CKC Reg’d Dobermanns primarily for performance and sport. Fully health tested and titled - BC🇨🇦
New Canadian Champion
CH Sant Kreal RatedR BH-VT ATD SDIN RATI RATO CGN CGC WAC VSM
Thankyou to the judges for finding my euro girl in a lovely line up!
She had a great weekend on Vancouver Island for the Winter Classic picking up
BOW on Thursday and WB Saturday/Sunday for the last of her points.
Killer is professionally handled by Jennifer Driessen.
Kujo earning his UPr2 (87 points) under USCA judge Paul Schneider at LMGSDC in November.
TDCH RATCH Cobalt BH-VT UPr2 DN ETD-M VHMA RATI RATM CRZ8B SDIN SDN SD-A CGN S WAC VPM
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By Shelby Eckford
Something that has been on my mind lately…
The Importance of Titles, Health Screening, and Breed Surveys on Breeding Stock
Historically, dog shows and other related events were developed with a very specific purpose in mind – to select and recognize those dogs with the best breeding characteristics, in order to guarantee the future health, stability and vitality of individual breeds. The practice of dog breeding is dedicated to this purpose, and dog breeders have a responsibility to do what is best for the breeds with which they choose to work. Dog breeding may bring satisfactions and rewards to the human beings who are involved in this practice, but it must always be remembered first and foremost that this activity is being undertaken for the benefit of dogs, not human beings.
Titles
Titles are given to dogs that perform at shows and events in recognition of outstanding characteristics or achievements. The primary category that is generally associated with breeding is conformation. This measures how close an individual dog comes to certain predetermined standards that are used to define the ideal prototype for a breed. Basically, conformation deals with aspects of physical appearance – height, weight, shape, quality of fur and skin, structural integrity in the muscles, cartilages and skeletal frame, and so on. Temperament should also conform to accepted standards for the breed. This ideal is based on the long observations and experiences of those who have specialized in the study of a particular breed of dog.� �Titles are also given out to dogs that perform well at shows in other categories, such as agility, hunt tests, obedience, and tracking. Again, dogs are being tested for the possession of outstanding qualities that can help strengthen the breeding stock of that particular kind of dog. One caution about titles is that they should only be recognized as legitimate if they come from events sanctioned by the Canadian and/or American Kennel Club. These titles come with abbreviations, so it may be necessary to check with an AKC/CKC source to find out exactly what they mean when you see them connected with an individual dog.�
Health Screening
Before dogs are approved and used for breeding, they should undergo an extensive health screening process. This would of course allow any competent veterinarian to discover any kind of clearly apparent illness or deformity, but a health screening in this case needs to look well beyond the obvious. Different breeds of dog are vulnerable to different kinds of serious disorders and disease, and a thorough pre-breeding health screening should be performed to detect any genetic conditions or malformations that would disqualify a dog from being used for the purposes of breeding.� �Some of the tests that should be performed to detect hereditary disorders and abnormalities include:
* Hip Scoring – many breeds of dog can be vulnerable to a condition called hip dysplasia. This is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that is both physically debilitating and very painful. Before being allowed to breed, all dogs should go through the hip scoring procedure, which involves a physical examination of their hip sockets taken by radiograph. Each dog so tested is then given a score based on the formation of their hip sockets, with passing scores coming in excellent, good and fair. Only those dogs that score with passing ratings should be considered suitable for breeding.
* Cardiac testing – dogs can suffer from congenital heart disease, which can lead to illness and a slow, painful death. Each type of dog has a somewhat different testing protocol, which is determined by clubs devoted to that breed. But the basic procedure involves auscultation or more advanced monitoring examination of the heart by electrocardiogram and echocardiogram, in the search for irregularities that might demonstrate the presence of hereditary abnormalities.
* Eye testing – dogs can be subject to a number of genetic eye conditions, ranging from minor to capable of causing blindness. At least 11 different tests exist for different conditions, and puppies can usually be tested at a fairly young age with accurate results.
* Elbow scoring- to check for elbow dysplasia
The important thing to realize is that dogs that suffer from these disorders and abnormalities do, in fact, suffer greatly, and it is incumbent on breeders to try and eliminate these conditions from the breeding stock if it is at all possible.
It needs to be emphasized again – all of this procedure, testing and certification is not for the benefit of breeders, dog owners, show enthusiasts or dog fanciers of any type. These considerations are important because they help to guarantee the good health and continued genetic integrity of dog breeds as a whole, as well as individual dogs that are going to be brought into the world in the future as a part of the breeding process. Even if you are not a breeder but only someone who wants to find a nice dog as a pet, the work being done by breeders to preserve the strength and good health of specific breeds will increase your chances of finding a dog that is healthy and possesses good personality and temperament.
It’s important that the breeder you are purchasing a puppy from is titling their dogs. This helps ensure you are purchasing from a reputable, ethical breeder who is trying to improve the breed.
Ckc registered does not equate to reputable. The CKC/AKC are just registries. They do not ensure each breeder is doing all the required health clearances. They simply keep track of pedigrees of purebred dogs and track titles. When looking at a breeder ask about ckc/akc titles the dogs have obtained, OFA records and genetic testing.
If a breeder has many females or males that aren’t champions or have other titles. Ask them why? Could it be because their dogs don’t meet the breed standard, or are they more interested in producing puppies than proving their dogs worthy. Many breeders, registered and BYB, are great at marketing themselves. Sometimes uncomfortable but necessary questions need to be asked when purchasing a puppy. It is a big commitment and getting a dog that is true to the breed standard in body and mind is important for all involved.
I see many people that recommend breeders who are just having litters without putting a single title on their breeding stock. As the gate keepers of the breed We need to hold other breeders accountable and ask that they do better, for the beloved breed we so cherish.
Lots of success the past two weeks.
October 21st we attended River City’s IGP trial in Cambell River.
Killer earned her BH two days before her 2nd birthday
Kujo earned his Upr1 with a solid 92 points
This past weekend we trialed at Fraser Valley Ratters in Barn Hunt.
Kujo earned his RATCH, as well as 5 qualifying runs in OpenB all high in class.
Killer earned her Open title with some first places and her first OpenB qualifier.
TDCH RATCH Cobalt BH-VT Upr1 DN ETD-M VHMA RATI CRZ8B SDIN SDN SD-A CGN S WAC VPM
Sant Kreal RatedR BH ATD SDIN RATI RATO CGN CGC WAC VSM
Let’s talk buyer etiquette.
I have been getting many messages from people interested in a doberman.
Starting the message with
“How much”
“Any puppies available?”
Etc.
This is not the way to start a conversation with your potential breeder.
You should introduce yourself, tell me who you are, what your looking for. What’s your living situation like etc. Why do you think a doberman is a good fit? What research have you done into the breed? Are you aware of their potential health issues? Mental and physical stimulation requirements?
I am not expecting to have a litter for quite some time (at least not until Fall 2024)
I am more than happy to direct anyone looking for a doberman to the local reputable breeders or create a relationship with someone looking for a performance (higher drive) doberman.
A good resource is the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada website.
UC Davis published a new study on the ideal age to spay/neuter 35 different breeds, Dobermans included.
The recommended age for female Dobermans is over 23 months, and they recommend male Dobermans be left intact indefinitely.
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.00388/full?fbclid=IwAR2ohMD1HjJCrcgYo4bqnqOPzXS_0D0iuV3THeQ3rB3hcNmBH9Kn-zjn9B4&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Been a busy past few weeks but we have some accomplishments!
Both dogs have earned new titles.
Killer earned her ITD and ATD as well as her CKC SDIN. This makes her title count to 5 and she has been awarded the versitility bronze from the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada!
Kujo earned his CKC SDIN and SDN, as well as his SDDA SD-A taking a first in his interior search and a second in containers💛✨.
Killer is now ;
Sant Kreal RatedR ATD RATI SDIN VBM
Kujo is;
TDCH Cobalt DN BH-VT ETD-M VHMA RATI RATM CRZ8B CGN NS SD-A SDIN SDN VPM
We have big plans for 2023 for both dogs💛
The Dobermann, besides being a dog with species specific needs, has also been genetically designed for a job.
He is:
Bred to be suspicious (which makes him naturally, highly sensitive & anxious)
Bred to be alert (which makes him fast to arousal)
Bred to bring down man (which makes him prone to mouthing & biting in overarousal & play and also to chase everything that moves)
Bred to watch & guard just one man (which makes him a Velcro, attention seeking shadow, and often aloof with strangers)
Bred to track & hunt (which makes his nose amazing)
Bred for intelligence (which makes him fabulous to train but gives him a brain that needs to be properly employed)
-versus-
Modern Human expectations:
A content pet dog who will largely spend long periods alone, resting, unemployed, mentally unchallenged, definitely not barking, not noticing what’s going on outside, not chasing anything, loves everyone and everything, plays gently & nicely with every dog in the park, hearing but not reacting, programmed to understand that we want all of the above and none of the hardwired, instinctive species & breed specific behaviours!
Doing breed research and having realistic expectations is compulsory!! Training is not optional!
Text from Sharon Chamberlin of Dobercademy.
My ⭐️.
Kujo has recently been awarded the Platinum Versatility Award by the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada.
To have achieved this he has had to earn 20 titles in varying venues.
He has earned;
DN
BH-VT
RATI, RATN, RATO, RATS, RATM, CRZ8B
SD-S
VHMA
CGN
NTD, ITD, ATD, ETD, TDCH
NTD-M, ITD-M, ATD-M, ETD-M
We started our sport journey 2 years ago just as covid started. I have had so much fun with my guy and cannot wait for our next 20😁
To me, Dobermanns should be versatile.
He is everything I dreamed of in a Dobermann as a little girl.
Keep shining my special boy💛✨
TDCH Cobalt DN BH-VT ETD-M VHMA CGN RATI RATM CRZ8B SD-S VPM
Sant Kreal Rated R NTD RATI
10 months💛
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Both Dobermanns got new titles at our Barn Hunt trial over the weekend.
Killer earned her RATI (Rat Instinct) first time in the ring!
Kujo earned his RATM (Rat Master) as well as two first place, one second place, and a high in class.
Super happy with the dobes!
🥳💛Kujo is another year certified for OFA Advanced Cardiac.
Yearly cardiac testing is so important for all Dobermans, whether they are just pets, show dogs, working dogs etc.
Make sure whichever breeder you choose, can show proof of yearly holters and echos (OFA Advanced Cardiac) on both parents as well as other breed relevant health testing.
Over the past weekend we spent some time on Vancouver Island at the Nanaimo Kennel Club dog show.
Killer picked up her first point towards her Canadian Championship, won Best Puppy in breed, and went Winners Bitch all three days. Thankyou to the judges who put up my killer queen, and to the KC for putting on a great show.
Sant Kreal Rated R NTD - 7 months old
Sant Kreal Rated R NTD
7 months old
Last week we started fading the lure in our heelwork. This week we are on Vancouver Island playing around in the show ring🥰
📸 Anya
Kujo bringing home his scent detection started title on easter sunday🐰💛
This is his 19th title. Pretty cool milestone for my first sport dog. A good example of how versatile the Doberman breed can be. Love you always Skoot.
TDCH Cobalt DN BH-VT ETD-M RATI RATS VHMA CRZ8B CGN SD-S VGM
Some recent photos of Killer Queen💛
March was a fun month!
Kujo received two titles in Barn Hunt. He received his RATS and CRZ8B and had multiple qualifying runs for his Master title making him -
TDCH Cobalt DN BH-VT ETD-M CGN RATI RATS VHMA VGM
Kujo also received his gold versatility award from the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada. To achieve this he has had to be awarded 15 titles in multiple different venues (we are now at 17!) I’m so very proud of this dog, my master of all trades. Three more until platinum🥇
Killer received her Novice trick dog title! Proud of my little psycho. She is now -
Sant Kreal Rated R NTD
Cobalt current health testing🥰
Puppy countdown, approximately 24 more days until she flys home.
Sant Kreal Rated R
2 months 3 weeks.
(Sant Kreal Koroleva x C**t Di Perlanera)
So cool!
Cobalt is ranked #1 Doberman in Canada for Barn Hunt Open 2021 and he is in the top twenty ( #19) for overall in breed rankings open level. I’m over the moon with how he did in our two small trials especially with how new we were to BH. He has strong drive to search and fabulous indications but can cap it and move on in his search once he’s found his first rat.
Our calendars are already marked for this years Barn Hunt season. We need one more leg for his RATS and a few more points for his first CRZ8 title.
Good Boy Kujo!
Super exciting news!
Kujo and I have been hard at work these past few weeks. He has earned not one, not two - but 6 titles in the past two weeks!
He has earned his NTD-M, ITD-M,
ATD-M, ETD-M, and TDCH. To earn these he has had to learn over 70 commands.
Today he also passed his Canine Good Neighbour test which is his 16th title to date!
He is now;
TDCH Cobalt DN BH-VT RATI RATO VHMA VBM ETD-M CGN
Sant Kreal R litter 5 weeks old. So far i’m really liking Teal collar females movement and structure, but i’m liking Blue collar females temperament! Come home soon little Killer😊
Super happy to announce Fantasia is now an official reserved kennel name with the Canadian Kennel Club.
Also Cobalt DN BH-VT ETD RATI RATO VHMA aka Kujo, is registered with the Canadian Kennel Club.
Cobalt is now FCI, AKC (COBALT III) and CKC registered.
Vancouver, BC
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Sant Kreal R litter 5 weeks old. So far i’m really liking Teal collar females movement and structure, but i’m liking Blue collar females temperament! Come home soon little Killer😊
