JANUARY 2010

WOWSA! What a way to start the year! Miss Ziva... Sasanoa Media Blitz... finished her American championship at the Greater Lowell Kennel Club show 1/16 in Fitchburg, MA. She won Best of Breed from the Bred By Class over specials for her third major. She also went Best Bred By in Breed. She then went on to WIN the Working Group!! So, she's now a very arrogant CH. Sasanoa Media Blitz!  She is her dam's ( Jazz) first champion.

DECEMBER 2009

Argos earned another 2 pts by going WD/BOS at the EasternDog Club show in Providence, RI.

Frank Barcellos keeps us updated on Max's battle with lymphoma:I got some good news about Max tonight. it had been 2 weeks since his last visit and all of the swelling in his nodes went down ! the ones in his neck look larger but that is probably due to Max having a little too much turkey ( like his owner did ) over the holidays. we will start walking and both start eating right again starting tomorrow.
My vet does not want to overdo it with the chemo. for now, Max will continue on his prednisone and he is due for his cytoxin next Monday evening. Max's leg is healing nicely too though he needs to stop chewing on the bandage. lol funny, trying to get a Doberman to stop chewing. Anyway, Max is in good health and spirits and he continues to amaze everyone here with his fight against this horrible disease. Max said "hello" to a pair of Yorkshire Terriers as we were leaving the vet tonight ! always a good sign when Max says HI to other dogs

NOVEMBER 2009

Sasanoa dogs and owners had a good time and good luck at the Thanksgiving Cluster in Springfield, MA, 11/19-22. In addition to the annual Sasanoa Thanksgiving dinner, Ziva earned her second major--a 4 pointer; Argos went reserve to a 4-pt major; Maja and Ty earned their Rally Novice title in 3 straight shows with a 1st place the last day; and Zeke and Keara Q'd on Sunday in Excellent Jumpers agility. And our German Pinscher Rumor earned three BOSs and her first 2 points.

OCTOBER 2009

From Jack and Pam Scheid: "For the Derry NH Fall Street Fair and PawFest held on September 19, our trainer, Julia McDonough, was asked by the organizers if she would put on two obedience training demonstrations. She agreed, and the Derry DPW actually constructed a large temporary show ring just for the event. She selected 6 of her advanced obedience students and their dogs to perform the demo, all off-lead exercises which was a real crowd pleaser. Pam and I had volunteered to show up and help her in whatever way we could. She jumped on that and told us to bring Maximus to serve as the official Fortunate K9 "greeter" at her booth, the only non-advanced obedience dog representing her training center, and at only 11 months of age.

While we were honored she would make such a gesture, we were also a bit intimidated because Maximus' performance would reflect directly on her and the reputation of her business. Working a dog in the training environment is one thing because it is controlled. Doing so in the middle of the chaos that is a public Fair is another. But doing so up close and personal with the constant flow of adult strangers, with children of all ages, with their parents that don't show the common sense of a fruit fly around strange dogs, and with the multitudes of inexperienced dog owners and untrained dogs of every temperament.......you get my drift.

But we trust that our trainer, as in the past, is an exceptional judge of dogs (and handlers) and would never let us set Maximus up to fail. She told us to just execute polite meet and greets on our terms (Maximus sitting), to teach the children first the importance of not approaching strange dogs without the owner's permission, to assertively control our space from intruding, ill-mannered dogs and their handlers, and to pace Maximus, reading his cues while providing periodic breaks in the action for him to relax, decompress, veg out, and play away from the crowd.

Maximus did not disappoint one iota, even though he is still that willful. confident, fearless, puppy-brained and overly enthusiastic Blue Boy you presented to us last December. At PawFest he was a great ambassador for the importance of obedience training (at a mere 11 months), for our trainer's reputation, and for the breed, shocking quite a few of the Doberman doubters out there. Many folks asked us where we got such a beautiful Doberman, and Maximus represented Sasanoa in a way that would have had Penny Cary blushing with pride. Our trainer, who has witnessed and guided his development these past 9 months, reiterated beforehand that some dogs are food driven, toy driven, work driven, or are praise and affection driven. Maximus gravitates to the latter two. "Make him work for the affection he craves by sitting calmly first. If his ass leaves the ground, immediately withdraw what he wants. Give it back to him only when he earns it and exhibits the correct behavior. This is as much about training as anything you will ever do in class." And then she kept a watchful eye over us. Maximus made everyone look good that day.

But the story continues.

Pam and I once again volunteered this past weekend to reprise our roles with Maximus as the official greeters at the FortunateK9 booth at the annual Pet Blessing, sponsored by the First Church of Christ in Bradford MA. Again Julia McDonough was asked by the organizers to perform an obedience training demo after the Ma. State Police performed their canine demo. Pam and I arrived, totally comfortable with our role. Then the other shoe dropped. Our trainer came up short with the number of advanced obedience dog/handler teams. "Pam and Maximus, you are going to have to get out there and fill in. What we will explain and demonstrate today are our dogs in various stages of obedience training."

Maximus with Pam at the helm once again did not disappoint. Julia introduced Pam and Maximus to the crowd and explained: "In obedience training, Dobermans are strong, willful, high intensity, high energy, high drive, a little too smart for their own good, and require a handler that is equal to the task. Consequently, they tend to develop their obedience skills at a slightly different pace than many other breeds. Maximus here is just 11 months old. You be the judge." Maximus went out with Pam and delivered a solid individual performance, then blended nicely with "the big dogs."

While he is not (yet) nearly in the same league with the advanced obedience teams, many of whom are titled, Maximus' age is beginning to now work in his favor. He put on very respectable demo for his first time out in public. His heeling, 90/180/270/360 turns, left and right, German lefts, sits, downs, stays, recall/front sit, and attention on Pam in the chaos and distraction that is a public venue reflected well once again on Pam, our trainer, the breed, and on you (Sasanoa). Julia skipped any off-lead exercises with Maximus to be on the safe side (demo area was a common in the center of town, not fenced off from the busy streets or the crowd with their dogs). Julia also demo'd one of her own Dobermans, but she also took Maximus' leash from Pam and ran him through his paces again for the crowd. Solid again, as you might expect with a professional handler this time"

SEPTEMBER 2009
Noa took 3 out of four wins in Cape Cod and Ziva took Bred By Gr. 1 two days.

The winning continues: Ziva another point in North Conway and then again on Cape Cod. Noa was out for the first time since July and won 3 out of 4 shows on Cape Cod, picking up 5 points!

 Frank Barcellos reports that Max has had, hopefully, his last chemo treatment and seems to be doing really well. Continued good wishes for Max and Frank. They are quite a team.

Kayla continues to improve in her agility training with Dad Zeke and might be ready to compete next year!

Joe Robinson continues to recover from a nasty fall last month. He will be away from the agility ring for awhile, but we hope is recovery is speedy and complete!

AUGUST 2009
Ziva went WB for another point at the Cumberland, ME, shows.

Paige, Ziva, and Argos went to Cannada for 6 shows: all three finished their Canadian championships AND each one went Best Puppy in Show. Paige also went Best in Puppy Sweeps. Ziva and Argos both earned BOBs as well. Their dam, Jazz earned her Rally Novice title with Mark Rickard handling as did her "brother" their GSD, Bravo. Way to go!

Keara and Zeke  finished  their Excellent Jumpers title and then went on to finish their Open Agility title

JULY 2009
At the Springfield shows at the end of August, Ziva earned her first points--a 3 pt. major!
 
Noa took 4 out of 5 major reserves at the Springfield shows ove the Fourth of July.

Argos and Ziva went to Fredericton, Canada, at the end of the month where Argos took a Best Puppy in Show and earned 3 points, and Ziva earned 7 points by going BOB over specials. She also won a Best Bred By in Show.

JUNE 2009
Argos won Best bred BY in Show at the Topsfield shows while picking up his first point.

MAY 2009
At the Doberman   Pinscher Club of Danbury, Maya went Best Veteran in Sweeps and Veteran Bitch. The next day she Q'd in agility and then did it again the next day to finish her Jumpers title.

At the Framingham District Kennel Club shows, Argos went Puppy group 4--his second.

At the York County KC shows, Argos went Puppy Gr 4. Maya took Veteran Gr 1.

At the Vacationland Dog Club shows, Noa went BOWs at both shows and took Best in Specialty Match. Maya took High Scoring Dog in Obedience.

APRIL 2009

April 25-26
Argos and Paige went to UKC shows in Westfield, MA. Unfortunately, Argos did not get to show as he is sporting approximately 15 stitches on his foreleg from a long tear. But he and Carol enjoyed tagging along in the RV. Paige accumulated 3 WB, 2 BOB, 2 Gr 2 and a RWB. She is half way to her UKC Ch.

Joe and Maya earned a standard leg in agility in Wrentham.

April 17-19
In Sherbrooke, Canada, Noa picked up his first two points toward his Canadian CH by going WD/BOW and a Puppy Group 1. He was RWD the other two days. And Extra walked away with two RWBs.

April 10-12
At their first show in RI on Easter weekend, Evelyn's Paige and Todd, Vicky and Barbara Buttrick's Noa went Reserve Winner's Bitch and Reserve Winner's Dog respectively. Not bad for 6 mo 2 day old pups!

MARCH 2009
3/25/09
Dear Sweet Kayla went to a a new home for a trial period today.We miss her terribly! Diane and Tim Frechette and 5 yo Hunter Frechette are incorporating Kayla into a very active household. Welcome to the Frechettes!

3/22/09
A few of Jazz's pups had their first foray into the conformation ring at an all-breed match. Vicki, Todd, and Barbara Buttrick's Noa won Best Puppy in Breed and Puppy Group 2. Evelyn Stackpole's Paige won her class against Kayla. Carol and Michael Crosby's Argos was well-behaved for handler Daddy Zeke and performed beautifully.

3/14-15/2009
Linda and Joe Robinson's Maya had an amazing weekend at the CT River Working group shows in Springfield, MA. On Saturday, Maya took Best in Veteran Sweeps, Best Veteran Bitch, and earned the only Award of Merit over specials. On Sunday, she went Best in Veteran Sweeps again. There was no regular veteran competition on Sunday.

3/7/09
We are deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Sasanoa Sebaik (Gabe) from our first litter. Gabe and his owner Mara had fought a long and hard battle against Lyme disease, lymphoma, and DCM. Gabe and Mara were perfect for each other and were a wonderful team.

Carol Crosby and husband Michael participated this weekend in the Regional (NE/NY) archery championships in Andover, MA. Carol placed either 2nd or 3rd in the senior divison. (They left before finals). Michael had fun! LOL! See Carol's winning form below!

Congratulations to Maxim Scheid who earned his AKC Puppy Starz certificate after successfully completing his puppy obedience course.

Kayla had a joyful reunion with her Specialist Dr. Roberts who is about to begin testing Kayla to determine what might be causing the excessive drinking/urination, which has gotten better.


FEBRUARY 2009
THE PARTY THAT WASN'T!!!!!  When Mark and Norma scheduled their visit for the weekend of the 6th-8th, we felt they might like to see the Jazz pups as they turned 4 months, so we invited owners to "drop in" during the day on Sat. to get reunited or to meet M & N for the first time. Linda, Joe and Evelyn were coming for lunch and that was the only formal plan in the works. What evolved was something else! By supper time we had 5 pups and their owners in various stages of play and discourse. We ended up with 9 at the table and a good time was had by all! Apologies to the Crosbys and to Dorothy and Gary Robinson who might have been led to think that we had a 'reunion" and they weren't invited. LOL!

 Pups are all coming along nicely and we are excited about the upcoming show season and on following their progress in other areas. (Pictures are up under JAZZ'S PUPS) Kayla has been off her medication for a week now and does seem to be improving daily. She is SUCH a sweet personality that everyone has fallen for her.

Contrary to some expectations (and I understand there is a "pool" being circulated), Mark and Norma did leave with Krickett for some more "fostering." She SO enjoyed her vacation in the southern, sunny climes of Maine.

 JANUARY 2009

Please welcome the newest  (or continuing) members of the Sasanoa Family who are busy with their Jazz/Gaza pups:

Evelyn Stackpole obeddobes@gwi.net owns Sasanoa Front Page News (PAIGE). Paige is Glory's granddaughter.

Carol and Michael Crosby crosby@maine.rr.com are busy with Sasanoa Early Edition (ARGOS).

Jack and Pam Scheid scheid@comcast.net took home Sasanoa Sports Edition (MAXIM).

Todd, Vicki and Barbara Buttrick tvtb@comcast.net added Sasanoa High Resolution (NOA) to their family.

Dorothy and Gary Robinson  d.c.robinson@tds.net are having fun with Sasanoa Media Blitz (ZIVA).

Jazz's mom and dad, Norma and Mark marnorm@nbnet.nb.ca are "fostering" Sasanoa Extra Extra (KRICKETT) for us for awhile. She joined Jazz and her GSD brother Bravo in the arctic weather of Canada.

And little KAYLA (Sasanoa Special Edition) is still with us awaiting a new home after we wean her  off all medications.

Welcome, everyone, to the Sasanoa Family! We hope to see you  all at the reunion July 18.


NOVEMBER
11/21-23/08 At the West Springfield shows, a couple of members had some nice wins:

Joe Robinson and Zoe had a clean Excellent Jumpers run for their 5th Master's leg.
Zeke Carpenter and Keara earned their Open Jumpers title with a first place.
And Linda Robinson took the plunge to run her girl Maya and Q'd in Open Jumpers. This is in addition to Maya going Best Veteran in Breed both days it was offered and Veteran Gr. 3 on Friday.

Sasanoa is mourning the loss of Am/Can Ch. Sasanoa Missique, WC, TT, CGC, TDI, TT--Kinsey--who died suddenly November 17 just after her 8th birthday. Kinsey was the dam of 5 champions and Penny's soulmate.
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Dan Brackett and Kodi earned their CL-2 title from CPE agility.

Judy Stoodley's Fiesta earned  a freestyle dance title--W-FD/MF November1 in PA in Beginner's and her first leg in Novice. Way to go, girls!

Joe and Linda Robinson's Maya won a Best Costume award at a recent agility Show and Go.

OCTOBER
10/9/08
Congratulations to Maja and Bob Giuliano (Ty) who recently welcomed their third grandchild, Adrianna, from Guatamala.SO happy for you guys that everything FINALLY came together.

10/8/08
Sasanoa welcomed 7 new babies to the family. Mom is Mark and Norma's Jazz and dad is the handsome GAZA. Proud new GRANDMOM is Evelyn who owns Jazz's mom, the incredible GLORY. Check out mom, dad, and puppies of the PUPPY page of the Sasanoa website: www.sasanoa.com.

SEPTEMBER
9/9/08
Linda and Joe Robinson welcomed their first grandchild, a boy, Tuesday night. Travis is the son of Linda and Joe's oldest son Brandon and his wife Sally. We wish them all the best!

Sadly we were informed  recently of the sudden death of Sasanoa P'Less, REVE, who lived with Jack and Linda Karcz in NH. Reve was from our first litter by Kia and Dillon. Our sincerest condolences to Jack and Linda on the loss of a wonderful companion. We also just received notice of the passing of Reve's littermate Sasanoa Tobique, CGC, TDI ,RILEY, owned by Robin Provost in Michigan.

AUGUST
8/28-8/31/08
Judy Stoodley and Fiesta earned their Rally Advanced title at the Mid-Coast KC shows - Thurs. 94 and second place and Friday 97 and first place. Go, girls!

Norma McCarthy and Mark Rickard's girl Jazz finished her AKC championship Sat. after three consecutive wins of WB/BOW/BOS. They are now eagerly awaiting confirmation that she is in whelp. She has been bred to Ch. Wyndem-N-Rahdy's Lucky Strike.

8/14-8/21/08
Some Sasanoa dogs had a great week in Rothsay, Canada!

Evelyn Stackpole and Glory-New Can. RA. Her Sassy also earned her Canadian RA.
Linda Robinson and Maya-New Can. CD and Best Veteran in Show! It was the nfirst time in the obedience ring for both of them. We are HUGELY proud of Linda and Maya!
Linda Robinson and Brady-BOB and Group 1
Mark Rickard and Norma McCarthy and Jazz-2 BOS and their shepherd Bravo earned 3 RWD and 1 BOB.
Maja and Bob's Ty went WD 4 times for 5 points toward his Canadian Championship.

Norma and Mark were happily reunited with Jazz who returned from her trip with Z to Wisconsin to be bred. We are now just keeping her fingers crossed that she is in whelp.

8/3/08- Penny and Zeke's Keara went WB/BOW at the Keene, NH, show to single out. She needs just her majors to finish her championship.

8/4/08
Judy Stoodley sent this along. TOO COOL! Check out the video!! 
 "My beautiful redhead, Fiesta, having earned her WAC less than two weeks before, traveled with me to Rhode Island this weekend to compete in canine musical freestyle at the World Canine Freestyle Organization's 6th Annual International competition. We were competing at the Beginner level to the Fats Domino song, "I'm Walkin'." We also did a Beginner's Pairs routine with my daughter and her French Bulldog to "Meet in the Middle." I'm thrilled to say that both routines earned legs, although she was getting a bit of a glazed look and didn't do as well in the pairs routine. (My daughter also qualified in HER singles routine, so it was great fun all around.) We placed first in Beginner A and also earned the award for Best Teamwork by a Beginner Team. We also, by default since we were the only "A" pairs routine, earned first in that category as well.  Animal Planet was there filming all weekend for a two-hour special that will be airing on Dec. 13. I don't know how much Fiesta will be featured. They were particularly in love with my daughter and the Frenchie, (Who wouldn't be, LOL?) with the Landseer Newfoundlands, and a couple of other dogs. But it would be wonderful for the breed if Fiesta got a passing nod...."

JULY
7/25/08
Norma and Mark's Jazz went BOS at the Fredericton, New Brunswick shows.

7/20/08
Glory/Rayman kids Mina, Ty, and Keara all earned their WACs today! Also Bruschi and Fiesta! Congrats to owners Tom and Deneen Borelli, Maja and Bob Giuliano, Penny Cary and Zeke Carpenter (Keara and Bru) and Judy Stoodley!

7/9/08
Keara Cary-Carpenter took WB/BOW for another 2 points in Hopkinton, NH today.

Linda and Joe Robinson's Maya went Best of Breed Veteran at the same show.

7/6/08
Norma and Mark's girl, Jazz, earned her second major--a 4-pointer--by going WB/BOW today in Springfield. She needs only 3 single points to finish her American championship.

7/5/08
Joe and Linda's Zoe earned her AJP title making her the proud holder of 6 agility titles. She also Q'd in a standard course the same day.

Zeke and Keara finished their NAJ title with a first place.

Kodi Brackett has a new sister, Roxy, whom Pam and Dan adopted through rescue.

JUNE
6/22/08
Joe and Linda Robinson's Maya went Best Veteran in Show at the Penobscot Valley KC shows in Cumberland, ME.

Norma and Mark's Jazz went WB/BOW/BOB from the classes and made the cut in group at the Penobscot Valley KC shows in Cumberland, ME. Jazz will be bred in August to Ch. Wyndem -n- Rahdy's Lucky Strike, GAZA. See pedigree on "Puppies" page.

6/15/08
Happy Father's Day! Keara Cary-Carpenter earned her NA title today with Dad Zeke as her coach.

6/14/08
Linda and Joe Robinson's Maya earned her NJP title with a first place at trials in Topsfield, MA. She then went into the breed ring and took Best of Breed Veteran and Veteran Group 1.

Zeke Carpenter is the proud new owner of a 31" Trail Manor Travel Trailer--Keara's new "agility palace"

Maja and Bob Giuliano and Tom and Deneen Borelli report from NY that Ty and Mina are best friends and we will see them at the reunion. Mina has completed an obedience course and Ty is training in agility and rally.

6/6/00
Dan and Pam Brackett's Kodi finished his first CPE agility title this weekend earning him a CL-1 behind his name. Way to go, guys.

6/1/08
"Maya" Robinson earned her first agility title, NAP, in Westford, MA with Dad Joe with a first place.

MAY
5/31/08
Zeke Carpenter's Keara earned a leg each in Standard and Jumpers courses with 2 first places.

Evelyn Stackpole's Glory earned her NA title.

 5/30/08
"Maya" Robinson won 3 out of 4 veteran bitch showings at the Pilgrim/Danbury Specioialties in Wrentham, MA this weekend.: two in Sweeps with one best in Veteran Sweeps and 2 in regular classes.

Word from proud owner Kael Kirpatrick is that his beautiful boy Jazz is enjoying a full-time RV lifestyle in TX!

5/20/08
Norma and Mark's girl Jazz took a 3-point major going WB/BOW/BOS at the Vacationland Dog Club show in Scarborough. She now has 7 points.

5/17/08
Judy Stoodley's Fiesta earned the first leg of her Rally Advanced title with a third place at the Vacationland Dog Club shows in Scarborough, ME.

Checking in with the Gagans (Sampson), the Provosts (Riley), Janet Kishpaugh (Kadi) and Jack Karcz (Reve) everyone is doing well.

 5/10/08-5/11/08
Linda and Joe Robinson's 7-year-old Maya earned three agility legs this weekend--2 standard preferred and 2 jumpers preferred, with three first places and 1 second place.

Our deepest sympathies go out to Pam and Dan Brackett who had to say goodbye to their wonderful girl Lady, who came to them via Doberman Rescue Unlimited many years ago.

5/4/08
Penny and Zeke's Keara went WB/BOS , Best Bred By, and Bred By Group 3.

Pam and Dan Brackett's Kodi earned his CPE agility titles: Level 1 Strategy Game title and a Level 1 Fun Game title.

5/3/08
Penny and Zeke’s Keara went BOB at the York County KC show for 1 point.

5/2/08
PTSDPC held a very successful sanctioned “A” match. Check out the results on the new Event Results page. Kudos to Match Chair Pam Brackett, Chief Steward Linda Robinson, and Trophy/Hospitality Chair Evelyn Stackpole.

APRIL
4/27/08
Tom and Mary Rankin's Pepper earned his UKC championship with 2 BOB's and 2 Gr. 1's. He capped off the day by going Reserve Best in Show. This makes Penny and Zeke's 5th triple champion.

His sister Jazz,  owned by Mark and Norma of Canada, in 4 consecutive shows, finished her UKC title on the same day with 2 BOB's, a Gr.1 and a Gr. 2.

April 19-20 weekend
 Dan and Pam Brackett have a new title on their boy Kodi. He earned his NA title this weekend making a second ROM for his breeders, Penny Cary and Hosea Carpenter. He is now Am/Can/ U-Ch. Sasanoa Rebellious, WAC, CGC, NA, ROM.

Tom and Mary Rankin's boy Pepper went BOS in Springfield on Sunday.

4/15/08  
Evelyn Stackpole's Glory is recovering nicely from her recent spaying.

Judy Stoodley was expecting the arrival of her new goat on Monday.

Todd and Vicki Buttrick have purchased a new RV.

 4/13/08
Judy Stoodley's Fiesta, Can. Ch. Sasanoa Celebration, CGC, TDI, earned her Rally Novice title.

Todd and Vicki Buttrick's Paris, Sasanoa Meditation, WAC, earned her Canadian championship. Congratulations to both girls and their owners!

 MARCH
 3/16/08
Our thoughts are once again with Tom and Mary Rankin and family. Tom 's younger brother is in the hospital recovering from a heart attack. Our best wishes go out to them.

3/15/08 
Linda and Joe Robinson's Maya went Best Veteran Bitch in Sweeps and Best Opposite Veteran in Sweeps two days at the CT River Working Group shows handled by Kerry Boyd.

3/11/08
Our thoughts are with Tom and Mary Rankin as Mary's mother continues to recover from on-going health issues and surgery.

3/8/08
Joe and Linda Robinson will be welcoming their first grandchild in September.