"CAHILL" ~ BISS-A Katoba's Emerald Downs CGC RN

sire: CH Tijac's Classic Topp Model "Gunther"
dam: Can Int'l CH Sudahr's Raindance CGC WAC (AKC Major pointed) "Echo"

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AKC# WS216496/11
DOB: 03/04/07
Black # 3
26.75" square
88#
vWd DNA: Genotypically Affected, VetGen # 46147
CERF: Certified Normal 09
Full dentition +
Vaccinations/titres: current 09
Thyroid: MSU pending
Cardiac Tested: Normal 09 - OFA # DP-CA565/23M/P-PI
ECG Normal '08
Hips: OFA pending
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Breeder/Owner/Handler: Kathy Babbitt

Canadian Kennel Club
(Breeder/Owner Handled)
Judge Juan Carlos Vasconsellos: Altered Class
Winners Dog
Best of Breed
Working Group 1
Best In Specialty Show

American Kennel Club
(Breeder/Owner Handled)
Evaluator Virginia Dunn: PASS
AKC CANINE GOOD CITIZEN

(Breeder/Owner Handled)
Judge Barbara Friedrich: Rally Novice B Qualifying Score 88 ~ 1st Leg
Judge Carl Friedrich: Rally Novice B Qualifying Score 88 ~ 2nd Leg
Judge Joanna Yund: Rally Novice B Qualifying Score 95 ~ 3rd Leg
Novice B 4th Place
RALLY NOVICE TITLE

"... and the race is on ..."
~ Sawyer Brown

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Stay Gold Pony Boy

Cahill is, undoubtedly, one of THE most beautiful and impressive Dobermans I have bred.
He was my conformation pick male of the 'Emerald Dozen' litter from the first whelping box forward.
He is magnificent - a true masterpiece - both inside and out - and, he is my true friend and companion ... my sofa snuggler!.
Cahill is named after my favorite Thoroughbred Stallion, "Cahill Road", who stands at El Dorado Farms, in Enumclaw, WA.
He is bold and strong, but is a gentle, sweet spirit ~ he loves to have fun, is VERY eager to please, and thrives on learning ... & hunting squirrels, of course.
The temperament on this boy is solid ~ he is charismatic, social, confident, devoted, curious, always protective and watchful and is, of course,
a "sucky baby" like all the others, (they all hug and suck on their blankets).
Cahill is bred CORRECT to the Standard in size, structure, movement and temperament.
Being the wonderful dog that he is, Cahill passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, at 11 months of age ~ without ANY formal obedience training.
His incredible play and prey drives manifest themselves in his awesome ability to protect, provide service, thrive in performance venues, make me laugh ...
... and as a side note, he is a perfect alarm clock ~ every morning at 4:22am .... Cahill CROWS like Peter Pan.
Cahill entered the Rally ring at the big Seattle Kennel Club show - with no previous training - garnering 2 Q's for 2 Legs toward his Rally Novice title.
A month later, still "untrained", Cahill received a lovely Q-Score of 95 for his 3rd Leg with a nice 4th placement, earning him a Rally Novice Title.
Cahill is the embodiment of the "total Doberman", and as he trains and matures, will prove this through his accomplishments.
Due to an injury, Cahill cannot be shown in the Conformation ring, but will succeed in the performance venues.

A. McLaughlin08

BISS-A Katoba's Emerald Downs CGC, RN

My story of two boys:
"100% LIFE"
Cahill has been in my life whole-heartedly, and has always settled for 50% of the time he deserves. Having two males is workable, if you have the time, the space, and the energy.
But they NEVER get 100% of the time they want or need. I love both equally and with more heart than I could have ever imagined. They were best buddies until they became "big
boys" and that is when I knew I could not take any chances letting them play together. The only time they can be together at all is when we are all relaxing in the living room in the
evening - and then, they still have to be at opposite sides of the room - one with Todd and one with me.
It is manageable ... but, it is not fair.
They sleep in pens next to each other in full view of each other, and even snuggle up against each other when sleeping. They eat only inches from each other - never an issue or
problem ... yet, there will always be bars between them and there will never be the confidence of peace between them ... because they are true Doberman males.
It is a do-able situation ... but, it is always a 'situation'.
Tyler and Cahill are both very promising performance dogs and both already have Rally titles; they both also have Canine Good Citizen Certificates. Tyler continues in the
conformation ring and will continue as a part of my future breeding program and as a stud dog. They are both great dogs ... who can NEVER train, compete, or even play together.
It is organized ... but, it is not "fun" for them.
If I were to keep them both forever, they would never know any different life and it would be the same loving environment they have always known ... time cut in half - one half per boy.
They have not had any contact issues and I do not see that ever happening ... as long as they NEVER have unguarded, free-run, access to each other.
It is structured ... but, it is not fulfilling their needs.
When I had inquiries about Cahill again last year, I started soul-searching, and chose to turn the inquiries down. Cahill leaving me was far too painful to even consider, and I put the
thought to the far back corner of my mind. When the last litter of pups came along, ALL the adult house dogs had to take a back seat to some of the daily time needed for the babies.
The magnitude of sadness for a 50% dog - OR LESS - hit me very hard at that time ... especially when seeing that the puppies had cut the adult dogs time in half. Albeit the new
born pup needs would be temporary ... how may halves can be cut in half again, before there is no tie left at all. Tyler was actually getting even more than his share because he is
back in the conformation ring ... Cahill - that perfect patient friend, stayed content and in waiting for "his turn" ... getting less one on one than ever. He is incredibly gracious and
amazingly loving with me every second of time he gets ... but I think he deserves MUCH more than what I can give him as a second male.
It works ... but it just ~ "works".
Recently, I was contacted by a woman who had been watching Cahill's progress, asking if he was still available. I had to set my heart aside and actually consider whether I would
be able to be without his spirit in my home ... or not. Placing him in a forever home where he could be 100% KING would be a dream come true for ANY dog ... but, was I strong
enough to let him out of my selfish heart?!?!?! I met the woman who had inquired - kept an open mind and a readied spirit. Then ... she and her home were "all wrong". When she
opened the door i thought I was in a Cheech & Chong movie, with the billowing of 'smoke' & the horrible smell of permanent "hangover" ... what were these people thinking? They
had given every right answer to every question - and I turn away FAR more prospects than most Breeders. HOW could I have stepped innto THAT? Could I keep setting myself up for
this type of thing> No, I just couldn't ~ I COULD even think it. No matter who or what the situation ... this would NEVER happen. If he is going to be considered for placement, it HAS
to be MORE ... it has to be PERFECT for Cahill ... or he stays just like we are ... he is surrounded by love and affection ... it just has to come in limited portions!!!!!
The decision was right ... but, 'that' place was wrong.
I had come to realize that Cahill should be placed in a 100% home where he would not have to share his life splitting his time with another male Doberman. After continued thought
and prayer, I knew he needed to be King, and I had to wait ... patiently ... if it were to happen ... the right home would come along. Upon coming to terms with that decision, I realized
that if and when it did happen, my heart had been removed, filleted, and grilled. Nevertheless, I have to be selfless about this.
My heart aches ... loves hurts.
Cahill is a truly magnificent dog and I am hoping God will see to it to give Cahill 100% of what life has to offer him.
I want him to have hands-on unconditional love, play, running, learning, where he can be "Cahill" ... and comfort ~ complete with his "sucky-baby-woobie" ... ALL THE TIME.
I love Cahill more than words can express ... enough to let him go ... I just KNOW that a new home choosen for him will be a "wonderland of happy" for my dear sweet boy!
Two males "EXISTING" together without being able to "LIVE" together is wrong ~ this decision ... is right.

Tyler

Cahill