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I grew up in a family that always kept hunting dogs - usually a Brittany spaniel and a black and tan coonhound. I spent a lot of time as a child in the field with my grandfather learning about dogs and nature. My grandfather hunted with a man who kept a large kennel of redbones, foxhounds, German shorthaired pointers, Brittany's, blue ticks, etc. I was around these dogs on nearly a daily basis. A dog had to be able to do its job - if they didn't, they weren't there the next time I visited. A harsh lesson learned early.
My own childhood dog was a mixed breed, but I was told he was part Doberman. And I believed every word! Looking back, probably nothing could be further from the truth but the love I had for that little "part Doberman" is probably the seed that led me to the breed later.
In 1981, my boyfriend (now husband) and I purchased 2 Dobermans for all the wrong reasons. Dobermans were popular and they were "cool". And yes, we watched Magnum PI. However, we did manage to purchase dogs from a reputable breeder who taught us about shows and helped us to become involved. I'm not sure whether to thank them or curse them!
We owned Dobermans for 15 years before we contemplated our first litter in 1996. To date we have co-bred 3 litters with Jane, Allan and Maureen Marshall of Solar Perm. Reg., the people who sold us our first Dobermans. We have brought only 15 puppies into this world and are proud to say that 4 are Canadian champions, another 4 were pointed before being altered, one CD so far (more to come!), one TT, 3 CGCs, one Best Puppy In Show winner, 2 Best Puppy In Group winners, and most importantly, all are much loved pets living in family homes.
I serve as secretary of the Woodstock & District Canine Association, and am a Member of the CKC, DPCC, DPCA and the Greater Mid Ontario Dobe Fanciers. I take active part in fostering and placing rescue Dobermans as well.I'm a Contact Person for Dr. O'Grady's Holter Project at the University of Guelph, and am responsible for Holtering ~20 Dobermans annually.
Mary Korevaar, Glengate Reg'd, Canada