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Breeder Interview: Philip Martin
BY ALLAN REZNIK continued
Thunderella in the group at the AKC EuKanuba after winning the breed with 7 week old puppies at the hotel. When only the top 25 Dobermans were invited.
BIS BISS CH Phillmar Thunderella CD top 20 finalist 3 years and dam of 12 champions, 3 Best In Show offspring and 3 top 20 finalists.
you ever breed a great one, think of me.” She was very influential in Dobermans, to me, and to the sport of purebred dogs. She is someone I will always treasure in life and I miss her love of dogs.
The Phillmar Dobermans are widely known, highly successful, and well respected. What breeding philosophies do you adhere to?
I try to breed to the standard. I breed for good temperament, good health, and bal- anced, one-piece dogs that are poured into their skin. Also, effortless movement and form to function.
How many dogs do you currently house? Tell us about your facilities and how the dogs are maintained?
Right now, I live with two Dobermans. I own a home in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., where I whelp puppies to be with them 24/7 while in the comfort of my home. Also, I own a dog boarding facility in High Point, N.C.
Who were/are some of your most signifi- cant Dobermans, both in the whelping box and in the show ring?
I have had so many great dogs through the years. Too many to mention in a limited
space. Many dogs with the Phillmar name are out showing and specialing. I have bred 72 champions, nine Best in Show winners, and dogs I have owned or bred have been in the Top 20 for 15 years; every year since 2003 except one. I was the first person to have three Dobermans in the Top 20 in one year from the same litter. And three Best in Shows from one litter. Those dogs came from my top-winning bitch Ch Phillmar Thunderella, who was three years a Top 20 finalist and a multiple Best in Show win- ner. She produced 12 champions, three Best in Show winners and three Top 20 final- ists. Thunderella was Number Two in the country all-breed when I bred her because breeding was more important than show- ing. Great show dogs are forgotten, but great producers live on. She did show and win the breed at the AKC Eukanuba show with Andy Linton when only the top 25 dogs were invited, and she had seven-week- old puppies back at the hotel.
Another great one was BIS SBIS Ch. Phillmar X-Static CD ROM. He was a history-making dog, being the first Ryan
Award recipient and the second Doberman in history to be in the Top 20 in obedience and conformation in the same year. He produced the third winner of the same award with the only bitch to win the award. Only three dogs have ever accomplished these achievements. He also is a Gold level stud dog, which is the highest award given by the DPCA for stud dogs. He carries titles at both ends. X-Static was a Top 20 dog three years in a row. Another great Phill- mar name is BIS SBIS GCh. Phillmar Sobe Monster WAC. Sobe was the Number One dog in the country in 2009, also winning the host show before the National. Sobe is still producing top dogs today. BIS SBIS GCh. Phillmar Ms Marvel won the Top 20 in 2016. Ms Marvel was four generations of my pedigree. There are so many great dogs from the Phillmar bloodlines, including BIS SBIS GCh. Phillmar Superman WAC, BIS SBIS GCh. Sisterella, SBIS Phillmar Monster Magnificent, BIS SBIS GCh. Lois Lane, Phillmar Belle of The Ball, OTCH ( four years Top 20 obedience ), and Phillmar X-Static Icon UD. I now have many young
Me showing Stat for my first Best In Show and his Gold level stud dog award the highest awarded by the DPCA for top producers titles on both ends. There had only been five Dobermans to receive this award.
BIS BISS GCH. Phillmar Ms Marvel (4 generations Phillmar and 2016 top 20 winner)
“StatSon” Res. BIS BISS GCH. Phillmar v Velo So Good To Be Me ,pictured at this years National at 24 months receiving an AOM.
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