About us
MVK represents a combined effort of over 35 years’ experience between Tina Marshall of Mariah and Luci Stubbs of von Koepsel Kennels. We both started out in the late 70’s in the show ring. Mariah Doberman Pinschers-Tina Marshall
Tina has had Dobermans since she was 2 years old with her first being her best friend her dad gave her – a red puppy bitch they named Cleo. Her Dads favorite stor
y about that dog was how Cleo lovingly nudged Tina back across the street by the diaper when she wandered out of the yard. Cleo also politely managed to keep herself between Tina and the Neighborhood kids anytime she was playing with them or while waiting for the bus for school. Having been trained from a puppy by her Dad, Cleo very rarely was on a leash. She followed Tina everywhere and was a huge ambassador to the breed. Due to a divorce and remarriage, Tina was not allowed to have another Dobe until she was an adult. Her husband bought her a male from a pet breeder for their first anniversary. He grew to be a huge dog with a very sharp temperament that ended up being given to Tina’s Mother. Later, hing a longing for another Red female, Tina met Kathy Po***ck of Wynterwynd Dobermans and bought co-ownership in a beautiful red girl that went on to become CH. Wynterwynds Sun-Sation. AKA “Cherry”
Ch Wynterwynds’s Sun-Sation “Cherry” handled by Teresa Nail
Cherry taught Tina more than most Dobes can possibly teach their owners about showing and thank goodness Kathy Po***ck had the patience to put up with Tina thru her learning curves! Tina was gung ho so she showed Cherry thru thick and thin *( even when she was at her immature gangly stage )
Cherry got her first point with Tina owner handling her but went on to get her first major with good friend Debbie Frazee and finished with Teresa Nail putting everything else on her. This was when it took 32 bi***es to make a major so it was quite a feat back then! Tina went on to produce a few Champions from Cherry and Ch. Royalmeads Jokers Wild then kept puppies and went on from there. Cherry passed away at 13 ½ years old. While Cherry was being shown, Tina had the privilege of being introduced to a gentleman who is considered to be the Father of the breed here in the US , Mr. Frank Gover of Barrierdobe Kennels, thru this meeting a great friendship grew, but most importantly , Mr Gover introdiuced Tina to what would become her very best friend in dogs and in life..Luci Stubbs of von Koepsel Kennels
While going forward with Cherry and a black female “Wynterwynds Wyspring Breeze” that did not turn out to show, Tina and Luci became friends with Jim and Ann White of Cambria Kennel. Knowing that Tina had children and was very talented and socializing and making pups the best temperaments they could have, Jim and Ann had a litter of 3 pups that they had asked Tina if she would take one and work with for them. A little fawn girl who was off the hook personality wise. It did not take her long to realize there was nothing wrong with this temperament other than there was probably TOO much personality for most people. JUST WHAT SHE LOVED!! Cambrias Rockette “ADDY”
Tina packed that pup up and took her straight to the dog show where she met her BFF Luci and it did not take long for them to figure out she was not going back! Luci contacted Jim about purchasing her and she became the whirlwind known as Ch Cambrias Rockette. Aka “Addy”
Thru this wonderful fawn girl Tina and Luci met and became fast friends with Mike Penny of Paradigm and Doug Huffman of Broughcastl Pugs. A bond formed between those four that was to last a lifetime. The four of them co bred Addy to Ch Lillys to Apollo which produced 2 top twenty contenders :Ch Mariahs Monogram V Koepsel and his sister Ch Mariahs Cosmopolitan V Koepsel and at least two other pointed offspring that were not finished due to Tinas Divorce and unfortunately Mike passing away. Top 20 contender Ch Mariah’s Monogram V Koepsel
Doug has had some setbacks health wise but stays in touch and even arranged for Tina and Luci and Larry to facilitate a breeding for Mr. William Shatner ( of Star trek, Emergency 9-1-1 , Boston Legal etc, etc,) in order to continue with the lines their dog Paradigm Starbucks was from in 2013. They now own Mariahs Expresso V Koepsel. Today Luci and Tina and Larry combine their efforts to produce a litter occasionally with the goal of producing quality animals that can go from the show ring to the home as loving companions. We have had our issues over the years when we did outcrosses producing some of the health issues we see more of today but still have managed to maintain an average lifespan of 11-12.5 years of heathy happy dogs. Top 20 contender Ch Mariahs Cosmopolitran v Koepsel
VSG Kalina Von Nordenstamm owned By Luci Stubbs
Our Guarantee
We guarantee every pup we sell for up to the age of 4 years for the following:
1) Non Traumatic Hip dysplasia ( not caused by injury)
2) Non Traumatic Cervical Vertebral Instability ( not caused by injury)
3) Dilated Cardiomyopathy
4) Symptomatic Von Willebrands disease
If said pup is diagnosed with any of these by a licensed DVM and proof is presented to our vet, and we receive confirmation that pup has been neutered. We will replace said pup with like quality (pet for pet…show for show) at our soonest convenience (normally within 18 month to 2 years, but we breed selectively so it could be a bit longer)
We will allow you to keep your first pup (we know you still love the pup and do not want to take that away from you)
We will however take original pup back if that is your desire. We do not refund any money. We spend everything we make on our dogs It is expensive to raise these dogs and we do not make a profit so be certain you are ready for a lifetime commitment before you decide to take this puppy home! Returning a dog
Occasionally it becomes necessary for a family to return a dog for their own personal reasons (usually family illness) we do reserve the right to have dog returned to us under those circumstances before anybody else is considered for rehoming the dog.
