| This black male
bred in Holland. He was an exellent 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 faults 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 exellent 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.
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