Hertog Alpha le Dobry
Born : 09.12.1979
Sire : Don Dayan vom Franckenhorst
Dam: Tanja v.d. Kunnemaborgh

This black male was bred in Holland. He was an excellent 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. Today his blood is found in almost every important bloodline. He has sired many excellent and attractive Dobermanns and did improve the type. He was the sire of more than 40 champions. Hertog Alpha won the Dutch Winner title in 1981. In 1985 he passed the 'Korung' 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.

Photo and Information courtesy of J.M. v.d. Zwan, author of
"In the beginning.... A History of the Dobermann"