The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Spring 2017

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1 The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Spring 2017 owned by Diane Linstrom

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3 UDC Dedicated to the Total Doberman Spring 2017 In This Issue From the UDC President by Leslie Carpenter...4 UDC Focus Staff Editor Steve Stout Assistant Editor Judy Robinson Designer Jane Swanson Advertising Information Go to focus/udcfocus_advertise.pdf Mission Statement of The United Doberman Club The United Doberman Club, or UDC ( is made up of Doberman enthusiasts dedicated to preserving and protecting the Doberman and its heritage as a working dog. UDC is advancing the interests of the breed by educating members about working ability, conformation, temperament, health, breeding, training and maintenance of the total Doberman, sound in mind and body. The UDC encourages its members to participate in a variety of activities for which the Doberman is suited, including Agility, Conformation, Drill Team, Guide Dog, Obedience, Ring Sports, IPO, Search & Rescue and Therapy. From the FOCUS Editor by Steve Stout...6 On The Cover: Surge...6 UDC Officers, Directors and Member Clubs...8 UDC Directory of Doberman Breeders...9 From the January Executive Summary by Leslie Carpenter...10 Welcome New Members...12 Buried Information by Bonnie Guzman...14 New & Improved UDC IPO 3 Member-Only Program by Linda Lindic...18 Winter SAR Training by Pam Burns, Rayanne Chamberlain, Michelle Limoges...20 The Beginning Again by Judy Robinson...22 The Doberman Diversity Project: Your Dog s COI by Sophie Liu and Robin Loreth...26 Brags: It s All About You and Your Dog!...29 UDC Versatility Committee Report by Julianne Ferado...30 Versatility Companion VC Titled Dogs complied by Julianne Ferado...31 Versatility Companion Excellent VCX Titled Dogs complied by Julianne Ferado...34 FOCUS Ad Rates and Advertising Information...BC Index to Advertisers Burns, Pam...7 Carpenter, Leslie/Treasure Seeker...IFC Ferado, Julianne/Ricardo...5 Guzman, Bonnie...17 Korotev, Irene/Dave...BC Labrie, Shelby...7 Mulligan, Traci...7 Robinson, Judy...7 Sport Doberman Club of Colorado...11 Zimmerman, Gerd...13 Photo Marie Miller-Anderson UDC Focus is published three times a year (plus the national catalog) by the United Doberman Club (UDC), 367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO UDC is a non-profit corporation, incorporated in the state of New York. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of the authors and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the United Doberman Club. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisement. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted The United Doberman Club. Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 3

4 From the UDC President Leslie Carpenter Spring is my favorite time of year, with milder temperatures, budding flowers and chirping birds all foretelling the coming rush of new life. Those of us who enjoy dog sport also look forward to this time of year, joyfully plotting our calendars for activities and events in which to participate with our dogs. As I write this message, the AWDF IPO Championship is coming soon to Kentucky, and it looks like we will have at least two team members representing the UDC this year: Simone Jeans, with Chalmar s Ockham s Razor, IPO3, and Jim Cook, with Masaya s Casablanca Kid, IPO1. We are excited for these two exhibitors, and wish them the best of luck in the AWDF Team Challenge! Quickly following on the heels of the AWDF Championship, the 2017 UDC National Specialty will be held in Sedalia, Missouri, at the Missouri State Fairgrounds. Hosted by the Mid-Central Working Doberman Club, this event promises to be a great opportunity for UDC members and guests to come together to celebrate our dogs, to learn new skills and information, to renew long-time friendships and to meet new friends who share our passion for the working Doberman. While many UDC members can only share the highlights of the event from afar through pictures and social media, I do encourage you, if you can, to make the effort to experience this centrally located national event in person. While spring brings new life, it can be tumultuous as well. Spring is a season of strong storms, as the weather transitions from the cold dormancy of winter into the warm sun of summer. Likewise, as new leaders emerge in an organization, change can feel uncomfortable to those who have carried the torch for our club for many years. Newcomers sometimes don t understand the history of how we have arrived where we are today, and without that history, they may repeat mistakes of the past. Article IV, Section 1, Item 1 of our Constitutions states: The objectives of the Club shall be: 1) to preserve and protect the Doberman Pinscher and its heritage as a working dog, doing everything possible to perfect its natural qualities. As we continue our journey together as UDC members, I encourage you to remember that we all share a love of the Total Doberman and the belief that preservation of temperament and working ability, correct structure, and longevity and good health are critical to the future of our breed and bringing the breed to perfection. We must keep in mind, however, that while perfection of our breed may be the objective, it cannot be a strategy, otherwise we will never get anything done! We must use a number of different strategies for achieving our goals, and sometimes those strategies will require difficult, controversial, or challenging and downright unpleasant work. Let s continue to support one another on our journey, find unity where we can, recognize our individual and community successes and accomplishments, and identify the things that we can change for the better. The best outcomes will evolve from the cooperation of committed individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, who are willing to work toward a common goal while respecting their differences. The UDC IS the voice of the working Doberman in the United States and Canada. Join us in strengthening our club, and thereby our message and our impact, won t you? Yours for Team Doberman! Photo Pam Burns 4

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6 From the Focus Editor Steve Stout Iwant to thank all our contributors to this issue of the UDC Focus. Without our advertisers, articles and club news, we would have nothing to publish. It is an honor for me to be allowed to coordinate the information and, with Jane Swanson, who does all the work, combine it into a cohesive, informative and attractive package. I do believe that Focus provides a very good representation of the UDC to the world and explains what the United Doberman Club is about. Of course, the biggest joy for me, and I think all of us, is seeing our beautiful dogs and what they do. In this issue you will find an article, and an ad from our European friends, regarding one of the most important and troubling issues we face, which is preserving and improving the health of our breed. Thanks to Robin Loreth for another informative article on the Doberman Diversity Project and helping us to better understand the issues. As a former breeder, I wish we, and our predecessors, had this information 50 years ago. But, better late than never. Thanks to Michelle Limoges, Rayanne Chamberlin and Pam Burns for their SAR article and photos. SAR is so important to people and also in representing our breed. Thanks to Bonnie Guzman who has provided us with an article and photos on Human Remains Detection, which is of similar importance as SAR. Thanks to Judy Robinson for sharing her story, which so many of us have experienced with our own dogs. It s important for us to know that we are not alone in the challenges we face in our lives with Dobermans. Thanks to Linda Lindic for providing information on the various programs that UDC offers to members. Thanks to UDC President Leslie Carpenter for her insightful and inspiring message. Thanks to Julianne Ferado for maintaining and providing us with information on Versatility. No matter what each member does or does not do, I think we can all appreciate the broad field that our dogs attributes cover. If I missed anyone, I sincerely apologize. By now my humanity is quite evident to the UDC by my unintentional errors. Thank you for your patience and forgiveness. To every member: We all have something we can share. Articles for Focus can be brief or extensive. They can be scientific or anecdotal. This is your magazine and every voice should be heard. Please continue to support Focus with your ads. Thank you for allowing me to serve. On the Cover... SolStorm s The Sun Also Rises CA NJ WAC SASAR L3 SAR-HRD Surge is sired by INT'L UDC CH First Stryk s Deadliest Catch EOD WAC CGC ATT BH ZTP-SG1 HD-1A x RBIMBS UKC/BOS UDC/INT'L/NAT CH U-SJ Titan s Summer Lightning Strikes Twice CGC TDI CAX TT BH ATT WAC RATI NS-J VCX HIT RATN AD RM-J BSA-E3A CD Whelped Aug. 26, 2015 Surge Surge photos by Camila Modica Surge is a L3 human remains detection K9 (deployable) who is currently training towards his SASAR certification in the summer and his National NAPWDA certification in the fall. Surge works in IPO and is setting up to trial for his BH and APR1 in the spring of next year. He has earned his first Dock Diving title with NADD. He missed an invitation to the NADD Nationals and will try again in August. Surge is bred and owned by... Diane Linstrom Smithfield, Ky. diane@solstormdobermann.com 6

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8 Officers and Directors Officers President: LESLIE CARPENTER, (919) Vice President: LARRY KYE, (501) Treasurer: MERYL WINNIE, (518) Recording Secretary: SHELBY LABRIE, (603) Corresponding Secretary: VACANT Membership Secretary: BONNIE GUZMAN, (303) Member Club Secretary: SARAH POWELL, (202) Regional Directors Northeast: JACK CURRIE, (508) Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont Mid-East: TAMMY MARSHALL-WELDON, (270) Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia South: WHITNEY NEWMAN, (865) Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Mid-South: TAMMY RUSH, (316) Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas Mid-Central: JUDY SCHMELIG, (314) Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin Southwest: CAROL ANN KEARNS, (303) Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah Northwest: MAKAYLA KING, (509) Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming West: ROBERTA BROWN, (951) California, Hawaii, Nevada Canada: VACANT UDC Member Clubs Northeast Region New England Working Dobermans Nazarene Mondello 256 Moss Hill Road, Jamaica Plain, MA (617) Tri-State Doberman Club Ray Carlisle 20 Orchard Street, Ramsey, NJ (845) Vermont Total Doberman Club Traci Mulligan P.O. Box 71, Arlington, VT (802) Northwest Region: Pacific Northwest Doberman Pinscher Club Sue Kelly Walsh S. Molter Road, Rockford, WA (509) Mid-East Region: Working Dobermans of Kentucky Andrew Booth 7201 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY (805) Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas Lindsay Davis P.O. Box 103, White Plains, VA (434) South Region: Mid-South Working Doberman Club Carma Cleveland Monterey Rd., Collierville, TN (901) Mid-Central Region: Mid-Central Working Dobermans Club Suzan Shipp 795 N.E. 101 Road, Warrensburg, MO (660) Mid-South Region: Total Doberman Association Jim Clary 358 E. Pecan Tree Road, Waxahachie, TX (682) Southwest Region: Sport Doberman Club of Colorado Bonnie Guzman 367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO (303) West Region: Central Valley Dobermann Club Erynn Lucas 3604 Riverside Drive, Riverbank, CA (520) Canada: Ontario Working Doberman Club Monica Anthony 1755 Fashion Outlet Blvd., Suite 170, Niagara Falls, NY uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

9 Directory of Doberman Breeders Consider contacting one of these UDC members when looking for a Doberman to add to your family. Bell Lavoro Vicky Brachfeld 43 Tally Ho Road, Middletown NY BellLavoroDobes@verizon.net European Dobermans bred for health, temperament and structure. Our dogs can be found participating in all venues: sport, agility, obedience, SAR, therapy work, and as devoted family companions. All dogs health tested. Cara Kennels Ray Carlisle 20 Orchard St., Ramsey, NJ caradobe@aol.com Breeding structurally sound, mentally superior Dobermans. Chotofvodka Jackie Spratt Girdled Road, Painesville, Ohio tspratt@americatech.net Breeding quality, health-tested (OFA), temperament-tested Dobermans for companionship, performance and conformation, all within our breed standard. dei Dohse Dobermanns Lindsay Davis and Jason Dohse 3157 Dry Bread Road, White Plains, VA davislindsaye@aol.com dei Dohse Dobermanns (Facebook) Dedicated to breeding for work ability, health and structure. del Aglio Working Dobermans Frank DeLaglio Staten Island, NY frankdelaglio@verizon.net del Aglio Working Breeding the Total Doberman: a beautiful, powerful, compact guardian and protector that is fearless in the face of adversity. Beautiful Dobermans that can work! Eclipse Dobermans MaKayla King Liberty Lake, WA Eclipsedobermans@sisna.com Our goal is a spectacular-looking Doberman that can DO IT ALL, and the longevity to do just that! Over 25 years loving this breed! Feverhaus Dobermans Mitchel Edley Long Island, NY feverhaus@gmail.com The finest in titled, health-tested, European Dobermans. Kansa Dobermans Douglas M. Matson, Jacqueline C. Matson 6721 N. Seneca Wichita KS info@kansadobe.com Seeking the best from around the world since Top show, performance, working prospects by the world s top sires. Health tested, temperament tested, show proven. Kingsware Dobermans Renee Michel Citra, FL (352) kingsware@windstream.net Kingsware Dobermans bred to win. Pedigreed in health, longevity, intelligence, strength and suitability for performance sport. vom Landgraf Wendy Schmidt Sacramento, CA landgrafk9@aol.com Landgraf Working Dobermanns, where we have produced national and regional IPO3 and FH champions. We strive to produce the ultimate working dog through correct working temperament, complete health testing and functional conformation. Masaya Dobermans Brandi Williams-Overton brandi@masayadobermans.com von Moeller Hof Chris Rasmussen Bahama, NC christine.rasmussen@gmail.com Titling Dobermans in schutzhund since 1994, breeding since We health test, title and promote the working Doberman for sportdog enthusiasts in performance venues. Morgana Dobermans Penelope Brooks 260 Crystal Springs Road Felton, Ca pbrooks1@windstream.net Breeding for the Total Doberman for 30 years. Home to Morgana s Infamous Love BH WAC. Passed on: UDC CH Morgana s Heart of Fire WAC BH; Morgana s Diamond Lil CD TD SchH 2 WAC FH. Rhapsody Dobermans Irina Sasu 194 Jordan Lane, Elgin, TX rhapsodydobes@earthlink.net Swift Run Dobermans Tammy Marshall-Weldon 582 Pleasant Hill Road Bowling Green, KY swift3530@aol.com Striving to breed Dobermans for a long and successful life. We produce dogs that will impress any dog enthusiast. Treasure Seeker Dobermans Leslie Carpenter Wake Forest, NC treasureseekerdobermans.nc@gmail.com Quality health-tested Dobermans bred for companionship, performance and conformation. Doberman owner and enthusiast since Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 9

10 From the January 2017 Executive Summary by Leslie Carpenter, UDC President Volunteers Needed. The UDC needs the help of its members to promote our mission. If you are interested in helping with any of the following tasks or projects, please contact Leslie Carpenter, 1. Forms Maintenance. We need someone who has good word-processing and forms development skills to create new trial forms and update old forms to comply with rule changes. 2. Online Storehouse Manager. Creative person needed to maintain existing items for sale of the UDC Zazzle store and create new items for purchase. 3. UDC Fall Classic IPO Championship, Huron, Ohio. Many opportunities! 4. UDC Official List Manager/Moderator. Board Actions. The UDC Board of Directors met by teleconference on Jan. 17, This summary does not include all actions taken by the board, but provides an overview of significant news of interest to members. During the January meeting, the board: 1. Approved the final version of the 2016 Breed Manual. The new version has been posted to the UDC website here: 6_Final.pdf 2. Discussed and adopted the wording of several draft changes to the UDC bylaws required by changes in New York law. The discussion was led by Corporate Compliance Committee Chair Judy Schmelig. Work continues on this important project. 3. Extended the FOCUS publication deadlines and advertising prices for 2016 into Appointed Debbie Hartzell as administrator of the IPO3 Club program. For complete information, the minutes of board meetings can be found in the Members Only section of the website once they have been approved for release. uniteddobermanclub.com/members-only/bod-minutes. How to Attend the Next Board Meeting. The UDC Board of Directors meets by teleconference on the third Monday of each month. Any UDC member in good standing may attend the teleconference meeting as a nonspeaking guest; however, connections are limited. If you would like to attend, carpenter.leslie@gmail.com from the address to which you wish the meeting connection information to be sent. The availability of connections may vary depending upon the agenda, and access will be granted in the order in which your is received by the president. Request to attend by any other method, i.e. Google Groups, or to any other address is not guaranteed to be processed. You will receive call-in information for the meeting three to five days prior to the meeting. Proposed Agenda for Meeting of Feb. 20, The agenda can be modified by the board of directors by a majority vote prior to beginning the meeting. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call. Until review and adoption of bylaws changes, due to changes in New York law, a quorum now requires a minimum of nine board members). III. Reading and Approval of Minutes 1. BOD Meeting of Dec. 19, Recording Secretary Shelby Labrie 2. BOD Meeting of Jan. 16, Acting Recording Secretary Tammy Rush IV. Report of President. Leslie Carpenter V. Reports of Secretaries 1. Recording Secretary Shelby Labrie 2. Corresponding Secretary David Peterson 3. Membership Secretary Bonnie Guzman i. Membership Count as of Jan. 31, 2017 ii. Net loss/gain for month and last 12 months iii. Current list of members iv. Approve new members and late renewals 1. New Member Applicants a. Rev. Constantine Valantasis, 1389 Stafford Ave. N.E., Warren, OH, , evalantasis@aol.com, sponsor needed b. Timothy MacSwain, 3 Cinderhill Path, Lakeville, MA, , t54mac@aol.com, sponsor: Wendy Schmitt 4. Member Club Secretary: Sarah Powell i. Member Club Count as of Jan. 31, 2017 ii. Net loss/gain for month and for last 12 months iii. Current list of member clubs and contact information iv. Approve new member clubs and late renewals VI. Report of Treasurer Meryl Winnie as of Jan. 31, Statement of Income and Expenses for Month End and Year-to-Date;Statement of Assets and Liabilities for Month End and Year-to-Date 2. Statement of Changes in Financial Condition 3. Statement of Budget to Actual Expenses VII. Reports of Committees 1. UDC Registrar/Administrator of Records: Alissa Weaver 2. Director of Judges: Doug Matson 3. AWDF: Leslie Carpenter 4. Membership Application Process: Roberta Brown 5. Compliance Committee: Judy Schmelig 6. UDC Registry Project : Tammy Rush VIII. Unfinished Business UDC National Specialty and IPO Championship (Report): Suzan Shipp 2. Approve changes to Introduction section included in each manual: Larry Kye 3. Review and adopt draft bylaws changes for circulation to members for comment: Judy Schmelig, Compliance Committee IX. New Business 1. Request approval of $100 High Doberman trophy for 2017 AWDF Championship: AWDF Delegate (Leslie Carpenter) 2. Approve change in UDC Official List moderation rules to allow litter and dog referrals among members with provision that details must go to private messaging (Leslie Carpenter) 3. Approve Ashley Stursa as AWDF Team Coordinator for X. Adjourn. 10 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

11 The Sport Doberman C lub of C olorado is hosting F OUR yes F OUR! conformation shows in August. R Here is the schedule: Saturday, August 12 Conformation Show 1 judged by AKC Judge Ron Horn Conformation Show 2 judged by AKC/UDC Judge Jacque Matson Sunday, August 13 Conformation Show 1 judged by AKC/UDC Judge Doug Matson Conformation Show 2 judged by AKC Judge Cindy Hutt Temperament Tests to be performed by Doug Matson. Where: Creighton Middle School grounds 50 S. Kipling St. Lakewood, Colorado Much more information will follow. Hope to see you there! R Inquiries may be directed to Show Chair Bonnie Guzman at: bonefinder51@gmail.com

12 to these new UDC members We are pleased to welcome the following new members and late renewals! New Applicants Brydon Christensen 461 Wheat School Road Salvisa, KY ph: Sponsor: Andrew Booth and Whitney Newman Annmarie Dentici Bellchase Circle Spring, TX ph: Sponsor: Sue Beckage Kathy Farrell 21 Grapevine Place Latham, NY ph: Sponsor: Pam Burns Jessi James Oak Orchard Road New Windsor, MD ph: Sponsor: Leslie Carpenter Late Renewal Melissa DePasquale 21 South Meadow Road Carver, MA Sponsor: Vicky Brachfeld Photo Wendy Ewing 12

13 Help Fight Doberman Cardiomyopathy Gerd A. Zimmermann, Esq., has started a fundraiser in conjunction with the University of Munich for additional research on DCM, Doberman cardiomyopathy. There is already a lot of progress, but if we want our Dobermans to still be here in 50 years, we must do something to support the research on this devastating disease. A Fund Me page has been set up for donations toward this research. To support Healthy Dobermans No DCM, please go to and make a contribution. Your Dobermans will thank you for your help and concern. Gerd Zimmermann, Esq. gaz@usgermanlawyers.com Photo AKC.org To contribute to the fight against DCM, go to

14 Buried Information by Bonnie Guzman There are a number of Dobermans that are currently working in human-remains detection. Our group, Colorado Forensic Canines, has set the bar very high in that all dogs must be certified, yearly, to deploy on criminal cases. We also opted to choose to certify through NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association) because we felt they are the most comprehensive process. All dogs must pass certification (finding 11 out of 12 sources) in water, area search, vehicle searches, building searches, buried and rubble piles. The hardest of these accomplishments is buried. There are many good reasons for this. First and foremost, there is no body that can be seen; thus, no visual. Second, odor disperses differently when a person is buried. There is disturbed dirt involved, which is always an attraction for scent-trained dogs. Third, there is the concern of whether or not ideal search conditions are present. Fourth, there can be huge variations in the depth the person is buried. Members of our team practice buried the most. When I first started, I used human teeth, initially placed in a very specific order, set up as a grid pattern, on top of the ground. I used historic-level teeth, which involves no pulp or blood. As the dog develops being able to pinpoint each individual tooth, I upped the game by putting the teeth one inch under the ground. Once the dog has mastered that, the depth goes deeper and deeper. The general rule is one inch deep for one tooth, two inches deep for two teeth and so on. Maximum depth used with teeth is six inches. The dogs quickly learn that scent comes from the ground, and therefore, develop a groundy approach to searching. Nose to ground is an integral part of this work, particularly if your goal is to do historic work (historic cemeteries, archeologic work, etc.) which has always been my favorite. When the dog is able to master such small sources being buried, I progressed to larger sources. It sounds as though this would be a simple transition, but it is not. Dogs are greatly affected by disturbed earth, so just digging a few holes and throwing sources in is not good enough. Numerous blank (negative) holes must also be dug because dogs are greatly attracted to all disturbed earth. I would 14 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

15 make it even trickier by pouring some water in the negative holes. That is almost always a gotcha, and something the dogs must learn to deal with. All the dogs must be proofed off other species. Buried bones or carcasses of deer, elk, bear, squirrel, anything we can get our hands on, is used. A decomposing person has a distinctly different odor than a decomposing animal, but the dogs have to be trained to differentiate. The hardest case of proofing for us was with decomp horse. They must also be proofed off all artifacts one might find in an open setting: bottle caps, plastic bags, buried human feces, all types of trash and garbage, food. There are other huge factors that contribute to successful finds. If we all recognize that scent rises and then moves with the wind currents, and apply this principle to buried, then we have to factor in a number of crucial things. The ground temperature needs to be warmer than the air for scent to rise. Ideally, the ground should have some good moisture in it. There should be minimal wind. We prefer no direct sun because sun confuses the scent picture and allows the scent to travel in a variety of places, particularly trees. Snow is actually a great conductor of scent, so a little bit of snow on top of the ground is helpful. When we have a buried search, we study the weather very carefully and plan a day when we know the ground temperature will, hopefully, be significantly warmer than the air. We measure the ground temperature with compost thermometers that go at least 18 inches deep. We measure air temperature, humidity and wind speed, and evaluate cloud cover. By the way, we use these same principles for water searches. Scent rises from water when the water is warmer than the air. We also use the same principle for snow-buried scenarios. For dogs to be successful at buried, they must be able to work slowly and methodically. They must be able to work off lead and maintain their own grid. This is a matter of training lots of training. I have found that some dogs have a gift for this and develop their own search style, inherently understanding that this type of work is different. They need to be able to tune out everything else around them, including people and other dogs. They must stay highly focused and cover every inch of territory. Dogs are greatly affected by disturbed earth, so just digging a few holes and throwing sources in is not good enough. Continued on next page Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 15

16 Buried Continued from page 15 Dogs that excel at archeologic work must be trained at that level. The training principles are the same, but starting with historic level bones and teeth, and then gradually burying them in the manner listed above, provides a huge advantage to the dogs when working historic cases. Their ability to work slowly and methodically is vital. High-drive methodical dogs excel at this type work, and it is not at all unusual for them to identify as many as 20 graves before being given a reward. They do it because they love the work. The reward is the icing on the cake. I have witnessed my dogs, as well as a number of other breeds, successfully work and identify remains as old as 200 A.D. The scent dissipates over time, but the remains are still I have witnessed my dogs, as well as a number of other breeds, successfully work and identify remains as old as 200 A.D. A great transition for training in historic is to use welldocumented, unmarked historic graves. Doing this on a regular basis allows the dog to be imprinted on very old scent. The scent conditions, as listed above, are of paramount importance. Training a dog to find multiple graves in succession conditions the dog that their work is not done after one find, and that no reward is coming until the handler feels the dog has been pushed to its limits. there, and there is enough scent for the dogs to be able to pinpoint the spots. The photos on page 15 show the detail work involved. Slow, steady, nose to ground. These are training photos, not actual searches. For anybody interested in more details about this or who wish to see videos of training, please contact me directly at Bonefinder51@gmail.com. 16 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

17 Both certified yearly in Human Remains Detection North American Police Dog Association (NAPWDA) Dedicated to finding the deceased and bringing closure to families. All my thanks to Tammy Marshall-Weldon. R JaneSwanson Ad design by janeswanson.com BONNIE GUZMAN Colorado Forensic Canines

18 New & Improved United Doberman Club Member-Only Program by Linda Lindic On March 1, 2017, the United Doberman Club launched a new and improved IPO 3 Club! In the past, we had a Schutzhund III Club, but during a new web design and other changes the Schutzhund III Club became obsolete in The new IPO 3 Club is now up and running. You may apply for an IPO 3 certificate and purchase various clothing and other items featuring the IPO 3 Club logo, and you and your dog will be listed in the IPO 3 Club roster. About the IPO 3 Club. The United Doberman Club is the home of the Total Doberman and as such, we need to recognize those members and their dogs that have put in the enormous amount of time and effort to achieve an IPO 3 title on their dog. To enroll in the IPO 3 Club, you need to fill out an application and remit the $10 membership fee. Requirements for IPO 3 Club membership are: 1. Titles of BH, IPO-1/SchH1, IPO-2/SchH2 and IPO-3/SchH3 must be earned by the same handler on a previously untitled dog. 2. Dog must be registered with the UDC and applicant must be a UDC member in good standing. Titles must be recorded in the UDC Registry System and verified by the UDC Administrator of Records. 3. A copy of the scorebook showing proof of titles must be submitted with your application. Note: IPO 3 Club membership may be awarded to your dog posthumously as long as the above requirements are met. If you are a previous Schutzhund III Club member listed on the Schutzhund III Club roster from 2007 and prior, you may order new IPO 3 Club merchandise. There is a variety of IPO 3 Club merchandise available on the IPO 3 Club Zazzle site. Some merchandise contains both the regular UDC logo and the IPO 3 Club logo. There are two items available with the embroidered logo, a zip hoodie jacket and a cap. Debbie Hartzell is the IPO 3 Club administrator. If you have any questions, feel free to Debbie at navistar1@verizon.net. To enroll in the IPO 3 Club, get started by downloading the IPO 3 Club application found in the online Members Only section. Go to about-udc/programs/united-doberman-club-ipo-3-club. Other UDC Member Programs. The United Doberman Club has other unique award and recognition programs. They are: Versatility Program. Our Versatility Program (VC and VCX titles) recognizes dogs that have achieved a certain number of titles in various venues. To see if your dog qualifies for the Versatility Program title, click to fill out an application: Breed Survey Program. The Breed Survey judges the dog s suitability for breeding by evaluating conformation, temperament and health. The dog is then given a rating based on the results of these evaluations. A Breed Survey is offered each year at the UDC national and occasionally by UDC member clubs. To find out more about the Breed Survey, read through the requirements in the 2016 Breed Manual: Manual_2016_Final.pdf. Judges Program. The Judges Program provides the requirements for UDC members to become a UDC judge. Information can be found in the Administration Manual that is online at admin_manual_all.pdf. Annual Service Dog Award. This award was begun in 1999 by the UDC SAR dog group, and initially was for SAR dogs only. Eventually, the award was opened up to all service dogs. Further information on the Annual Service Dog Award can be obtained from Irene Korotev, korotev@outlook.com. SAR Puppy Program. Recognizing the value of using Dobermans as SAR dogs, this program has been initiated by UDC breeders and SAR handlers to place puppies, free of charge, into working homes to be trained for search and rescue. More information can be obtained from Irene Korotev, korotev@outlook.com. 18 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

19 Check out some of the cool IPO 3 Club swag available on UDC s Zazzle site! Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 19

20 Winter Weather SAR Training and Searches by Pam Burns (Michigan), Rayanne Chamberlain and Michelle Limoges We all know that a cold winter can be a bit of a challenge to dog training of any kind. For those of us in Search and Rescue, it can create unusual challenges. Sometimes trainings are canceled due to unsafe road conditions or extreme temperatures. However, since people do go missing during the coldest time of the year, if a training session can be safely accomplished, it happens. Motivation to get out of your nice, warm cozy house demands dedication on the handler s part (coupled with the persistent bugging of a very determined Doberman to get out and do something). Pam s SAR partner, Trace, like most working Dobermans, is one of those dogs. He doesn t care about the temperature outside; he just wants to go do something active and preferably with Pam. Trace isn t unique in this. Other SAR handlers observe that their partners think up all kinds of creative ways to get attention and mental stimulation if not worked regularly. Every handler must devise some type of cold weather training plan for their dog. The SAR dog needs to be mentally challenged as well as physically exercised, and most would agree that the mental challenges are the most effective exercise! Pam says that this winter they ve spent time working on agility and endurance. She s lucky enough to have an agility instructor who lets her come train on the equipment when the building isn t in use. For endurance, she takes the dogs cross-country skiing. In Michelle s part of western Canada, it can be extremely cold and windy. Wind chill can be a very serious factor since it will make the actual temperature seem 10 to 20 degrees colder. This extreme can cause frostbite in just a very few minutes. Dobermans that have suffered frostbite will have permanently white ear edges (cropped or natural). She has determined over the years of working Dobermans that 5 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind is their cold weather limit. Any colder than that and it is just too dangerous to go out, and the dogs are just not effective. Indeed, Michelle s SAR group has determined that at -11º F, it s too cold for any dog to be searching since the scent conditions are extremely poor. Pam s team has a rule that dogs do not wear vests or coats in the field. They have a lot of heavy brush in Michigan and it s too easy for the dogs to get hung up. Tyndre Photo Michelle Limoges 20 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

21 Photo Cris Bean Trace The authors all agree that the dogs don t need coats and won t have an issue with the cold as long as they re searching and moving. It s when they stop that they get cold. There s no standing around or lying in the snow for a snooze for Dobermans! In Pam s group, most of the dogs do have coats that are worn in the car, but actually wearing them while working could cause the dog to overheat. Michelle added that she thinks that if you habitually put a winter coat on your Doberman, you are not allowing the dog to grow all the coat it possibly can. She added that handlers need to be careful not to turn the vehicle temperature up too high. It s easier for a dog in a heated but cool vehicle to get out and go to work rather than come out of a hot vehicle with hot pads that freeze on contact with the snow. Human Remains detection in snow can be more difficult than other times of the year. The amount of decomposition has slowed to almost nil, and cold temperatures cause the scent to stay close to the ground. Handlers take winter as an opportunity to work on frozen sources to make sure the dogs still are able to locate them. We have found they have to be much closer to the source, so our patterns have to be tighter than other times of the year. It s the same with evidence searching; the dog s need to have experience with locating items in the cold when scent stays close to the ground, and with items covered with snow. Searching for snow-covered evidence takes some specialized training plus knowledge and experience by the handler of how conditions might affect the dog s ability to scent objects. For instance, locating evidence after a delay of several days in very cold and hard-packed snow may be quite difficult. However, I have witnessed dogs easily finding three-week-old evidence in light snow cover at 40º F. Winter is a great time to practice our building search work as well. Teams utilize unheated and heated buildings for our training sessions. A new building location with multiple rooms is a wonderfully motivational experience for our SAR dogs. And since our teams are often called out to clear buildings and houses for police departments, this is a great way to keep up on our skills while protecting all of us from the worst of winter elements and preventing frost-bitten Doberman parts! Quest Photo Cris Bean Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 21

22 The Beginning... Again by Judy Robinson A few years ago we had a big boy with a gentle demeanor, and I thought I wanted to do Schutzhund. I took him, three years old at the time, with no preparation, (I can hear some of you snickering!) to a trainer who came highly recommended. I held tight to my big boy, for my sake not his, as I was totally taken aback by the sheer power of the dogs on the field. The drive, the focus, with every step they took they gave me chills. I was in awe and at the same time wanted to flee. I chose to flee. My husband and I have had Dobermans all our lives rescued, purchased, hand-me-downs, black, red, girls and boys. We have never bred them, never whelped a litter, with one very small exception, but that is another story. So now you understand but I was still drawn to Schutzhund. More than a decade passed (maybe closer to two), and we have three generations of Dobes: grand dam Kimber 11, the light of my heart Kava 8 and her son Dillon 4. Suddenly, at least it seemed sudden, Kava went into heart failure. We rushed her to Michigan State University veterinary hospital. Diagnosis: DCM. We chose to keep her. Dr. Sanders said he would get her feeling good, send her home on meds and, best case scenario, she d last six months and die while chasing a rabbit. And that s what happened, allmost to the day. As many of you have experienced, my heart was ravaged. A few months later, just before her 12th birthday, Kimber died. Our vet said her organs were just giving out, maybe related to how hard she was used before coming to us. I really wasn t ready to let her go either. About a year earlier, a daughter of Kimber s (one of a lot of offspring) came to stay with us as she lost her home. We were grateful, but we only found out about her when a friend in Kentucky called to tell us she had taken this senior girl in. I wanted her because she was Kimber s puppy from before I even knew Kimber. But still she, too, was gone within a little more than a year. I wanted to switch to hamsters. In 2014, I wanted a puppy. Dillon was and is a loveable stick in the mud. His great ambition is being. Being with me, being with Dick, being on Photo Alissa Weaver 22 UDC Focus Spring 2017

23 the couch with us, being in the kitchen with us, being on the bed with us, being outside with us, being in the car with us. Just being. Throwing a ball was fun. It would go like this: I threw the ball, and he would be with me while I went to retrieve it. I wanted a puppy to fetch the ball, to fill the hole left by Kava. My heart still hurt. I remembered Schutzhund, watching those dogs, and the chills they gave me. I wanted a puppy. A puppy that I could do lots of stuff with, so I started looking. Agree or disagree, right, wrong or indifferent, there were a few things I believed in and wanted: raw diet, limited vaccinations, cropped and docked, and early and great socializing of the litter. Color wasn t a factor, but I wanted a female to fill the hole left by Kava. The pup would have big shoes to fill. Kava was a pest, an instigator, never stopped, never gave up, had nerves of steel and she loved me. The hunt was on, let the education begin. Most searches today begin with the Internet, and my search was no exception. I wanted to find a litter so far from cardio problems that I would never lose another beloved Doberman that way again. I knew it was impossible, but I never said it out loud. I didn t want anyone to tell me the truth. So I swapped distance from cardio issues to distance from Michigan. I know.. High and Low. No one knew me. Well, my vet knows me, but that isn t enough to get a breeder I don t know to part with a top-notch working-lines puppy. I d never trained a dog in working venues. Heck, all I had done is put a CD on my black Lab Jetta, but that doesn t get high creds with breeders who want to see an IPO3 on their pups. Jetta only did it for me. She hated the ring. But she was the smartest dog I ever met. I could ask her to bring my black boots and she would go get them, the right ones, and set them in front, no cookie needed. But now I wanted a puppy, not another Jetta. I would take Jetta back in a split second, but I wanted a Doberman puppy I could work with, learn with, who would give me a challenge. I stalked breeders on Facebook, made phone calls, prowled websites, asked Doberman friends about breeders I found. My friends were like me, not familiar with the working side. I didn t want a show dog, I wanted a working dog, drivey and eager to please. What? There is a difference between American Dobermans and European Dobermans? How in the world could I have Dobermans for decades and not know this? American so it seems that is what I am used to. I found that out from my best Doberman friend, who breeds only occasionally but reads extensively. So I needed to learn more, a lot more than the fact they look different. In our conformation rings the ears get longer each year, and the necks as well, giving them a beautiful, graceful look. They are gorgeous, even though sometimes the really long ears are reminiscent of bunny ears. I can appreciate the beauty, but the look of the Europeans remind me of the a look back in history images of the early Dobermans, and I like that look too. Maybe I am just getting old. Then, after trying to be so methodical and thoughtful about choosing a breeder, a confluence of coincidences occurred. A dog-trainer friend in Michigan said she found a breeder with a litter on the ground who seemed to be like minded about raising a puppy. In the same 24-hour period, another friend provided a glowing recommendation for this breeder. I decided to sneak a peek at the pups on the website, and fell in love. I think sometimes Fate says, Okay, you have thought and studied long enough, it is time. I had to call. We talked for a very long time. I confessed my inexperience with working dogs and also my desire to have one. She appreciated my commitment to feeding raw, not over vaccinating and titer testing to determine need. It may have been the uncontrollable sobbing that finally got her. I won, I was getting a little girl dog! She had a great working-title pedigree. I was very excited, and at the same not sure where this path would lead or if I could provide the successful training I had promised the breeder. The puppy was coming, and very soon. I began to prepare. It was exciting, scary. I had not had a puppy in quite a few years. Crates, toys, food; all the things she would need to fit in. We needed a name. All the working dogs had great names. Names that when the vet called them out loud you immediately thought of a proud, successful, confident animal. Yep, we named her Pepper! And to make matters worse, I bought all pink stuff for her. Even her first training harness was pink, more like raspberry. Months later, I d say, Let s put on your raspberry, and she d stand still because she knew what came next no cookie needed! Continued on next page Photo Jackie Thompson Spring 2017 UDC Focus 23

24 Beginning Continued from page 23 Now What. She was here. Pepper. I was in a panic, what about training. I needed to get started because I was new and it would take me longer. I knew how to take care of a puppy, I love puppies. Pepper was very smart. I read and read. Pepper was almost eight weeks old to the day. The first couple of months, she learned about our family and her place in it. After that it seemed like she became the teacher. First on her little agenda was teaching Dillon, 5 years old, that she was the boss. All the toys were hers; if she wanted it, she got it. If she wanted the dog bed, she got it. If she wanted to stand where Dillon was standing she got it. Yes, she was a little bully. For some reason, he set no boundaries with her. The biggest, or I should say one of the biggest issues was our cat, Nicky. Pepper had absolutely no respect for him. She would pounce on him, tumble down the stairs with him, chase him through the house and pin him down. Always before our cats have stood up to the pups as they came to our house, teaching that respect that would keep them safe when the dog outweighed the cat 10 to 1. Not with Pepper. Nicky would whack on her, bite her, sink his nails in her. The only reaction was Pepper squeezing her little eyes closed and holding him down with a paw. So as things progressed with Pepper finding her way at home, we decided to take her to day care one day a week. Day care lasted for only a short while. They said she missed me, was too attached and would get anxious I think she was being a bully. So that was that, and now it was up to me to get her the socialization she needed and try and teach her boundaries that we all needed her to learn. But what I didn t have was a trainer, and I didn t know what to do. I believed training this puppy would be different than anything I had done before. I heard about a man, almost two hours away, who trained in performance sports, Ring Sport, IPO, police dogs, personal protection, all new to me. Then I found out IPO used to be called Schutzhund. I wondered if the softer sounding IPO meant the sport was softer too. What I did know for sure was that everything went better when Pepper was tired, and it took a lot of time to get her tired. I learned that tired physically was multiplied with mental stress. By that I mean, and you probably already know, that it took a long time throwing the ball to get her tired. But if I hid the ball Photo Lori Starling and put some conditions on when she could go find it, she tired much quicker, and I didn t have to throw my shoulder out tossing the darn ball! Soon another friend told me about Chuck It, and my shoulder was feeling better. By adding stressors to her play, I had a sufficiently tired Pepper. Unfortunately, as I would learn later, I should have taught her no victory laps with the ball. I was beginning to think of her as my live-and-learn puppy. At this point in her young life, she was happy to go anywhere, do anything, perfectly happy in a crate and her learning style was awesome. All I had to do was show her twice what to do and she had it and wanted more. So off we went, Pepper and I, on that two-hour trip to meet the new trainer. All we had so far was her little ball, two leads (both ended up being the wrong thing) and her raspberry. She didn t know what that meant yet. Training, Who? It s now late summer 2014, and we are going to training once a week. Our trainer is a young man absolutely committed to his craft and building his business. I am a complete novice, so can t offer any critique. Pepper had fun and was tired, which was still my gage of how much she was learning yes, I know that is weird. We were doing obedience, I m not very good, and then she would get to chase the rag on a stick with the other puppies and we d head home. Her raspberry (her harness) became the sign that she got to chase the rag and bark and bark and bark. It was fun times. Her training progressed. I was not used to the process of learning bits and pieces and then putting them together at some time in the future so it really looked like something. I was sort of needy when it came to information, and the trainer was not great at communicating. I was beginning to feel like something was missing, but I was sure it was me. Six months passed, Pepper seemed to be learning some things, the trainer seemed pleased, but I just couldn t see where we were going. Training day was very long. All of us would show up about the same time, 10 or 11 o clock. Some people would bring snacks, everyone had their lawn chairs and it was like a ball game, very social. I am sure I was the odd ball. During the week, I leave the house for work at 7 a.m. and get home at 6 p.m. on a good day, five days a week. I love my job, but it makes me treasure the time I have with my husband and 24 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

25 dogs even more. Spending a whole day for 30 minutes of training time was beginning to grate on my nerves. But I was so new to all this I could not question the trainer s style. Now after eight months of training, I could still not see a picture of what she was learning or where we were headed. Don t get me wrong, I am not being critical because everyone is different and I was such a novice. Pepper was now more than a year old apparently my expectations were way off. Or were they? I started reading on UDC s Google group posts about the UDC s Mentorship program. As a big fan of best practices and mentorship, I was intrigued, but this Larry Kye guy was maybe a thousand miles from me. At least he had Dobermans. Then one Monday after a particularly frustrating training day I called Larry and we talked and talked. It may have been his southern accent that reminded me of my Texas roots, but everything he said made sense. Larry believes training Dobermans is different than the typical IPO long-haired dogs (my choice of words not Larry s). I still felt like a novice, but the feeling that something was missing was growing stronger. I confessed everything to Larry. Feeling like I was talking behind my trainer s back was very uncomfortable, but Larry received the information in the way it was presented as information for him to digest to help me make the right decision for Pepper. I can t express here how much Larry s mentorship helped me; what a difference it made having someone who cared about our success on the training field, even if he was a thousand mile away! Larry called back with some great news: He had a contact in Michigan, someone who had Dobermans and trained IPO, still almost two hours away, but Larry said he was great. Jason Bane! UDC s Mentorship Program just gets better and better. I called Jason. What a nice guy... but he didn t want me. Well, that s how it felt. The club that Jason trains with sounded like they were all experienced trainers and didn t do too much hand holding, and as hard as it is to write this, that is what I needed. As I talked with Jason a few more times, I got a real sense of what an incredibly nice man he is, and how much he loves the sport and our breed. I cannot say enough about him and Larry as well. The UDC is very fortunate to have these two. So, I am in a quandary. Jason says the trainer I am currently training with may be very good, just not a good fit for me, just as Jason s club would not fit me either hand holding, remember. So, like Larry, Jason seemed to know just what Pepper and I needed in a trainer. He called back with a name and number. Remember in the beginning I mentioned a Schutzhund trainer that came highly recommended? Guess what he is still training, and his training field is less than 30 minutes from our house! And Jason knows and respects him and, most importantly, believes he is just what I need. My life with Pepper is just beginning. We are on the right track at last. Training once a week with someone who has had and trained Dobermans, who is experienced and offers hand holding (in the form of private classes), and who truly cares about his students and their dogs is right where I should be. He got us successfully through the BH, not without a couple of missteps on my part. Now, we are working toward our IPO1! I can t believe I am even writing this, so it must be true. The training continues Photo Terry Jarka 25

26 The DobermanDiversity Project Educational Series: Do You Really Know Your Dog s COI? Sophie Liu, DVM, and Robin Loreth, J.D., Co-Founders, Doberman Diversity Project Adapted with permission from an article by Embark Veterinary, Inc. Since Herr Dobermann (Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann [ ]) created the Doberman, breeders have intentionally mated relatives as a way to achieve traits like size, color, conformation and temperament. The practice of inbreeding has become a fundamental tool of breeders working to improve the Doberman and make it what it is today. Centuries ago, scientists discovered that inbreeding reduces the fitness 1 in offspring of close relatives. In the 1600s, inbreeding within a royal European family created significant genetic issues, including prognathism, a potentially disfiguring genetic disorder where the lower jaw outgrows the upper, resulting in an extended chin and a crossbite. This is also known as the Hapsburg lip. 2 A century ago, Sewall Wright devised the coefficient of inbreeding (COI) as a way to measure inbreeding, a statistics formula still popular today. Many Doberman breeders and owners use this formula when they access online COI calculators found on many pedigree websites, and rely on that information to regulate their breeding programs and limit the closeness of inbreeding. Breeders increasingly understand that inbreeding (COI) is cumulative. And COIs of more than 9 percent pushes perilously past the genetic threshold of health. 3 With that in mind, should a breeder mate two dogs with a 10-percent COI? What if each dog had a 20-percent COI? Before deciding whether these breedings are acceptable choices, we should be sure that the COI we re relying on is accurate. Above: Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann Left: Sewall Wright ( ) in 1965 A Real-World Doberman COI Lesson: Boone s DNA. Boone was one of the first dogs tested through the Doberman Diversity Project (DDP). Boone s COI is 7.09 percent according to a popular pedigree website s COI calculator that uses 8 generations to run Wright s COI formula. But is that 7.09 percent COI correct? Statisticians have long cautioned that pedigree COI calculators are innately inaccurate for two key reasons: 1. the calculators don t use enough of a dog s ancestors, and 2. the calculators wrongly presume that the dogs at the base of the calculation (in Boone s case, ancestors eight generations back) are unrelated. But how inaccurate are these calculators? Cutting Edge Genetic Advances: The New Genetic COI. When Boone s DNA was tested using the gold standard of genetic COI calculation, it was revealed that Boone s genetic COI is actually an astounding 34 percent. For reference, a half-sibling or grandparent-grandchild mating is 12.5 percent, a father-daughter or full-sibling mating is 25 percent, and three generations of full-sibling or parentchild mating result in a COI of 50 percent. Yet Boone, a Doberman with a low/moderate pedigree calculated COI of 7.09 percent turned out to actually have a Genetic COI of 34 percent. Genome-wide COI estimation is the gold standard 4 for measuring inbreeding and requires at least tens of thousands of markers spread across the genome. With high resolution DNA testing, the actual inbreeding tracts can be directly observed as tracks of homozygous markers. Above a certain size, these runs almost always represent identity by descent, and thus the coefficient of inbreeding (proportion 1 Also called Darwinian fitness. Biology. a. the genetic contribution of an individual to the next generation s gene pool relative to the average for the population, usually measured by the number of offspring or close kin that survive to reproductive age. b. the ability of a population to maintain or increase its numbers in succeeding generations uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

27 Inbreeding Coefficient 34 Percent Measures the proportion of the genome where the genes on the mother s side are identical to those on the father s side. This chart shows how common various inbreeding levels are in different groups of dogs. At the left are dogs with 0-percent inbreeding, i.e., completely outbred. As you look right, the amount of inbreeding increases. The height of the line shows how many dogs have that amount of inbreeding. The arrow shows where Boone fits into this picture. Doberman Pinscher All Breeds 34% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% of the genome that is identical by descent) can be easily calculated. The DDP s testing partner, Embark Veterinary, uses one centimorgan (usually about one million base pairs) as the minimum size of each track. This is because they are interested in inbreeding all the way back to breed founding. For most domestic dog breeds, this is usually 50 to 100 generations ago. After excluding those tracts that make a Doberman a Doberman, and then comparing an individual dog like Boone to the COI distribution for the breed, we can actually learn whether he is more or less inbred than expected for our breed, and we can see WHERE in Boone s genome, those (non-breed related) inbreeding tracts are actually located. The image on the next page is from Boone s actual genetic test results a graphical representation of his inbreeding, displayed chromosome by chromosome, where inbred areas are blue and outbred areas are yellow. Does Boone s COI Matter? Inbreeding 101. Like humans, dogs of different breeds tend to be to percent genetically similar. That tiny 0.1 to 0.2 percent difference encodes a myriad of variation, much of which was used to create today s Doberman (e.g., the breed s square body shape, coat colors and temperament). Unfortunately, as we increase the consistency of the genes that make a Doberman a Doberman, problematic genes also concentrate genetics that affect health, longevity and reproductive success, and contribute to diseases like DCM. Harmful mutations come in three main types: recessive, dominant and additive. In large, outbred populations (like humans or, to stay canine, village dogs), harmful dominant and additive mutations are quickly weeded out by natural selection. Recessive mutations, however, are different. A harmful recessive mutation might break a gene, which has little or no consequence if an individual has an unbroken working copy of the gene from its other parent. But, recessive mutations can have disastrous consequences when an individual inherits two broken copies. Consider what happens in a mother-son mating. A bitch passes along 50 percent of her genome to each pup, so each rare (<1 percent frequency) Continued on next page Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 27

28 Diversity Continued from page 27 recessive mutation carried by the mother has a 50 percent chance of being transmitted to her son. Offspring from a mother-son mating would, therefore, have a 25-percent chance of inheriting two bad copies of the mutations that had been passed down to the son. This is a greater than 100-fold risk compared to an outbred dog in only one mating starting with an imaginary completely outbred dog. dogs and create a litter with a much lower COI and hopefully with a reduced risk for genetic disease and a chance at a longer life. We don t yet know if our breed faces an irreversible path toward extinction or if, by working together as a global Doberman community, we can change our breed s path. The non-profit DDP is providing reduced-cost access to the most advanced genetic tools that previous generations Canine genetic research in the Boyko Lab at Cornell University has shown that each 10-percent increase in inbreeding can lead to a 6 to 10 month reduction in lifespan. Inbreeding in dogs has demonstrated consequences in terms of genetic health and longevity. Canine genetic research in the Boyko Lab at Cornell University has shown that each 10-percent increase in inbreeding can lead to a 6 to 10 month reduction in lifespan. Increased incidence of genetic diseases like DCM, shortened lifespans, reduced litter size, higher rates of stillborn puppies, increased deaths of puppies shortly after birth and fertility problems are all expected consequences of increased inbreeding levels. could never have imagined. A free online matchmaking breeder s tool is expected to be released in late May of 2017, and will take complex genetic data and simplify it for breeders. The tool will include not only genetic diversity analysis for proposed matings (expected litter COIs and rare genetic values), but also the overall genetic compatibility value for the proposed pairing as well as shared recessive genes (that can be passed onto the proposed litter), potential coat colors (black, red and dilution) and more. New, Free Online Breeder s Tools That Make Complex Genetics Simple. The bad news is that our breed faces a genuine genetic crisis, the future of which is unknown. Early into testing, DDP leadership watched the genetic COI for Dobermans climb well into the 40- percent range. And they don t yet know the upper limits they ll find. While a closed gene pool can never see increased genetic diversity, if breeders adopt new effective genetic tools they ll find that it is possible to mate two very inbred (high-coi) Being able to understand our dogs actual genetic COI and experimenting with virtual matchmaking before any actual mating takes place has infinite value for not only each breeder s next litter but for the Doberman breed. This new technology, when added to a breeder s toolbox already loaded with pedigree analysis, conformational considerations and temperament evaluation, will ensure that breeders will have affordable access to the full range of tools that can help us all do what we can for the Doberman breed. Learn more at DobermanDiversityProject.org. 28 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

29 This is the section where all UDC members can publicize the recent accomplishments earned by you and your dog. This is one of the advantages of your UDC membership. We will publicize any title you have earned at any recognized canine organization. This is all about you and your dog! We apologize if we missed you or got something wrong. Please let us know if we did and we will add your achievements or print corrections to your information in the next issue. Use the link at the bottom of this page to submit corrections to printed Brags and all new Brags. IPO Leslie Carpenter and Asher Treasure Seeker s Asher Schutzhund/IPO 1 New title: IPO1 achieved at the Raleigh Schutzhund Association on Nov. 14, 2016, handled by Leslie Carpenter a, (272) High Tracking, High Obedience, High Protection and High in Trial! Marie Miller and Danzig Rebholzer Danzig IPO 1 New title: Schutzhund/IPO OB2 (97) TR3 (95) Kathy Grech and Idella Della Von Luka IPO 2 New title: IPO 2 96/92/96 High IPO 2 High Tracking Renee Michel and Tzar Gladiator of America Baltazar TR3, BH, WAC, ATTS-TT New title: TR3 Peter Lindic and Maxi Maxi vom Landgraf BH, WAC, CGC, ATTS, VC New title: BH Renee Michel and Trevor Blackheart Atrevido TR3, BH, CA, WAC, ATTS-TT New title: TR3 Agility and Lure Coursing Debbie Hartzell and Nadia Navistar s Swift Run Nadia OAP, NFP, CA New titles: OAP, NFP, CA and Multiple First Places Obedience/Rally Christopher and Ruth Franke and Jazzy Wittrock s Jazzzzzelle RA, TD, CDX, CGC, VC New title: Obedience Rally Advanced Renee Michel and Briosa Gladiators of America Briosa TR2, AD, BH, CD, RN, WAC, ATTS-TT, CGCA New title: CD Dock Diving Wendy Kulp and Dex USJ, URO1 San Rafael s One For The Money CA, NW2, RN, WAC, DJ, DSX New title: Dock Diving DSX in December 2016 at the NADD AKC Eukanuba National Championship in Florida Multiple Titles Anne Lincoln and Tripel Aura s Huntress New titles: Agility: RS-N (Novice Regular); GS-N (Novice Gambler); GS-O (Open Gambler); SPG (Starters Preferred Gambler). Rally: RNX (Rally Novice Excellent) 197 and 198. Barn Hunt: RATI (Rat Instinct); RATN (Novice Barn Hunt). Judy Robinson and Pepper Rebholzer Bad Moon Rising BH, WAC, CGCU, CGCA, RATO, YTT New titles BH, WAC, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, RATN, RATO; UDC Versatility Companion (VC) certificate 2/15/17 and Begleithund (BH) certificate 11/13/16. NOTICE: Submit your Brags using this online form: Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 29

30 Versatility Committee Report by Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee Spring 2017 Congratulations to the following very special Dobermans and proud owners for their attainment of the VC title! Versatility Companion (VC). VC title achieved Feb. 15, Maxi Vom Landgraf, BH, WAC, ATTS Owned and loved by Peter and Linda Lindic VC title achieved Feb. 15, Rebholzer Bad Moon Rising, BH, WAC, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, RATO Owned and loved by Judy Robinson Send me your new and updated Versatility Profile Questionnaires for the Versatility Spotlight feature in Focus! Don t pass up this unique opportunity for recognition of your Doberman companion and your accomplishments together as a working team! If you have a VC or VCX title and would like to submit or update your Versatility Profile Questionnaire, please call or write and I will be happy to send you a new questionnaire. If you have earned new titles since your VC or VCX title was awarded, let me know and I will be pleased to announce your new titles in the next Versatility report! If you would like more information on the UDC Versatility program or a VC-VCX application, please print out the Versatility Title Requirements and Application Form from the UDC website at wwwuniteddobermanclub.com or contact me by , feradobes@gmail.com. Julianne Ferado UDC Versatility Committee P.O. Box Renton, WA Photo Ann Lincoln 30 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

31 UDC Versatility Companion (VC) Titles Compiled by Julie Ferado, UDC Verstility Title Registrar Date Title Awarded Dog Name Owner(s) 4/7/92...CARLO VOM DONAUTAL, SCHHI, B, CDX, WAC, GHC...Donald H. Marlowe 4/7/92...BA/CAN/ PR/CH PRANCING PONY S J. GABRIEL, AM - CAN - PR CD, TT, GHC...Sharon Renae Barzen 34/12/92...BARETTA VOM DONAUTAL, SCHHI, B, WAC, GHC...Gail Dodd 6/8/92...CAMDEN S SUNSHINE, CDX, WAC, TDI, CGC...Cathy L. Camden 6/28/92...BOSS VOM DONAUTAL, TD, T1, B, GSSD READY-SEARCH...Ricardo Ferado 6/28/92...SATAN S MIDNIGHT WARRIOR III, B, SCHHII, AD...Curtis S. Northrup 7/5/92...PHONIX VOM NORDEN STAMM, SCHHIII, CD, TD, FH, WAC...Sue Kelly-Walsh 8/13/92...FALKENBURGS ILLISSA V D NIEUWE LOOT, B, CGC, ATT...Wolfgang and Claudia Pfirrmann 10/5/92...CH WIKING DE NIEUWE LOOT VAN STEVINHAGE, IPOI, ZTP...Jack and Ella Kooy and Wolfgang Pfirrmann 10/15/92...INVERUREY S FRENCH FANTASY, UD, SCHHIII, GHC, WAC, ATT, D-CD...Ellen L. Higgins 10/25/92...PRANCING PONY DANA V WARLOCK, CD, TD, B, SCHHI, WH, WAC...Julianne Ferado 11/10/92...GRAVIN ONYX VOM NEERLAND STAMM, CDX, B, SCHIII, WH, GHC, CGC, TDI...Paulette and G. Price Bethel and Mary Rodgers 11/23/92...COPYRIGHT PROTECTED KRISTOFF, CD, T1, SCHHI, ATT...Linda Ann Tobiasz 11/24/92...ROYOLYN EIGHTEEN-TWELVE, AM/CAN CD, TD, T1, WAC, SAR...Michelle L. Limoges 4/4/93...A SPICY LADY V D ZIEGELHAUS, TD, T1, ATT, SAR...Shirley M. and David Hammond 8/26/93...ECLIPSE VOM DONAUTAL, B, WAC, CGC...Gail B. Dodd 10/12/93...ALEXA VOM DONAUTAL, CD, B, SCHHI, WH, GHC, WAC, CGC, ATTS...Sue W. Hall 10/26/93...AMAITA VON DE ARACOURURO, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, TT...Luis M. Vazquez 5/21/94...SHADY ACRE S IDEAL MR. SPOCK, BH, SCHII, UD, ATT, CGC...Beverly Press 7/1/94...PANDA VON DYNASTY, CDX, B, TD, SCHHII...Dennis Helm and Melodie Limpach 10/1/94...ONDRA VOM BINSELBERG, B, SCHHI, WAC, CGC, ATTS...Luis M. Vazquez 2/4/95...ECHO VOM DONAUTAL, CD, B, GHC, WAC, CGC...Sue W. Hall 5/31/95...CH KANSA S INTOXICATIN AQUARIUS, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI...Julie K. Stade 6/30/95...TIKA VON ROYAL GIN, B, UDC ATT, CGC...Nellie Walter and DeDe Beck 4/12/96...CH BJF A MIDSUMMER-NIGHT S DREAM, CD, TDI,CGC...Jim Briley and Mark and Julie Stade 4/19/96...AGAPE S SEASONS OF THE LION, CD, BH, CGC, ATT...Connie Galloway and Mollie Stroff 7/28/96...SENTINEL SPELCASTER V ZYSING, CD, B, OFA, ATT, CGC...David Stroff and Cathy L. Camden 12/23/96...YUKON VOM WEISEN HAUS, SchH III, ZTP SG1A, CD, CGC, TDI...Soile Jarvenpaa 2/21/97...SENTINEL S SPECTER, B, WAC, CGC...Cathy L. Camden 5/15/97...U-CD MISS PEGASUS SUE, UDX, WAC, CGC...Nancy Brunker 9/17/97...RED OAK S AUBREY, AKC-CKC CDX,D-CD,B,TI,SCHH1,GHC,WAC,STT,CGC...Ellen L. Higgins 9/17/97...CAMILLA VOM KAISERHAUS, CD, SCHH3, T1, WAC, CGC...Lori Janes 11/1/97...WWKC CH MAGENTA S LUCKIE AMBROSIA, B, SchH 1, ZTP V1B...Nellie Walter 11/29/97...CH SARENA S SHAKE RAG JAMIE, BH, WAC, CGC...Lieselotte and Ray Hookey 2/28/98...CARA S BLACK ROSE ANGELINA BAHIR, CDX, B, NA, CGC...Bruno Klang 2/28/98...ALLIE VOM KAISERHAUS, BH, T1, SchH 1, WAC...Linda C. Kurz and Joseph L. Kurz 2/28/98...DELIGHT OF STARFIRE, CDX, WAC, CGC...Nancy Brunker 4/24/98...ALISATON STAR-TRIP V DALCLAR, CD, WAC, AD, CGC, FEMA LEVEL II...Gail McCarthy 4/24/98...CH PATRIOT S STARS N STRIPES, CD, ROM, AD, CGC...Gail McCarthy 4/24/98...HERRO VOM BOGENSTADT, SchH 3, IPO 3, B, CD, WAC, ZTP...Lori Janes 6/28/98...UDC CH REBHOLZER HIGH INTENSITY, B Brevet, UDC FFB...Desiree Malouin 6/28/98...RED OAK S BLAIR, AKC-CKC CD, T 1, SchH 1, WAC, HIC, CGC...Ellen Higgins 7/18/98...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 Brunker 1/8/99...SENTINEL S MERLIN, B, WAC, ATTS, CGC, TDI, STT...Cathy L. Camden and David Stroff 2/19/99...CERBERUS VOM NORDEN STAMM, CD, B, SchH 2, WH, ATTS, CGC, NNDDA...Francis Fayn Continued on next page Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 31

32 VC Titles Continued from page 31 2/19/99...AKC CH MANDOLIN BRING ON THE NIGHT, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC...Joannah Davis and I. Annette Williams 2/27/99...NOBLE HOUSE CITA FRISCO, AKC UD, B, SchH 2, ATT, CGC...Ellen Marchand 4/6/99...U-AGI U-CD Navistar s QB Sneak v Triadel, Am.-Can. CD, NA, NAJ, NJ, OA, TT, CGC...Debra Hartzell 5/8/99...U-AGI Achates v Moss Hill, BH, NA, NAJ, NJ, WAC, CGC...Peg Mueller 6/6/99...U-CDX Papageno, Can. CD, Am. CDX, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC...Fred Dunaway 6/11/99...IABCAA Int l. CH Jag vom Donautal, B, CGC, Certified for K-9 Basic Cadaver Search...Ricardo Ferado 8/7/99...CH BJF Crescendo V Aquarius, CD, ROM...Jill and Art Graves 11/26/99...Collinwood s True Colors, CDX, BH, AX, AGD, WAC, CGC...Linda Ann Leiviska 6/23/00...UCD Can. CH Serenity Sherbourg Vondura, TT, TDI, CGC...G. Lynn Winter, DVM 7/29/00...Sloothaak, CDX, BH, T1, CGC...Anne Rammelsberg 12/4/00...Forgotten Lore of Kimbertal, SchH1, CD, BH, TKII, AD, TT, CGC...Amy Mills 1/7/01...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 Mulligan 1/27/01...Montwood Hotspice v Rebholz, BH, T1, D-CD, ATT, CGC...Traci Mulligan and Gary Knights 1/27/01...Rebholzer-Rohan Sum R Siege, BH, SchH 1, WH, WAC, STT, CGC...Traci Mulligan 3/3/01...Can. CH Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can. CD, WAC, CGC...Judy Bohnert and Carla Mai Nissen 4/21/01...Smokey Joe von Wilhamhoff, SchH 1, CGC...Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio 6/30/01...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 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 Christensen 2/21/03...Odo von Dynasty, CD, WAC, CGC, Delta Society AAT...Margaret T. Flowers 3/23/03...Morgana s Forevr Chasin Phonix, SchH 1, CD, WAC, AD, ATT, BH, CGC...Makayla King 6/15/03...Sentinel s Diana The Hunter, BH, ATT, ATTS...Cathy L. Camden 7/26/03...Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC...N. Shannon Elkins and Steven Elkins 8/16/03...Brigitte Von Moeller Hof, CD, CGC, ATT...Meg Flowers 10/4/03...Can. CH Destiny s Charisma, BH, WAC, ATT...Rose M. Kruser 10/18/03...Renejade Bells and Whistles, CDX, ASCA-CD, NA, NAJ, WAC, ATT, CGC...Nancy Gearhard 3/20/04...U-CD Brulans Baron Vom Gravin, CD, WAC, Delta Society AAT...Cindy M. Starley 3/20/04...Salmans Eich v Blitzkrieger, AKC-CKC CD, BH, SchH3, Can. TT, CGC...Phyllis E. McNaughton 7/17/04...Sentinel s Lady of the Lake, CD, BH, ATT, ATTS, CGC...Cathy L. Camden 1/9/05...Cara s Shining Dark Crystal, CD, WAC, OA, OAJ, BH, SR, SS, NAC, CGC...Carolyn and Ralph Gastley 2/19/05...Wittrock s EEEEEvil EEEEEva, CD, B, WAC, ATT, CGC, Delta Society Therapy Dog...Cheryl Fite and Ross Peterson 3/12/05...UCD, UACH Bel-Mar s I Love Trouble, CD, OA, NAJ, NJP, NAP, NGC, NJC, OJC-V, ATT, CGC...Beth Bishop 6/25/05...IABCA Int l CH Cameron Capone dei Dohse, CD, BH, WAC, CGC, AD, RE...Cornelia Grabichler 10/29/05...DARE s Terra Firma, CDX, ThD, CGC, TDI, Dog Guide...Laura Holum 12/26/05...Bell Lavoro La Vittoria Dolce, CD, WAC, TDI, CGC...Salvatore Ceraldi and Vicky Brachfeld 2/18/06...Bell Lavoro Aleksia Nano, BH, WAC, CGC...Kristin Roberts and Vicky Brachfeld 4/15/06...IABCAA Nat l Jugend CH JBars Portia Kye In The Sky, CD, BH, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC...Linda Kye 4/15/06...IABCAA Int l CH, UKC CH JBars Schatzi Windwalker, CD, BH, T1, K-9 SAR Cadaver Level A, TDI, CGC...Larry Kye 4/15/06...Redlion Fu Z Mu Z Wuza Bear, CD, NJP, TDI, CGC, RAE2, RL3, RL2X, RL1X, ARCH, CD-H...Deborah Stevenson 32 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

33 4/15/06...Ravenswood Aspen Extreme, CKC-UKC CD, AKC CDX, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC...Beth Szczygiel 7/28/07...Giuseppina von Wilhamhoff, BH, WAC, OB-1, CHIC...Marylyn DeGregorio 9/8/07...Eric Iberico del Kingsware, BH, TD, TR-1, FH, SchH 1, WAC, TT, CGC...Renee C. Michel 10/20/07...General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGC...Peter J. Lindic 12/26/07...Can. CH Trymine Xzotic Flair v Domtom, CD, TT, CGN...Tamara Champagne 12/26/07...Bell Lavoro Discorso Dela Cita, BH, WAC, CGC...Erica Green and Vicky Brachfeld 3/8/08...Elkhaus Entrapment, CD, BH, ATT, CGC...N. Shannon Elkins 3/16/08...Highland s Mountain Express, RA, RE, OA, AXJ, ATTS, CGC...Beth Szczygiel 6/21/08...Bearcreek Quinnkastra Top Gun, CD, BH, T1, OB3, ATT, ATTS, CGC, WAC...Suzan Shipp 6/21/08...CKC CH Gentry s Blackhawk Down, CD, AGNJ, AGI, HIC, CKC TT, CGN, CKC ROM...Caitlin Rathburn 11/30/08...Bowie s Semper Fidelis v Dru, CD, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC...Kim Somjen, DVM 2/22/09...Ascomannis Laevatein, CD-H, RL1, BH, WAC, ATT,ADPR...Laura V. Baugh 2/22/09...Ziris Van Schuylenburcht, BH, WAC, CGC, AD...Amanda Shadfoth 3/16/09...Ferrara vom Excalibur, BH, SchH2, IPO1, WAC, ADPR...Cornelia Grabichler 9/6/09...Citto von der Wudritz, BH, IPO III, TDI, CGC...Vicky K. Brachfeld 9/6/09...UKC CH, UKC CD D Lano s Guns N Roses, WAC,ATTS,TDI, CGC, RN...Linda Rusinko and Deborah Otlano 9/6/09...UDC CH Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, BSB-E3A...Jim and Janis Toman 2/6/10...CKC CH Seven s Strekoza Pennylane, RA, TT, ROMC...Leah Hamaluk 2/6/10...Aurora s Jetta, CD, RA, NAC, VADC, VSGDC, AGNS, AGIJ, CGC, CGN, ThD...Leah Hamaluk 2/6/10...CH Gentry s Beck N Call, CGN, CD, RN, RAMCL, TT, ROM...Caitlin Rathburn 2/6/10...Swift Run s Volcan Masaya, BH, SchH1, IPO2, VPG3, CD, CGC, RN, WAC...Brandi Williams 5/9/10...Bell Lavoros Primo Diamante Rio, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC, ThD...Marie Iulo 5/9/10...Cara s Thorny Issue, BH, WAC, ATT, CHIC, CGC...Jeffrey Saporito 10/17/10...UKC CH Cara s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, CGC...Linda and Peter Lindic 12/10/11...Legard s Batman, CD, BH, TT, TR2, WH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, CGC...Janet G. Smith 2/26/12...UCH Platinum s Winner Takes It All, MX, MXJ, WAC, ATTS...Beth Szczygiel 3/2/12...AKC CH Talladega s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM...Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver 6/7/13...Wittrock s Jazzzzzelle, CDX, TD, CGC, RN...Chris and Ruth Franke 8/3/13...Gravin Garmina Von Der Accani, CD, BH, TD, WAC, SARDAA WILDERNESS/URBAN...Michelle Limoges 11/9/13...Riva Von Luka, BH, IPO-VO, CD, WAC, RN-AKC, BN-AKC, CGC, CGN...Monica Anthony 11/19/13...Siro Saffir del Littorio, AX, AXJ, AXP, BH, CDX, CGC, FAX, FN, FX, MXJ, NA, NAP, NJ...Stacia Gunderson 11/19/13...Int l CH Titan s Summer Lightning Strikes Twice, BH, TT, ATT, WAC, CGC, CAX, HIT, TDI, NS-J,RATI...Diane Linstrom 11/20/13...Rebholzer Bad Company, CD, RE, UDC-ATT, CGC...Catherine LaBarre and Robert Armstrong 12/6/13...Irinland Ingeborge Isida Cara, UD, RA, CGC, ASCA-CD, ATT...Meryl Winnie and Ray Carlisle 1/17/14...Blue Chip Brick Road V Enchant, UD, WD1, WAC, BH, IPO1...Pam Burns 1/31/14...Thunder Valley s WhyPrincessWhy, CD, BH, RAE, NA, NAJ, TDI, CGC...April Ward 1/31/14...Thunder Valley s You Gotta Want It, CD, BH, OB1, UPR2, RAE, NAJ, CGC, BARK Therapy Dog...April Ward 2/11/14...IABCA CH Masaya s Adrenaline Rush, BH, APR1, CD, CGC, WAC...Brandi Williams 2/11/14...Masaya s Black Sabbath, BH, IPO3, ZTP SG1A, BSA VG1A, WAC, PSA PDC-SD, AD...Brandi Williams 7/31/14...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 Spratt 7/31/14...Enoch-Eitan vom Zenhof, BH, UDC ATT, CGC...Virginia H. Rogers 11/4/14...Csabre von Danzig, BH, MR 1, WAC, APr2, BSA E1A, ATT...Andrew Booth 11/19/14...Texas Midnight Storm, BH, WAC, ATT, CA, CGC...Heather and Andrew Booth 3/2/15...Falko des Steigenden Sonnen, CD, NA, NAP, NJP, OAP, OJP, RATN, CGC...Kara Bassignani, DVM 4/17/15...Masaya's Full Metal Jacket, BH, ATT, CGC, CA, AD...Heather Booth 8/13/15...Morgana's Irresisitible Treasure, CD, T2, IPO3, WAC, BSA VG2-A...Tyler/Leslie Carpenter and Penelope Brooks MD 1/20/16...UKC CH ICKC Grand CH Jerilyn Blackwater's Pindar Bewitched, CD, BH, T1, RN, CGC...John Marinos 1/25/16...Ace's Wild II, BH, WAC, ATTS, CGC, AD...Jackie Spratt 4/25/16...Immortal's I Am The Big Bang, CD, BH, FPR1, CGC...April Vaillancourt 2/15/17...Maxi Vom Landgraf, BH, WAC, ATTS...Peter and Linda Lindic 2/15/17...Rebholzer Bad Moon Rising, BH, WAC, CGC, CGCA,CGCU, RATO...Judy Robinson Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 33

34 UDC Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) Titles Compiled by Julie Ferado, UDC Verstility Title Registrar Date Title Awarded Dog Name Owner(s) 4/7/92...CH LOTHLORIEN S HIGH ELVEN RUNE, UDT, ROM,SCHHI, TDI, CGC...Bunny Lanning 5/30/92...AM/CAN CH BLACK OAK COUNTRY N WESTERN, AM./CAN. CD, TD, T1, ROM, CGC...Linda Suligoy 8/14/92...CH HENRIKE V.D. NIEUWE LOOT, CD, B, T2, SCHHI, CGC...Wolfgang and Claudia Pfirrmann 10/20/92...CH DESTINY S SPECIAL BLESSING, AM. - CAN. CD, B, ROM, TDI, TH.D, ATT, CGC...Carole Bohanan-Uhler and John Uhler 11/8/93...AM/CAN CH CARA S TALON, AM./CAN. CD, B, ROM, CGC...Bonnie Wittrock 5/9/94...CH FINDJAN S OUTRAGE, CD, ROM, GHC, CGC, ATT...Nancy E. Christensen 6/29/94...AKC/CKC CH DESTINY S WINDFLOWER, AKC/UDC CD, B, ROM, ATT, TDI...Carole Bohanan-Uhler 3/10/95...CH CARA S VALAR LOTHLORIEN, CDX, BH, ATT, TDI, TH.D., CGC...Bunny Lanning and Ray Carlisle 5/31/95...AM/CAN/UKC/SKC CH U-CDX RAVENSWOODS HIGH PERFORMANCE, CDX, ROM, B, CAN. CDX, CGC, TT, VCCX...Cindy Noland 8/11/95...CH B J F MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, CD, CGC, TDI, AG 1-2, ROM...Kathy and Mike Horniman 2/28/98...D-CH BRANWEN VOM HAUS KURZ, BH, NA, AD, NJC, TT...Linda C. Kurz and Joseph L. Kurz 2/28/98...Finnish CH BELMONT VOM NORDEN STAMM, CD, JK2, ZTP, CGC, TT...Soile Jarvenpaa and Elina Jarvinen 4/24/98...AM/CAN CH GOLD GROVE HIGH CHAPARRAL, Am./Can. CD, CGC, BH, ROM...Sharon A. White 9/6/98...CH SARENA S SHAKE RAG JAMIE, CDX, BH, ROM, VC, CGC, TDI, FFB...Lieselotte and Ray Hookey 9/6/98...CAN CH CARA S ALISA, CD, WAC, UDC, ATT, FFB, BH, CGC, TDI...Rose M. Kruser 10/15/98...AM/CAN CH LeMils Lethal Weapon, Am./Can. CD, Am./Can. ROM, TT, TDI, CGC...Penny Cary 3/8/99...CH Patriot s Stars N Stripes, CD, ROM, FFB V1B, AD, CGC, 1st Level Certified-Search Dogs NE...Gail McCarthy 4/3/99...UDC CH Renejade Windsor v Jazlin, CD, BH, SchH 3, WAC, ZTP VG 1A, AG II, CGC...Nancy Christensen 4/10/99...CAN CH Wittrock s Cascadian Tiger, CD, TD, WAC, B, CGC, SAR-Dog...Michelle Limoges 5/8/99...CAN CH Cara s Color of Night, U-CD, CKC CDX, BH, SchH A, ATT, STT, ATTS, CGC...Sue Morrissey 7/3/99...CH Teeco s Night Hawk, CD, ROM, CGC, TDI, NGC, NJC...Laura Hulke 8/5/99...UDC/AKC CH Mandolin Bring On The Night, CD, ROM, CGC, ATT, FFB V1A...Joannah Davis and I. Annette Williams 12/31/99...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, DVM 4/21/01...CH Pentium A Dream Within Equinox, Can. CDX, AKC CD, WAC, HIC, CGC, TT...Judy Bohnert and Carla Mai Nissen 3/11/02...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 Shore 12/30/02...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 Sasu 4/26/03...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 Carlisle 7/20/03...DV CH Alexa vom Bernecker Schloss, VPG1, FH2, AD, ZTP V1A...Elaine Brown-Galonska and May Jacobson 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 Wittrock 1/6/04...AM/CAN/UDC CH U-GrCh, U-Ag1 Talent s Supersonic, CD, BH, NA, NAP, ROM, CGC...Peg Mueller 2/1/04...CH UCDX Smack-Dab s Diamond in the Myst, CDX, BH, ROM, UKC Total Dog...Karen Gunter 3/20/04...AKC/UDC CH, IABCA Int. CH Mt. Windsor s After Burn, CD, BH, ATT, ROM, ATTS...Nancy M. Troyer 7/3/05...UDC/UKC/Int l. CH Cross the Rubicon dob Mann, CD, TDI, WAC, ATT, TT, CGC...Irina Sasu 8/29/05...AM/INT L CH Rhapsody s Passage to India, RN, CD, ROM, TDI, YTT, CGC...Irina Sasu 10/29/05...UDC CH Mandolin The Heat Is On, CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, ATT, CGC, RN...Joannah Davis 34 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2017

35 10/29/05...AKC/UDC CH Imagemaker s Plezed Ta Meecha, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC, RN...Sandi Atkinson 2/25/06...UDC/CAN CH Destiny s Charisma, UDC/Can CD, AKC CDX, IPO3, SchH3, WAC, G-FFB V1A...Rose M. Kruser 4/8/06...CH Bell Lavoros Dio Di Giove, BH, ThD, CGC, ZTP1A...Vicky Brachfeld and Dean Calderon 4/15/06...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 Christensen 1/12/07...UDC/INTL CH Elkhaus Ice Storm, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, HIC, CGC, G-FFB, T1, VC...N. Shannon Elkins 2/5/07...UDC CH Bell Lavoros Rocca Scura, BH, T1, IPO 2, WAC, ATT, RThD, CGC...Mary Chrusciel 7/28/07...AM/CAN/UKC CH Sasanoa Glorious, WAC, RN, Can. TD, ROMC, PCD, CGC, TT, TDI...Evelyn Stackpole, Penny Cary and Hosea Carpenter 7/28/07...UDC CH Swift Run Showstopper v Kkro, BH, WAC, ATT, BSA E1A, CGC...Tammy Marshall-Weldon 3/8/08...CH Gem Giveeon Lumene, CD, BH, SchH1, NA, NAJ, AFN, WAC, ATT, BSB, CGC...Debra Hartzell 6/21/08...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 Kye 6/21/08...UDC CH General Jack Von Whitedheim, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, TDI, CGC, VC...Peter J. Lindic 8/31/08...UDC CH Bell Lavoro Augustus, BH, FH1, SchH3, IPO3, AKC WD3, WAC, ATT, ZTP 1B, CGC, VCX...Sean Salke 11/30/08...UDC CH Bell Lavoros Nero Strega, BH, WAC, ATT, ZTP IA, RThD, CGC...Vicky Brachfeld 1/31/09...UDC CH Lemils Dynamite Kiss, CD, BH, WAC, ATT, TDI, CGC...Joannah Davis 9/6/09...AKC/UKC CH D Lano s Make My Day Traditions, RA, NAJ, ROM, ATTS, CGC...Deborah Otlano 9/6/09...AKC CH, UKC GCH Zima Is Mine Always, ROM, CD, RN, CGC, ATTS, TDI, CGC...Deborah Otlano 10/23/09...UDC/UKC CH Gravin Vera V. Neerlands Stam, CD, RN, WAC, CGC...Lynda L. Herndon 2/6/10...UDC/UKC CH Beja s Sorella Suzy Q, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS, ADA CAC, CHIC...Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio 5/9/10...UDC CH Tri-Star s Avalon Sunset, OA, AXJ, NF, WAC, ATT, CGC...Laura Hulke 10/17/10...UDC CH Cicily vom Koby Haus, BH, WAE, ATT, BSB-E3A, CGC...Jim and Janis Toman 9/24/11...UKC CH Cara s Hot Mama, BH, WAC, ATT, ATTS-TT, CGC, VC...Linda and Peter Lindic 3/10/12...AKC CH, UKC GCH Talladega s American Thunder, NA, NAJ, NF, NJP, OA, OAJ, WAC, ROM...Michelle Kramer and Jim Lauver 4/8/12...AKC/UDC CH Lancaster s Sassi Godiva, CD, D-CD, BH, SchH1, WAC, STT, G-FFB V1A...Nancy Lawson Weber 4/8/12...AKC/UDC CH Chaos vom Koby Haus, SchH III, IPO3, FH2, AD, ROM, ZTP SG1A...Loel Turpin 4/27/12...AKC CH Viking s Charlie Brown, CDX, VPG III, IPO III, NA, OAJ, ROM, ZTP 1A...Lyn G. Kargaard 6/8/12...UKC/UDC CH Incredible Caper v Rebholz, BH, WAC, CGC, TR-1, OB-3, SchH A, BSA-E-3-A, ATT, SJ...Traci Mulligan 6/16/12...UDC CH Sant Kreal Soldier, IPO 1, WAC, ZTPSG 1A...Mitch Edley 10/20/12...UDC CH Beja s Redneck Brother Rudy, CD, SchH 1, WAC, ZTP SG1B, CGC, OB1, TR1...Anthony and Marylyn DeGregorio 12/8/12...AKC CH Foxhall s The First Lady, WAC, BH, ROM, VPG II, IPO III...Lynn Eggers and Jill and Art Graves 12/15/12...AKC CH, UKC CH Catawba s Power Play, CD, RA, VPGI, ROM, ATT...Whitney Newman and Susan Miller 1/31/13...AKC CH, CA, USJCH, UAGI, URO1, GRCH Fayek Pitch Black v Firefly, WAC...Miriam Pike 1/17/14...UDC CH Blue Chip Reign of Terror, BH, WD-TT, BSB E3A, WAC, UD-AKC, CDX-UDC, IPO1...Pam Burns 9/22/14...UDC CH Titan s Summer Lighting Strikes Twice,THD,WAC,CGC,HRD1,AD,IPO1,BSA-E3A...Diane Linstrom 10/31/14...UDC CH Rebholzer Bad Company, CD, RAE, BH, BSA E1A, WAC, CGC, ATT...Catherine LaBarre 11/3/14...UDC CH Navistar s Cruise Control IPO2, ZTP v1a, BSA-E1A, NA, NAJ, NF, WAC, CA, BFL-1...Debbie Hartzell 11/4/14...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 DeGregorio 6/15/15...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 Jarka 6/30/15...UDC CH Eclipse's Kaymen Chaser, IPO2, FH, CD, D-CD, BSA-VG 2A, WAC...Makayla King 2/22/16...CAN/UDC CH Cara's After Dark, CAN CD,UDC CD,AGN,BH,CGN,ROMC,ATT,STT,TT,AADC,VMGDC,CRN,RPT...Sue Morrissey 8/15/16...AKC/UDC CH Hidden Acres Mile High Magic V Wyndem CD,RE,ROM,ATT,CGC,RATN...Jon Sanders, Mary Ann Hollis, Mary Leahy Tvqqpsu Ufbn Epcfsnbo" Uif ofyu Gpdvt efbemjof jt KVMZ 2 Tfoe zpvs bsujdmft boe bet up ttupvu8687ahnbjm/dpn Gjoe bewfsujtjoh jogpsnbujpo bu; xxx/vojufeepcfsnbodmvc/dpn0gpdvt0vedgpdvt`bewfsujtf`3128/qeg Spring 2017 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 35

36 Lexie Cross-trained in Trailing, Light Disaster Nationally certified by NAPWDA in Human Remains Both dogs were life-long members of Missouri Search & Rescue K-9, assisting in many searches for missing persons, fire victims, lost children and locating clandestine graves. Jäger Cross-trained in Live Find, Evidence, Human Remains Nationally certified by NAPWDA in Trailing DPCA Search Dog of 2008 UDC Service Dog of 2011 They are still loved and terribly missed by Dave & Irene Korotev Blue Springs, MO