The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Spring 2015

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1 The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Spring 2015 Inside: Dr. Jean Dodds Seminar Renal Failure in Dobermans The UDC 2015 National Update Zustan! Those Foreign Commands

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3 UDC Dedicated to the total Doberman Spring 2015 In This Issue UDC Focus Staff Editor Linda Lindic 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 UDC President by Marsha Sheppard UDC National Information...4 UDC Board of Directors: Officers and Regional Directors...6 UDC Member Clubs...8 Renal Disease in the Doberman by Leslie Carpenter...10 Dog Commands in Several Languages...14 It s All About You and Your Dog...15 Dr. Jean Dodds Seminar in New York by Bob Cohen...16 In Memorium: Honoring UDC Service Dogs...18 UDC Versatility Committee Report by Julie Ferado...20 UDC Versatility Companion (VC) Titles...21 UDC Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) Titles...24 Index to Advertisers Anthony, Monica...5 Brown, Roberta...9 Carlisle, Ray...BC Ferado, Julianne/Ricardo...IFC Hartzell, Debbie...27 Korotev, Irene/Dave...25 Lucas, Erynn...7 Photo by Alissa Weaver On The Cover Welcome to spring time! And nothing says Winter s over! better than a handsome Doberman surrounded by a field of bright and sunny flowers. Thank you to Marie Miller-Anderson for this lovely cover photo, and thanks to everyone who sent in the photos seen throughout this issue. UDC Focus is published three times a year (plus the national catalog) by the United Doberman Club, 367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO UDC Focus is a tax-exempt educational organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permission of the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of the authors and do not necessarily constitute endorsement by the United Doberman Club. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisement. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit all copy submitted The United Doberman Club. Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 3

4 From the UDC President Marsha Sheppard This year seems to have flown by, but I have to thank the current UDC Board of Directors for their tireless work and dedication. They accomplished a lot of work, especially updating the manuals and regulations. Thanks to those members who have gone the extra mile to help UDC move forward. I wish I had more time to dedicate to UDC, but unfortunately at this time I just do not. I know everyone is very busy, but if we want to keep this club growing and moving forward we must have more volunteers. And those volunteers need to be supportive of each other. It's the only way we can keep UDC moving forward for the betterment of our working Dobermans. We have a small group of hard-working board members and non-board members, but we need more. Let's all keep in mind we are doing this for our working Dobermans. If we don't, who will? Please note that I have a new address. If you have ed me at the legacydobermans@msn address, please update your contact list to reflect my new address of legacydobermans@gmail.com I wish everyone a successful year and for those able to attend the National, best of luck. COME ON DOWN TO KENTUCKY! Join us April 14-18, 2015, at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Winchester, Ky., just outside Lexington, to celebrate the 25th United Doberman Club National hosted by the Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas. Come on down for a day or come for the weekend. If you live up north, get a jump start on spring with average temperatures in the high 60s to the low 70s, with a large variety of act ivies and events, you will find something fun for you and your dog! Although entries have closed, you can still attend as we have many events that you and your dog can participate in that do not require pre-registration, such as the Conformation Seminar, SAR Demo on Stretching and Conditioning, Barn Hunt Instinct, CGC Evaluation, Doberman Games, etc. For the full schedule of events, visit on our web site. Also, if you have an interest in learning more about Search & Rescue, you are welcome to come observe our actual SAR training sessions, Wednesday through Friday. We will post the training location daily at the main show desk. Training sessions will encompass live find, human remains and disaster. This is an excellent opportunity for you to network with fellow Doberman enthusiasts and learn about new sports such as Nosework and Barn Hunt. If you have never attended an IPO Trial, you will be able to watch the performances of some of our best working Dobermans. We have 18 IPO entries this year! In addition, you still have until April 10th to register for the Echo Clinic conducted by Dr. Johanna Reimer on Wednesday, April 15 at the fairgrounds. Cost: Echo $185; Echo w/doppler $250. Requires pre-registration. If you are interested, contact Lindsay Davis at davislindsaye@aol.com. National Grounds All events except IPO will be held at the Clark County Fairgrounds with IPO being held at Dragonsmeade Farm. Tracking will be grass. Lunch will be available each day at the fairgrounds (Tuesday through Thursday) and at the IPO grounds (Friday and Saturday). We expect to be able to offer the IPO grounds as a practice field. Vendor booths will be available at the fairgrounds. Contact Lindsay Davis at davislindsaye@aol.com for vendor information. We greatly appreciate the generous hospitality of Dragonsmeade Morgan Horse Farm, owned by Kee and Susan Fu, for the use of their beautiful grounds for the IPO Championship, as well as Charlie Starr of Drache Feld German Shepherds. You will not only have an excellent IPO field and tracking to compete on but also experience a magnificent Kentucky horse farm. Clark County Fairgrounds 4 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

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6 Officers UDC Board of Directors As of Jan. 1, 2015 President...MARSHA SHEPPARD Red Tree Court, Draper, UT Vice President...VICTORIA HALL...P.O. Box 12426, Casa Grande, AZ Treasurer...MERYL WINNIE Crow Hill Road, Delanson, NY Recording Secretary...ALISSA WEAVER...35 Dudley Road, Sutton, MA Corresponding Secretary... BETH BISHOP...P.O. Box 159, Bath, MI Membership Secretary...BONNIE GUZMAN Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO Member Club Secretary...LINDSAY DAVIS Dry Bread Road, White Plains, VA Regional Directors Canada...MICHELLE LIMOGES Ave., Edmonton, AB T6C Northeast...JIM TOMAN Washington Ave., Milltown, NJ Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland Mid-East...BRANDI WILLIAMS...P.O. Box 1042, Jeffersonville, IN West Virginia, Virginia, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky South... VIRGINIA ROGERS...P.O. Box 127, 230 County Rd. 167, Crane Hill, AL Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina Mid-South...JULIE STADE South Haven Rd., Haven, KS Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana Mid-Central...DAVID STROFF N. Grant, Knob Noster, MO North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri Southwest..CAROL ANN KEARNS Sugarloaf Road, Boulder, CO Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico Northwest...MAKAYLA KING S. McKinzie Road, Liberty Lake, WA Alaska, Washington, Montana, Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming West...ERYNN LUCAS Riverside Dr., Riverbank, CA California, Nevada, Hawaii Photo by Alissa Weaver 6 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

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8 UDC Member Clubs As of Jan. 1, 2015 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 (h) (845) (c) (914) (o) (201) 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) Mideast Region Working Dobermans of Kentucky Andrew Booth 7201 Old Richmond Road Lexington, KY (805) Working Dobermanns of the Carolinas Lindsay Davis 3157 Dry Bread Road White Plains, VA (434) ofthecarolinas.com South Region Mid-South Working Doberman Club Carma Cleveland Monterey Road Collierville, TN (901) Midcentral Region Mid-Central Working Dobermans Club Eric West 795 N.E. 101 Road Warrensburg, MO (816) (660) Midsouth Region Central Texas Doberman Club Irina Sasu 2800 Perry Lane Austin, TX (512) 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 Photo by Linda Lindic 8 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

9 Diamond Bossy A Tribute to our Dogs, Past and Present Meet our present dogs... WATCHEM 4 ME BOSSY BROWN (Bossy. Aug. 10, DCM PDK4 - Single; 24 Hr Holter 01/ 15 - Normal/1 PVC). CARA s HOLY TERROR (Diamond. July 01, DCM PDK4 - Neg; vwd - Clear; Thyroid Normal; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - Normal/0 PVC). BROWN s GIA BELLA v DEX (Gia. Aug. 12, DCM PDK4 - Neg; OFA HIPS - GOOD; vwd - Carrier, Thyroid - Hypo; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - NORMAL) ALASTAIR s MY OLD FLAME (Flame. March 26. DCM PDK4 - Neg; vwd - Clear; Thyroid - Normal; 24 Hr Holter 01/15 - NORMAL) Gia Flame R JaneSwanson Ad design by janeswanson.com Remembering our dogs of the past, beginning with our first Dobe: NATASHA... our very first Dobe. The RED BARON (Baron) RIO BEAU s EL SEGUNDO (D.O.G. COD Spine Injury) CF SILHOUETTE s WHISPER CD, WAC (Mischief. COD Natural/Age) DAY s BRANDYWINE KRICKETT (Krickett. Two legs. COD Natural/Age) CF HOOKER s LAST TRICK (Yahtzee. May 07, Nov. 04, COD - DCM) CLOVERFIELD THUNDER STORM (Stormy. Dec. 30, Nov. 09, COD - Natural/Age) THUNDER STORM XXVIII (Thunder. Dec. 19, Sept. 15, COD - DCM/Bloat) FINDEM 4 ME von VICARAL (Dufus. Feb. 12, Nov. 01, COD - Liver/Pancreatic Cancer) CARA s PANZER (Panzer. Feb. 13, June 05, COD - Pulmonary Embolism/Pyometra) We would like to thank the following people for their love and dedication to the Doberman breed and for the many years of love and loyalty they have provided: the late Nancy O'Brien, Robbie Mays, Ray Carlisle, Loel Turpin, Mitch Edley, Victoria Hall and Lynne Watkins. Roberta Brown brownroberta@sbcglobal.net Doofus and Panzer

10 Renal Disease in the Doberman By Leslie Carpenter Treasure Seeker Dobermans Photo by Monica Anthony Although I have owned Dobermans and been an informed breed enthusiast for more than 35 years, I was blindsided in 2013 when my 2-year-old Doberman, purchased as a sport competition prospect, received a diagnosis of chronic renal failure. Chronic renal failure is a progressive disorder in which the kidneys slowly lose the ability to concentrate urine and eliminate wastes. The disease is associated with irreversible changes to the kidney structure, such as scarring and loss of nephrons, the functional units of the kidney. 1 Renal disease can be acquired or inherited. Symptoms and Diagnosis. I had noticed that my young Doberman Lucas had been drinking a lot of water and had been urinating a lot, sometimes waking me in the middle of the night to go outside. As he was a typically boisterous and active young dog that loved to swim and play in the water, I thought that perhaps his water drinking behavior was a play behavior because he was a very driven dog. Although he would occasionally miss a meal, he was otherwise acting normal... very active, attentive, lively and happy. He never soiled in the house, and never dribbled urine. He maintained his weight, and was energetic. I took him in to the veterinarian to be checked out just because the behavior was a little unusual, and I wanted to make sure that everything was okay. At the veterinarian s office, the vet took Lucas s history. They drew some blood and collected some urine to send out to the lab, and told me to expect some answers within 1 Petside.com Renal Failure, Chronic (Canine); 10 UDC Focus Spring 2015

11 48 hours. I received the follow-up call from the veterinarian the following Saturday morning while I was at training. Her fateful words were, Your dog has renal disease. At that time, I hadn t a clue what that really meant. The veterinarian arrived at this diagnosis by examining some key values in a complete blood count (CBC) and a urine panel, along with Lucas s history. As he was not acting sick, and had been drinking a lot of water for a fairly long period of time (several months), we were not dealing with an acute situation but a chronic one. The key compounds in the blood used to diagnose renal failure are BUN (blood urea nitrogen), creatinine and phosphorus. Another compound, amylase, is often above normal in dogs with renal disease. Elevated blood levels of these compounds, in conjunction with an inability of the dog to concentrate his urine, resulting in a low specific gravity of the urine, are indicative of renal failure. Additional symptoms and conditions associated with renal failure, including proteinuria (loss of protein in the Lucas during a training session. Photo courtesy Leslie Carpenter. When acute disease or traumatic conditions have been ruled out in a dog less than two years old who is displaying symptoms of renal failure, Juvenile Renal Disease is strongly suspected by the veterinarian. urine) and high blood pressure. Because the kidney plays such an important role in electrolyte balance and hormone regulation, other serious conditions may emerge during the treatment of the chronic renal patient. The veterinary community uses the standard IRIS (International Renal Interest Society) staging assessment to determine what stage of kidney failure a dog might be in. staging_ckd.shtml. 2 Acute renal failure can be caused by traumatic events such as poisoning or infection. These situations typically present with the dog in obvious distress. If a causative factor for the distress can be discovered and the dog can be treated, it is possible that she can regain kidney function and lead a normal life. When a dog is discovered to be in renal failure, additional diagnostic tests are recommended to rule out infections such as leptospirosis or tick borne diseases, which can cause symptoms of renal failure. An ultrasound can help to identify possible blockages due to urinary stones and other potentially curable causes of kidney failure. When acute disease or traumatic conditions have been ruled out in a dog less than two years old who is displaying symptoms of renal failure, Juvenile Renal Disease is strongly suspected by the veterinarian. 3 This is a general term that can include several abnormalities or disease conditions of the kidneys that can arise from a condition called renal dysplasia, or RD. This is a condition in which the kidney tissue fails to differentiate properly during gestation and the first few weeks of life. The two terms are often used interchangeably. The definitive diagnosis for Juvenile Renal Disease or Renal Dysplasia is by wedge biopsy of the kidney (a surgical procedure that must be done under anesthesia) or by an examination of the kidney tissues by a pathologist after the animal s death. 4 Because the dog s kidneys do such a good job of compensating for damage, a disease condition can go undetected for a long time, and by the time an owner notices the symptoms of water drinking (polydipsia) and excessive urination (polyuria) and the altered blood values are discovered in a complete blood count (CBC), the dog has lost 75-80% or more of the functioning kidney tissue. continued on next page 2 International Renal Interest Society Website 3 Fleischer, Susan, Whiteley, Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 11

12 Lucas, age 2.5 years, during a practice session. Photo courtesy Leslie Carpenter. Kidney continued from page 11 Unlike some body tissues, kidney tissue once lost is gone forever, so a dog can never heal from chronic renal failure, but sometimes the progression of the disease can be slowed, and the dog will feel better with good management. Chronic renal failure is a progressive disease. Once a dog is diagnosed with chronic renal failure, the owner should work closely with his/her veterinarian to develop an appropriate diet for the dog, based upon blood and urine lab values. Dietary needs will change depending upon the stage of the disease, and additional supportive care such as anti-nausea medications, anti-diarrheal medications, calcium supplementation, phosphorus binders, and blood pressure medicine will likely be needed as the disease progresses. If is not unusual for a dog with chronic renal failure to display signs of kidney infection or inflammation, and it is generally agreed among veterinarians that these infections, while they can and should be treated for the comfort of the dog, are a result of the underlying disease condition of the kidney, and not necessarily a causative factor for the renal insufficiency. When the existing kidney tissue is damaged to the point that the dog can no longer filter toxins from his blood, he will stop eating altogether, because eating makes him nauseous. He will become dehydrated from the vomiting, diarrhea, and excessive urine output that accompanies the toxic condition. With continuous veterinary support, including dialysis, some dogs can live a long time with kidney disease, but such intensive and expensive veterinary care is not usually a realistic option for most Doberman owners. So What About Renal Dysplasia and the Doberman? Renal dysplasia is believed to be caused by a gene mutation that blocks the differentiation of embryonic renal tissue from developing into the mature tissues of the kidney that are required to properly filter the blood of the byproducts of metabolism. Dysplasia can occur in several structures of the kidney. The gene that may be responsible for the disease has been identified by the Canadian researcher Mary Whiteley, Ph.D. 5 Her work has been supported by the American Miniature Schnauzer Club, the American Lhasa Apso Club, and the American Shih Tzu Club. A genetic test for the disease mutation is now available from her company, Dogenes, Inc. A test sample can be collected by cheek cell swab by the owner, and is mailed to the testing center for evaluation. Results are returned within four to six weeks. 6 The inheritance of this disease is believed to be similar to cardiomyopathy in that the mutation is an autosomal dominant gene with incomplete penetrance, which means that unknown environmental factors can affect the expression of the gene. This means that a dog with one copy of the gene may or may not be affected by the disease, but it also means that a dog that is homozygous positive for the gene might not show signs of disease. Having the gene mutation is not a predictor of whether or not the dog will display signs of disease. Unfortunately, as we have found with cardiomyopathy, this type of defect can be passed from generation to 5 Whiteley, Dogenes, Inc. 12 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

13 generation with only an occasional individual displaying signs of disease, while at the same time the frequency of the gene in the breeding population may continue to increase, especially when a carrier is heavily used in a breeding program. According to Whiteley, on average, a dog with one copy of the mutation will pass it on to about half of his or her puppies, but only about 5 percent of dogs with the mutation will be clinically affected with the disease. Dogs may have the mutation and be normal, explains Whiteley. However, when the disease strikes, it's awful. What does this mean to Doberman breeders and enthusiasts? Familial renal disease has been documented in the breed, 7 and an Internet search returns many stories of renal failure in both young and old Dobermans. In much of the literature available on popular pet websites, the Doberman is listed in the top five to seven breeds affected by chronic renal failure. It is possible that some deaths caused by renal failure, especially in very young puppies, are... I believe our members can provide leadership in educating Doberman owners and breeders about this disease by using the test as part of their breeding selection process and making others aware of the disease... undiagnosed. According to Whiteley, the disease condition can be seen in puppies as young as 2 months old. It may also strike a dog later in life, depending upon the percentage of the dysplastic (non-differentiated) cells in the kidney. When a 7 or 8 year old dog is diagnosed with renal failure, it is likely that the veterinarian and owner will view the diagnosis as an isolated event and not correlate the disease to a genetic predisposition to the disease. 8 9 At the present time, we do not know the frequency of the gene mutation in the existing Doberman population, and there is not clear agreement in the scientific community that the mutation is actually responsible for causing disease in Dobermans.10 Further research is needed and will require cooperation from Doberman breeders and owners. Most importantly, the ability to test for the disease does not mean that it should be used as a single deciding factor in whether to use a particular dog for breeding or not. All of a dog s traits must be considered when making a breeding decision, and a dog that offers a lot of good things to the breed can continue to be used selectively. If a dog is discovered to be a carrier for RD and that information is used to breed selectively against RD, an RD free status in the progeny can be achieved within two generations. Research on renal disease in dogs has been ongoing for many years. Canine renal disease is well documented, and it occurs in many breeds. The AKC Canine Health Foundation has issued several grants to study the disease, and research 7 Chew DJ, et. al., Fleisher, Susan L., Whiteley, et. al PLOS ONE, continues at this time. Easy to administer genetic testing for this and other heritable diseases is a relatively recent development in dog breeding. It is important for breeders to become knowledgeable about the tests available, while at the same time use caution and judgment in using the results of these tests in making breeding decisions. In order to better understand heritable renal disease in Dobermans, an open, honest discussion about the disease needs to occur within the Doberman community. We need to gain a better understanding of the frequency of the disease and the mutation in our Doberman population, and begin to assess whether the existence of the mutation is actually correlated to disease in Dobermans. When the disease strikes, whether in a young dog or an older dog, we need to be proactive in gathering as much data as possible about siblings and progeny, and avail ourselves of the genetic test to begin to understand whether the test actually correlates to disease in the Doberman. Speaking from personal experience, a diagnosis of chronic renal failure in a beloved pet is heartbreaking for the owner and breeder alike. Members of the United Doberman Club have always held genetic health in high regard, and I believe our members can provide leadership in educating Doberman owners and breeders about this disease by using the test as part of their breeding selection process and making others aware of the disease in Dobermans. As a Dobe owner, you can provide regular updates to the UDC Registrar (Administrator of Records) to keep the UDC database updated with cause of death of your dogs, and if you perform the RD test on your dogs, whether they are breeding stock or not, record those results with the UDC as well. If you are (or know) a DPCA member, that information can also go into the Dobequest database at org, which is quite feature-rich but sadly underused. References Kidney Disease in Dogs, Kidney Disease in Dogs, Chew DJ, DiBartola SP, Boyce JT, Hayes HM Jr, Brace JJ, Juvenile renal disease in Doberman Pinscher dogs Allelic variation in the canine Cox-2 promoter causes hypermethylation of the canine Cox-2 promoter in clinical cases of renal dysplasia. Whiteley MH. Clin Epigenetics Apr 3;6(1):7. doi: / PMID: Novel Allelic Variants in the Canine Cyclooxgenase-2 (Cox-2) Promoter Are Associated with Renal Dysplasia in Dogs, journal.pone PLOS ONE, Expression of Concern: Novel Allelic Variants in the Canine Cyclooxgenase-2 (Cox-2) Promoter Are Associated with Renal Dysplasia in Dogs; PLoS One. 2012;7(11):e doi: /journal.pone Epub 2012 Nov : Identification and Validation of the Genes That Define Abnormal Development of the Kidney in Dogs, International Renal Interest Society Website Overview of the IRIS staging system for CKD Fleisher, Susan L.,1996. Juvenile Renal Disease, Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 13

14 Sitz... Reste... Lehni... Hier! Common Dog Commands in Several Languages Ever hear strange sounding dog commands when you are on the training field and wonder what they are? This chart will translate those foreign words and give you some of your own to use when training. Note phonetic pronunciations are shown in parentheses. A slash ( / ) indicates alternative possibilities. Keep in mind that the translations from English are not always literal, but rather they attempt to reflect the terms used by nativespeaking dog trainers of the various languages listed. Go to Dr. P s website, www4.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/languag1.htm, and click on a command to hear the correct pronunciation for that command. This chart was compiled by Dr. P. with help from the Internet community. If you have comments, additions or corrections, contact Dr. P at www4.uwsp.edu/psych/dog/languag1.htm. Reprinted with permission from Dr. P s Dog Training. Photo by Summer Melillo 14 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

15 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 know how proud you are of your dog and your achievements together. Accomplishments earned October 31st to March 1, 2015 Schutzhund IPO Summer Melillo and Jett Jett von Pontiffhaus NA OAJ NF WAC CGC IPO1 AD RS-O JS-E, GS-E RN CD New - IPO1 ( ) New AD Catherine Lewis and Pyro Pyro v.d. Burgstatte, BH, IPO-1 New - IPO (279) Marylyn DeGregorio and Isabel UDC, UKC, Int l Ch. Isabel vh Wantij, BH, WAC, VCX, ATT, CGC, YTT, PTT, CHIC New BH at Schnauzerfest 2014 Rally Danette Hoenie and Pearl Family Dobes Black Tide Pearl, BH, A TAN, OB1, ID3 (Iron Dog3), RDT1 (Real Dog Trial 1), CGCA, URO1, Barn Hunt RAT1 New URO1, CGCA, RAT1 Agility and Obedience Summer Melillo and Jett Jett von Pontiffhaus NA OAJ NF WAC CGC IPO1 AD RS-O JS-E, GS-E RN CD New RS-O GS-O GS-E Anthony DeGregorio and Rudy UDC Ch. Beja s Redneck Brother Rudy, SchH 1, ZTP, NW-1, CDX, OB-1, TR-1, BH, WAC, VCX, CGC, CHIC, Certified Advanced HRD New - CDX Amanda Albretsen, Mick'l Scadden and Mya Incredible Fallon, MX, MXJ, T2B, XF, SJ, SS, SG, SSA, AD, AJ, AS, ASA, AAD, SM, SCH, SSB, CSAU, ATT, CGF Snooker Champion New - MX, MXJ, T2B, OF, XF, SM, Snooker Champion SAR Pam Burns and Trace Rebholzer Ricky Mountain Trace of the Blood Moon, CGC New Canine Good Citizen Certification for Building Search Photo by Alissa Weaver Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 15

16 Photo by Summer Melillo The Dr. Jean Dodds Seminar in NewYork By Bob Cohen Note: this article was written based on notes I took during the seminar and from written materials. Any factual or technical errors should be blamed on me, not Dr. Dodds. Bob Cohen About a dozen years ago, I had an opportunity to listen to a presentation by veterinarian W. Jean Dodds at a national specialties in the southwest. That seminar lasted only a couple of hours and was jam-packed with information. When I learned that Dr. Dodds was going to be giving a two-day seminar near Albany, N.Y., last November I jumped at the opportunity. She covered an amazing amount of ground in those two days. I ll try to cover some of the highlights that I think may be of most interest to our members. To begin with: Who is Jean Dodds? In the 1960s she was a research scientist with the New York State Health Department, becoming chief of the Laboratory of Hematology. Two decades later, she moved to California and established Hemopet, the first nonprofit national blood bank program for animals. She is a co-trustee of the Rabies Challenge Fund Charitable Trust. Many will have heard of her from her work, along with Dr. Ron Schultz (who is principle investigator of the Rabies Challenge Fund) getting the word out that dogs do not need annual vaccinations for most illnesses. (Google Dodds vaccination protocol for more information.) Dr. Dodds notes that modern vaccine technology gives effective protection for pets against serious infectious diseases. But overvaccination vaccination when it is not necessary or giving vaccines that may not be needed can actually bring risk of adverse reactions. Some of these reactions are serious. They can be chronically debilitating, even fatal. The pet owner must balance the benefit/risk equation. Many vaccinations can be effective for many years, perhaps for the life of the dog. Measuring serum antibody titers can show whether a vaccination is needed or whether an earlier vaccination still provides effective protection. To measure titers, a blood sample is taken and then sent to a lab. Dr. Dodds recognizes that reactions to vaccines can vary by breed, which accords with the recommendations of many breeders to give puppy vaccinations individually (i.e. not to use vaccines with multiple components in one dose), and she recommends commencing the vaccination series later 16 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

17 than is common, at 9 to 10 weeks. Thereafter, it is recommended to perform titer tests instead of automatic annual vaccinations to learn if further vaccination is actually necessary or if the dog has sufficient protection from earlier vaccination. After puppyhood, boosters may only be needed every three to seven years, if even that frequently, for healthy adults (distemper, parvovirus and adenovirus vaccines can be effective for at least nine years), and geriatric dogs should be vaccinated only with caution. Interestingly, vaccine reactions can occur immediately or as much as 45 days after administration of the vaccine. She pointed out other issues with vaccines. Vaccines are generally administered with a standard dose without regard to the size or weight of the dog. Yet adverse reactions are inverse to weight, meaning more reactions with smaller dogs. Should a Doberman receive the same vaccine dose as a much smaller Papillon? Dr. Dodds said that there is no medical reason to give the same amount of vaccine regardless of the dog s body mass. Should vaccines be given together or separately in the same injection? (Monovalent or polyvalent products.) It may be wiser to give even boosters individually. (I ve found that it can be difficult to have your vet give vaccinations containing just one serum. More popular are combination vaccines which immunize against a group of diseases with just one shot. For me, this has meant custom ordering of monovalent products as vets around here do not stock them.) Combination vaccines may contain antigens other than those of the clinically important ( core ) disease agents, some of which may be unnecessary, and their use may increase the risk of adverse reactions. Dr. Dodds is by no means anti-vaccine. She points out that today s vaccines are good and effective. Perhaps 4 to 5 percent of vaccinated pets may suffer some adverse reaction to vaccination (vaccinosis), with some reactions being very minor. Yet there are great benefits to vaccination. For herd health, 70 percent need to be vaccinated, yet overall with dogs only about 50 percent are. Some individuals will be non-respondents or lowrespondents to vaccination. This is a genetic trait. Low- or non-response can be found through a serum titer test. Thus, Dr. Dodds recommends distemper and parvovirus titers about four weeks after the last puppy vaccination. If there is low response, give one more vaccination and re-test. A measurable titer means there is immunity. There is no benefit to booster shots if there is measurable immunity. There is no benefit to doing titer tests more often than every three years. Of great interest regarding vaccinations is the ongoing Rabies Challenge project. Rabies vaccinations can be quite stressful to a dog, and the present regime of state-mandated vaccinations at one- or three-year intervals is largely arbitrary. The project is well into its sixth year and seeks to provide a scientific basis for extending the time between state-lawmandated boosters for rabies vaccinations. They have found that all but a very few dogs have immunity to rabies at a point six-and-one-half years after vaccination. The period of effective immunity may be even longer, as it is for other vaccines. Dr. Dodds expects to be writing a paper with Professor Ron Schultz as coauthor. They expect to provide a scientific basis for a new rabies vaccination protocol with less frequent required vaccinations, and acceptance of titer testing in lieu of vaccination. I d known of Hemopet as a place that does titer testing of blood samples so that a dog owner can find out if previously given vaccinations are sufficient to have conferred immunity, obviating the need for additional vaccinations (at least at the time of the sample). But that is just one facet of Hemopet. It is also involved with rescue of retired racing Greyhounds and with a canine blood bank that supplies dog blood and blood products to veterinarians. Another service offered by Hemopet is a saliva sample-based test for food sensitivity or intolerance. There is plenty of information on these topics at the Hemopet website. (This isn t intended to be a commercial for Hemopet, but I was unaware of the range of its activities, and I suspect that many readers would similarly be unaware.) Dr. Dodds spent considerable time discussing illnesses that are of much greater concern to people with breeds other than mine. As she discussed these diseases, I was struck by how many afflict some breeds and I am grateful that my own breed is a fairly healthy breed, with few of these genetically based diseases. There are many autoimmune diseases that can afflict dogs. But even with a condition that is linked to a given breed, not every individual will suffer from the diseases. Autoimmune disease can be understood with the benefit of a Venn diagram showing that disease manifests when there is a combination of factors: genetics, virus, sex hormones and stress. Autoimmunity can develop in genetically susceptible individuals and may be triggered by environmental agents. Development of the condition is the result of the sum of genetic and environmental actors that override normal mechanics of self-tolerance. Etiology of Autoimmune Diseases Illustration courtesy of W. Jean Dodds, DVM Studies have shown that the genome is programmed for health and longevity. Diet and good nutrition are, not surprisingly, important in good health for our dogs. Dr. Dodds noted that modern dogs share 99.8 percent of genes with wolves. There are 122 genes located in the remaining.2 percent. Dogs have three specific genes that control digestion and utilization of starch. Modern dogs are adapted to eat and utilize more starch than wolves. They have also adapted to deal with stress. (Necessary if they re going to live with people, I presume!) Dr. Dodds stated that nutrition is the most important factor for human and animal health. The emerging field of nutrigenomics studies the molecular relationships between nutrition and the response of genes in promoting health. Genetic differences between individuals lead to variations in dietary requirements for energy and nutrient needs, and to maintain health. This may lead to customizing diets in humans and dogs to better promote individual health. Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 17

18 In Memorium Honoring UDC Service Dogs that Passed Away in 2014 Compiled and submitted by Michelle L. Limoges (Current as of January 2015.) First Strykes Way of the Warrior Gabe ( ) Owner/handler: Maria Ciski, Kansas Dam: Irinland Emili Ester, CGC, Certified SAR-HRD, WAC, BH Sire: Ch. Czech., Bdsgr., Kob Black Gong, ScH-I, IPO-I Breeder: Tiffany Mahaffey Brizendine Gabe had an amazing personality confident, inquisitive, fearless and very smart. He was a distinctive, really big boy with a larger than life personality that masked a kind and loving spirit. As a Human Remains Detection dog, Gabe had a solid work ethic, generally working quickly and efficiently. He could go into a search sector, clear it and be done with surprising speed and accuracy. It was that ability, combined with his personality, which made him a successful search dog. Unfortunately, Gabe s working career was cut short with an early cancer diagnosis. In spite of that, he had accomplished a lot before being retired. Gabe was a certified member of Great Plains Search Dogs and an associate member of Michigan Search and Rescue. As a certified HRD team, Maria and Gabe responded to requests by law enforcement to find evidence at crime scenes, explosions and cold cases throughout the state of Kansas. The team responded to several tornadoes, most notably the EF-5 multiple-vortex tornado that struck Joplin, Mo., in May Gabe s strength and refusal to give up kept him going into retirement. In spite of a diagnosis of cancer in his nose, he learned to compensate and utilized the side of his nose that remained cancer-free to locate training problems. He loved to work, and in spite of his disease never lost his desire to get out and train with Maria. It was after his retirement that one of his most important roles developed. He became the constant companion and nanny for an elderly 91-year-old woman. During the day, he remained constantly at her side. He checked her and her room every morning and evening, and alerted Maria if anything happened. He never left the woman s side and, in truth, became her personal therapy dog. Their friendship and his many antics became her constant source of delight and endless stories. Unfortunately, even after extensive cancer therapy, Gabe passed away early in uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

19 Andor Von Hess ( ) Owner/handler: Pam Burns, Michigan Sire: Agir Miss Jakoso Dam: Ascomannis Leika Breeder: Ivan Rios Andor was born in Virginia to a dam that did French Ring and a sire that had done Schutzhund. I had high hopes of getting a nice Human Remains Detection dog when we went to test the litter. He tested so much higher than the puppy I initially liked. I had to take him! He was the smallest of the boys. He got into the car and never looked back. Anyone who met Andor recognized his total attachment to me. I was his person! Andor had big paws to fill, as Copper had DCM and he had to learn quickly, often working the same problems that Copper did. He went on his first search before he was 18 months old, working two solid days and handled it like he'd been doing it for years. He continued to work on many searches in Michigan and surrounding states throughout his life, having made several finds. His favorite searches were historical. He loved reconstructing a cemetery! Andor enjoyed living on the lake, swimming and retrieving a bumper off the dock. He took to agility with a passion and would critic any televised performances with grumbles. He was a very well-traveled boy between searches, seminars and vacations. It didn't matter what we did as long as he was with me; he was fine with it. While he really wasn't a social kind of guy, over the years he expanded his human and canine circle of friends. In his final months, Andor did several children's demos as well as doing therapy work at the nursing home, making a difference until the end. Andor left me far too early, leaving a big set of paws to fill for my new puppy, Trace. Questwood s Kisatchie Man ( ) Jäger Owner: Irene Korotev, Missouri Sire: Quinto von Falkenfeld Dam: Biemuller s Naughty Lola Breeder: Peter Betchley Jäger became a member of Missouri Search and Rescue K-9 at three months of age. He became operational two years later in 2005, and earned a CD in the AKC obedience ring the same month. He was operational in area search, land and water cadaver, light disaster, and became very proficient in trailing, which ended up being his forte. He certified in 2009 with the North American Police Working Dog Association in Cadaver. He was part of the heavy rescue task force with the area fire departments, and worked toward certification under SUSAR (State Urban Search and Rescue) standards. Jäger had a very productive working life, participating in more than 150 searches. Jäger was lucky enough to be successful on many of his searches, and as a result of one memorable case he was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation from the Lee s Summit Police Department. This honor was regarding his work in locating a suicidal man before he could harm himself. The police department had been searching for the man for several hours prior to the team s arrival on scent; Jäger found him within 15 minutes. In 2008, Jäger was not only selected as the DPCA SAR Doberman of the Year but also UDC Service Dog of the Year in Irene and husband Dave along with SAR Doberman Lexi are missing him very much. Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 19

20 UDC Versatility Committee Report Winter 2014 by Julie Ferado, UDC Versatility Title Registrar Congratulations to the following very special Dobermans and their proud owners for their attainment of the VC and VCX titles during the months of October and November 2014! Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) 10/31/2014 UDC Ch. Rebholzer Bad Company, CD, RAE, BH, BSA E1A, WAC, CGC, ATT Owned and Loved by Catherine LaBarre 11/3/2014 UDC Ch. Navistar's Cruise Control IPO2, ZTP v1a, BSA-E1A, NA, NAJ, NF, WAC, CA, BFL-1 Owned and Loved by Debbie Hartzell 11/4/2014 UDC Ch., UKC Ch. Incredible Fidelis, BH, BSA E1A, IPO 1, ATT, WAC Owned and Loved by John H. Currie, Jr. 11/25/2014 UDC Ch., UKC Ch. Isabel vh Wantij, BH,ATT, WAC, CGC Owned and Loved by Marylyn DeGregorio Versatility Companion (VC) 11/4/2014 Csabre von Danzig, BH, MR 1, WAC, APr2, BSA E1A, ATT Owned and Loved by Andrew Booth 11/19/2014 Texas Midnight Storm, BH, WAC, ATT, CA, CGC Owned and Loved by Heather and Andrew Booth Send me your new and updated Versatility Profile Questionnaires for the quarterly Versatility Spotlight feature in UDC 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, or call me at (425) (evenings, or anytime to leave a message), or contact me at my address: feradobes@gmail.com. Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee, P.O. Box 58455, Renton, WA Photo by Monica Anthony 20 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

21 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 continued on next page Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 21

22 UDC VC Titles continued from page 21 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 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, CGCPeg Mueller 6/6/99...U-CDX Papageno, Can. CD, Am. CDX, WAC, ATTS, TDI, CGCFred 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 22 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

23 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 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 Spring 2015 UDC Focus uniteddobermanclub.com 23

24 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 continued on page uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus Spring 2015

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