AKC# WS33412710 UKC# P813-012
Whelped: 03/29/2010
Acquired 02/22/2016
Deceased 09/02/2018 - BLOAT
HEIGHT at Withers: 28-1/4" (Standards)
WEIGHT: 102.7 pounds (Verified 04/2017- Highlands Vet Hospital)
ACK DNA #V668287, CHIC DNA # DP-DNA-818/S
Sire: JR 702806 INT CH Izrafel Bebetto Brave
Dam: WS33232701 Yanna Black Novak IOP 1
Superior Dobermans Man of War de Britton TKN ATTS
Max came to our family in November of 2012 for a "vacation" from his former owners. On February 22, 2016, Max (having already owned our hearts), became ours in name as well, and his AKC Registration was officially transferred to us.
Max was fondly known as our "Marshmallow Man". He was a lover, and quickly became the favorite of ALL the ladies, human and canine. While our Max was most definitely same-sex aggressive and had little to NO patience with any other canines, his one true love was his human family. Laid back, mellow, low drive…..until he felt the need to defend his humans and home! Max could often be found either somewhere in our daughter's room, or outside patrolling our fenced-in yard, chasing butterflies, or rolling in the grass! With his solid chest, muscular frame, angular snout and proud gait, he made a very intimidating first impression. BUT he was all heart and returned any love and affection he was given. A TRUE Velco-Dobie and a magnificent example of the true heart and devotion this breed has for its family! Max, at 7-1/2 years old, took AND passed his ATTS temperament test on July 9th, 2017!
On September 2nd, 2018, we lost our beloved Max due to bloat. We made the VERY difficult decision to send him over the rainbow bridge rather than to take the risks and uncertainties of surgery/recovery. Bloat is a horrible disease that, while not COMMON in our breed, is not unheard of, and at the age of 8-1/2 years old caused to much pain and suffering for Max for us to not let him go. He will be forever mourned and missed but more importantly forever loved. We will cherish the time we got to spend with him, and the gift of his incredible love he bestowed upon us.
Health Testing and Results for Max
Test/OFA Certificates ONCE per Lifetime:
DCM - DNA Test for Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Heart)- OFA CERT-NORMAL
DCM2 - DNA Test For Dilated Cardiomyopathy (Heart) - TBD
DM- DNA Test for Degenerative Myelopathy (Spine) - OFA CERT-NORMAL
vWD- Von Willebrand's Disease (Bleeding Disorder)-OFA CERT-CARRIER
LOCUS D - Coat (Dilute Blue & Fawn)-OFA CERT-CLEAR (DD)
LOCUS B - Coat (Red/Brown) - Carrier, One copy of Red Gene (NO CERT AVAIL)
DENTITION - Dental (Teeth & Eruption)-OFA CERT-FULL DENTITION
HIP -Hip Evaluation and Grade - OFA CERT - GOOD
ELBOW- Elbow Evaluation and Grade OFA CERT - NORMAL
OFA BAER Congenital Deafness -OFA CERT HEARING NORMAL
Test/OFA Certificates YEARLY:
EYE- Eye Exam and Screening-OFA CERT NORMAL- EXP 11/18/18, OFA CERT NORMAL - EXP 03/16/2019
CARDIO PRACTITIONER Congenital Cardiac Exam-OFA CERT NORMAL EXP 09/07/18
CARDIO ECHO - Echocardiographic Exam - OFA CERT NORMAL EXP 04/11/18, OFA CERT NORMAL EXP 03/04/2019
CARDIO HOLTER - 24 Hour Holter Monitor Record & Interpret NORMAL 07/27/17 - OFA CERT - ADVANCED CARDIO CLEARANCE
THYROID - Thyroid Eval, incl. T4 & cTSH Report IDIOPATHIC 09/15/2016
THYROID -Thyroid Eval, inc. T4 & cTSH Report EQUIVOCAL 04/28/2017