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Kaliber
Dobermans Great Dogs of Our Past...
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CH. Horizon's
No Mo' Foolin' September 11, 1992 - October 2006 CH Brunswig's
Cryptonite
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Kaliber Dobermans is the house that Kali built. She was the foundation from which all of our dogs derived the essence of what makes Dobermans so unique per our breed standard- "Elegant in appearance, of proud carriage, reflecting great nobility and temperament. Energetic, watchful, determined, alert, fearless, loyal and obedient." Kaliber-bred Dobermans have Kali to thank for these character traits. After her career ended as a show
dog and brood bitch, Kali went on to spread love and cheer to patients
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Here, Kali is shown winning the 1999 DPCA National Specialty Brood Bitch class with sons, 1998 DPCA Winner's Dog CH Kaliber's Flagship and BIS/BISS CH Kaliber's Southern Gentleman AX, AXJ, CGC.
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Beginning in 2001, Kali repeatedly took honors at the DPCA National Specialty shows and Host Club shows as a veteran competitor. Here she is pictured winning Best in Veteran Sweeps from the 9-11 year old class, in an overall entry of 28 veterans.
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Kali is shown right going Best in Veteran Sweeps at eleven years at the 2003 DPCA National. She also won at the Host Club show that same year.
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At fourteen she made her last appearance at the 2006 DPCA National- bringing the audience to their feet, and to tears, to see how Kali still commanded the ring.
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BIS,
Multi BISS October 12, 1996 - September 5, 2007 CH Lexus Financial
Burden CDX, ROM, CGC
Gent has his own page on this website- please click this button to view it:
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1998 DPCA Winner's Dog, "Banner" February 21, 1998
- DPCA AOM
Winner,
You can read about Banner on our Boys' Page- just click on this button:
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Kaliber's
Georgia On My Mind October 1996 - February 2008
CH Lexus
Financial Burden CDX, ROM, CGC
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A littermate to Gent & Whitney, Sophie was an exceptional Doberman. She earned the 2002 American Red Cross "Animal Rescue Award" by helping to rescue three University of Arkansas students after their boat capsized in freezing temperatures on Beaver Lake. Her owners called authorities when Sophie frantically alerted them to the cries for help she could hear over a mile away. Sophie was previously a heroine a few years earlier when she helped to save a family of four in a similar situation. Lassie had nothing on our Sophie! She made us so proud!
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Passed August 2008 A CH Kaliber's Southern Gentleman
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A memorial written by Sidney's owners... Where
does one begin describing a family member so full of love, compassion,
loyalty, and “til the end of time” faithfulness? Our story
begins and ends with Sidney…our hero, friend, companion, and memory
for generational storybooks. Our quest began with meeting Nancy
Raffa Sodel. A true lover, mentor, and friend to all who embrace
the spirit of the Doberman. With her guidance and genuine judge of
character, we embarked on our journey to find the Doberman one could
only dream of. In
short time, we arrived in the great state of And
children….aha….indeed his best friends! I don’t believe
another animal exists on the planet that loves children more than the
Doberman. From the moment our boys were conceived, Sidney
was so affectionate with our little ones that even during his dinners,
when our children would slip in and eat his food (kids love this for
some funny reason), Sidney would calmly sit and patiently wait his
turn….hoping there would be plenty of leftovers in “his” own bowl.
He shared his toys, playtime, sleeping bed, and heart for Tristen and
Gabriel. When whimpers came over the baby monitor,
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CH. Horizon's
Vista May 2001 - February 2011 BIS, Multi
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Vista was a beautiful and spirited girl. She finished her championship with three majors- along the way she earned a Best of Breed over specials, a Group Four and an Award of Merit at the Atlanta DPC specialty show. An outstanding producer, Vista won the 2005 DPCA National Specialty Brood Bitch class under breeder/judge Sheila DiNardo. She was the dam of five AKC Champions, including the 2007 DPCA WB/BOW and a multiple DPCA Top 20 producing sire. She was regal & valiant to
the end. THE MOST perfect Doberman!
A noble, loyal & dependable companion. She produced
amazing show dogs
& incredible companions in the same package! Her presence is
greatly missed. |
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Kaliber's
Southern Accent
October 1996 - March 2011 Whitney pictured at 14 years young
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"Whitney" was a littermate to Gent, and was Kaliber Dobermans' first performance titled dog thanks to owner, Nancy Bousquet, of Norcross, Georgia. In 1999, Whitney passed the test given by Therapy Dogs International, Inc. From that time on Whitney and Nancy regularly visited nursing homes and a special needs school. During their visits, Whitney charmed residents and employees alike with her good manners and tricks. Whitney had well over 50 therapy dog visits to her credit. Whitney demonstrated the perfect Doberman temperament. We are very proud of her and of Nancy for helping to developing Whitney into a wonderful ambassador of the breed! She was a true "working dog" that touched the lives of others in a meaningful way.
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"Mason" Whelped September 5, 2000 - April 14, 2011 BIS/BISS CH
Kaliber's Southern Gentleman AX, AXJ, LC-10
Mason was the first MACH2 male Doberman in the country. He was owned by Nancy Bousquet of Norcross, Georgia and Nancy Raffa-Sodel. |
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