Dictator v Glenhugel 1951

If Herr Louis Dobermann is to be considered the forefather of the breed, then certainly Peggy Adamson was it's leading lady. At a time and place when women weren't prominent in the dog world, Peggy Adamson took the conformation dog show ring by storm as a handler in post WWII America. She was accompanied by her first Doberman, Ch. Dictator von Glenhugel CD, who became the start of her now legendary breeding program. Dictator, or Tater as he was affectionately called by his friends, would rise to the heights of the conformation world to become the most famous dog of the 1940s and not only for his exploits in the ring. He was one of the first great ambassadors for the breed. His wins, public appearances, and work for Dogs for Defense were chronicled by newspapers around the country. During a period in history when the breed was best known for inspiring fear, Tater presented the first public image we have of a Doberman with the character to work and the temperament to welcome all potential friends. Perhaps inspired by the temperament exhibited by Dictator, Peggy later became one of the first conformation judges to dismiss a Doberman from the ring for displaying inappropriate aggression. It was a decisive move that shaped the breed's future in America. Dobermans evolved from "untouchable" guard dogs to animals that could respond to threats, but also thrive in society as faithful friends working side-by-side with their human partners. We are proud to be able to share a rare glimpse of Peggy Adamson and Dictator as they were in their private life together. A 7 minute full length video is available on http://www.dpca.org/faithful

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• Pinscher
• Dictator
• Peggy
• Adamson

[casmjs81597]

This is a treasure. Thank you for posting.  I never thought I would ever see a film of this great Doberman. Beautiful. You made my day.

[MrLesbian]

Best. Breed. Ever.

[bebop960]

Thank you for that video, Dobermans are a magnificent breed. As a side note, Ch Regency's Right on Target was awarded one Best in Show- Peggy Adamson gave it to him and commented, "he is a wonderful little working dog", I am so proud of that win, as it came from such a well respected 'dog person'.

[1234Gambito]

breath taking

[doberchic]

Amazing-I too am dying to know where you got this. Thanks for sharing.

[JackKangaroo1]

I love the Doberman breed and seeing the actual image of this legendary dog in motion is to witness something akin to history, like seeing a glimpse of Abraham Lincoln walking down the street. I read once that Dictator died tragically with another Doberman when Peggy Adamson left the dogs in a newly purchased car, not realizing that it was air-tight with the windows shut. The dogs apparently suffocated. A tragic loss to the the breed and to the Adamson family. Dictator was magnificent.

[TreasureOne]

It is so cool to see my dogs' ancestor. I am proud they retained their gorgeous conformation through the Highland and Kay Hill lines. Dictator is impeccably gorgeous. Blood will tell.

[alistairemacrae]

such beautiful music

[seereeuss]

Here at Songbird I've sat in " retirement " since the days that IMAN scared champion owners into defaulting to an unborn puppy. But here I was thinking about Peggy, 'Tater and even Bob whom I've followed for decades since being a little boy. And I got off of my couch just to see what I'd get if I punched ol' Dictator into a computer. What an emotionally moving surprise this footage was to me! You see, I had lamented the fact that I never got the opportunity to meet and talk to Peggy a role model

[dobermannpedigrees]

Really splendid video!

[Jonnatan89]

aawaaasome