Elka vom Schonenberg SchH 3 IPO 3

1987-1996

Feus v. Nymphenburg SchH 3, IPO 3, FH x Barbel v. Haus Erlich SchH 3

Elka was imported from Germany at 7 weeks of age. Little did I know then the impact this wonderful dog would have on my life. We worked together in obedience and Schutzhund, obtaining SchH 3 easily by 3 years old, with many high in trials and twice 100 points in protection.

I think her trademark was her exceptional focus at all times, even in protection yet she never missed the bite!! Most of her puppies display this same intense focus and concentration as well. I actually had people ask me "what's wrong with your dog's neck?" as she was looking at me most of the time, unless she was asleep!

Elka was my once in a lifetime dog, my best friend, companion, protector and teammate. She taught me about life, love and devotion. She was the foundation bitch for Kaiserhaus Dobermanns and has many progeny working in all types of dog sports. Dayma is a daughter from her last litter.

I will always miss her.

"Brothers and sisters, I bid you beware, of giving your heart to a dog to tear."~Rudyard Kipling

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A FEW OF ELKA'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS

October 1988 SchH 1 94-96-99=289 High in Trial ~~ #3 1988 USA SchH 1 Rankings

May 1989 SchH 2 97-90-96=283 High in Trial~~#6 1989 USA SchH 2 Rankings

May 1990 SchH 3 96-88-96=280 High in Trial~DPCA Mid-Year Champion

September 1990 SchH 3 99-94-100=293 High in Trial~Mid-Central Regional Champion

September 1991 SchH 3 93-93-98=284 High in Trial~ Mid Central Regional Champion

May 1992 IPO 1 95-98-100=293

June 1992 IPO 3 99-90-97=286 High in Trial