article by Lisa Schuler (Ascomannis kennel)

(Part two of a three part series, first published in Dog Sport Magazine in the Nov. '98 issue, part two in the Dec. '98 issue, and part three in the Jan. '99 issue.)

      The following interview represents part 2 of my discussion with esteemed German Dobermann breeder, Manfred Lerner of v. Bayern Kennels. It covers the topics of why Manfred began breeding Dobermanns, and some of the dogs who constituted his foundation stock. Included with this article, are some obscure photographs of the famous Yago v. Ellendonk. Manfred has very kindly shared not only his knowledge and expertise, but has also offered for publication, some memorabilia that very few Dobermann fans would ordinarily have access to. This kind of openness and desire to educate others about the breed - this goes for any breed, folks - is the example that must be followed for the continued growth of all our working breeds. Manfred isn't giving up the torch just yet, but, he is more than willing to share the light so that others may find their way.

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 article by Lisa Schuler (Ascomannis kennel) 

(Part three of a three part series, first published in Dog Sport Magazine in the Nov. '98 issue, part two in the Dec. '98 issue, and part three in the Jan. '99 issue.)

       Following is part 3 , the final part to my interview series with Manfred Lerner of v. Bayern Dobermann kennels who has generously shared his time with us. Having trained military patrol dogs for the German Air Force since 1977 (approximately 600 dogs), and having been involved with Dobes for even longer, Manfred is well-situated to offer us a uniquely rich, and personal perspective on his breed of choice, the Dobermann.
       Manfred deeply loves dogs and dog training, and is serious about his goals and their realization. But, on the subject of people involved in dogs, and people in general, he takes a lighter tone. Unable to keep silent about the German tail-docking ban - an issue close to his heart - Manfred cannot help but poke fun at the politicians whose hunting dogs can still have their tails docked by law.
        I am reminded of a small sign that hangs above his clubhouse door that reads something like: "If every day you work hard to teach your dog to walk on water, and then one day, after much work, he does so, do not be surprised or upset when other people say that he does this, only because he is afraid of being in the water."
        Manfred was grinning when he showed me the sign. Certainly the mark of someone who has spent a long time "with the wind at his front", but has never strayed from his dream....

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Na videu jsou záběry z obran dobrmanů: 

Gero v.d. Weyermühle, Gero v.d. Mooreiche, Anouk v.d. Weyermühle, Branca v.d. Doberwache, Kleo v.d. Weyermühle, Asco v. Burgstätte, Arno v. Burgstätte, Jano v. Bayern, Ingo v. Bayern.

Breeding History of Kennel Fürstenfeld

article by Bitten Jönsson (Jotunheim kennel, Denmark)

based on research made possible though various breeding records and by ourselves.

It is actually amazing to see, what the breeders have achieved in a period of 100 years. Going back into the history of how the Dobermann became the Dobermann breed. One discovers that the Dobermann is the worlds largest cross-breeds of pure breeds of today. Some of the dogs which we know that are represented within the Dobermann breed are:

Mastiff, Rottweiler, German Pinscher, German Dogge, German Shepherd, Manchester Terrier, Gordon Setter, Weimeraner, Greyhound

Some of these dogs, have had minor or major influence on the breed of our magnificent, noble Dobermann of today. One can only say, that the breeders of that time, have had the feeling, knowledge and the ability to select the correct dogs for future breedings.
Throughout time there have been, and still are, many distinguished breeders, among these Herman Palmer, the founder of Kennel Fürstenfeld

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In 1966 the very famous V-litter was born (20.04.) Again we see the combination between Bordo & Cita. The most significant dogs were

Verry, Vello and Vilja

3 dogs you definitely will recognize in more or less any combination of today.

Verry was not used as often as Vello, but has proved his importance to the breed in the Eastern Europe and Russia.

Vello on the other hand, we see behind any important stud or female. He especially proved important to the

Forell, Mühlenbirke & Wilden Markgraf kennels

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Chovatelská stanice "von Ellendonk"

     Gina v. Fürstenfeld (černá, SchH 3) byla nakryta průměrným psem Lump v. Basterhof (černý, BDSG), a toto krytí přineslo Spolkového vítěze (BDSG) Argus v. Neroberg (hnědý, SchH 3), maj. Willi Rothfuss, chs von Rauhfelsen. Tento pes byl velmi silný a robustní, přitom kompaktní, s velmi dobře vybalancovanou povahou. Argus často kryl a i dnes často nalézáme stopy jeho vloh v linii Ellendonk v regionu Nordrhein a částečně i  Württemberg. Přinesl do linie především stabilitu co se týče tělesné hmoty a nervové soustavy.

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