theofficialpublicationoftheuniteddobermanclub spring2019

The Official Publication of the United Doberman Club Spring 2019

2 uniteddobermanclub.com UDC Focus • Spring 2019

UDC Focus is published three times a year (plus the national catalog) by the United Doberman Club (UDC), 12239 S.W. 110, Augusta, KS, 67010. UDC is anon-profit corporation, incorporated in the state of New York. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the express written permissionof the editor. The opinions expressed in this publication, either editorially or in advertising copy, are those of the authors and do not necessarily constituteendorsement by the United Doberman Club. This publication is not liable for contents used in advertisement. The editor reserves the right to reasonably edit allcopy submitted. ©2019 The United Doberman Club.

UDC Focus Staff

EditorSteve Stout

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DesignerJane Swanson

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Advertising InformationSee the back cover!

On The CoverApril showers bring May flowers!Anne Lincoln sent in this photo ofTripel enjoying a field of those May

flowers after a long winter.

Dedicated to the Total Doberman Spring 2019

UDC

Mission Statement of TheUnited Doberman Club

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

In This IssueFrom the UDC President by Leslie Carpenter....................................................................4

Welcome New UDC Members ........................................................................................4

From the FOCUS Editor by Steve Stout..............................................................................6

UDC Calendar of Events..................................................................................................6

UDC Officers and Regional Directors..............................................................................8

Thank You!.......................................................................................................................9

UDC Member Clubs ......................................................................................................10

UDC Directory of Doberman Breeders ..........................................................................11

Versatility of the Search Dog by Pam S. Burns ...............................................................12

The Making of a FEMA Dog by Rayanne Chamberlain ...................................................14

Dex ... The Diverse Doberman contributed by Wendy Kulp ............................................16

DobeChat: Meet Member’s Dogs...................................................................................18

The Marvelous Mr. Magnus contributed by Russ and Paula Barry ...................................20

Club News and Notes ....................................................................................................22

Brags: It’s All About You and Your Dog! ........................................................................25

UDC Versatility Committee Report by Julianne Ferado..................................................26

Versatility Companion VC-Titled Dogs complied by Julianne Ferado .............................26

Versatility Companion Excellent VCX-Titled Dogs complied by Julianne Ferado...........30

Focus on Doberman Diversity by Steve Stout ................................................................32

In Remembrance............................................................................................................38

More Dobermans ... More Diversity ..............................................................................39

Focus Ad Rates and Information ...................................................................................BC

Index to AdvertisersAnthony, Monica.....................................5

Burns, Pam S.. ..........................................7

Gove, Carrie and Steve ..............................3

Korotev, Irene and Dave ..........................3

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Photo Catherine LaBarre

Swift RunMagic Man, CGC

“Ruger”March 07, 2016

Ruger is a UDC Puppy Program DogWilderness Live Find and Light Disaster

Owned by Carrie and Steve Gove, Bates City, MO

Swift Run Lobo, CGC-A, Trailing

“Shamus”July 16, 2015

Certified by American Mantrailing, PoliceWork Dog Association • Live FindOwned by Irene and Dave Korotev, Blue Springs, MO

Breeder of both dogs: Tammy Marshall-Weldon, Swift Run Kennel


Somuch exciting newsthis spring! Your fellowclub members have beenbusy promoting the

mission of the UnitedDoberman Club around thecountry. The UDC is rockingaround 360 voting membersin the club, and we nowhave 15 member clubs, thenewest being Working

Dobermans of the Flint Hills. Welcome! For the first timeever, we have a team of FIVE competitors that will be repre-senting the UDC at the 2019 IDC Weltmeisterschaft, whichwill be held in Hungary this year. Here in the United States,we have three UDC members planning to represent the UDCat the AWDF Championship in Little Rock, Arkansas.It’s time to start planning your 2019 trials and shows!

There are many UDC events already planned for 2019. OurNational Specialty and IGP Championship will be hosted bythe Vita Nova Dobermann Club in Atwater, Ohio, May 15-19, 2019, and plans are already underway for the 2019 UDCFall Classic to be held in Topeka, Kansas in October. Alreadyon the calendar … Mid-South Working Dobermans Club,Upstate Doberman Club of New York and New Age Tri-StateDoberman Club IGP trials are scheduled. Remember, IGPtitles earned at UDC sanctioned events can be added to yourdog’s official AKC pedigree (for a fee). We also have somegreat conformation shows in the works as well. Check theUDC website often for additional information about UDCevents planned around the country.The UDC Administration and Performance manuals have

been updated for 2019 and are now on the website. IGP

competitors should review the Performance manual forchanges in eligibility for IGP competitors. Beginning thisyear, competitors at the IGP3 level at the UDC National IGPChampionship must be UDC members. A new web-enabledUDC registry is under construction, and we anticipatecompletion of the project by June 30.Your new officers and directors for 2019-2020 will be

installed during the annual meeting in May. We have somefresh new faces and ideas coming on board. Make sure thatyou reach out to them with your ideas and concerns. This isyour chance to participate in the future direction of our club.The UDC is a club run by volunteers. All of the resources

that belong to our club … our website, our manuals, ourFacebook materials and our magazine are managed andproduced by volunteers. The member clubs that are formedand the events that are held, are all run by volunteers.Hats off to those who contribute both their time andtheir money, year in and year out, to support the UnitedDoberman Club and its members. I encourage you to stepforward and contribute in whatever manner you can toour mission of preserving, protecting and promoting theworking heritage of the Doberman.This is my last president’s message for the FOCUS.

While my time as president has often been challenging,it has never been boring. I have met and worked withsome great folks who truly treasure our breed. Thankyou for the privilege and opportunity to serve you, themembers of the United Doberman Club. It has beenan honor.I will continue to participate and contribute, but I’m

looking forward to welcoming new faces and new leadershipto the club. I hope to see you in the show ring and on thetrial field! Yours for Team Doberman! �

From the UDC PresidentLeslie Carpenter • [email protected]

Jared AltrichterRachael CarreiroAaron Goldberg

David and Laurie GregoireKimberly Grimm

Leslie HarryWilliam Kimball

Vladimir KochurovAmber Koehl

Melodie LimpachViana MollinedoDebbie MorrisMark MorrisJ.P. Parks

James RemenappMaeva Ribas

Amanda and Ross RomeoAmanda ShawnAlexandra SmithMeggen Trent

new UDC members!Our new members hail from the states of California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, North Carolina,

Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin. and the country of Bermuda.More information can be found in the Members Only section of uniteddobermanclub.com.

Available to approved females for studvomhuld.com

Photos by Chops Photography


ver·sa·til·i·tyvərsəˈtilədē • nounAbility to adapt or be adapted to

many different functions or activities.“An athlete of remarkable versatility.”

Adapting is one of the most important attributes in ourworld. We all have to adapt to changes, and the rate ofchange is ever increasing. Every species has the ability toadapt, though the degree of adaptability can vary greatly.Individual’s ability and desire to adapt can vary to an even

greater extent. Certainly we can all step out of our comfortzones and learn new skills, but some some do so much moreeasily than others. One thing for certain, versatility is greatadvantage in life and those who possess it go further thanthose who lack it.It seems to me that Herr Doberman had an inherent

degree of versatility planned into his breeding program.• Square-bodied and compact• Smoothly muscled• Medium size• Short coat• Wedge-shaped head• Strong, straight topline• Head, neck and legs in proportion to the length anddepth of the body

• The appearance should convey power and elegance• The temperament should be stable, fearless and devoted• And, in my opinion, one of the most importantattributes, with high Intelligence

The Doberman is a natural and powerful athlete.Intelligence and devotion enhance adaptability. The desireto please and the ability to learn make the Doberman highlyversatile. Thanks to all who shared their versatile Dobermanexperiences and endeavors, and congratulations to allwho’ve worked hard to earn Versatility titles.As always, thanks to all contributors: members, writers,

photographers, advertisers and anyone who I’ve missed.My apologies for errors and omissions that have appeared inprevious issues and may appear in this issue. Thanks to allfor allowing me to serve and contribute. �

From the Focus EditorSteve Stout • [email protected]

May 15-19, 2019 .......2019 UDC National Specialty and IGP Championship. Portage County Randolph Fairgrounds,4215 Fairground Road, Atwater, OH 44201. Hosted by Vita Nova Dobermann Club.

June 1-2, 2019...........UDC IGP Trial hosted by Upstate Doberman Club of New York. 474 Works Road,Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. BH, IGP1-3, FH1-2, AD. Judge: Lisa Little.Contact: Dana Bowers,585-672-7886, [email protected].

June 22-23, 2019 .......New Age Tri-State Doberman Club Summer IGP Trial. New Age TSDC Training Fields,114 Warwick Turnpike, Warwick, NY 10990. Contact: Sally Rusin, 908-256-4557.

June 28-28, 2019 .......Two Conformation Shows, Temperament Test, CGC and WAE hosted by Upstate DobermanClub of New York. 474 Works Road, Honeoye Falls, NY 14472. Judges: May Jacobson,Show 2; John Schoeneman, Show 1 and WAE; Nazarene Mondello, TT. Contact: DanaBowers, 585-672-7886, [email protected].

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Trace is the epitome of the versatile Doberman. He not only is a certifiedHuman Remains Detection K-9, he enjoys competing in Rally and Agilityamong numerous other activities. Trace is owned, trained and loved by:

Pam S. Burns

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Officers and DirectorsClass of 2018-2019

OfficersPresidentLESLIE CARPENTER, [email protected], (919) 556-4643

Vice PresidentJACQUE MATSON, [email protected]

TreasurerMERYL WINNIE, [email protected], (518) 895-8506

Recording SecretarySUZAN SHIPP, [email protected], (660) 441-3822

Corresponding SecretaryBRANDY BILLINGTON, [email protected], (520) 812-6558

Membership SecretaryTAMMY RUSH, [email protected], (316) 619-0704

Member Club SecretaryPAULA BARRY, [email protected], (262) 422-2604

Regional Directors

NortheastDEBBIE HARTZELL, [email protected], Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey,New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Mid-EastTAMMY MARSHALL-WELDON, [email protected],(270) 392-0568 Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia

SouthSARAH POWELL, [email protected], Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Mid-SouthLARRY KYE, [email protected], Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

Mid-CentralJUDY SCHMELIG, [email protected], (314) 609-0281Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin

SouthwestBONNIE GUZMAN, [email protected], (303) 733-4220Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah

NorthwestDIANE HOHENSTEIN, [email protected], (509) 999-3693Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

WestPlease contact the UDC President for assistance with West Region matters.California, Hawaii, Nevada

CanadaALEX SMEREKA, [email protected], (647) 338-6524CanadaPhoto Tammy Rush


• Jacque Matson – Vice President, 2018 UDC National,UDC Judge, Conformation Chair

• Meryl Winnie – Treasurer, FOCUS Liaison• Tammy Rush – Membership Secretary, 2018 UDCNational, 2019 UDC Fall Classic

• Suzan Shipp – Recording Secretary, 2018 UDC National• Brandy Billington – Corresponding Secretary• Paula Barry – Member Club Secretary• Debbie Hartzell – Northeast Regional Director, IPO3Club Chair

• Tammy Marshall-Weldon – Mideast Regional Director,IPO Chair

• Sarah Powell – South Regional Director• Larry Kye – Midsouth Regional Director, Mid-SouthWorking Dobermans

• Judy Schmelig – Mid-Central Regional Director, UDCAdministrator of Records

• Bonnie Guzman – Southwest Regional Director, SportDoberman Club of Colorado

• Diane Hohenstein – Northwest Regional Director• Roberta Brown – West Regional Director• Alexandra Smereka – Canada Regional Director• Andrew Booth – Working Dobermans of Kentucky, 2018UDC National Helper

• Lindsay Davis –Working Dobermans of the Carolinas• Jim Clary – Total Doberman Association• Nazarene Mondello – New England Working Dobermans• Traci Mulligan – Vermont Total Doberman Club• Ray Carlisle – Tri-State Doberman Club• Loel Turpin – Upstate Doberman Club of New York• Ellen Gilmour – New Age Tri-State Doberman Club,Fundraisers for 2019 UDC IDC Team

• Joeri Veth – Vita Nova Dobermann Club, 2019 UDC IDCTeam Captain and Fundraiser, 2019 UDC National

• Katie Schwarzwaelder – Vita Nova Dobermann Club,2019 UDC National

• Carma Cleveland – Midsouth Working Doberman Club• Petra De Silva – Golden West Dobermann Club, 2018UDC National Heart Clinic

• Julianne Ferado – UDC Versatility Program• Doug Matson – Director of Judges, 2018 UDC National,UDC Judge

• Wendy Schmitt – AWDF Delegate• Ashley Stursa – International Team Coordinator, SocialMedia Coordinator

• Steve Stout – UDC FOCUS Editor• Frank DeLaglio – UDC Webmaster, 2018 UDC National• Joanna Romeo-Fasolo – UDC Webmaster• Karen Perdue – Breeder Directory, Litter/BreedingAnnouncements

• Simone Jeans – 2018 UDC Fall Classic• Shawn Gadow – 2018 UDC Fall Classic• Beth Bishop – Obedience Chair• Michelle Limoges – UDC Service Dog of the Year Award• Maria Ciski – UDC SAR Committee• Diane Linstrom – UDC SAR Committee• Marylyn DeGregorio – AKC Liaison, LegislativeCommittee

• John Soares – Fundraiser Seminar for 2019 UDCIDC Team

• Peter Pavlovich – UDC Registry Project 2018• Linda Kye – Mid-South Working Dobermans, AWDFSubstitute Delegate 2019 Annual Meeting

• Linda Calamia – Breed Survey Chair �

Many thanks to our volunteers in 2018 – 2019! The problem with a list like this… as soon as it is published, I will realize that I have accidentally overlookedsomeone, but I believe it’s so important to publicly recognize those individuals

who give of their time and talents to support the mission of the UnitedDoberman Club and our beautiful breed, that I’m willing to take that chance.

If I have missed your name, please forgive me.

-- Leslie Carpenter, UDC President 2016-2019


Northeast RegionNew England Working DobermansNazarene Mondello • 256 Moss Hill Road, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 • (617) 522-0253 • [email protected]

New Age Tri-State Doberman ClubEllen Gilmour • 50 Kiersted Place • Mahwah, NJ 07430 • (201) 788-1328 • [email protected]

Tri-State Doberman ClubRay Carlisle • 20 Orchard Street, Ramsey, NJ 07446 • (845) 987-2357 • [email protected] • www.tristatedobermanclub.com

Upstate Doberman Club of New YorkLoel Turpin • 474 Works Road • Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 • (585) 624-5276 • [email protected]

Vermont Total Doberman ClubTraci Mulligan • P.O. Box 71, Arlington, VT 05250 • (802) 375-6121 • [email protected] •www.totaldoberman.com

Vita Nova Doberman ClubJoeri Veth • 186 Taggert Road, Darlington PA 16115 • (412) 352-4006 • [email protected]

Northwest RegionPacific Northwest Doberman Pinscher ClubSue Kelly Walsh • 15710 S. Molter Road, Rockford, WA 99030 • (509) 291-3147 • [email protected]

Mid-East RegionWorking Dobermans of KentuckyAndrew Booth • 7201 Old Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40515 • (805) 544-5341 •[email protected] • www.workingdobermansofkentucky.com

Working Dobermanns of the CarolinasLindsay Davis • P.O. Box 103, White Plains, VA 23893 • (434) 577-9489 •[email protected] • www.workingdobermansofthecarolinas.com

South RegionMid-South Working Doberman ClubCarma Cleveland • 12211 Monterey Rd., Collierville, TN 38017 • (901) 854-4268 •[email protected] • www.midsouthdoberman.com

Mid-Central RegionMid-Central Working Dobermans ClubSuzan Shipp • 795 N.E. 101 Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093 • (660) 441-3822 • [email protected] • http://mcwdc.com

Mid-South RegionTotal Doberman AssociationJim Clary • 358 East Pecan Tree Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165 • (682) 554-9191 • [email protected]

Working Dobermans of the Flint HillsTammy Rush • 12239 SW 110th • Augusta, KS 67010 • (316) 619-0704 • [email protected]

Southwest RegionSport Doberman Club of ColoradoBonnie Guzman • 367 Chickadee Lane, Bailey, CO 80421 • (303) 733-4220 • [email protected]

West RegionGolden West Dobermann ClubPetra De Silva • PO Box 285, 11085 Nova Lane • Mira Loma, CA 91752 • (702) 862-6525 • [email protected]

UDC Member Clubs


Directory of Doberman Breeders

Beja DobermannsMarylyn and Tony DeGregorio303 Chatterton Pkwy, Hartsdale, NY 10530 • [email protected] strive to produce the Total Doberman, sound in body and mind.

Bell’LavoroVicky Brachfeld43 Tally Ho Road, Middletown, NY 10940 • [email protected] • www.belllavorodobes.comEuropean Dobermans bred for health, temperament and structure. Our dogs canbe found participating in all venues: sport, agility, obedience, SAR, therapy work,and as devoted family companions. All dogs health tested.

ChotofvodkaJackie Spratt • 11300 Girdled Road, Painesville, Ohio [email protected] • www.working-dog.euBreeding quality, health-tested (OFA), temperament-testedDobermans for companionship, performance and conformation, all within ourbreed standard.

dei Dohse DobermannsLindsay Davis and Jason Dohse3157 Dry Bread Road, White Plains, VA 23893 • [email protected] • dei Dohse Dobermanns (Facebook)Dedicated to breeding for work ability, health and structure.

del’Aglio Working DobermansFrank DeLaglio • Staten Island, NY 10314 • [email protected] the Total Doberman: a beautiful, powerful, compact guardian andprotector fearless in the face of adversity. Beautiful Dobermans that can work!

Eclipse DobermansMaKayla King • Liberty Lake, WA 99019 • [email protected] goal is a spectacular-looking Doberman that can DO IT ALL, and thelongevity to do just that! Over 25 years loving this breed!

Feverhaus DobermansMitchel Edley • Long Island, NY • [email protected] • www.feverhaus.comThe finest in titled, health-tested, European Dobermans.

J Bar S DobermansSuzan Shipp • Warrensburg, MO 64093 • [email protected] • www.jbarsdobies.comBreeding all around Dobermans that excel in conformation, SAR, obedience andhealth. Proven in all venues above. Puppies to approved homes. Stud service.

Kansa DobermansDouglas M. Matson and Jacqueline C. Matson6721 N. Seneca • Wichita KS 67204-1418 • [email protected] • www.kansadobe.comSeeking the best from around the world since 1976. Top show, performance,working prospects by the world’s top sires. Health tested, temperament tested,show proven.

Kingsware DobermansRenee MichelCitra, FL • (352) 595-3002 • [email protected] Dobermans – bred to win. Pedigreed in health, longevity, intelligence,strength and suitability for performance sport.

vom Koby HausLoel Turpin • Honeoye Falls, NY • [email protected] • vomKobyHaus.comHome of Working Champions. It is our goal to produce balanced,conformationally correct, healthy Dobermans that work!

vom LandgrafWendy Schmidt • Sacramento, CA • [email protected] • www.landgrafk9.comLandgraf Working Dobermanns, where we have produced national andregional IPO3 and FH champions. We strive to produce the ultimate workingdog through correct working temperament, complete health testing andfunctional conformation.

Masaya DobermansBrandi Williams and Kyle Overton • Des Moines, IA • [email protected] • www.masayadobermans.com

von Moeller HofChris Rasmussen • Bahama, NC 27503 • [email protected] • www.vonmoellerhof.comTitling Dobermans in schutzhund since 1994, breeding since 2000. Wehealth test, title and promote the working Doberman for sport-dogenthusiasts in performance venues.

Morgana DobermansPenelope Brooks • 260 Crystal Springs Road, Felton, CA [email protected] for the Total Doberman for 30 years. Home to Morgana’s InfamousLove BH WAC. Passed on: UDC CH Morgana’s Heart of Fire WAC BH;Morgana’s Diamond Lil CD TD SchH 2 WAC FH.

Rhapsody DobermansIrina Sasu • Austin, TX 78621 • [email protected] • www.rhapsodydobes.comChampion dogs working in obedience, agility, lure coursing, tracking,service dogs, therapy dogs, search and rescue. All dogs are temperamentand health tested.

Swift Run DobermansTammy Marshall-Weldon582 Pleasant Hill Road, Bowling Green, KY 42103 • [email protected] • www.swiftrundobermans.comStriving to breed Dobermans for a long and successful life. We producedogs that will impress any dog enthusiast.

Talane DobermansTammy and Kendal Rush • Augusta, KS • [email protected] • www.talanedobermans.comOur goal is to produce high quality, health tested Dobermans that canparticipate in conformation and IPO as well as be a loyal and loving familypet. The Total Doberman.

Treasure Seeker DobermansLeslie Carpenter • Wake Forest, NC 27587 • 919-556-4643treasureseekerdobermans.nc@gmail.comwww.treasureseekerdobermans.comQuality health-tested Dobermans bred for companionship, performanceand conformation. Doberman owner and enthusiast since 1977.

Consider contacting one of these UDC members when looking for a Doberman to add to your family.

Thinking about the main topic of thisissue made me ponder the versatilityof the search dog. These dogs areversatility personified. They end upwearing many hats, so to speak.Of course, their main function is

to find, be it live or deceased. Theyspend hours and hours training andsearching, clearing more negativeacres than locating the missing. Thedogs have to adapt to a variety ofterrain, locations, noise and weatherconditions. They do it all for their toy,a special treat and their devotion totheir handler. They go out and worklong hours and get up the next day towork some more, until all probabilityof detection (POD) has been exhausted.

Versatility of theSearch Dog

Versatility: the ability to adaptor be adapted to many different

functions or activities.

by Pam S. Burns

Trace and Pam Burns rappelling off a bridge.

Right: Copper doing a demo at a high school.

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At the same time, theyare called upon to betherapy dogs. They willcomfort the missing child/adult that they havefound. They will make anofficer feel better becausehe’s worked so hard to finda missing child, takingtheir toy over to him toengage him and forget fora moment that the childhasn’t been located. Orthe family that standsabove watching dogs giveindications that theirloved one is in the water.Waiting patiently for therecovery. Meeting the dogswho worked so diligentlyto locate their familymember. Taking theirminds off what hashappened, if only for ashort time. And theycomfort their handler, whohas to put on a brave facewhen the outcome is bad.The dogs typically do it

on their own. Over andover I’ve seen it happenwith my own boys. Theytake it upon themselves todo something unexpected,to reach out to someonewho’s hurting. Even myboy Andor, who was in noway a social butterfly(Translation: a one-womandog), stunned us by interacting with adetective on a particularly tough case.At 9/11 we’ve all seen the SAR dogs

also acting as therapy dogs for theother personnel who were searchingfor the missing.Besides doing their normal search

work, these dogs are often asked to dodemos and interact with various agegroups and those with disabilities. Theyare expected to take it in stride. Icall them wash-and-wear dogs. Goanywhere, do anything. They have tobe agile, adaptable to various footing,and swimming is a great skill to have.They need to be mentally stable as well.Our dogs have to put up with a lot

of things that just plain aren’t normal.Like being randomly hugged bystrangers, having little kids grab andprod quicker than you can blink aneye. They handle it all with graceand tolerance.In my estimation, the search dog

fits the definition of versatility withtheir ability to adapt to many differentfunctions and activities. �

Above: Trace working an airport.

Below: Argus doing a school demo.


Start with a confident, well-adjusted, curious, friendlyand fearless puppy. Take that puppy everywhere; havehim walk on all kinds of surfaces, hear all kinds of

weird noises, meet all kinds of people, expose him to everysituation you can think of and encourage him to use hisnose. And voilá, two or three years later you have a certifieddog. Sounds pretty straightforward, doesn’t it? And intheory, it is. In reality, it’s a one-step-forward and two-steps-back undertaking.

For a disaster dog, whether live find or recovery, there areso many aspects the dog has to accomplish. And everythingis a balancing act. For instance, obedience, It is expectedthat the dog have good manners, walk nicely on a leash andheel(ish) off lead. BUT ... if you do too much obediencework, you risk the dog becoming overly dependent on you

for direction in all things. Then there’s the agility aspect,but it’s not agility like you see on TV — it’s climb an 8-footladder, walk a plank at that height and successfully navigateseveral other obstacles. If a Doberman has an accident onone of these obstacles, convincing that dog to do thatobstacle again can be a major challenge. They do not forget.Last of the specialty skills is a baseball-type field withplatforms set 75 feet apart. The handler has to direct the dogto a series of these ‘bases’ within a three-minute time span.

While we’re working on all those skills, we are alsoworking on the dog’s indication — for disaster, a bark andstay. And we’re taking the dog to as many appropriate rubblesites and dark creepy buildings as possible, teaching himuse his nose to find people and to be confident in all

by Rayanne Chamberlain | photos of Quest at work provided by the author

The Making of a FEMA Dog

Then there’s the agility aspect, but it’s not agility like you see on TV —it’s climb an 8-foot ladder, walk a plank at that height

and successfully navigate several other obstacles.


situations where he may be asked to perform the task.Along the way, as with all young dogs, the dog in

training will suddenly find he cannot do something he washappily doing a month earlier. For disaster, the poor depthperception of dogs is a challenge to overcome. I’ve seendogs take a jump they had no business doing while beingconvinced they cannot step across an 8-inch gap betweentwo pieces of concrete.The greatest obstacle in this entire process, though, is the

handler. We must train the dog to do the job, but we mustalso let the dog learn to do the job on his own. We mustcontrol the dog, but we must allow the dog to make hisown decisions. We must trust the dog’s nose over theevidence of our own eyes. The balancing act of creating aworking partnership with the dog, the give and take of whois in charge, is the biggest challenge we face as handlers nomatter what SAR field we choose to work in.But one day, the stars align and it all comes together. The

dog trusts the handler, the handler trusts the dog and it’s apartnership that only grows and improves over time.

The thing is, though, that while the handler and dogpass a test, they have not reached that level on their own.Along the way others have come early or stayed late to helpwith the training. They’ve crawled into muddy holes,twisted themselves into uncomfortable positions, dealt withspiders and other bugs, been wet and cold (or hot), yet theysmile through it all and do everything they can to help youand your dog succeed. They’ve also talked us down fromutter frustration and dried our tears when we wonder ifwe’ll ever reach our goal.So, when I think of versatility, I think of all the skills a

disaster-response dog must be competent in, how they mustbe problem solvers and make good decisions on when to bedisobedient. Their job in the field may be the task for whichthey are trained, or they may become a therapy dog forteam members of the public. This chaotic and variableenvironment is why we work to create a dog that is calmand adaptable in any situation. We expect a lot of a disasterresponse dog and the Doberman is uniquely suited tocontend with whatever transpires. �


Dex is a dog that, it appears, can do everything. And do itwell. His official name gives proof to that: URO1 USEJ USJSan Rafael’s One For The Money CAA RN SWN SIA SEA SCADJ DSX DM WAC NW2 NW3-E NW3-V NW3-C. He isowned by and has been handled to all his titles by UDCmember Wendy Kulp.Dex was a singleton puppy, so he believes the world

revolves around him. And, most days it does! Toys and foodwill amp up his drive, and so will just asking him, “Are youready to work?” He also has a tendancy to start singingwhen he gets excited!Dex is consistent in everything he does. In National

Association of Canine Scent Work (NACSW), Dex andWendy have just started to work off lead in interiors; beingoff lead has made a big difference. He loves to use his paws,especially in containers, which is a challenge, as shown inthe photo at right. When people start laughing, he loves it.In dock diving, there never has been an issue having a

second person on the dock to hold him or throw the toy.Dex is always all about going after the toy and bringing itback. His skill at this sport was evident when he pulled offthe best jump (20 ft. 10 in.) for a Dobe at the 2017 NorthAmerican Diving Dog (NADD)/AKC Eukanuba NationalChampionship in Orlando, Florida, a pleasant surprise to

Wendy — although according to her, “It was more like ashock!” The 20-ft. 10-in. dive was Dex’s personal best, andtopped several other competing Dobes that had jumpedbetter in the past. �

Thank you Wendy Kulp for providing the information on Dex.Dock diving photo by Phyllis Ensley Photography; Nose workphoto by Colleen Griffith.

Dex ... The Diverse Doberman

Dex during a vehiclesearch en route to hisNW2 title.


Dex shows his tracking skills as he is keen on the trail, above.

Below: Dex has made some astounding leaps during diving dog competitions. The amazedexpression on the bystander, below left and enlarged as an inset, says it all. Dex’s personalbest is 20 ft. 10 in.


BIS (puppy) IABCA CH/UKC CH/AKC CH ptd GaleForce Iz Zoosfery CGC, aka Storm, was born June 1, 2017.Storm was bred by Iz Zoosfery (Moscow, Russia) and isowned by Susan Habel.

Why did you choose Storm? I chose Storm for herstructure, longevity in her pedigree, multi CHs includingSieger winners through many generations combined withworking titles, including both parents. I admire the IzZoosfery (Mr. Rosenberg) breeding program.We are currently chasing an American CH title. My main

interest is sport, but her structure is nice enough to achievean American CH as a full Euro. She has 12 points after a fewmonths of showing, but needs two majors to finish. Stormhas very nice drives and will be a fun sport dog after sheChampions. She has a sweet temperament and is a prettygirl. She wants to please and is very obedient.

Please tell us about your dog’s …First title achieved: A Best in Show puppy at IABCA.Any special quirks: Loves to be held on your lap!Favorite phase: Right now: teenager.Favorite toy: A jute.Favorite food: Eaw meat anything. She is a food hound

in general.Favorite moment: Winning BIS and her first AKC WB.Temperament: Naturally obedient.Favorite non-dog sport activity: Chasing squirrels.

Favorite unusual treat: Carrots.Any health scares: Obstruction — ate a cat-toy mouse.What are your future plans: AKC obedience, lure

coursing, barn hunt, BH and maybe try full working title. �

Bell’Lavoro’s Ballo la Dolce Vita RN BN CD CGC, akaLisey, was bred by Vicki Brachfeld and Anna Platt. She isowned by Steve Stout.

If you are not breeder, how old was dog whenyou got him/her: 4 months.

Why you chose this dog over others: From JesseBaeDancin’ with the Stars.

List any special achievements you have had withthis dog. Lisey holding her sit stay when the male Dobenext to her leaned more than halfway towards her; sheturned and snarled, I gave out, “Hey!” and she held herplace and looked at me. We qualified.

Please tell us about your dog’s …Special quirks: Is always on the bed.Favorite word: “Outside?”

DobeChatProfiles of UDC Member Dobermans

First title achieved: RNFavorite toy: Big blue ball that squeaks and lights up.Favorite food:Whatever I’m eating.Favorite moment you and this dog have had:

When she held her sit stay under pressure.Temperament: Dominant, determined, single-minded,

unstoppable.Favorite non-dog-sport activity: Ha, laying in bed.Favorite unusual treat: Strawberries.Any health scares: Eating stuff that required a scope of

her stomach.Anything else you would like to add about this

dog: She’s a little too serious for me. �

Swift Run’s Arielle v JesseBae On Thunder Road, RACD CGC BH WAC, aka Zoe, is owned by Steve Stout andwas bred by Tammy Marshall-Weldon and Anna Platt.

If you are not breeder, how old was dog whenyou got him/her: 7 weeks.

Why did you chose this dog over others: Dam wasfrom my breeding.

Please tell us about your dog’s …Special quirks: Jumping out of bed in the morning

and running around the bedroom with something in hermouth; poking me with her nose when she wants to go out.

Favorite words: Tie between “Are you hungry?” and“Wanna go outside?”

First title achieved: RA in AKC, BH in UDC.Favorite toy: Tug.Favorite food: What isn’t?Favorite moment you and this dog have had:

She’s always laying next to me no matter where I am.Temperament: Fun loving, ADD and OCD.Favorite non-dog-sport activity: Rolling in grass or

anything stinky.Favorite unusual treat:Mushrooms.Any health scares: Rough recovery from spay.Anything else you would like to add about this

dog: She’s extremely affectionate. �

Spring 2019 • UDC Focus 19

Photo Alexandra Smereka


Mr.Magnus

TheMar velousMagnus is officially known as Swift Run’s Magnus, BH,IPO1, IPO2, IPO3, CGC, WAC, ATT, VC. He is ownedby Russ and Paula Barry, who sent the following insideinformation on their versatile dog.Three-year-old Magnus does everything with Russ

and Paula, and they include him in everything theycan. He loves his IPO for sure, but other favoriteactivities are playing frisbee, hiking and playingin water. They take him canoeing, on overnightbackpacking trips and into retail stores — literallyanywhere that allows dogs, he goes. On the Barry’sfrequent trips from Kentucky to Wisconsin, Magnusgoes with, of course, and he travels very well. Healso accompanies the Barrys on all of their vacations.But Magnus also is a handsome dog, and hascompeted in conformation at UDC trials. Becauseof being so well-rounded, of course Magnus is avery friendly dog.

Magnus is the Barry’s first Doberman afterpreviouisly owning a couple of beagles. Withlimited Doberman experience, its hard for themto say if any of his quirks are specific to him or tothe breed — they understand that Dobermans canbe quirky.A couple of fun things: Magnus knows left and

right. When he is walking with the Barrys andthey say left or right, he’ll take a hard turn in thatdirection. When They wipe his feet, if he is told“right” or “left” paw, he hands that one to becleaned. He also knows his colors — or so the Barryslet their guests believe. All of his toys are differentcolors and they are called by their color. So, to theuntrained eye and if they aren’t really thinking, folksthink that he actually knows his colors when askedto bring “the red one.”�

Who goes boating, camping, hiking, swimming, retrieving,hunting and shed-antler hunting? And also loves to play frisbee?

Why, Magnus, of course!

Canoeing is just one of the many activitiesRuss and Paula Barry enjoy with Magnus.


Every day is a fun day for Magnus. Heenjoys all sorts of activities, from theserious title-earning kind to the just for fun.


Welcome New UDC Member Club. The UDC Board ofDirectors approved the New Age Tri-State Doberman Clubas a new member club in the Northeast region, operatingprimarily in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut. Theofficers of the club are President Ellen Gilmour, VicePresident Marc Rusin, Treasurer Meryl Winnie, SecretarySally Rusin and Training Director John Soares.

UDC Officer and Director Nominations Completed. TheUDC Nominating Committee has made its selections forofficers and directors to serve in 2019-2020. You can viewthe slate of nominees, along with their biographies athttp://uniteddobermanclub.com/udc-board-activities.Thanks to our Nominating Committee for completingtheir assignment in a thoughtful and timely manner! Newofficers and directors will be installed at the Annual GeneralMembership Meeting scheduled for May 17, 2019.

UDC Sponsored Three Teams to AWDF NationalChampionship. The AWDF National Championship washeld March 29-31 in Little Rock, Arkansas, hosted by DVGArkansas Schutzhund Club. Three UDC member teamsrepresented the UDC: John Larson and Hurin JarlSwiftrun vom Larson (IGP3), Jason Bane and Gleena vomDragonerreich (IGP3), Summer Melillo and Elara’s Aiko vomHerleven (IGP2). Follow our UDC AWDF team activitiesonline at https://uniteddobermanclub.com/events/national-and-international-competition/awdf. You can also check outthe AWDF Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/58084557921 or the AWDF website, www.awdf.net/index.php/events to stay informed.

New UDC Rules for National and InternationalCompetition. Following thorough discussion and debate,including input from members, the Board adopted acompletely new version of Chapter 8 of the AdministrationManual (National and International Competition), effectivefollowing the 2019 IDC Weltmeisterschaft. The changeshave been included in the 2019 version of the UDCAdministration Manual, available on the UDC website.

Largest Team in UDC History to Attend 2019 IDCWeltmeisterschaft. The 2019 IDC Weltmeisterschaft willbe held May 4-5, 2019, in Budapest, Hungary. The UDCwill be sending five Doberman-handler teams to thisprestigious world event. The 2019 UDC USA team is KatieSchwarzwaelder with Ferro (Benavides), Scott Severs withOtchi vom Warringhof, Jason Bane with Gleena vomDragonerreich, Simone Jeans with Chalmar’s Ockham’sRazor, Ashley Stursa with Marco vom Landgraf. Teamcaptain is Joeri Veth.Travel to Hungary is very expensive, and UDC members

are already digging in to help fund the team. Team CaptainJoeri Veth has acquired sponsors for the team uniforms, andis raising additional funds through IDC Team merchandisesales. For information about how you can support theteam, check out the team page on the UDC website:https://uniteddobermanclub.com/events/national-and-international-competition/idc-weltmeisterschaft-2019.The New Age Tri-State Doberman Club is hosting a

working dog seminar with Joeri Veth and John Soares, withall proceeds from the seminar to be used for the IDC teamexpenses. Joeri and John are both donating their time andknowledge for this exciting seminar. Check the UDCwebsite Calendar of Events for more information.

2019 UDC National Specialty and IPO Championship.The 2019 UDC National will be hosted by the Vita NovaDobermann Club at the Portage County RandolphFairgrounds, 4215 Fairground Road, Atwater, Ohio, May15-19, 2019. Watch the UDC website and follow the UDCFacebook page as details about the event become available.

2019 UDC Fall Classic IGP Championship. The Boardof Directors approved Tammy Rush as the 2019 UDC FallClassic Event Chair and show secretary. Tammy has securedcommitment from her local USCA Club (Flint Hills WorkingDogs) to provide manpower for the event, which will beheld on the grounds of the 2019 DPCA National Specialtyin Topeka, Kansas during the week of October 5–12, 2019.Details to follow!

NOTE: Minutes can be found in their entirety in the MembersOnly section of the UDC website at uniteddobermanclub.com.

and Notes


Changes to UDC Membership Application and RenewalProcess. The Board approved changes in the membershipapplication and renewal process as follows:1. Clarified that members not renewing by June 30

of each year are considered lapsed and will be removedfrom the membership roll. This change reflects the actualwording of the UDC Bylaws.2. Added a new provision to allow a member to reinstate

his or her lapsed membership by October 31 withoutrequiring re-application or re-approval by the Board bypaying a late fee in addition to the full dues amount, andadopted a late fee amount of $25.3. Removed dues proration for new members. All

new members must pay the full dues amount with theirmembership application. New members who join in Aprilor May will not need to renew until the dues renewalperiod in the following year.4. A new sponsorship questionnaire was adopted. It will

be sent to the sponsor of each new membership applicant.

Social Media Policy. The Board approved a new socialmedia policy for UDC, UDC events, and UDC memberclubs. The policy, crafted by Larry Kye and Ashley Stursa,with input from Board members, includes guidance aboutacceptable content for the UDC Facebook page and forUDC member-club Facebook pages.

Updated UDC Manuals Published on Website. The UDCAdministration Manual and the UDC Performance Manualhave been updated for 2019. Changes in the AdministrationManual include some modifications to the membershipapplication and membership renewal process, more detailedjob descriptions for ongoing appointed support positions inthe club, and slight changes to the calculation of the HighPoint All Around award at the UDC National to reflectchanges in the IPO to IGP.Changes in the Performance Manual include a full

description of the definition of a HOT (Handler OwnerTrained) entry in a UDC IGP trial, and the codification of arule adopted in 2016 to limit IPO/IGP3 level entries in theUDC National IGP Championship to UDC members only.All references to IPO were updated to IGP, and the FH3 rulespreviously on the website were finally incorporated intoour Performance Manual.

UDC Registry Project. The Board approved Nick Coatsof NC Software Consulting to build the new online UDCRegistry System. The new online system will replace a legacyAccess database program that is no longer functioningproperly, and the design of the new system will offer greaterflexibility to our registrar to incorporate new health testsand new titles as they evolve. The new system will alsoallow UDC members to search the database for dogs andto generate pedigrees for planned breedings of dogs inthe database.UDC Board members Judy Schmelig, Jacque Matson and

Larry Kye, with assistance from other Board members, haveactively reviewed proposals and met with companies toselect the best fit for the UDC. The total cost of the projectis $36,800, and payment will be made in stages based uponacceptance by UDC of the deliverables specified in thecontract. The project started on February 1 and is expectedto be completed by June 1, 2019.

Seeking Articles, Advertisements and Candid Photos.The FOCUS needs ongoing support from members throughadvertising, articles and candid photos of your dogs to useto illustrate upcoming articles. If you have a topic that youwould like to write about or candid photos that you wouldlike to share, please email our Editor Steve Stout [email protected]. No dogs will be identified inthe photos, but all contributors will be given a photo creditin print. Candids only please, no show win photos.For information about advertising in the FOCUS, go to

the FOCUS link on the website or see the current issue.UDC members are encouraged to share accomplishments

earned with their dogs in the Brags section of the FOCUS.Submit brags via the form in the Members Only section ofthe website.

New Guidance for UDC Board Members. The Boardadopted new guidance to clarify the legal responsibilitiesfor members who serve on the UDC Board of Directors.This new guidance will be incorporated into Chapter 3,The Procedure Manual, of the Administration Manual.

2019 AWDF Championship High Doberman Trophy.The Board approved the sponsorship of the High Dobermantrophy for the AWDF National Championship.

UDC Facebook. Our Facebook page provides UDC membersa place to share accomplishments earned with their dogs ordogs they have bred. Submit your Facebook brags using theform in the Members Only section of the website.

Volunteers Needed. The UDC is always in need of helpfrom its members to promote our mission and to supportclub activities. If you have ideas for change or improvementor are interested in helping with any of the following tasksor projects, email [email protected]. Forms Maintenance – We need someone with good

word-processing and forms-development skills to createnew administrative and trial forms and update old forms tocomply with rule changes. With the new IGP rules, we needto get our IPO/IGP forms corrected as soon as possible.1. UDC Online Storehouse Manager – Creative person

needed to maintain existing items for sale of the UDCZazzle store and create new items for purchase. A committedvolunteer could really build this aspect of our club.2. Rescue Committee Chair – This individual will be

responsible for developing guidelines for awarding funds toDoberman rescue organizations for incorporation into theUDC manuals, for developing relationships with legitimateDoberman rescues, recruiting grant/contribution requests,and making recommendations to the UDC Board ofDirectors for disbursement of funds to rescue organizations.

AWDF Scorebook Changes. Effective Jan. 1, 2019,scorebooks must be acquired from the dog’s specificAWDF member breed club or an all-breed sporting club(Mondioring, LV/DVG, ABHA) to specify the breed in thescorebook. Otherwise, the breed ID will be listed as MIXBREED. Procedures established by the individual memberorganizations for documenting the breed of the dog must befollowed. If there is no breed club for a specific breed ofdog, any AWDF member breed or sport club can issue ascorebook to that dog provided Continued on next page


News Continued from page 23 that proof of registrationwith an FCI-recognized organization is provided.For example, this means that a Rottweiler must obtain its

scorebook from USRC, LV/DVG, USMRA or AHBA to havethe dog listed as a Rottweiler. If the scorebook is issued byAWMA, UDC, etc., a Rottweiler would be listed as a mix.Currently, the UDC does not register or issue scorebooks

for non-Dobermans. Non-members can register theirDobermans with UDC and obtain a scorebook. Membershipis not required to obtain a scorebook.

AWDF/USCA Status. Membership in the AWDF allowsmembers of AWDF member clubs to compete at the AWDFNational Championship for a place on the FCI WorldChampionship team, representing the USA. On Oct. 12,2018, the United Schutzhund Clubs of America (USCA) wasexpelled from the AWDF, effective Jan. 1, 2019, for conductdetrimental to the AWDF.The specific action that precipitated a Board of Inquiry

investigation and the subsequent expulsion of USCA wasthe adoption of a resolution by the USCA Board of Directorsto differentially apply a $100 non-member trial fee to anynon-USCA member not belonging to a member club of theAmerican Working Dog Counsel (AWDC). The AWDC was anew all-breed club organized to compete with the AWDFand this effort was an attempt by the USCA to gain fullcontrol of the AWDF championship by creating a hardshipon members of alternate breed clubs in the AWDF that donot belong to USCA. Additional information about thecharges against the USCA, the BOI investigation and thesubsequent expulsion can be found atwww.awdf.net/index.php/news.Following notification of their pending expulsion, in

early December, USCA approached the AWDF leadershipabout applying to rejoin the AWDF.At a meeting of the AWDF General Board held on Dec. 19,

2018, AWDF member clubs decided the conditions underwhich the USCA might be readmitted to the AWDF as amember club. USCA has been offered membership in theorganization if it agrees to the conditions specified by themember clubs. As of the date of this writing, USCA has agreedto all terms for reapplication except for the assessment of a$1 fee per member for all new clubs in the organization.

AWDF Bylaws Updated. At a meeting held on Jan. 9, 2019,the AWDF General Board adopted revisions to the AWDFby-laws. Most changes were housekeeping in nature, butthere were three substantive changes:a. In the previous bylaws, the power to expel a member

club was held by the Executive Board. This has beenchanged to the General Board because the General Boardapproves the election of new member clubs. It’s a goodthing that the member clubs will make this determinationin the future.b. All member club applicants must now declare as

either breed club or sport club but not both. This affects themember club’s ability to send dog/handler teams to attendAWDF championships. A breed club can send only teams ofits designated breed, but sport clubs can send teams withany breed. If USCA rejoins, they must declare as a breedclub, and will only be able to send German Shepherd dogteams to the AWDF Championship.c. All new members will be accepted into AWDF in guest

status for two years. This means that if USCA rejoins, theclub will be in guest status for two years. Their titles willbe accepted, they can compete at the AWDF Championshipto earn a place on the FCI World Team, but they will haveno vote on the AWDF General Board, and members of theclub cannot serve on the AWDF Executive Board duringthis time.

How to Attend the Next Board Meeting. The UnitedDoberman Club Board of Directors meets by teleconferenceon the third Monday of each month. Any UDC member ingood standing may attend the teleconference meeting as anon-speaking guest; however, connections are limited.If you would like to attend, please send an email to

[email protected] from the email addressto which you wish the meeting connection information tobe sent. The availability of connections may vary dependingupon the agenda, and access will be granted in the order inwhich your email is received. Request to attend by anyother method, i.e. Google Groups, or to any other emailaddress is not guaranteed to be processed. You will receivecall-in information for the meeting about three to five daysprior to the meeting. �


This is the section where all UDC members can publicize the recent accomplishments earned byyou and your dog. This is one of the advantages of your UDC membership. We will publicize anytitle you have earned at any recognized canine organization. This is all about you and your dog!

Titles achievedthrough March 2019

AgilityPam S. Burns and Trace

Rebholzer Rocky Mountain Trace of the Blood Moon RNNAP NJP SAR_W CGC

New Titles: Preferred Open Standard & Preferred Open JWW.

Rene Riebow and HazelOnyxian Queen of Chaos AX MXJ XF TKN

New Titles: Excellent Agility, Agility FAST Open,Excellent Agility Jumper, Master Jumper.

Schutzhund/IPOAshley Stursa and Norah

Norah vom LandgrafNew Title: IPO2

Search and RescueRayanne Chamberlain and Quest

SolStorms Quest of the SunNew Title: FEMA Certification Evaluation

Multiple TitlesLynn A. Hamilton and Hero

CH Desert Sky's Hercules Almighty RATI RATNNew Titles: AKC Championship (January 2019); RATN (Barn

Hunt Feb 2019)

Lynn A. Hamilton and NyxDedo's Nyx CDX RAE OA OAJ RATO CGCNew Titles: CDX, OA, OAJ (November 2018).

Rene Riebow and GretchenGretchen Der Beschutzer CD RA AX AXJ MXP MJP CAX

DCAT CGCA TKNNew Titles: Master Jumpers Preferred, Master Agility Preferred.

Tammy Rush and BellynnTalane's Twilight Astonishing Areabella

New Titles: IPO3, UDC CD / BH, CGCA, ATT, BSA-E2A,WAC, CD, RN.

Tammy Rush and GrishaTalane's Go Gettem Grisha Vom Koby Haus

New Titles: Youth TT, BH, CGC.

Photo below and opposite Traci Mulligan


Versatility Committee Reportby Julianne Ferado, UDC Versatility Committee

Spring 2019Congratulations to the following very special Dobermans and their proud owners

for their attainment of the VC title during the months of January and February 2019!

Versatility Companion (VC)

Jan. 10, 2019 C-Amos vom Haus Mann, IPO3, FH1Owned and loved by Monica Anthony

Jan. 12, 2019 UDC CH Mick Ricks Rabenhaar v Jenissa, BH, WACOwned and loved by John H. Currie, Jr. and Michelle Lauzon

Feb. 8, 2019 Swift Run’s Magnus, BH, IPO3, WAC, ATT, CGCOwned and loved by Russell Barry

Thanks to Traci Mulligan for the following title updates forIncredible Caper v Rebholz with an APR2 and Rebholzer Iron Butterfly with a WAC.

Jun. 8, 2012 UKC/UDC CH Incredible Caper v Rebholz, BH, WAC,CGC,OB3, SchH A, BSA-E3A,APR2, ATT, SJ

Dec. 6, 2013 UKC/UDC CH Rebholzer Iron Butterfly, BH, ATT, SJ-N, CA, UPr2, BSA-E1A, APR1, WAC

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!

Please check the VC and VCX listings published in the UDC Focus and on the UDC websiteand let us know if you find that your VC or VCX titles have been inadvertently omitted or misstated.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 atwww.uniteddobermanclub.com or contact me at my email address at [email protected].

Julianne FeradoUDC Versatility Committee

P.O. Box 58455 • Renton, WA 98058-1455

UDC Versatility Companion (VC) TitlesCompiled by Julie Ferado, UDC Verstility Title Registrar

Date TitleAwarded 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 VD 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 VD 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 Saren’as 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.............Alisation Star-Trip V Dalcar, 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

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

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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, NADACNJ 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, NADACNA, 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

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

VC Titles Continued from page 27


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

3/23/15.............Wittrock’s Last Legazzzzzy, BH, OB1, TR1, WAC, ATT, CGC, Nosework 1 LIE ....................................................................Bunnie Lezon

4/17/15.............Masaya’s Full Metal Jacket, BH, ATT, CGC, CA, AD............................................................................................................Heather Booth

8/13/15.............Morgana’s Irresistible 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

9/19/17.............U-AG1 Enchanted vom Haus Do’Urden, CD, BH, T3, IPO1, AX, AXJ, ATT...............................................................Catherine C. Waller

1/26/18.............Swift Run’s Warrior, BH, RA, WAC, Police K9 Cadaver Detection, StP1, CGC ................................................................Bonnie Guzman

4/27/18.............UKC CH Valiant’s Bravissimo v Gra-Lemor, BH, WAC, CGC ........................................................Sarah Rodeheaver and Judy Robinson

7/21/18.............Caden vom Hexenzauber, IPO3, WAC............................................................................................................................Monica Anthony

1/10/19.............C-Amos vom Haus Mann, IPO3, FH1 .............................................................................................................................Monica Anthony

1/12/19.............UDC CH Mick Ricks Rabenhaar v Jenissa, BH, WAC..................................................................John H. Currie, Jr. and Michelle Lauzon

2/8/19...............Swift Run’s Magnus, BH, IPO3, WAC, ATT, CGC .............................................................................................................Russell Barry �


Date TitleAwarded 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

10/29/05...........AKC/UDC CH Imagemaker’s Plezed Ta Meecha, CD, ROM, ATT, CGC, RN......................................................................Sandi Atkinson

UDC Versatility Companion Excellent (VCX) TitlesCompiled by Julie Ferado, UDC Verstility Title Registrar


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/Int’l 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, OB-3, SchH A, BSA-E3A, APR2, 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

12/6/13.............UKC/UDC CH Rebholzer Iron Butterfly, BH, ATT, SJ-N, CA, UPr2, BSA-E1A, APr1, WAC .................................................Traci Mulligan

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

12/12/17...........UDC/UKC CH IABCAA Intl Ch, ICKC Grand Ch Jerilyn Blackwater’s Pindar Bewitched,CD, BH, TR1, RA, OB1, VC, CGC, K-9 Explosives Certification...........................................................................................John Marinos

8/21/18.............UDC CH Morgana's Irresistible Treasure, AKC/UDC CD, TR-2,IPO3, WAC, BSA VG2-A ...............................................................................Tyler Carpenter, Leslie Carpenter, Penelope Brooks, MD �


by Steve Stout

Focus on Doberman

AgilityBarn HuntBikejoringCanicrossCaniteeringCanine dressageCartingCompetition obedienceConformation showingCoon hunting field trialsCatchball (a variation on flyball)Dog parkour (Urban agility)DegilityDisc dogDock jumpingDog hiking, pack hikingDog scooteringEarthdog testsField trialsFlyball racingGreyhound jockeyHare coursing

Heelwork to musicHerding or stock dogHigh jumpingHuntingHound trailingJunior showmanshipJack Russell hurdle racingLure coursingMantrailingMushingWheelchair mushingMusical canine freestyleNoseworkObedience trialProtection sportsMondioringSchutzhundProtection Sports AssociationService Dogs Of AmericaFrench Ring sportRally obedienceRetrieving trials

RuleSchutzhundScooteringSheepdog trials (or herding)Sighthound disc sportSighthound racingGreyhound and Whippet racingCoursingLure coursingSkijoringSkip dogSled dog racingDog surfingSkateboarding dogTerrier racingTracking trialsTreibballWater work and water rescueWeight pullingWiener racing

According to Wikipedia this is an incomplete list of dog sports:

Then there are other activities that are not sports. Fromwww.petfriendly.ca, The Many Ways Dogs Enhance People'sLives, Service Dogs listed are:• Hearing Dogs• Guide Dogs• Mobility Dogs

• Medical alert/response Dogs• Search and Rescue• Detection or Sniffer Dog• Pet-Assisted Therapy

and• Emotional Support Animals

Ashley Stursa on a track with Marco vom Landgraf IPO3.


I spent less than five minutes coming up with that list, socertainly there must be even more. Dogs are incredible! NowI don’t expect to see a Doberman sled dog anytime soon, so I’mnot implying that Dobermans do all these things or even thatthey can, but I bet they can do most of them if not all.Every individual Doberman has its own inherent capabilities,

and then the environment into which it is born and nurturedcomes into consideration. I take training as part of nurturing,at least nurturing the bond between dog and owner. SomeDobermans are more versatile than others, but I believe theDoberman is a versatile breed. This is the story, the information,we want to share with the club and to highlight some of ourDobermans in their activities.When I think of the things I see in common in these various

activities, the main one is the focus the dog has on its owner andthe task. Whether tracking, heeling, diving or doing protection,our dogs are focused on us as well as the task at hand. It’s notsomething they go off and do on their own. Sure, they run acourse, but it’s at the direction of the handler.IPO combines some of these activities albeit in a different

environment or structure. The dogs perform obedience, heeling,down, stay, come, wait, jumps and retrieve (aka fetch). They doscent work by tracking a path laid down rather than findingspecifics scents, though SAR and HRD dogs are trained to findspecific individuals or deceased persons. Dobermans can betrained to track, find and alert to an incredible spectrum of ofscents and environments.And when it comes to environments, the photos I’ve seen that

warm my heart the most are the Dobermans doing therapy work.It shows a side of the breed that we know well, though the generalpublic often is unaware.While this is far from a comprehensive presentation, I hope it

will inspire readers to consider what can be done with our dogs. �

Oriol Hector De Grande Vinkoowned by Alex Smereka duringblind search training.

Below and at right: Annmarie Dentici and Epic, Darim to DreamEpic Tejat Posterior BH WAC, doing fun tricks at an agility show.



Diversity Continued from page 33

Above: Charlene Payne with Dolche Divina von Ashanti, CGCWAC at their first PSA trial.

Right: Catherine LaBarre with UDC Ch Rebholzer Bad CompanyCD RAE IPO3 BSA-E1a, aka Beckham, at the AKC RallyNational Championship in 2014. Beckham is also a greattrail-riding companion as shown above right.

Below: Amber Koehl sent this photo of her Kubrick, U-CH URO1INT CH Masaya’s Love The Bomb RN CGCA CGCU TKA RATIWAC, MR Brevet. His titles prove he has skills; the photo showshe also has a great sense of humor.


Above: Mav, owned by Karen Miller, shows perfect dock-divingform. Mav is UKC/AKC CH Von Luka's Big Surf RA TKARATI BH ROM CGC.

Right: Elena Seki with Petra, Sant Kreal Helavisa. Petra is intraining for tracking and protection.

Below left: Catherine LaBarre with Beckham competing in theGreen Mountain Iron Dog.

Below right: Terri Wilson and May getting her BH. May isMay West von Unique BH.

Above: Jared Altrichter and Onyx enjoyhiking in the hill country north of SanAntonio, Texas.



Diversity Continued from page 35

Above: Dago (Fernandez), also known as Loco, took thisgreat selfie at the Lincoln Memorial. Loco is owned byAmanda Shawn and was bred by Rene Benevides.

Left: Patricia Simms sent this photo of her Nikona(Echorun's Red Comanche Chief V Dobewan) on theway to achieving his Novice Standard Agility title.

UKC/AKC CH VonLuka’s Big Surf RA TKARATI BH ROM CGC,aka Mav, owned byKaren Miller, is anexpert at playing catch.

Shelby’s Ever Makinmotion By DesignIGP3 CGC going for her IPO2. Shelbyis owned by Jessie James.


Above: Nellie, Regal Dobermans Nellie T, working Human Remains Detection(HRD) from a boat. HRD dogs are trained to specifically find the odor ofdecomposing human remains and ignore live human scent and animal scent.They only indicate on human remains. Nellie is owned by Wendy Ewing.

Right: Zee licks the tears off of owner Terri Wilson’s face afterearning his IGP1. Zee is Sunnybrook’s Wild Child IGP1.

Below: Ronin, Haze vom Koby Haus, at his last IPO training session.Ronin is owned by Joanna Romeo-Fasolo and was bred by Loel Turpin.

Thank you to all UDC members who sent photosof their dogs for this article, showing that theDoberman is indeed one very diverse breed. �


In RemembranceThe working Doberman community was rocked by the loss of threeUDCmembers and long-time contributors to our breed during the laterpart of 2018 and the early part of 2019. The lives of these individualsdemonstrated the depth and breadth of our relationships with ourbeloved Dobermans.

UDC member Lyn Kargaard, of Ellendale, Delaware, passed away onNovember 5, 2018, as the result of a car accident. She was 67 years old.Her beautiful bitch Cricket (CH Eastwick’s Cricket, RATI AX AXJ NF CGCROM) was traveling with her and was also killed in the accident. Lynenjoyed competing with her dogs in AKC and UDC events. Many of usremember her showing her beautiful Charlie Brown (AKC/UDC CHViking’s Charlie Brown CDX AX AXJ VPG3 IPO3 OB3 TT ZTP1A VCXCGC ROM LC-10D), one of a handful of AKC champion Dobermansthat were also titled in working dog sport. Lyn was always supportive ofothers and very kind to novices in the sport. She will be missed. Rest inpeace Lyn.

UDC founding member Jospeh Kurz, of Lonedell, Missouri, passed awayon January 2, 2019, after a long illness. He was 85 years old. He issurvived by his wife, Linda Kurz, also a UDC founding member. He wasProfessor Emeritus of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis.Linda and Joe were fixtures at many UDC events in the early days. Joeattended to dogs while Linda attended long meetings. In addition todog sport, Linda and Joe enjoyed wilderness camping with their belovedDobermans into their elder years, and each year we would hear aboutthe adventures of Linda and Joe during the past year’s camping trip. Thelast issue of FOCUS featured an article written by Joe describing one oftheir trips. Carry on Joe.

UDCmember Pam Burns of Latham, New York, passed away on February12, 2019, following a brief illness. She was 60 years old. Pam was anenergetic and zealous competitor, showing her Dobermans in AKC, UDCand other working dog events, achieving multiple High in Trial awardsin a variety of venues. She was present at many UDC events and alwayswilling to lend a hand. Fond memories of Pam include the big, floppyhat that she would wear at UDC events during the warm months, andthe big canvas hat she would wear during the winter months. Pam issurvived by her five Dobermans. The Doberman community cametogether upon Pam’s passing and assisted in getting her dogs into goodhomes where they will be appreciated for their working character. Resteasy Pam, we’ve got your babies where they need to be. �

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Photo Anne Lincoln

Photo Kevin O’Neill

Photo Pam Burns

Photo Leslie Carpenter

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