus 31

Photos by Alissa Weaver


This is the section where all members have the opportunity to publicize and brag about the most recent accomplishments of you and your dog. This is one of the perks of your UDC membership — take advantage of it! Any title you have earned at any recognized canine organization will be printed. Let the world knowhow proud you are of your dog and your achievements together.

• Accomplishments earned March 1 to July 1, 2015 •

Schutzhund IPOLinda Kurz and “Egis”

Egis vom Kollund Kro, ATT, OB1, PR1, IPO2New IPO2

Annette Buse and “Hexe”Hexe vom Landgraf, BH, IPO2

New IPO1

Marie Miller-Anderson and DanzigRebholzer Danzig, CGC, BH, YTT, UPr1

New UPr1 (OB1) Score 91

Linda Calamia and “Eva”Unique Star’s Eva v. Aldercrest, BH, IPO1

New IPO1 (High IPO 1)

Wendy Schmitt and “Asta”Chalmar’s Oorah Landgraf BH, IPO1, IPO2

New IPO1 (High Protection)New IPO2 (High Protection, High in Trial)

New IPO3 (High protection, High Obedience and High in Trial)

Catherine Lewis and “Pyro”Pyro v.d. Burgstatte, IPO-2New IPO2 94-93-95 (282)

Catherine Lewis and “Pyro”Pyro v.d. Burgstatte, IPO-3New IPO3 90-88-93 (271)

John Bravo and “Atom”UKC CH Oppenheimer’s Atom Bomb von Luka, IPO 3

New IPO3

Kathy Gretch and “Idlla”Della von Luka, BH

New BH

Summer Melillo and “Jett”Jett von Pontiffhaus, NA, OAJ, NF, WAC, CGC, IPO2, AD,

RS-O, JS-E, GS-E, CD, RNNew IPO2 (83-87-88) High IPO2

Sandra Urbacke and “Raven”INTL CH, NAT CH, HONOR CH, URO1 Masaya’s Elegant

Empress BH, CGC, WAC, ATT, CGCA, RN, BNNew BH

Monica Anthony and “Caden”Caden vom Hexenzauber, BH

New BH

John Marinos and “Tabitha”UKC/ICKC CH Jerilyn Blackwater’s Pindar Bewitched CD RN BH CGC

New BH

Susan Hood and “Lyra”Lyra vom Landgraf, BH

New BH

Ashley Stursa and “Marco”Marco vom Landgraf, BH

New BH

Pam Burns and “Orca”Chalmars Major Orca CGC, IPO2

New IPO2

Mark Hammeler and “Brody”Kye’s Mid Night Fire Show IPO 2

New IPO2

Diane Hohenstein, Makayla King and “Jaxon” CH Eclipse’s Let’s Roll, IPO1, BSA-E1A, WAC

New IPO1

Nose WorkJessica Wilcock, DVM and “Delta”

Am/Can CH Montwood Arista’s Zinfandel v Talent NW3, ROMNew NW3 Earned her NW3, NW3-Vehicles,

NW3-Exterior and NW3-Containers

Wendy Kulp and “Dex”San Rafael’s One For The Money CA, NW2

New NW2

RallyWendy Kulp and “Dex”

San Rafael’s One For The Money CA, NW2, URO1New URO1

Wendy Kulp and “Dex”URO-1San Rafael’s One For The Money CA, NW2, URO

New RN

Elizabeth Chapman and “Kobe”Smack-Dab’s Knight Gekkota WAC, CA, CD, RN, CGC

New RN

French RingHeather Booth and “Havok”

Masaya’s Full Metal Jacket, BH, AD, A, VC, ATT, CGCNew French Ring Brevet

Show NewsChristi Rhyne and Bunny Lanning and “Moria”

CH Lothlorien Reign in Moria, CGCNew Championship

Carma Cleveland and “Zirak”CH Lothlorien Zirak-Zigil, WAC, CGCNew Winners Dog at UDC 2015 National

Jason Dohse and “King”Polish CH Elking vom Lehmannsfelsen, IPO1, ZPV1A

New Winners Dog 2015 UDC NationalConformation Show 2

Sharon Marinelli and “Sybyl”GCH Sharjets Star Catcher, CD, RA, ROM, CGCA

New UDC Champion, Winners Bitch and Best of Breed at both 2015 UDC National Conformation Shows!

Sharon Marinelli and “Trace”CH Sharjet’s Starr Trackker, WAE, CGC

New Best Youth and Best Opposite Youth, earning 2 CCs, one of which goes towards his UDC Championship.

MaKayla King and “Kaymen”Eclipse’s Kaymen Chaser, IPO2, CD, WAC, YTT

New UDC Champion, Best of Opposite Sex and Best Veteran at 2015 UDC National

Linda Lindic and “Schotzie”UDC UKC CH Cara’s Hot Mamma BH, TR1, WAC, ATTS-TT, CGC,

VCXNew Best Altered Show #2 UDC 2015 National

TrackingMonica Anthony and “Riva”

Riva von Luka, BH, IPO 1, FPr2, BN, P-CD, Am./Cdn. RN, WAC, CGC, CGN

New FPr2 at UDC National 2015, High FPr with 97 points

MaKayla King and “Kaymen”UDC CH Eclipse’s Kaymen Chaser IPO2, CD, WAC, YTT, FH

New FH

Ashley Stursa and “Brooklyn”Masaya’s Empire State of Mind, BH, CGC, FPr1

New FPr1

Nazarene Mondello and “Chloe’” DRU’s Chloe v Moss Hill, CGC, WAC, ATT, BH, FPr1, RATI, RATN

New FPr1

CGCPete Lindic and “Maxi”Maxi vom Landgaf, CGC

New CGC

Leslie Carpenter and “Abby”Treasurer Seeker’s Absolute Gem, CGC

New CGC

Christopher Franke and “Zupe”Witrock’s Zzzzzzuperman, CGC

New CGC

CGC continued

Carma Cleveland and “Zirak”CH Lothlorien Zirak-Zigil, WAC, CGC

New CGC

Sharon Marinelli and “Trace”CH Sharjet’s Starr Trackker, WAE, CGC

New CGC

Traci Mulligan and “Grits”Rebholzer Moon Stalker, YTT, CGC

New CGC

Larry Kye and “Enzo”Kye’s Red Head Step Child, ATT

New CGC

Judy Robinson and “Pepper”Rebholzer Bad Moon Rising, RATN, CGC

New CGC

Virginia Rogers and “Iza”Iza vom Landgraf, BH, CGC, WAC

New CGC

Agility and ObedienceAmanda Albretsen and “Mya”

Incredible Fallon, MX, MXJ, T2B, XF, SJ, SS, SG, SSA, AD, AJ, AS, ASA, AAD, SM, SCH, SSB, CSAU, ATT, CGC

New 2015 USDAA Rocky Mountain Regional Dog Agility Masters Team Champion!

Erynn Lucas and IjaUDC/UKC CH Haida van het Wantij, WAC, CD, IPO 1

New CD

MaKayla King and “Kaymen” Eclipse’s Kaymen Chaser, IPO2, CD, WAC, YTT

New D-CD

Elizabeth Chapman and “Kobe”Smack-Dab’s Knight Gekkota, WAC, CA, CD, CGC

New CD

Sandra Urbacke and “Raven”INTL CH, NAT CH, HONOR CH, URO1 Masaya’s Elegant

Empress, CGC, WAC, ATT, CGCA, RN, BNNew Pre-Novice

Loel Turpin and “Case”AKC/UDC CH Chaos vom Koby Haus, SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ZTP 1A, WAC, ROM, VCX, CGC, TDI, CDX

AKC Champion/Schutzhund III number 7 in breed history!New CDX

Barn HuntMichelle (Shelby) Frye and “Pippa”Rebholzer Promise Me the Moon, RATI, YTT

New RATI

Judy Robinson and “Pepper”Rebholzer Bad Moon Rising, RATN

New RATN

Therapy DogElizabeth Chapman and “Kobe”

Smack-Dab’s Knight Gekkota, WAC, CA, CD, RN, CGC, TDINew TDI


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Recognition continued from page 33

SARIrene Korotev and “Lexie”

First Stryk Royal Purple, WAC, NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association)

2015 Cadaver recertification #1969-A March 28-29, 2015

Maria Ciski and “River”Rebholzer Sea the Stars, CGC, SAR HRD trainee

New Passed Level III HRD MISAR

Lori Schneegass and “Clair”First Stryk’s Debussy’s Clair De Lune, CGC, SAR HRD trainee

New Passed Level II HRD MISAR

Paul Schneegass and “Gracie” Gracie, CGC, SAR HRD trainee

Passed Level II HRD MISAR

WAEWendy Kulp and “Dex”

RO1 San Rafael’s One For The Money, CA, NW2, WACNew WAC

Sharon Marinelli and “Trace”CH Sharjet’s Starr Trackker, WAC, CGC

New WAC

Susan Hood and “Lyra"Lyra vom Landgraf, BH, WAC

New WAC

Marie Miller and “Danzig”Rebholzer Danzig, CGC, BH, YTT, UPr1, WAC

New WAC

Leslie Carpenter and “Asher”Treasurer Seeker’s Asher, WAC

New WAC

Leslie Carpenter and “Abby”Treasurer Seeker’s Abby, WAC, CGC

New WAC

Larry Kye and “Enzo”Kye’s Red Headed Step Child, ATT, WAC

New WAC

Bunny Lanning and “Avari”Lothlorien’s Avari The Dark Elf, WAC

New WAC

Lisa Manning and “Moxie”Kye’s Moxie Set The World On Fire, WAC

New WAC

WAE continued

Heather Booth and “Havok”Masaya’s Full Metal Jacket, French Ring Brevet,

BH, AD, CA, VC, ATT, CGC, WACNew WAC

Monica Anthony and “Caden”Caden vom Hexenzauber, BH, WAC

New WAC

Pete Lindic and “Maxie”Maxie vom Landgraf, CGC, ATTS, WAC

New WAC and ATTS

Virginia Rogers and “Iza”Iza vom Landgraf, BH, CGC, WAC

New WAC

Virginia Rogers and “Knocker”Enoch-Eitan vom Zenhof, BH, ATT, CGC, VX

New WAC

UDC Breed Survey AdvancedMaKayla King and “Jaxson”

CH. Eclipse’s Let’s Roll, BH, WAC, BSA E1ANew Breed Survey Advanced E1A

CoursingMarylyn DeGregorio and “Isabel”

UDC, UKC, Int’l CH Isabel vh Wantij, BH, WAC, VCX, ATT, CGC, CA, YTT, PTT, CHIC

New CA

Double-Digit BirthdaysErica Green and “Citta”

ARCHX Bell’Lavoros Discorso Dela Cita, BH, CD, RN,CGC, WAC, VC, RL1X2,RL2X, AOE, URO1, CDX-C,

BFL-1, TDI, RATI, RATN10 years young on 05-15-2015 and kicking cancer’s

butt and bossing me around every single day!

Michelle Limoges and “Parquetta”Raksha’s Mmmmmystere, CD, CGN, WAC,

SAR Dog-Human Remains Detection (SARDAA)10 years old June 13, 2015 and still working and going strong.

Photo by Alissa Weaver


Kiss vom Landgraf, BH

Call name: “Kiss”Owner: Wendy SchmittSire: Soran del Pais Baviera, BHDam: Covae vom Landgraf, IPO 3, SchH 3, FH 2Breeder: Wendy Schmitt

Rebholzer Danzig, CGC, YTT, BH, UPr1

Call name: “Danzig”Owner: Marie Miller Sire: UKC CH/UDC CH Incredible Fidelis, IPO 1,

WAC, ATT, VCX, BSA E-1- A Dam: UDC CH Rebholzer Iron Butterfly, BH, CA

SJ-N, ATT, VCXBreeder: Traci Mulligan

Idella von Luka, BH

Call name: “Della”Owner: Kathy GretchSire: V-Rated Arrow van het Wantij, IPO3,

AD, ZTP V1ADam: Riva von Luka, IPO1, FPr2, WAC, BN, RNBreeder: Erynn Lucas

Lennox Dei Dohse, CGC, BH, WAC, ATT, VG2A

Call name: “Louie”Owner: Erika Mintess Sire: Flint von der Wudritz. Dam: Emma von der WudritzBreeders: Lindsay Davis and Jason Dohse

Navistar’s Swift Run Nadia, BH, CD, WAC, CGC

Call name: “Nadia”Owner: Debbie Hartzell Sire: UDC CH Swift Run’s Showstopper v Kkro,

BSA-E1A, D-CD, BH, WACDam: UDC/UKC CH Gem’Givveeon’s Lumene, SchH2,

BSB, CD, RA, WAC, NA, NAJ, NF, VCXBreeder: Debbie Hartzell


Honoring dogson the way

to being multi-titled

working dogs.


Editors Note:

This article is reprintedwith permission of theauthor from the USCASchutzhund magazine.While written with

the German Shepherdin mind, it is relevant

to all breeds.

— Linda Lindic

Heat InjuryHeat Injuryin Sports and

Working Dogsby Danielle Bercier, DVM

Photos by Alissa Weaver

Heat injury is a common occurrence in sport andworking dogs. If the early stages are identified andmanaged, further progression, with potentially

life-threatening consequences, can be avoided. Severecases can result in chronic health issues, including kidney failure and sensitivity to heat. Heat injury is somuch more than an overly hot dog. This article will help make you aware of the dog’s normal cooling mechanisms, signs of heat injury, treatment of heat injury and preventive measures to help avoid the problem.

Normal Temperature Regulation. The normaltemperature for a dog is 99-102 degrees Farenheit; however, an elevation to 107 degrees during work can be normal in a fit, athletic dog for short periods. This elevated temperature (hyperthermia) becomes a problemif the body looses its ability to compensate and cool itselfin a reasonable time. The canine body uses several mechanisms to dissipate body heat. Panting increases air flow over moist surfaces in the oral cavity and upperrespiratory tract for evaporative cooling. As the surfacescool, so does the superficial blood, which continues tocirculate. Panting breaths are shallow and rapid — up to300 per minute. The goal is to bring as much cooler airinto contact with these surfaces as possible. There are

runs of deeper breaths among the panting for improvedoxygenation, until the dog is in severe distress when thisbecomes impossible. The heat of the tissues is absorbedby the water content of the saliva in the mouth, and the water that covers the respiratory tract. As this waterevaporates, it carries the heat energy, releasing it into theenvironment. This is only effective if the gums are moistand the environment is not humid, i.e., saturated withwater-filled air. When self-correcting via panting, dogsoften dip their muzzles or heads into water, biting into itas they drink. This not only adds coolness, but increasesthe available water for heat transport.Contrary to popular belief, dogs have sweat glands

on their paws around the pads that assist in evaporativecooling. Some dogs learn to cool off by standing orsplashing in water. The paws also take advantage of the radiation of body heat directly into the cooler environment. This explains the moist paw prints left on a cool floor by a hot dog. The radiation of body heat ismuch more efficient than the evaporative efforts of panting, and occurs across the entire body. Dogs oftentake advantage of this by lying on concrete rather thangrass on a summer day. It is with evaporative cooling thatwe can intervene the most actively and effectively in


UDC CH Incredible Grace, BH, WAC, ATT

Call name: “Grace”Owners: David and Shirley PetersonSire: Cougar vom Elbauetal, BH, German ZTP

SG1A Anw. German Champion Anw. International Champion

Dam: Incredible A’Diva, BH, CGC, WAC, ATT(and LC-3219F04-10L)

Breeders: Patrick and Lorna O’Connor

Marco vom Landgraf, BH

Call name: “Marco”Owner: Ashley StursaSire: Quint vom Edertal, IPO3, ADDam: Chalmar’s Oorah Landgraf, IPO3Breeder: Wendy Schmitt, Landgraf Dobermanns

Up and Coming continued from page 35

Masaya’s Empire State of Mind, BH, CGC, FPr1

Call name: “Brooklyn”Owner: Ashley StursaSire: Deacon vom Landgraf, IPO3, CG, TTDam: Masaya’s Adrenaline Rush, APr1, CD, WACBreeder: Brandi Williams, Masaya Dobermans

helping to cool a dog. Heat is energy, and it always transfersfrom a warmer to a colder body or place. (With apologies tothe physicists, I think we can leave it at that!) For radiantcooling to be most effective, the environment needs to besignificantly cooler than the body, and have low humidity.

Signs of Heat Injury. It can be difficult to notice earlysigns of heat injury in very high-drive dogs, especially ifyou’re not looking for them. These dogs keep on going untilthey physically cannot, rather than being obvious abouttheir stress. There are early signs, and you have to be carefuland pay attention to your dog to be able to identify them.Some of the clues that your dog is getting overheated aredescribed below in no particular order, as each will worsenas the injury progresses: 1. Shade seeking. We’ve all seen dogs take their reward

into the blind’s shade, or even the handler’s shade. It meansthey need a break now, not after you run the blinds threemore times. In a fit dog, this might mean a 10-minute breakbefore doing the exercise again, with the plan to do justenough that the session ends on a positive note. You can always bring the dog out again later. 2. Slowing down. Whether running blinds for the fourth

time or playing catch for fun, the dog may return to youslowly or incompletely because it knows you will make it go again. As the dog moves slowly, or stands to rest, it may

literally sway on it feet as the condition worsens. Conversely, as a dog’s distress progresses, it may run in adisjointed (“spaced out”) manner, without heed to yourcall, toward the last place it found water or coolness. At thispoint, you should know there is a problem: glassy eyes, loudgaspy panting, ears may be folded in an unusual fashion. 3. Excessive panting. The mouth opens wide and lips

retract to expose more of the mouth’s interior to the coolerair. The gums and tongue progress from light pink to darkerred as the saliva changes from copius clear liquid to athicker white foam or paste-like consistency. The body’sdrive to reduce the temperature does not allow the intermittent runs of deeper breaths, so the body becomesstarved for oxygen. When the mouth becomes dry, evaporative cooling does not take place. The muscular activity of non-productive panting increases the body temperature further. 4. Incoordination (ataxia). This includes components of

both muscle fatigue and mental dullness. Heat injury in thelater stages leads to a dog stumbling, leaning on objects tohold itself up, loosing consciousness and possibly seizuring.

Treatment. The most important aspect of treatment israpid, effective cooling. Read that sentence again. The im-portant words are rapid and effective. Be sure the dog haswater to drink. Small amounts continued on next page

are better than a large drink at once.Placing the dog in the truck with theAC going may be enough, or it mayneed to be rinsed with a hose andplaced before a fan to enhance airflow. Remember to rinse water in the dog’s mouth for improved evaporation. But gently, we don’twant to choke him! If the animal is unconscious, the risk of choking is too great for rinsing the mouth.Immersing the dog in a pool is not as cooling as moving water over hisbody, but it will help. Focus waterflow on areas where blood vessels are closer to the surface for heat radiation: abdomen, inner legs, headand neck. Major blood vessels are inthe neck. This is a good place for ice,especially in dogs with a heavy ruffwhere water won’t be as effective.Play the water on the mouth andpaws for evaporation. Take a rectaltemperature for a starting point. It is important that your efforts do

not allow the dog to become toocool. Once the temp drops to 103 degrees, relax your cooling efforts; the body will continue to cool a bit.Don’t forget to calm the dog as well; anxiety and stresscan increase body temperature on their own. Check thetemp every five minutes or so. If the dog is in severe distress, consider it a veterinary emergency. Crank up thetruck and let the AC run while you cool the dog downwith water, then put him into the cool vehicle for a rideto the vet. In severe cases, it is important to have a veterinary evaluation — the dog may be dehydrated andin need of intravenous fluids or oxygen therapy. Severeheat injury carries the risk of kidney failure, irregularheart beats, shock and cellular muscle destruction. One ofthe more common and most devastatingconsequences is disseminated intravascular coagulation, or DIC. Thisoccurs when high temperatures damagethe lining of the blood vessels, causingmalfunctions in the blood-clottingmechanisms. Initially, tiny clots areformed throughout the body, literallyclogging the smallest vessels, leading toorgan damage. As the body exhausts itsability to form clots, there is internalbleeding. Blood work can identify theseproblems as well as the early presence ofDIC in time for potential treatment tobe attempted. The internal damage doneby a severe case of heat injury canprogress for several days, so your vetmight repeat some blood work. It is notuncommon for a dog that experiences asevere incident of heat injury to losesome degree of heat tolerance.

Prevention. The good news is thatthere are many ways we can avoid heatinjury in our sport dogs. Consider anaverage training weekend and how thefollowing ideas can be put into play.When you show up to the club, thedog should have a fitness level equal to the demands of training. This is soimportant, and often overlooked.Schutzhund is hard! It is physically andmentally demanding of a dog. Physicaldiscomfort causes mental stress, and adog that trains hard only on the week-ends, and ends up sore and tired everytime, will not continue to be an eagerpartner. It has been shown in manyspecies that stress inhibits learning. Time must be allocated three to four

days a week for conditioning. Jogging,hiking, biking, running alongside ahorse — do what works for you. Thebest way to condition a dog for a task(barking, running blinds, long tracks) isto do that task, building up to longertimes and farther distances. Six blindson a regulation field is nearly a half-mile run. Maximum points require the dog to be fast. Exercising and conditioning is a whole topic in itself,but get started on something! Your vet

should be able to offer suggestions or resources.As the handler, it is your responsibility to stop when

the dog needs a break. Don’t be afraid to stand up to avisiting coach and take care of your animal. The “She’llrun these blinds a dozen times till she gets it right!” attitude does not make you a good trainer. Knowing yourdog is exhausted, but continuing because you don’t wantpeople to think you’re wimpy or your dog can’t do thework is foolish. Your dog needs your protection. Young ornew people to the sport need an example of how to treattheir canine partners.


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Panting increases air flow over moist surfaces in the oral cavity and upper respiratory tract for evaporative cooling.

Allowing the dog to relax and rollbefore putting it back in the truckcan help bring body temp down.

Consider how you arrive at the club. Driving to thefield with the AC cooling the car to 45 degrees, then un-loading and going to train in temperatures of 90F with 80percent humidity is very hard on the dog. On the last 20minutes of the drive, let the car warm up a bit. After thedog works enough to be hot on a really hot day, put himin the car with the AC running for 15 minutes to helpcool him down more rapidly. When you’re parked at thefield, pay attention to shade, even if you have to park a little farther away. When the shade shifts, vehicles can be moved. Air flow is of prime importance. Open windows or

even doors in the vehicle to find a cross breeze. You mayhave to pull the crate out of the vehicle to get some airflow. Covering the crate with a blanket because youhaven’t taught your dog not to bark makes it pretty stifling. Some commercial dog boxes that are used intruck beds have minimal air vents. Be sure you researchbefore you select one. The argument that “I have to closehim in or he’ll bark” is ridiculous and unsafe. Maybe youcan park farther from the field. These dogs can be taughtnot to bark nonstop in their crates. Always bring more water than you need, and consider

a fan to place in front of the crate.There are several on the marketthat run on batteries or the 10Vplug in the truck. During training, be sure to allow

the dog to drink before and afterwork. In general, dogs drink whenthey need to — give them the opportunity. If they show earlysigns of heat stress, stop, coolthem, give them water and a break.Even if they are just tired and panting heavily but not stressed,give them a break for a few minutes. As fitness improves, thedog’s need for rest breaks decreases.Just like the rest of us! When yoursession is over, don’t run back to

the truck, close the dog in and go backto the field to watch. Walk the dogaround a bit to radiate some body heatand cool down those muscles, offer hima drink and make sure he’s okay. Mostdogs that are panting heavily will sit upin the crate to make breathing easier,but as they cool and panting decreases,they are able to lie down and rest. Try tofigure out what is normal for your dog.Go back after five or 10 minutes andcheck on your dog if you’re concerned. A common cause of heat injury is

dogs left in closed cars. A former K9 officer shared the following preventivemeasure with me: If you leave your dog in a vehicle with the AC running,always leave windows down a couple of inches. If the vehicle quits running,hot air will rise and escape, and the dog will be less likely to die. WorkingK9s die every year when they are left

in a running vehicle with the AC on, because the engine stops. This topic has particular importance to me because I

have a German Shepherd dog that is very sensitive toheat injury after incurringheat stroke at a young age.He suffers a moderate to severe heat injury an averageof twice a year from chasingdragonflies or fence running.The symptoms I describedearlier are from many observations of him as well asfrom veterinary client dogs.Needless to say, he spendssummer days in the house ifI’m not around to keep aneye on him. Please don’t letthis happen to you! Happy training! �


Dogs often take advantage of radiationof their body heat bylying on concrete on a summer day.

Some dogs learn to cool off bystanding or splashing in water.

Right: Author Danielle Bercier,DVM, with one of her GSDs.


DRU’s Portia d’Aurelia, IPO3, SchH3,FH2, AKC CD, WAC, CGC

Call name: “Portia”Owner: Alissa WeaverSire: N/A – shelter dogDam: N/A – shelter dogBreeder: Unknown

Csabre von Danzig, APR3, Mondio Ring 1, French Ring Brevet,BSA-E1A, BH, WAC, ATT, VC, CGC

Call Name: “Csabre”Owner: Andrew BoothSire: Agir Miss Jakoso, IPO3Dam: Branka vom Hellerwald, IPO3, FH1,

ZTP-SG1ABreeder: Jennifer Zembower

Chalmar’s Semper Fi, IPO1

Call name: “Fico”Owner: Arnold and May JacobsonSire: Eiko vom Landgraf, AD, IPO 3, SchH 3, FH 1Dam: Gamy von der Burgstätte, AD, IPO3 Breeder: May Jacobson and Debbie Zappia

Elischa v.d. Burgstätte BH, VPG3, IPO3

Call name: “Elischa”Owner: Catherine LewisSire: Chico von der Doberwache BH, AD,

ZTP SG 1ADam: Carla von der Burgstätte VPG3, AD,

ZTP SG 1A6Breeder: Marco Cameli, Burgstätte Kennel

Pyro v.d. Burgstätte, BH, IPO3

Call name: “Pyro”Owner: Catherine LewisSire: Briska’s Arcon, SchH 1, ZTP SG 1ADam: Ehnoa von der Burgstätte, IPO 3, VPG 3,

FH 1, ZTP SG1aBreeder: Marco Cameli, Burgstätte Kennel

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Cabo von Moeller Hof, IPO 2Call name: “Cabo”Owner: Chris Rasmussen Sire: Arras von Moeller Hof, IPO 3, CD, U-CD,

RH1, AFFB SG1ADam: Quinna vom Aurachgrund, IPO 3, CD,

ZTP SG1ABreeder: Chris Rasmussen

UDC CH Navistar’s Cruise Control,IPO3, ZTPv1A, BSA-E1A, STT, WAC, NA, NAJ, NF, CA, VCX

Call name: “Cruisey”Owner: Debbie HartzellSire: UDC CH Swift Run’s Showstopper v Kkro,

BSA-E1A, D-CD, BH, WACDam: UDC/UKC CH Gem’Givveeon’s Lumene,

SchH2, BSB, CD, RA, WAC, NA, NAJ, NF, VCXBreeder: Debbie Hartzell

UKC CH Oppenheimer's Atom Bombvon Luka, IPO3

Call name: “Atom”Owners: John Bravo and Erynn LucasSire: UDC CH Incredible Courage, IPO3, ZTP-V1ADam: Eva dei Dohse, IPO3, SchH3, FH, StPr1,

WAC, CD, RNBreeder: Erynn Lucas

UDC/UKC CH Haida van het Wantij,IPO1, WAC, CD

Call name: “Ija”Owner: Erynn LucasSire: Multi CH Rondo-Valdez vom Residenzschloss,

VPG3, IPO3, FH2, ZTP-V1BDam: Xena van het Wantij, BH ZTP-V1ABreeder: Jaap van Gelder

Bono von Malaika Wa Vita BH, IPO3

Call name: “Bono”Owner: Eugene SmithSire: Multi CH Dutch, Swed., Belgian Ramonburg’s

Chinji IPO 3, SchH III, ZTP V 1A, BelgianCharacter test & Selection V 1A

Dam: Malaika von Trokadero, ZTP V1A,VPG 3,IPO 3, FH 2, AdPr


EIKO VOM LANDGRAF, SCHH3, IPO3, ZTP1A, FH, AD

Call Name: “Eiko”Owner: Wendy SchmittSire: Cosmo vom Maindreieck, VPG 1, KKL2ADam: Lussi von der Krillenburg, BH, AD,

SchH 1, Ring 1, Mondio 1Breeder: Wendy Schmitt


Polish CH Elking vom Lehmannsfelsen, IPO 1, ZTPV1A

Call name: “King”Owner: Jason DohseSire: Murphy, VPG 3, ZTP V1BDam: Lady Lillitha, VPG 3, ZTP V1ABreeder: Holger Lehmann

Masaya’s Full Metal Jacket, FrenchRing Brevet, BH, AD, ATT, CA, VC, CGC

Call name: “Havok”Owner: Heather Booth Sire: Dark Nemo vom Koby Haus IPO3, ZTP-V1ADam: Swift Run’s Volcan Masaya IPO3, PSA-

PDC, CD, RN, WAC, CGCBreeder: Brandi Williams, Masaya Dobermans

AKC/UDC CH Foxhall’s The First LadyIPO3, CD, ROM, VCX

Call Name: “Laura” Owners: Jill and Art Graves and Lynn EggersSire: AKC/UDC CH BJF Crescendo V Aquarius,

IPO3, SchH3, WDS3, UD, RA, ROM, U-CD,AD, T1, ZTPV1A, VCX

Dam: AKC CH Foxhall’s American Spirit, OA, ROMBreeder: Lynn Eggers

Cara’s Argus My Paladin, BH, WAC, IPO 1

Call name: “Argus”Owner: Joan SmithSire: Cara’s Tiz Now After Hours, BH, CD, RN, WACDam: Becca von Kiekbusch, IPO 1, ZTP-1BBreeder: Cara Dobermans, Ray Carlisle

Morgana’s Irresistible Treasure, CD, BSB-VG2a, IPO3, WAC

Call name: “Penny”Owners: Tyler Carpenter, Leslie Carpenter and

Penelope Brooks, MDSire: UDC CH Bell L’avoros Augustus, Sch3,

IPO3, ZTP1ADam: UDC CH Morgana’s Heart of Fire, BHBreeder: Penelope Brooks, MD

Freddiemercury vom Dragonerreiche, IPO II

Call name: “Freddie”Owners: Linda Calamia and Rick de JesusSire: Bosz vom Burghof, VPG III, IPO III, AD,

Angek. IIA (ZVA)Dam: Hiska von der Burgstatte,VPG I, AD,

Angek, IIBBreeder: Carsten Reichel



AKC/UDC CH Chaos vom Koby Haus,SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ZTP 1A, WAC,

ROM, VCX, CGC, TDI, CDXCall name: “Case”Owner: Loel Turpin Sire: UDC Ch Destiny's Sunshine Santino SchH 3, VCXDam: Koby vom Aurachgrund SchH 3, WDS 3,

AD, FH2Breeder: Loel Turpin

Riva von Luka, BH, IPO 1, FPr2, BN, P-CD, Am/Cdn RN, WAC, CGC, CGN

Call name: “Riva"Owner: Monica AnthonySire: Incredible Courage, SchH3, ADA National

Sieger, ZTP V1ADam: Eva dei Dohse, SchH 3, IPO 3, AWD 1,

WAC, FH, CD, RNBreeders: Erynn Lucas and Carl Kaminski

Chalmar’s Major Orca, IPO 2, CGC

Call name: “Orca”Owner: Pam BurnsSire: Eiko vom Landgraf, SchH111, AD, CGC,

ZTPSG1ADam: Gamy von der Burgstatte, SchH111, FH,

AD, ZTP1ABreeders: May Jacobson and Debbie Zappial

Chalmar’s Ockham’s Razor BH, IPOI

Call name: “Kuno”Owner: Simone JeansSire: Eiko vom Landgraf, AD, IPO 3, SchH 3, FH 1Dam: Gamy von der Burgstätte, AD, IPO 3Breeders: May Jacobson and Debbie Zappia

Cara’s Fedor Bas Rutten, IPO3, AD, CD, WAC, CGC

Call name: “Fedor”Owners: Steven and Sharisse ChavezSire: Cara’s Top Shelf, SchH3, IPO3Dam: Cara’s Thorny Issue, BH, WA, ATT, CGC, VC Breeder: Ray Carlisle

Jett von Pontiffhaus, NA, OAJ, NF, WAC,CGC, IPO2, AD, RS-O, JS-E, GS-E, CD, RN

Call name: “Jett”Owner: Summer MelilloSire: Bilbo von Bar Flusschen Yuma, BH Dam: Gracie von PontiffhausBreeder: Sandy Pope


Chalmar’s Oorah vom Landgraf, IPO3

Call name: “Asta”Owner: Wendy Schmitt Sire: Eiko vom Landgraf, AD, IPO3, SchH III, FHDam: Gamy von der Burgstätte, AD, IPO3

Int. CH.Vicaral’s Vesna iz Gratsiano,HOT, WAC, CGC, TR1, SchH3, IPO3

12th at 2013 IDC, 2013 Fall Classic IPO Champion

Call name: “Vesna”Owner: Victoria HallSire: Multi CH Sweden, Russia, Hungary,

Solvenia, Ukraine, Crotia, etc. Boris izDoma Domeni, BH, IPO1, ZTP V 1A

Dam: Multi CH Ukraine, Russia, BelausianChelsea iz Gratsiano, IPO3, ZTP V 1A

Breeder: Tatiana Pravda

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