Dillon Dobermans

The Latest Research in Canine Vaccination Protocol

2012-02-20T08:02:00.000-06:00

We are all concerned about our dogs' health and want to do all that is possible to keep them healthy for as long as they are with us. Here is a link to the 2011 update for vaccinations.

https://www.aahanet.org/Library/CanineVaccine.aspx

From Forbes Magazine: A Very Enlightening Article on Dog Ownership

2012-02-20T07:15:00.001-06:00

Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is now history for 2012. The Pekinese won Best In Show and was toted around New York City under the arm of the handler during the celebration. In my opinion the "show" was in the other dogs. Of course, being partial to the Doberman we were on her team but the Irish Setter and the Dalmation were eye catching, showy dogs who definitely left an impression on me.
Typically this means an increase in the demand for puppies of the breed of the moment, which now could be the Pekinese. This article in Forbes Magazine gives a good illustration of the first time puppy owner's experience. It's worth the few minutes of your time to read it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/allenstjohn/2012/02/17/how-much-is-that-doggie-in-the-window-the-surprising-economics-of-purchasing-a-purebred-puppy/3/

Puppy Play - "I don't wanna grow up."

2012-02-11T16:59:00.000-06:00

This is Dillon's Night Life (Cobby X Sheeba). His call name is Manny, short for Emanuel. Manny is 15 weeks old and just loves everything and everyone. Sometimes I wish they could stay this age forever.

A Day In The Life of Sawyer

2012-02-10T19:48:00.000-06:00

These are Patty's words telling the story of how useful a smart well trained Doberman can be,

"So today Sawyer amazes me with his understanding of the English language.
This afternoon he and I were down at our rural 4 acre park training some Schutzhund OB. We use almost the entire park when we train, because there's many times I throw his ball far for him to run and retrieve. After about 30 minutes of non stop training, we head back to my vehicle. As I reach into my pocket for my keys, they were not there. So I'm down at the park (did I mention the park is RURAL) my keys are missing and my car is locked with my phone inside it. So I turn around towards the park and say to myself, OMG Mama lost her keys! The next thing out of my mouth was "Sawyer go find Mama's keys". He takes off like a bullet weaving back and forth across this park nose to the ground, finds my keys, picks them up and comes running like a bullet back to me. I think my mouth was open wider that when I'm sitting in the Dental chair, with amazement, that he knew what I meant when I said it.

I do know there are many a times, we'll be heading out the door to leave, and I will say Mama has to get her keys, and remove them from the hook by the door. I guess after 2 years of him hearing this, he knew what they were. And with his amazing tracking ability he had no trouble finding them within less than a minute. He is one smart Doberman!!

Sincerely,

Patty K.Golfieri

Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing CD,RA,AX,AXJ,NF,BH,OB1,OB2, TR1, WAC " Sawyer"
In memory of and forever in my heart...
CH Dillon's Bet Your Bottom Dollar CD RE NAJ CGC ROM " Harly" 6/17/04 - 9/26/09

The Whelping Box - Update

2012-02-10T15:28:00.000-06:00

Feburay 9, 2012: Wiley presented me with 2 puppies, a boy and a girl. These are 2 special pups who will get lots of attention and plenty to eat!

Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing CD,RA,AX,AXJ,NF,BH,OB1,OB2, TR1, WAC (Sawyer)

and Dillon's Stroke Of Midnight (Wiley) 12 AKC points, owner handled

Both Sawyer and Wiley are health tested:

Negative for the mutated gene that causes DCM, vWD Carrier,

Thyroid Normal

Wiley is OFA rated GOOD for her hips

Sawyer is PennHip rated higher than 90% of dogs tested in this manner. If it was a scale of 1- 10 Sawyer would be a 12.

Dillon's Stroke Of Midnight (Wiley)

Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing (Titles too numerous to list here. Please go to his page.)

Here is Jax. Is he the next one?

2012-02-05T20:43:00.000-06:00

Here is Dillon's Live For Today a.k.a. This is Jax from our Cobby X Sheeba litter. He is learning how to step and stack in his first handling class. Keep in mind, Jax is only 14 weeks old and just out having fun. Keeping it fun and positive for puppies is very important. Rose Benanti is doing a great job with him while his proud owner stands behind the video camera.

Weekend in Atlanta was good for Zeus

2012-02-05T20:29:00.001-06:00

Today at Conyers KC Atlanta GA Dillon's Zipper Ripper "Zeus" won WINNERS DOG and went BEST OF WINNERS for a 3 point Major from the Bred By Exhibitor class. Our judge was Anne Katona. She was good with all the dogs. I felt the general consensus around the ring was favorable for her.
Thank-you Al Rayburn for allowing me to have such a great time with Zeus. This dog is a complete clown with a temperament that is every breeder's dream. Lots of attitude that keeps you on your toes but kind and forgiving if you accidently step on his. Zeus' sire is CH Blackjack's Red Sword of Camelot. Dame is Dillon's Midnight Liberty. a.k.a. Ruger X Zipper

Dillon's Zipper Ripper (Zeus) at 14 months

Update on Sawyer and Patty

2012-01-29T20:25:00.000-06:00

This is a very talented dog and handler team.

Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing (a.k.a. Sawyer)

and Patty Golfieri

I asked Patty to tell me what she accomplished in the past 3 days of her Agility Trials with Sawyer. I'm going to directly quote her because I don't want to leave anything out.

"As far as what we accomplished this weekend, to start we got our last leg for our AXJ title, then we went on to get 2 legs for our MXJ and 1 leg towards our MX title, after we get those two titles there are no more higher level titles other than the MACH title to receive. We also received 48 points towards our MACH, not sure how many total points you need I believe it's 750, plus you need 20 dbl. Q's. The way the points are added up is by the seconds your runs are under the allowed time. For example, yesterday"s 1st place jumpers run we did in 28.02 seconds, and the actual time allowed for that run was 41 seconds, so we received 12 MACH points. Our Standard run Friday we received 20 points because he was 20 seconds under time. There's no doubt the points will come faster than the dbl Q's!! Anyway, we're back up there again this Friday. It's a very nice facility to run Agility in, and the drive to State College is pretty simple as well. After this Friday we don't have anymore trials in Feb. I had a goal to get Sawyer's MX and MXJ this Winter, so hopefully I will, and get back into the Schutzhund for awhile."
This is a very talented dog and handler team. I am proud to know them.

Sawyer does it again!

2012-01-27T17:55:00.000-06:00

Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing, we all know him as Sawyer, just earned his Agility Excellent title with a Double Qualifying score at the Agility Trial in State College, PA. He placed 2nd is his Standard run and 1st is his Jumpers run. The excited text message I just got from Patty reads "WooHoo!! Double Q and new AX title! We are now headed to the Top 20!"
The "Top 20" is the group of Dobermans who earn enough points to qualify to compete in the Top 20 event at the DPCA Nationals. I hope we will see them in Fort Mitchell Kentucky in October!

Sawyer loves to fetch the paper too.

Sawyer is the sire of Wiley's litter that is due February 8th.
Congratulations Patty and Sawyer!!!

Loki and Sigyn cross the Atlantic to their new home.

2012-01-14T20:44:00.017-06:00

Said farewell to my friends Julian and Ivelina Parker today. They left the U.S. to return to the U.K. which is Julian's homeland. Their 2 Dobermans are Dillon's Remembrance and Dillon's Sigyn Warrior, a.k.a. Loki and Sigyn. Praying for a safe flight to Amsterdam and safe passage by ferry to U.K. Quite a journey for all of them. I have enjoyed their company and friendship over the years.

Loki is the black one. Sigyn is the red one.

Julian has a great sense of humor!

Sigyn is beautifully dressed.

On their way to the U.K. they traveled by plane and ferry boat. Here they are waiting to board the ferry in Amsterdam for the 7 hr trip across the North Sea.

The Queen Mum is happy to have them as neighbors.

The Whelping Box - Update

2012-01-13T18:31:00.001-06:00

The whelping box has 2 puppies born February 9, 2012. They are healthy and thriving, getting plenty to eat!

Attaboy Sawyer, you done good.

January 2, 2012; A Sad Day for the Ansel Family

2012-01-03T07:44:00.002-06:00

It is with great sadness that I inform you that Velma died tonight at 11:45 of sudden death. She was a woofing, eating machine right up till the end. Her last snack was leftover asparagus - I wish it had been steak. Mike and I had just gone to bed and I heard her get up and make a weird choking noise (she slept in our room) - she was down and just about gone by the time I jumped out of bed. I got to say goodbye to her just before she went to wherever good dogs go. We woke up the kids and the dogs to say goodbye to her - I will take her to the vet when they open in the morning for cremation.

I can't believe she is gone - I always thought she would live to 12 like her grandparents. I am not having her posted since she was never bred. I think we can assume that it was an arrhythmia. She was a great dog and I will miss her forever.

Mary Jo Ansel

Dear Mary Jo,

I have tears of sadness and sincere sorrow for you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Velma's life was wonderful with you. I know she was the center of your attention for many years.

Today will be sad. I do not envy your having to make the trip to the vet for cremation of Velma. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

If there was any choice to be made, I would have chosen to have Velma leave us in just the way she did. Quietly with dignity, no heroics, no needles, and you by her side until the very end.

I'm sure your whole family spent a sleepless night. This morning something is surely missing in your routine. Take some comfort knowing that Velma is among friends, and you are too.

Thank you for giving Velma a wonderful life.

Dillon's Barclay Amy CD RN WAC CGC TDI

Very Sincerely Yours,

Nancy

Sorry, Had to delete a video . . . .

2012-01-01T19:57:00.001-06:00

The video of Cobby X Sheeba pups at 8.5 weeks old had to be deleted. YouTube said it had 3rd party copywritten content that I had to obtain permission to use. It was the song that was playing on the radio while I was making the video. I always have the country radio station on for the pups. Anyone who has been here knows that. Sorry to have to take than one off. It was pretty good!

Home from the Road Trip

2011-12-31T19:16:00.001-06:00

Just returned home from the "Road Trip" to deliver the 2 puppy girls to their new owners in PA. Dillon's Livewire (Pink Ribbon) will be moving to Maine with her new owners in May of 2012.

I never get tired of seeing the joyous expression the first time they see their new puppy. Brings tears to my eyes every time. All of the puppies from Cobby X Sheeba are in wonderful homes. I know Marie is pleased as she watches over them from above.

The year 2011 is coming to an end in a few hours. I want to thank everybody who has opened their hearts and homes to a new puppy this year. I truly am blessed.

Happy New Year!

Road Trip

2011-12-28T20:52:00.000-06:00

Road Trip -

Personal Puppy Delivery to PA. Dillon's Livewire and Dillon's High Life are starting their journey to their new homes in PA. We leave Thursday morning, meet the new owners Friday noon, head back south that same day. Cobby will be riding shotgun. I rarely travel alone. The thing that counts most in pursuit of happiness is choosing the right traveling companion.

Josey and The Puppy Dogs

2011-12-20T21:21:00.000-06:00

9 weeks old here and full of life!

Josey is babysitting today.

Sawyer's Double Q in Westminster MD Dec 2nd

2011-12-18T17:34:00.000-06:00

http://arielagility.smugmug.com/keyword/sawey#1635176245_Lt6cRMC

Click on this link to watch the Agility Performance team of Smack-Dab's PKG's Reason For Believing CD,RA,OA,OAJ,NF,BH,OB1,OB2, TR1, WAC a.k.a. Sawyer and Patty Golfieri.

Clean run and Double Q for Patty and Sawyer! He is a smooth jumper who covers lots of ground. He placed first in both his runs that day.
Dillon's Stroke of Midnight a.k.a. Wiley was bred to Sawyer 2 weeks ago. Good Lord willing puppies will be here February 8th or 9th.

I'm looking forward to the Sawyer X Wiley litter.

Crate Training Puppies

2011-12-18T06:39:00.000-06:00

Ear cropping is done. Now crate training begins. They are separated so they don't scratch and lick each other. Yes, they put up a fuss at first but the wailing stops in about 15 minutes.

Puppy from Cobby X Sheeba Litter

2011-12-14T22:24:00.000-06:00

Cute little thing! I call her Dillon's Livewire.

Cobby X Sheeba puppies having a playday on the porch

2011-12-13T22:05:00.000-06:00

The pups have a play day out on the porch. This is important in their development. They learn to walk on different surfacs and navigate the steps. We are fortunate to have good weather this time of year so they can take advantage of fresh air and sunshine. In this video they are 7.5 weeks old. The boys are about 14 pounds. The two girls are about 9 pounds.

The Cobby X Sheeba Litter Moves to Ashville

2011-12-04T08:50:00.000-06:00

On Friday December 2nd I brought the Cobby X Sheeba puppies home to Ashville. After the ride home and a little outside exercise everybody had a little bath and got dressed in new ribbons. They are 6 weeks and 2 days old in this video. They are settling in very well with their grandmother Cory, father Cobby, aunt Wiley, and cousin Josey. These are 4 of the boys.

Next Week . . . .

2011-11-28T09:01:00.001-06:00

Normally today I would have a new little video but it just would not be the same without Marie. Next week I'll try and have another one. Thanks for the understanding.
Nancy

Give Thanks and Don't Wait

2011-11-24T08:00:00.002-06:00

Give Thanks for all your blessings. They are everywhere. Just take time to look closely and you will see them.
Don't Wait to tell the people in your life how much they mean to you.

You may not have another chance.

The lady who is holding the handsome male puppy in the latest picture is Marie Wiggins. She and her husband, Cary, own Sheeba, the mother of the litter. On Tuesday evening I got a distressed call from Cary. With a weary raspy voice he told me Marie passed away suddenly during the early morning hours of November 22nd. Cary found Marie on the floor but it was too late.

The conversations you hear in the puppy videos are Marie's voice and mine. I've gotten used to spending my Monday afternoons with Marie and Cary and the puppies. Marie's heart was always in the right place. A puppy was always in her lap or clamboring to get there. I'm still in disbelief that Marie is gone. God must have needed somebody in Heaven to take care of puppies who wait at the Rainbow Bridge.

Give Thanks and Don't Wait.

The Latest video; Almost 5 weeks old

2011-11-21T21:45:00.001-06:00

The Cobby X Sheeba Litter is almost 5 weeks old. We took them out for playday to the horse barn. Don't mind the conversations! That's just the way we talk!

Almost 5 weeks old and growing. The Image of His Sire.

2011-11-21T21:45:00.000-06:00

This is one of the Boys from my current litter. He is weighing in at about 6.5 pounds. This pup is the image of his sire, GCH Dillon's Evening The Odds Niklby CD RA. Check out the little videos too. We had them out for a playday in the horse barn. Weather has been great for pups to explore new places.