Dawnaquinn Cavaliers

Our Past

This section is dedicated to the dogs who have made Dawnaquinn what we are today. Their achievements are many, and their contribution to our current dogs and their respective gene pool has been remarkable. Without them, there would not be a Dawnaquinn today.

After 30 years of breeding Dobermans, we have made a very hard decision - there will be no future litters. Although our love affair with this wonderful breed will continue, we will no longer be breeding. We plan to always have Dobermans in our home and in our hearts, doing Agility, Flyball and occasionally Conformation.

CH DAWNAQUINN INSIDER INFORMATION
AgX, NA, NAJ, NAC, NJC, TGN, FM, WAC, ROMC

"Monica" Jan/00 - Nov/05 (Died of Cardiomyopathy)

Monica and I had the best times of our lives doing Agility and Flyball. The titles behind her name say it all - AgX (CKC Agility Excellent); NA (AKC Novice Agility); NAJ (AKC Novice Agility Jumpers) N-T&G (NADAC Agility Novice Touch & Go); NJC (NADAC Agility Novice Jumpers Certificate); FM (Flyball Master); WAC (Working Aptitude Certificat); ROMC (Register Of Merit Canada).

Monica was very special for so many reasons and although I will always regret my part in not doing the best I could to breed healthier dogs, I will never regret having her if only for such a short time. I take comfort in how much life we crammed into those five years and try not to cry because it's over, but smile because it happened.

CAN CH DAWNAQUINN'S KENDRA V SOQUEL

"Kenny" June 01 to Feb/06 (Died of Cardiomyopathy)

A difficult loss to this dreaded disease. No Doberman was ever more alive than our Kenny.

Our most sincere condolences to Rick & Jan Morris who gave Kendra such love and allowed her into their hearts and lives.

Special thanks to Roxanne Neufeld who invested countless hours training Kendra for obedience and teaching her at least a hundred silly pet tricks.

BIS CAN CH FREESPIRITS FRANKLY MY DEAR

"Frankie" 1998 to 2003 (Died of Cardiomyopathy)

Am/Can Ch Freespirits Dawnaquinn Diva
x Am Ch Soquel's Distant Thunder WAC

(photo by Cheri McNealy, April 1999)

BIS AM/CAN CH FREESPIRITS FAR AND AWAY

"Farah" (1998 to Present)

Am/Can Ch Freespirits Dawnaquinn Diva
x Am Ch Soquel's Distant Thunder WAC

Congratulations to Mary White and Farah on their outstanding accomplishment of receiving the 2001 Top Dog of the Year in Canada (All Breeds). This was a record setting accomplishment - the first Doberman to ever go Top Dog All Breeds. Farah's mother was bred by Dawnaquinn (a full sister to Am.Can.Ch. Dawnaquinn Right On Roger) and lived to be over 12 years old.

BISS CAN AM CH DAWNAQUINN'S RIGHT ON ROGER

"Roger" March/92 - November/98

Roger was a once in a lifetime dog. He died of cancer (osteosarcoma) at 6 1/2 years of age; for us it was a devastating loss of our very dear friend.

Many breeder judges appreciated Roger in the ring - two Canadian National Specialty wins one under Fred Heal (at 2 1/2 years of age) and one under George Rood (at 5 1/2 years). He won three Regional Specialties one under under Edd Bivin at the very big Lower Mainland Dog Fanciers weekend, one under Peggy Esposito and another under Bob Hastings (the day before the National).

Roger finished easily in the U.S. winning many group placements from the classes notably under Betty Moore and Pete Emily.

He was a very smooth dog with an above average front, very flat topline, sound coming and going with a long striding, effortless side gait and a temperament that was always cooperative and willing to give his all.

CH DAWNAQUINN'S TWELFTH OF NEVER - "Heather" 1987-1996 (top step)
CH DAWNAQUINN'S FALLEN FROM GRACE - "Grace" Jan/90 to Feb/00 (bottom step)

Wendy & Dwight Maisey - circa 1990

To my wonderful "Grace" who passed on so many of her excellent qualities - how I wish you were still with us. To my husband Dwight - thanx for all the support over the years and for sharing in the bad times as well as the good. ~ Wendy