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News
May-June 2010
On 29th May, Angel earned her ET title by completing her Endurance Test at KCC Park. Many thanks to Dawn Ayton for handling Angel for the test.
At Hastings tracking trial on Saturday 5th June, the first of the Marksman 'kids' hit the tracks. Marksman Mymocha (Tarkyn), owned by Sarah & Camm, completed his Test 1 with a grading of Good. On Sunday 6th June, Marksman Mylaminit (Miley), owned by Deb Charters, and Marksman Mymelody (Tango) joined the team. For their Test 1, Miley was graded Good and Tango was graded Very Good.
At Bendigo Tracking Trial on 19th June, both Miley & Tango attempted their Test 2. Miley was a little distracted on her 2nd leg and failed to qualify however Tango overcame the distractions of sheep and kangaroos and was graded Good for her Test 2.
At Eastern Tracking Trial on 28th June, Tango had a bit of a battle with the swallows on her T3, but otherwise a very nice track, graded Good, achieving her Tracking Dog (TD) Title.
April 2010
At Town & Country Kennel Club's champ show on Easter Monday, Tango gained her first points with Challenge Bitch and Runner-Up Best of Breed. Miley was Reserve Challenge to her sister. These girls will not be shown regularly as they are about to start their tracking and obedience careers.
First Track & Search Trial (Tests 5 & 6 Only) for 2010 at Morwell on 10th & 11th April and Bear does a lovely track to gain his TSD5 level. The weather was cold, wet & very windy so Bear had to work quite hard on a lot of concrete and asphalt. The video of that track will be posted on this site shortly.
Second Track & Search Dog Trial at Inverleigh 23rd to 26th April and 10 dogs qualify for the first TSDX titles in Australia. Bear did a great Night Urban track around the town of Bannockburn, gaining his TSDX title, and Angel (in the middle of another 'phantom') surprised us with a beautiful meandering TSD4 track around the town of Inverleigh. Both Bear and Angel were graded Very Good.
March 2010
A very warm day for the Obedience trial at Southern on 20th March. Angel won the Novice class and received a qualifying score of 175 for her first CD pass. But for the afternoon trial, she decided she had done enough for one day.
Both Angel and Bear passed their assessments with the PALS program run by the Lort Smith Animal Hospital and will now be visiting several aged care facilities in the outer eastern suburbs as Therapy Dogs.
February 2010
An enjoyable holiday in the south of NSW with 6 shows and 6 obedience trials. However, Angel came into season the week before we left so missed all but the final trial. All trials were under water due to very heavy rains and although she did not qualify, she came 3rd in her class.
Tango behaved beautifully in the show-ring and was awarded Junior in Group at Bermagui and placed 2nd in the Puppy Sweepstakes at Wolumla.
November 2009
We almost lost our adorable Angel when she went through a plate glass window (accidentally) at home. She slashed her throat, severing an artery and missing the jugular by quarter of an inch. She also received a 4" gash to the bone on her right leg. It was a frantic rush to wrap the throat wound and get her to the nearest vet. The initial prognosis was that we would lose her given that she had lost more than 60% of her blood supply. Remarkably, within 3 hours after surgery, Angel's blood count was back to normal - without a transfusion!! The local vet and our own vet have both confirmed that the increased blood supply was due to her phantom pregnancy at that time. So finally, the dreaded phantom saved her life. She attended the Dobe Specialty the following day with leg bandaged and 12 stitches in her throat as a spectator only.
September 2009
Tango & Miley had their first taste of showing at Seymour on 5th September. Tango was placed 4th in a class of 25 in the Baby Puppy Sweepstakes. The ‘girls’ were a little overwhelmed initially but with a bit of ring practice, they were a little more confident in their Dobe Baby Puppy Class.
August 2009
We are proud to announce that Bear and Angel became the first Dobermanns in Australia to earn the Track and Search Dog title at the Gippsland Track & Search Dog Trial on 2nd August. They were among the first 10 of all breeds to earn this new title.
Bear (graded good) tracked beautifully, indicating both articles but was a little distracted by large fresh kangaroo footprints in the non-vegetated area - really testing Trevor's patience!
Angel (graded very good) encountered quite a few sheep on her track and, after a short aggressive standoff, went about her business but missed the 2nd article (soft toy - a little white lamb??). According to the judge, she was never more than 2 to 3 feet off the track at any time. This was one of the best (and fastest) tracks that Angel has done so far. They never cease to amaze us with their ability to track in such varied environmental conditions and distractions.
On 4th August, Marksman Mymelody (Tango) and Marksman Mylaminit (Miley) graduated from Puppy School at Woofpurnay in Narre Warren. Tango & Miley were very well behaved (most of the time) and have enjoyed the basic obedience and socialisation classes.
At the Inverleigh Track & Search Trial on 24th August, Bear completed a beautiful Test 4 with a grading of good.
July 2009
At the Tracking Club of Victoria's inaugural Track & Search Dog Trial, in the most awful weather conditions and terrain, Bear & Angel passed their TSD1 tests (both graded good).
Being offered a 'track-on' two days later, we leapt at this opportunity and both Bear (graded excellent) and Angel (graded good) passed their TSD2 tests. We were very proud of the performance given that we humans lacked the confidence to compete in these conditions.
June 2009
Our first litter from Bear and Angel arrived on Anzac Day, 25th April - five males, three females (4 black, 4 brown). Angel is a wonderful Mum and all puppies have been placed in lovely homes with people who understand and appreciate the breed.
Tango, our new girl, will hopefully follow in the footsteps of her mum and dad, along with several of her litter-mates - Miley, Tarkyn & Barry.
March 2009
After an abysmal start at the morning trial, both Bear and Angel did well in the afternoon trial at Knox Dog Obedience Club on 22nd March. Their lethargy may have been due to the warm weather but a firm 'talking to' during the lunch break worked wonders. Bear came 2nd with a score of 90 to achieve his second CCD pass. Angel was placed 3rd with a score of 79 to gain her 3rd CCD pass, resulting in her CCD title. We were very happy with the second performance for the day.
Angel and Bear were successfully mated this month. Puppies whelped 25th April - 4 males still available
November 2008
Angel commenced her obedience career in October with a very nervous and inexperienced handler and she had a few problems with the sit/stay in the first few trials. But at the Dobe Specialty on 1st November, Bear's first trial, they both performed quite well. Angel achieved her first CCD pass with a score of 86 but Bear was more interested in the girls. At Northcote on the following Tuesday, 4th November. Both Bear and Angel earned CCD passes with Bear 4th in a class of 22 with a score of 89.
July 2008
At the Tracking Club of Victoria tracking trial held at Broadford on 12th July, Angel performed at her best level yet and completed a beautiful Track 6, graded Very Good, to achieve her Tracking Champion title. Added to the show title received last month, this now makes her a Dual Champion. A lovely way to complete her tracking career – we are so very proud of her.
June 2008
We proudly announce that Bear gained his Tracking Champion title at the Hastings Obedience Dog Club tracking trial at Flinders on 1st June 2008. This now makes Bear a Dual Champion. He can have a well-deserved break before starting his obedience and therapy training.
At the Canine Amenities Championship Show on 21st June, Angel was awarded Challenge Bitch and Runner-up Best of Breed – the final points to achieve her Australian Champion title.
April 2008
At the Dobermann Club of Victoria's Annual General Meeting on 18th April, Bear was awarded the Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007. This was to acknowledge his achievements and titles over several disciplines for that year - conformation and tracking. He holds the magnificent Dobermann Trophy for the year and a sash.
Angel received a sash for Highest Scoring Dobermann at the Inverleigh Tracking Trial last year and she was also a contender for the Outstanding Achievement Award.
Both Angel and Bear were awarded their Dobermann Club title sashes at the same time. We were both extremely proud of our "kids" and their hard work for 2007.
February 2008
Once again, our Bear has undergone surgery after swallowing a needle and cotton. He swallowed his teddy bear's head when he was only 6 months old and that required surgery.
We searched everywhere for the needle because we did not believe he would actually swallow a needle! After a sleepless night, I took him to the Vet just to check it out. Sure enough, the x-ray clearly showed the needle still in the stomach and, because we could not move it up or down, surgery was the only alternative.
Bear has fully recovered, this time with only a small bald patch under his belly. Just in time for the SA Specialty weekend.
December 2007
"I am very proud to congratulate you on winning the Dogtrial's Victorian Tracking Dog 2007 with Ch Kaiela Hot Venture TDX.
You had a great year, and you must be truly proud of this wonderful dog. We understand how much hard work and effort has gone into training and competing to earn this position in the Dogtrial's competition during 2007. It says so much about your beautiful and loving companion, and also about you both as a team."
Judy Thompson, Showdogs