The Doberman was originally developed as a guard dog—the only dog bred specifically to protect man. In the breed's origin and development, Herr Dobermann concentrated on the character of the dog more than conformation. The Doberman's reputation for strength of character became widely known. Otto Goller continued to develop the breed and founded the National Dobermann Club in Germany. The Doberman has always been admired for its character, its intelligence, its trainability and its desire to please. Fortunately for the Doberman of today, those traits of high intelligence and desire to please (high trainability), along with a square, sleek, well muscled body, make the Doberman one of the most versatile working breeds. They excel in conformation, obedience, agility, flyball, schutzhund, ring sport, tracking, search and rescue, guiding the blind, therapy, and seizure alert. Dobermans have been used for hunting and have even attained herding titles.
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10/12/2011

Our friend Terry sent us these photos of Charismatic's Blaque Jax (Charismatic's Ladykiller x Petra Betelges) - "Jax" - with his buddy Jewel. Jax is 6 months old and has started Schutzhund training working on his obedience and tracking skills. Terry says Jax should have his CGC in a month.

2/14/2011

Congratulations to Laura Dennis and "Hope" (Navigator Betelges x Charismatic's Zelda) on Hope receiving her CGC! Hope is now working towards her CD.

2/11/2011

Yliria has informed us that her girl "Shelby" (Navigator Betelges x Charismatic's Zelda) has tested negative for the DCM gene mutation discovered by WSU. Excellent news! Thanks Yliria! Click here to got to the WSU results page.

8/6/2010

New addition from Betelges kennel...Petra Betelges!

7/18/10

Navigator was bred to Zelda for a litter due in September. These pups will be ready late November.

3/25/2010

Charismatic's Ladykiller X Charismatic's Pretty Baby litter born. 5 black males & 4 black females. 2 females available in this litter.

5/1/2009

Betty has been placed...thanks to everyone that inquired about her.

12/5/08

This is "Betty." She is available for adoption. We found her wandering on HWY 247 in Lake City FL in August 2008. Betty is a very kind and loving dog. She gets along well with our other dogs. She's crate trained and loves to go for rides in the car. She likes to play tug with a rope and is getting quite strong! Please email if you are interested in adopting Betty: charismatic@windstream.net

8/21/08

Puppies are here! Baby had a litter of 7 black pups - 2 males and 5 females. Please fill out our questionnaire if you are interested in a puppy. Here is one of the males at 6 weeks.

 

9/4/07

The male pup has been placed...thanks for all of your applications! Tanita will be having a litter later this month. Please fill out our questionnaire if you would like a puppy.

8/29/07

We have 1 black/rust male available from a litter born 3/21/07. He is cropped, docked, current with his vaccinations, AKC registered, crate trained, and is a friendly well-mannered puppy. Recent photo of him here. If you are interested in purchasing a puppy please fill out our puppy questionnaire.

 

8/02/06

we imported a new male - Navigator Betelges Livonijas Baron Heart of Hamlet x Virginia Betelges from the Betelges Kennel in Slovenia. That's Navigator below after his ear taping and at left getting his first swimming lesson in the Matanzas River.

7/6/06

Congratulations to MCCD Charismatic Troy (Tahi Reme Churchill x Amanda Ami De Galius). Troy earned his International Champion title after winning best puppy under 4 different judges. Troy is a littermate of our "Charismatic's Pretty Baby."