Hertog Alpha van Le Dobry

Hertog Alpha van Le Dobry achieved the highest possible ratings for courage and hardness at his Körung 'for life' in 1985 (as did his dam Tanja van de Kunnemaborgh in 1983). He twice came third in the DVIN working championships, and in 1985 he shared the podium with Bonni von Nettetal and Björn van Stokebrand. He also won some regional working trails. Hertog Alpha lived to 11 years of age and tested clear for PHTVL/PHPV.

“This black male was bred in Holland. He was an excellent sire whose potency first became recognized in Belgium and later in Holland and the rest of Europe, especially after the success of his Belgian offspring. Bitches came to him from all over Europe. He became a significant force for the breed in all parts of Europe. He raised the mean level of the breed. Today his blood is found in almost every important bloodline. But this could be dangerous for the breed in the future, while oversaturation by any one dog, with its attendant faults can damaged the entire breed. According to Mr O. Vogel the breeders must not overlook this danger or pass by in silence. Like every dog Alpha had some faults but his most serious fault was his bad movement, which he transmitted to some of his progeny. So the breeders have to pay attention to this now and in the future. But let us return to his qualities. He has sired many excellent and attractive Dobermanns and did improve the type. He was the sire of more than 40 Champions. The Dutch judge Mr. Wieldraaier said: “this dog is a beautiful specimen, nice head, dark eye, good dentition, good neck and shoulders, hindquarters are well-angulated, nice coat and dark markings”. Hertog Alpha won the Dutch Winner title in 1981. In 1985 he passed the 'Körung' with Class 1A for life. His fighting and protecting spirit was very high as was his courage and hardness. Of course he passed his Schutzhund III exam. He died in 1991.”

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

Hertog Alpha was an extremely popular sire throughout Europe and below are his most influential litters and offspring:

• van het Wantij “H” litters with Esmir van Hermansjomaik:
  • Hargos: SchH 3, FH and passed the Körung 'for life' with Körklasse 1B rating plus winner of numerous show titles.
  • Heidi: SchH 3 and dam of the van het Wantij “C, E, H, P, U, Y” litters.
• vom Deister “A” litter with Chiela vom Odenwald:
  • Arthos: SchH 3 and passed the Körung with the highest rating plus a winner of numerous German show championships. He is sire of the von Toering “A” litter (Arogon).
  • Asta: SchH 1 and dam of the vom Deister “F, K, O” litters (Karlo, Karin) and von Forell “I” litter (Illex).
• vom Franckenhorst “G” litter with Vivre Vivien vom Franckenhorst:
  • Graf Guido: SchH 1 and passed the ZTP with 1A rating for character and V for conformation plus winner of numerous show titles. He is sire of the von Frankenland “N” litter (Nelson) and vom Grenzturm “I” litter (Iska).
  • Gringo:SchH 3 and passed the Körung 'for life' with Körklasse 1A rating plus winner of numerous show titles. He is sire of the von der Ruine Hohenberg “G” litter (Grynet).
• van de Struyver “A, B, E, D, G, K, N, S” litters with Dewi von der Räuberhöhle:
  • Nathan: SchH 3, DV-DM participant.