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In 1995, I began show training and handling Dobermans for friends and acquaintances. I have shown many other breeds as well, from all 7 AKC Groups. Many of these dogs can be seen on the this website by clicking the Handling link at the end of the page. I worked at Georgia’s premier private boarding school for puppies for 13 years where I was kennel manager and assistant trainer. I graduated with honors from Gwinnett Technical College as a Registered Veterinary Technician and am certified as a canine rehabilitation practitioner through the University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine and Department of Physical Rehabilitation. I practiced rehab at Loving Touch Animal Center in Atlanta, GA for over 10 years, and I still consult with them as needed. Due to my busy schedule, I retired after over 5 years as Agility Trial Chairman for the Sawnee Mountain Kennel Club of Georgia, where I also served over the years as 2nd Vice President, Director, Secretary and 8 years as newsletter editor. I have served as past President of the Atlanta Doberman Pinscher Club as well as having served as WAC coordinator and occasionally as Show Trial Chairman.
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In 2009 I was a speaker at the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association / Georgia Veterinary Technician and Assistant Association's Fall conference on Canine Physical Rehabilitation. Additionally I co-authored a three hour presentation on Pain Management with an Emphasis on the Geriatric Patient for the 2009 conference of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association. I have been honored to judge the 2009 DPCA Top 20 Conformation event and the 2021 Bullmastiff Club of America Top 20 Conformation event as the Handler-Judge.
At the 2016 DPCA National I received the
DPCA Bronze level APEX Award as an outstanding breeder, and in 2020
became an AKC Registered Handler followed shortly by earning membership
into the Professional Handlers Association. |
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Only breeding occasionally, ADAMAS takes seriously the
code to “Only Breed to Improve the Breed.” Only
dogs which have been proven worthy in competition, are
considered for breeding. As a DPCA member, I strive to breed
Dobermans to fit the AKC accepted standard, which calls
for only four acceptable colors with heights for dogs of 26-28" at the shoulder, or 24-26"
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 ADAMAS breeds for
"all-around" dogs- that is dogs that
not only look beautiful,
but have the brains, willingness to please, drive to do performance
work like obedience and agility, and the stable temperament to be
loving household companions. To that end I typically only breed dogs that have
been proven worthy in one or more venues,
of passing on their genetic imprint to the next generation. One
such venue is the DPCA's Working Aptitude Evaluation (WAE or WAC).
On average nationally, only about 30% of Dobermans taking this test
pass. This is a picture of Int'l CH ADAMAS
In Harm's Way CD, AX, AXJ, WAC, CGC (AKC major pointed) in the final
portion of the test- protecting his owner from a stick-wielding, threatening stranger as
an evaluator watches. I do not bite train any of my dogs- what you
see is natural instinct grounded in positive reinforcement obedience
training, endless socialization and a loving home. While going through this site, you will
notice that almost all of my adult dogs have the WAC title as well as
performance titles to prove their brains, willingness to please, drive
and stability of temperament. The ROM (Register of Merit) title at
the end of one of my dogs' names means that they have not only passed
the WAE/WAC test, but have also achieved their AKC Championship and have
been titled in a performance venue such as obedience or agility. |
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While the breed was once associated
with a bad public perception, reputable breeders have worked hard over
the last several decades to make the breed a dependable companion.
These days, very few Dobermans have unstable temperaments and the
majority of these can be attributed to poor breeding, poor socialization
on the part of the breeder and owner, lack of positive obedience
training, physical abuse and/or neglect. |
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Amadeus was one of several breeds demonstrating agility and trick training to the large audience. The event was hosted by morning radio show personality Tom Sullivan of Star 94. |
CH ADAMAS Ricochet RN, AX, AXJ, ROM was a seasoned therapy dog. He is pictured here at a library as part of a program that encourages children to read. |
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Here, Elizabeth is shown training "Faiqa" to assist her disabled handler in negotiating stairs and curbs. Faiqa was donated by her breeder, Penelope Brooks, MD. |
CH ADAMAS Ricochet RN, AX, AXJ, ROM in the news- donating canine oxygen masks to the Lumpkin County Fire Department on behalf of Atlanta Therapaws. |
ADAMAS Enchanted Host MX, MXJ, WAC performs an agility demonstration for employees of Federated Systems. |
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ADAMAS
Dobermans Please note that with my busy work, training and showing schedule your call or email may not be returned for several days.
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"Nikkos"
takes a nap with his best buddy, 3 year old Christian |
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