IN LOVING MEMORY

BISS Am/Can/Bda
Ch. Ambermark Accolade for Pip
"Cola"

DPCC National specialty winner 1994

Cola, the first bitch to win the DPCC National Specialty

May 19, 1982 to May 13, 1992

Ch. Karalynn's Black Liberator ex Ch. Hugelhof Wishing Ring
Bred by Larralyn and Dave McKay, Ambermark Kennels
Pictured winning her first group at 11 months!

  • #1 Doberman, #3 Working Dog, 1984 and 1985
  • A multi group, Best in Show and Specialty Winner
  • The FIRST BITCH to win the DPCC National Specialty
  • A top producer - Dam of Best in Show & Specialty Winners
  • DPCC Dam of the Year
  • A breed and group winner in the U.S. and Bermuda

Cola came to us as a six month puppy, full of joy and spirit. From that moment until the fateful day she left, a week before her 10th birthday, she never lost that zest for life.

She contributed so much - not only as a great show dog, but also as a loving companion.  Everyone understood the true meaning of "teamwork" when they saw Brian and Cola in action in the ring - there was such a magical bond between them.  Together they conquered the tough working group (before it was split) garnering multiple group and Best in Show wins.

The culmination was the day that Cola became the FIRST BITCH to win the Doberman Pinscher Club of Canada National Specialty.

There were many high points, but among the most exciting--yet poignant, were the two days in Edmonton, Alberta when she won Best Opposite Sex at both the DPCC National Specialty and the Northern Alberta Doberman Club Specialty from the VETERANS CLASS.  It was a "comeback" in the true sense of the word, and there was hardly a dry eye in the house!! 

Unlike many top winners, Cola also proved herself in the whelping box, producing from three litters, 17 Canadian and 5 American champions, including Multi Best in Show Winner, Am/Can Ch. Wrath's Sunset Boulevard, and Ch. Wrath's Rodeo Drive (DPCC Sire of the Year).  She left a huge void in our lives, but also left a tremendous heritage that lives on to this day.

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We are so grateful to
Larralyn and Dave
who allowed Cola to be part of all our lives.

Cola, a week before
she died of bloat. 

Still the eternal showgirl
    
And, we're willing to bet
she's still chasing those cats!!

 

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