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Give Thanks ~
So far, this year, Katoba Dobermans has MANY things to be "canine-thankful" for.
Here are some of the logistical highlights that bring thanks for the joy and excitement, pride and emotion, and the
happiness shared by the families of the dogs I love so dearly.

AKC Mjr ptd Can Int'l CH Sudahr's Raindance CGC WAC ~ "Echo"
   ... celebrates her 8th Birthday with great health and lots of attitude

The "Emerald Dozen"
   ... celebrate their 2nd Birthday with health, happiness, and much success

The "Fab Five"
   ... celebrate their 4th Birthday ~ in memory of Piper

Can Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Jam CGC CGN RN ~ "Vedder"
   ... and Ed, garner a Rally Novice title
   ... becomes a Canadian CHAMPION
   ... earns a CKC Canine Good Neighbor Certificate

AKC Major ptd. Can Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Horizon CGC TDI RN ~ "Tyler"
   ... and Kathy, garner a Rally Novice title
   ... becomes a Canadian CHAMPION
   ... and Kathy, earn the Therapy Dog Institute Certificate and becomes my personal Service Dog
   ... takes his first commercial flight as a service dog
   ... garners his first AKC points ~ a 3-pt. Major and a single

Katoba's Emerald Idol ~ "Simon"
  ... and the Solmi's, earn the AKC Canine good Citizen Certificate

Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Warrior ~ "Ronin"
   ... and Angie, earn the Therapy Dog Institute Certificate

Am Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald City CGC ~ "Oz"
   ... becomes an AKC CHAMPION

CKC ptd. Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Rain CGC RN ~ "Misty"
  ... and Kathy, garner a Rally Novice title
  ... becomes a Best of Breed & Group Winning International CHAMPION
  ... whelps a litter of NINE pups, by CH Marienburg's Bordeaux:
                     Katoba's Miss Priss
                              Katoba's Miss Congeniality
                              Katoba's Miss Muffet
                              Katoba's Miss America
                              Katoba's Miss Sunshine
                              Katoba's Miss Behaving
                              Katoba's Mister Big
                              Katoba's Mister Wonderful
                              Katoba's Mister Sandman

Can Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Classic ~ "Logan"
   ... becomes a Canadian CHAMPION
   ... earns two legs toward his Rally Novice title

CKC Major ptd. Am Int'l CH Katoba's Emerald Knight CGC, CGN ~ "Ledger"
   ... becomes an AKC CHAMPION
   ... earns two legs toward his Rally Novice title
   ... is major pointed in Canada

BISS-A Katoba's Emerald Downs CGC RN ~ "Cahill"
   ... and Kathy, garner a Rally Novice title

** Of course, we keep in our prayers, the rest of the Katoba Dobermans:
                     BPIS AKC ptd. Can Int'l CH Katoba's Holy Roller ~ "Preacher"
                     Int'l CH Katoba's Rockin' Roller ~ "Vaughn"
                     Int'l CH Katoba's Steam Roller ~ "Angus"
                     Can Int'l CH Katoba's FIre Roller ~ "Drago"
                     Katoba's Emerald Queen ~ "Sonya"
                     Katoba's Emerald Ale ~ "Guiness"
                     Katoba's Emerald Olympian ~ "Apollo"

**And, gone but never forgotten:
                   AKC ptd. Can Int'l CH Katoba's Roller Coaster CGC ~ "Piper"

The ongoing photo journal of Katoba Dobermans' 2009 "Miss & Mister" Litter ~ DPCA Futurity Nominated for 2010

Thursday, November 26, 2009

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Below: The 2009 "Miss & Mister" Litter
Breeze, Soleil, Violet, Erica, Rhyme
Mischief, Louis, Zzzen and Braun

Below: The 2007 "Emerald Dozen" Litter
Logan, Misty, Tyler, Cahill, Vedder,Ledger, Oz,
Simon, Guinness, Sonya, Apollo and Ronin

Left, top to bottom: Vedder, Tyler, Oz, Logan, Cahill.
Right, top to bottom: Echo, Ronin, Misty, Ledger.

Below: The 2005 "Fab Five" Litter
Piper, Preacher, Vaughn, Angus, Drago

While God has given me many things to be grateful for ... at the top of my list are my husband, my children, and, of course, my beloved Dobermans.
May the good Lord's blessings shower down upon all Katoba Dobermans & the wonderful families I remain close to ...
.. but, may He rain the heaviest bounties of grace and fulfillment on those dearest to my heart &/or home:
Todd
Katie, Kandis, KevinJohn, Kristin
Echo, Tyler, Cahill, Misty, Logan, Violet, Erica

whatever your situation ... whatever your faith ... there is always a reason to
~ celebrate, love, feast, rejoice, laugh, share, remember ~

Q UESTIONNAIRE

If you are inerested in being considered for one of the show prospect puppies available, (see above), please begin by filling out the questionnaire, (below).
Email it to Kathy at katoba@comcast.net. Please leave nothing 'blank' on the form.
Kathy can be contacted at 253.312.4839.

Katoba's Miss Sunshine
"SOLEIL"

Katoba's Mister Sandman
"ZZZEN"

Katoba's Miss Congenialtiy
"BREEZE"

Violet, Erica, Breeze, Zzzen and Soleil
each share a tray of Thanksgiving Day treats:
turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, rolls, and ... pumpkin pie.
They loved me VERY much after this :)