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In the 1980’s the Club got an invitation to join • -ORANA OF GARJON was runner up top
the Dobermann Breed Council (DBC). The DBC Dog in 1979
was made up of many of the Dobermann Breed
Clubs, only one had not joined. The aim of the In 2016 Sam Walsh restarted keeping records
DBC was to promote the breed in a positive and and has continued this since.
united manner.
• IRISH CH SAMENCO BABUSHKA was Top
In previous years the Championship Show was Dog in 2017
moved from May to September. It was now
run in conjunction with Belfast Championship • IR CHAMPION SANT KREAL HUGO BOSS
Show. Making for a great weekend with 2 sets IZ FITZKIN has been Top Dog in 2018 and
of CC’s on offer. The Championship Show was 2019
held in the Blue Circle, Magheramorne, Larne.
In 2016 the Championship show was moved to The social scene has changed a lot in the 42
the Eikon Centre. This is the same venue as years since the Club was started. There are no
Belfast Championship Show and proved a big longer quiz nights or dinner dances like previous
success with the exhibitors. years but there is still an after show dinner with
the judge and the dinner is always open to
As the Northern Ireland Dobermann Club was fellow exhibitors.
heading into the new century the Club was still
running one Open Show and one Championship The current Officers and Committee of the
Show every year. In early 2000’s the club would Northern Ireland Dobermann Club;
present any exhibitor who had gained the title
of Champion on their dog with a trophy and Officers
certificate to mark their achievements. Chairperson – Ms S Walsh
Treasurer – Ms J Neeson
We have seen many changes in recent years
but the biggest one has to be the introduction Secretary – Mr S Richardson
of the internet and social media. Like many Show Manager – Mr M O’Connell
clubs we set up both a website and a Facebook Committee – M Gamble, D Fitzsimons, A
page. The website wasn’t really successful but Neeson
the Facebook page on the other hand has been
very successful with followers from all over the We hope that our little Club in Northern Ireland
world as well as local Dobermann enthusiasts. with the help of exhibitors, members and
Our page provides details of when our shows followers will continue to provide education to
are, results from Championship shows that new owners, fun and laughter at our shows and
are held in Ireland, members can advertise support the breed for the next 40 years and
upcoming litters, health tests or just their dogs. beyond.
We also do our best to help Dobermanns
who are in need of rehoming and also some Follow the Club on their Facebook page
educational posts.
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Over the years the Club has recorded Top
Winners. Many of these records have been lost
with the change in committee members and also
the Top Dog was stopped. We did find these
results for 1978 and 1979;

• IRISH CH RICKSAR REBROTT was Top
Winning Dog in Ireland for 1978 and 1979
• SIOHBURGH PRINCESS ATHENA was
runner up Top Dog in 1978

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