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Post by dobs4ever on Jan 21, 2012 15:23:07 GMT -5
There is a wonderful web site started by Peggy Adamson, Frank Grover, Judy Bingham and a few others that has a rich rich history of and back ground on our Dobermans.
ADPEF.org If you have not visited I think you will be surprised and really enjoy learning about the American history of the Doberman in America.
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Post by trinitydobes on Jan 21, 2012 15:58:10 GMT -5
This website is a MUST read for anyone who wants to learn about the history of the doberman here in America - there are many letters and articles written by the greats that started and evolved the doberman here today. A absolute treasure trove of information that any true lover of the breed should read and appreciate. here is the complete URL - I highly recommend you visit the site and check it out americandobermanpinschereducationalfoundation.org/
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Post by von Cosack on Jan 25, 2012 11:06:41 GMT -5
If you mention Peggy you should consider mentioning Tess. These two women were equally responsible for the breeds growth in the 50 an 60s. They were particular who they sold to and advocated training for their dogs. vom Arhtal & Damysan are the two kennel names started in America that moved the breed forward and theres no American pedigrees that doesn't have them in the backlines. The vast majority of the American breedings then were combinations from these kennels. I met both of these women and they were gracious to me and impressed with my knowledge of the backlines of all their foundation dogs. I trained ALOT of pups from their kennels and never came across a bad pup! Tess's dogs could be very testy and could be a handfull for a novice owner but their spirit and training abilty was evident. I saw (inperson) many of the great specials from the 60s and 70s and even handled a few at exhibitions. Those are fond memories for me and the competition was healthy, lots of good times. Nothing like showing at the Trenton N.J. summer show when the numbers could be 5,000 dogs, that was a Big Event. To bad the breeders after the big Two dropped the ball on the temperament but that wasn't Tess or Peggys fault, especially Tess! Von
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