Orpheus vom Eschenhof

“This black male was bred in Germany out of two wonderful Dobermanns. He was exported to Mr R. Zorzi living in Verona, Italy. Orpheus was a male with a good head with a nice presentation. His topline was strong with an excellent tailset. He had a superb character and easily passed Schutzhund III. Although he was often placed among the best four in his class he never won an important Sieger title. His blood lines made his hereditary valuable with suitable bitches and it was a shame for the Italian breed that this dog died at the age of four. It is worth to know that Orpheus and three litter mates died as a result of a torsion of the stomach.”

[By J.M. v.d. Zwan: In the beginning.....A history of the Dobermann]

Even though Orpheus passed away at a young age he sired some influential litters and offspring:

• von Nymphenburg “F” litter with Helena vom Eschenhof:
  • Feus: SchH 3, FH and passed the Körung with Körklasse 1A rating. He is sire of the von Nymphenburg “L, M” litters (Leander).
  • Ferice: dam of the von Holzbergerhof “H, I, J” litters (Hitte, Jari).
• vom Wilden Markgraf “K” litter with Hexe vom Wilden Markgraf:
  • Kessy: SchH 2 and dam of the vom Wilden Markgraf “Q” litter (Quincy).
• vom Druidenstein “R” litter with Diana von Nymphenburg:
  • Rex Rocco: SchH 3 plus winner of numerous show championships. He is sire of the vom Hause Ehrlich “F, H, O” litters (Fridolin, Fabiola, Olivia) and vom Ohmtal “F” litter (Fatima).