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Finished with a five point major, just like his Daddy “Valor” ch olympia bronze star v promise wac - ch tropix fflight risk

owned & loved by JERRY & KATHY DRAKE and JANA DUPRE (479-443-4036) bred by JANA & NELSON DUPRE and DEBORAH JOHNSON

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INTRODUCING...

CROSSING THE FINISH LINE with back to back majors in tulsa, ok under judges Dana Cline (pictured) and John Cole to finish at 15 months of age.

vWD Clear, DCM DNA Negative breeders/owners: JOANNE DAVIS (Sunburg) and JANA DUPRE (Promise) 479-443-4036 (Jana) 817-441-9060 (Joanne) 6 | The Doberman Pinscher Magazine

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GCH Sunburg’s Street Sense &

Ch. Abadies Crystal Vision Have Puppies For Your Consideration

purple collar female

red collar female

pink collar female

yellow collar male

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Finished with a five point major at just four days over her first birthday!

NEW CH AMP ION

GCH Ravenswoods Azure Sky - Ch Aquarius Garbo V Tiburon Owners:

Mark & Barbara Foster, 440-729-2951 Breeder: John Dolan & Sallie Gorman Handler: Vickie Seiler

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in loving memory of spencer

Ch Touchstone’s Say It Again Sam february 12, 1998 - may 23, 2011

Ch Legends Extravaganza V Deco - Ch Touchstone’s Easy For U To Say

Co-Breeder / Co-Owner JANICE KEITH Breeder / Owner / Handler ALISA BROTHERHOOD

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CH Heartfelt’s Fiyero Dob Mann Ch Heartfelts Epic V Touchstone - Ch Martha Washington Dob Mann

Thank you Alisa for introducing us to this wonderful breed.

owned by Joe & Sara Lynch

bred by Janice Keith, Irene Bivin and Teresa Nail

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GCH Heartfelt’s Alibi V Touchstone WAC Ch Matrix Rainmaker Touchstone WAC - Ch Heartfelt Satin Doll

Watch for Alle’s litter making their ring debut in July! bred by Janice Keith & Alisa Brotherhood owned by Joe & Sara Lynch, Alisa Brotherhood

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Stein Our thanks to Bob

ct Bitch (pictured) for Sele

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riba - Ch. Touchstone

t Sky Ar Ch. Touchstone’s Nigh

Alisa, Jon and I want to Thank You for introducing us to the wonderful world of dog shows. Because of your help, we learned what it was to own a Champion dog, and now a Grand Champion daughter of that dog. We’ve been blessed to see a son of our first Champion go on to Best In Show, and see the other puppies go to great homes and sometimes great show careers of their own. Now we are getting ready to try a new phase by breeding our girl to an outstanding dog and hopefully carrying this exciting world to a new dimension. It would have never happened without you, and your help and support. Thank you seems so inadequate! We are blessed to know you. - Barbara and John An exciting breeding planned to GCh. Ravenswood’s Azure Sky in June or July. Contact Alisa for more information.

Breeders: Alisa Brotherhood and Monika Matthews Gidget owns everyone she meets, but lives with Jon & Barbara Gaynor

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Ch Touchstone’s Night Sky Arriba - Ch Touchstone’s Copper Mountain

FLASH! Portia wins a major at the prestigious Reliant World Series of Dogs!

Thank you Alisa for showing our BEWITCHING girl! bred by Bonnie Coleman, Scott M. Smith, Linda Green & Alisa Brotherhood

owned by Scott M. Smith & Bonnie Coleman

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Katoba's Miss Behaving Ch Marienburg’s Bordeaux Intl Ch Katoba’s Emerald Rain CGC RN

Austin Kennel Club - Best of Breed Brazos Valley Kennel Club - Best of Opposite Sex

Mischief wins BIG! Best of Breed from the classes, over specials!

Thank you Judge Col. Joe B. Purkhiser.

Also our thanks to Mrs. Betty Regina Leininger for Winners and Best of Opposite.

A big thank you to Alisa for the loving care and wonderful handling of Mischief that got her to this milestone.

Bred by Kathy Babbitt • Owned by Elaine Richman and Kathy Babbitt

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Beautifully Presented by Alisa Brotherhood

Co-Breeder: Monika Matthews

Bred by: Alisa Brotherhood Touchstone Dobermans - 281-356-9444

Owners: Cindy & Allen Case - Houston, Texas

Thank You Judges!

Only needing a major, and headed to the finish line!

Brighten Cedarwoods Forget Me Not V Wyndem Ch Wyndems Kights Quest x Ch Manarjj N Gra-Lemor Doozie

It’s difficult to find the words to describe all you have meant to us and all you do for us.

You have been a friend and a mentor. We think of you as family.

And you’ve made showing dogs fun!

Thank you Mary!

Sally & Wayne and the furkids Holly, Rooty & Brighten Owned by Sally Campbell

Bred by Mary Leahy, Barbara Goldfien, Jennefier Goldfien and Sally Campbell

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Ch. Gemini’s Desert Wind of Fallon WAC

Ch. Winsome’s Magic Moments WAC

Handlers come and go but, when your handler is also your best friend it is beyond words what each accomplishment she makes with our dogs means to us.

Mary has a loving and generous nature and the bond she builds with each dog she handles is beyond compare.

You are truly a blessing in our lives...we love you.

Hidden Acres Bud & Judy Root Pokes94@comcast.net • 253-537-5021

Ch. Hidden Acres Touch of Magic WAC

Ch. Wyndem’s Victory Quest V Hidden Acres

Ch. Hidden Acres Magical Victory

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JR is shown winning Best of Breed both days in Puyallup.

Thank you to the judges Ms. Mimi Brown and Ms. Mickey Polimeni.

Owners: Marie McCooey Bud and Judy Root 253-537-5021

JR Ch. hidden ACRes A Quest FoR ViCtoRy

Thank you Mary for all your help and love.

JR & Marie

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Can Ch. Sunset B-Lieve It At Acclaim (Ch. Wyndem’s Knights Quest x Sunset Last Tango in Paris)

Nikon

When a picture is worth a thousand words…

‘Nikon’ takes Winners Dog & Reserve Winners Dog his first weekend out in the US with handler Mary Leahy.

Acclaim Dobermans Ellice & Carol Hauta Proud Owners 604.534-1145

Have a heart....HOLTER

Dawn D. Danner Awesome Breeder 503.799-9461 Sunsetdobe.com

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Ch. Wingate’s Your The One

sire: Ch. Wyndem’s Knights Quest

dam: Ch. Wingate’s Flare up

Exclusively handled by Mary Leahy

Red - DNA pending Thyroid Normal 6/11 Holter/Echo Normal 6/11 vWD - carrier Full and proper dentition OFA/Cerf - Pending

“A twist of fate brought us together, and Jody took a gamble on a novice show home.You’ve given me advice, guidance and my first AKC Champion! I’m proud to say you’re my handler, but truly honored to call you friend.

We love you Mary!

Deneen and “Chance” Breeder: Jody Huston • Wingate Dobermans

Owner: Deneen Hayward • (503) 781-0527

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DPM Interviews

pro handler

Mary Leahy How did you start in dogs?

My family has always owned and loved dogs. I don’t remember ever being without a dog in my life.

Why a Doberman?

I think I was 11 or 12 years old when my uncle took us to see either The Doberman Gang or The Daring Dobermans. I couldn’t believe how agile and beautiful they were. I was in love. I promised myself I would own not one, but five of my own Dobermans when I grew up.

Tell us about your first Doberman.

We were living in the country, in Spring Green, Wisconsin. There were kids to play with on neighboring farms. I had heard a family had moved in down the road a couple of miles away. My brother and I rode our horses over to meet them. They had kids alright, but best of all they had Dobermans!! Ten, five month old puppies! Oh, my God, I couldn’t believe it! I went every day to play with the puppies. I wanted one so badly, but I was 13 years old and had no money to buy one. One day, the father, who always admired my 28 | The Doberman Pinscher Magazine

horse, asked if I wanted to trade her for a puppy. I thought hard about it while I sat in the pen and decided what I already knew. Yes, I would trade. I remember thinking as the man was reaching out to grab the first female that came into his grasp, “pick me a good one.” The black puppy girl and her blue registration papers were placed in my hands. It was the start of my future and passion with Dobermans.

What led to handling?

My Dobermans were obedience dogs. I was 17 years old and I met a woman with beautiful German Shepherds. She liked how I was with the dogs and asked if I would like to show her Shepherd in the Breed ring. Yes, was the answer. She was older, with a lot of knowledge and helped teach me how to show them.

My mother had Great Danes and I began showing them, then Afghans.

My Dobermans were pet quality and it wasn’t until I moved to Oregon as an adult, that I sought out a Doberman to show. I bought a beautiful red female that Jan Van Wormer led me to. I taught her everything I

knew, but boy, there was so much more to learn. I met Gene and Marge Cox and through her encouragement, guidance and humor, I kept going.

Terra did not win her championship, but she was a great dog to practice with. Marge Cox sold me Maco’s Sugar Bear when he was five months old. He finished his championship in the U.S. and Canada and he got his WAE. I started showing his puppies and won championships on them. I started taking clients when my own dogs that I had been showing were finished or close to finishing.

Who was your most memorable dog?

I truly cannot give a specific dog.

I have loved and have been loyal to every dog in my house, past and present. They are all most memorable in my heart.

What was your most memorable win?

I have had very exciting times in the Breed ring and everyone that knows me, knows that I love finishing dogs for people, but when I finished CH Maco’s Sugar Bear WAE at the Reno Doberman Pinscher Club, I August 2011

remember every detail of that day.

The best part was all my peers were so excited for me.

I have to mention Marge Brooks.

She made the biggest impact on me, starting out in the Doberman Breed ring. I watched and studied her technique, style and confidence.

I loved the way she carries herself in the ring and win or lose, her sportsmanship was unbelievable. She often times gave me encouragement and handling tips when I was in the ring with her. I believe I take with me her influence every time I enter the ring.

What are your future goals?

I wish to become a judge. I would love to somehow be a part of mentoring or educating future judges on this wonderful breed, the Doberman Pinscher.

Do you have any closing thoughts?

Encouragement to future handlers; most of us start out ownerhandling. I found out for me, to be really good, make sure your dogs are in the best possible condition and trained their best. Always watch the best handlers, study them, watch how they are with the dogs they show and incorporate what you like into your own style. You cannot show every dog the same way. Every dog is different and you have to really know them and be their friend to get the results you want in the ring.

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