Vlad

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Vlad The Impaler 1431

he name Dracula conjures up a myriad of dark images in our mind; late night horror movies of vampires and vampire hunters, dark forests in Romania, and tyranical leaders capable of all sorts of evil acts. Here is some background information on the Dracula from which Bram Stoker -- and Jeanne Kalogridis -- were inspired: Prince Vlad Tepes, born 1431, died 1476, ruler of the lands now known as Romania.

This section owes much to Dracula researchers Radu Florescu and Raymond McNally, whose wonderful books IN SEARCH OF DRACULA and DRACULA: PRINCE OF MANY FACES were primary resources in the creation of the FAMILY DRACUL novels.

Vlad Tepes (which Kalogridis spells phonetically in English as Tsepesh) was born in the town of Sighisoara in Transylvania (now known as northern Romania) in 1431 and later came to rule that area of southern Romania known as Wallachia. The word "tepes" in Romanian means "impaler" -- and Vlad was so-named because of his penchant for impalement as a means of punishing his enemies. Impalement was a particularly gruesome form of execution, wherein the victim was impaled between the legs -- to put it politely -- upon a large, sharpened stake the width of a burly man's arm. Vlad especially enjoyed mass executions, where several victims were impaled at once, and their stakes hoisted upright. As they hung suspended above the ground, the weight of their bodies would slowly drag them downwards, causing the sharpened end of the stake to pierce their internal organs. In order to better enjoy these mass spectacles, Vlad routinely ordered a banquet table set up in front of his victims, and would enjoy a leisurely supper amid the pitiful sights and sounds of the dying.

In addition to his title of "Impaler," Vlad was also known as "Dracula," which means "son of the Dragon." Originally, this title came about because his father (also named Vlad) belonged to the Order of the Dragon, an order formed by the Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund for the purpose of defeating the Turks. The elder Vlad used the dragon symbol on his coins and went by the name "Dracul" ("dragon" or "devil"). Hence the diminutive "-a" on his son's name, Dracula. As the younger Vlad's talent for torture became known, however, the name Dracula came to be interpreted more and more as the sinister "son of the devil."

At the same time that Vlad became notorious for his sadism, he was also respected by his subjects because of his fierce campaigns against the Turks. He was a respected as a warrior and stern ruler (no kidding!) who tolerated no crime against his people, and during his reign erected several monasteries. However, despite Vlad's political ambition, the turbulent political atmosphere of the times took its toll on his reign. He was overthrown twice (he ruled for a brief period in 1448, again from 1456-1462, and for only a matter of weeks in the year of his death, 1476.) Ultimately, Dracula died violently (according to rumor, at the hands of one of his men who was actually a Turkish spy). He was buried at one of the monasteries he patronized, on the island at Snagov.

Contrary to popular belief, Dracula's castle does not exist in Transylvania; the crumbling ruins still stand in the northern Wallachian town of Tirgoviste.

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Vlad is a V-1 Alexander Von Haus Jagen 5XSchH3, IPO3, FH, AD, ZTP-Sg1a, WAC, CGC Great Grandson.

Crieger is noted for his drive and power in all phases of sport work. Crieger and Eric's record say a tremendous amount about motivation, skill and determination. Crieger is Eric's first schutzhund dog. They have competed at the national level and have been V- rated in protection and received a 99 in tracking.

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Colman's Crieger Vom Bahnhof's Accomplishments

1997 Southeast Regional USA SchH Champion

1997 United Doberman Club SchH2 National Champion

1997 AWDF team member (only Doberman with a passing score)

1998 North American Championship competitor

1998 USA National SchH3 Champion 12th place, one of only six to V-rate in protection.

1999 AWDF team member 3Rd place 280 points

1999 UDC representative to FCI IPO3 World Championships in Stakerau, Austria.

We are sad to say Crieger passed away on Aug. 10, 2003

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V-1 Alexander Von Haus Jagen 10/11/91 WP382053/07 OFA#DP5924E 5 x SchH3, IPO3, FH, AD, ZTP-SG1A, WAC, CGC

He was the highest scoring Doberman in the US in 1994 with 290 points on his Sch1. That also ranked him as number 3 in the country that year against all breeds.
He was the United Doberman Club 1995 National Schutzhund 2 Champion.
In 1996 he was the UDC National Sch3 Champion.
He represented the United Doberman Club at the FCI World Championship in Luxembourg in 1996. He was the first Doberman to go to the FCI Championship from the US and pass all 3 phases of the IPO competition.
He was the High Scoring Dog in Tracking at the 1996 USA Nationals with 100 points.
In 1997 he won the UDC FH Tracking Championship.
In 1998 he was the UDC National Schutzhund Champion.
He represented the UDC at the FCI Championship in Germany in 1998. Due to an injury he had to be pulled from the competition and was retired to stud.
He produced the 1999 UDC National Schutzhund Champion, Swift Run's Babe Sch3, ZTPSG1A. This made history. In no other breed has a back to back National Schutzhund Championship been won by a father and daughter.
He has produced more Schutzhund titled get than any other Doberman in the US.

Colman's Crieger Vom Bahnhof 10 X SchH3 IPO3 OFA Good, Thyriod Normal, Normal Denition, VwD Clear WP608169/07 12/03/94 Blk/R	Bismark Vom Donautel SchH3, IPO3, WH WG380382 OFA24G Blk/R Thyroid Normal, VwD Clear	Donner V Adlercrest SchH3,WAC, CDX, TT WG041081 OFA24G R/R	Int./Sp./D. CH Ebo v.d. Groote Maat ZtP V1a, SchH I, Bdsg, IDCsg. DZB97296
			VDH CH. Amida Vom Flandrischen Lowen SchH3, CD WF902104 Blk/R WGR 3-29-1984 - 10/1992
		Diana Von Der Rappenau SchH3, CDX, WAC WF564300 OFA29 Blk/R WGR	Niko V. Welfengarten SchH1
			CH. Anuschka V.D. Rappenau SchH2 DZB91598
	Avasara Vom Bahnhof SchH2 WP353613/01 OFA25G Blk/R	Chico Vom Wilminghof WP927632 Blk/R	Zorro Vom Eschenhof WF606505 OFA86E Blk/R WGR
			Amanda Vom Eschenhof WF835104 OFA35E Blk/R WGR
		Deja VU Vom Wilminghof BH, CDX WF975184 OFA24G Blk/R	Zorro Vom Eschenhof WF606505 OFA86E Blk/R WGR
			Amanda Vom Eschenhof WF835104 OFA35E Blk/R WGR
McCombs' Misty Vom Turner WP934254/02 Blk/R	Robusto Van't Ravenland IPO2 WP932120/01 Blk/R	Int. Ch. Ch. NED, Ch DT., CH. VCH, Ch. Belg., ZW - Eurocup 91 11 X CAC, 15 X Res. CAC. 5 X BOB Machico v. Les Deux Peupliers IPO3, angek	Bdsg, ICD,D CH. Hargos v.h. Wantij SchH3, Angek, IPO3, FH, ZTP1A
			Arabella von Harro's Berg SchH 3, IPO 3, HD-1, schwarz-rot
		Orphee van Hof ter Eeckhout IPO3	Mello van Hof ter Eeckhout
			Laotian v.h. Wantij N.H.S.B 1.570.849
	Highlanders Lady Alexandria WP787144/03 06/01/97 Blk/R	V-1 Alexander Von Haus Jagen 10/11/91 WP3820537 OFA#DP5924E AD, FH, 5 X SchH3, IPO3, SG1A, WAC, CGC, 95 UCD SchH2 National Champion, 96 UCD SchH3 National Champion.	V-1 Arras Vom Wehebach 12/12/83 #95618 OFA#DP4245G 21x SchH3 14x with V Score, IPO3, FH, CAC-Reserve, ZTP, HD-1 A.K.C. # WG409801 Tattoo: E1393 28 in., 90 lbs. HD-1, OFA Good (at age 7!) (Dec. 12^th, 1983 - Jan. 15^th, 1995)
			Ali Vom Westervelt 01/03/90 WG395603 OFA#DP6087G SchH1
		Fabiana Vom Mutter Haus 08/07/91 WP37393009 OFA#DP6115F Blk/R	Nycos Vom Franckenhorst HD- TC, WAC, SchH1
			Vasti Vinanda V. Diaspora 10/27/88 WG395603 OFA#DP5183G Blk/R

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