Ch. Doppelt-Tay's Hammer ROM

Hammer became a champion at 22 months of age.  Hammer looked like his grandfather
1967 GV Ch. Lance of Fran-Jo ROM
while Hawkeye more resembled their sire
Ch. Eko-Lan's Paladen ROM.

Ch. Doppelt-Tay's Hawkeye ROM

From day one Hawkeye was something special.  He became a champion at 19 months of age.  Hawkeye's impressive side gait and total balance made him a favorite with a large number of judges and exhibitors.

Hammer winning Best of Breed
under judge: Dr. King
Handler: a young Leslie Dancosse

Hawkeye winning Best of Breed
under Bob Slay
Jersey Hill GSDC
November 20th, 1977
Handler: Sandy Dancosse

Hammer was the perfect gentleman and would sit with dignity and pride,
giving one the impression he was "above it all".  
He was a devoted member of the family!

Hawkeye was also known for his happy-go-lucky attitude.   He thought that everyone came to the house just to see him.  He immediately hunted for his ball and if he couldn't find it, in desperation he'd settle for a bone then insist you play tug-a-war!

A young Hammer winning Winner dog.
Handler LaMar Kuhns

Hawkeye at 13 months of age.
(Larraine holding him.)

Hammer was to win American Bred Dog and Reserve Winners Dog  at the 1975 National Specialty show.  In 1976 he was the Best in Maturity, Southwestern Region

Hawkeye was to win the title Select Champion at the 1977 and 1978 National Specialty shows under Judges
Dr. Walter Frost and Ed Barritt

Hammer winning Best of Winners
(his first major)
GSDC Eastern Virginia
November 2nd, 1975
Handler: LaMar Kuhns
Judge: Ed Barritt

Hawkeye winning Best of Breed in
Western Pennsavania GSDC
September 17th, 1978
under Kathleen Olbis Steen
Handler: Sandy Dancosse

Hammer was the sire of 2 out of 4 of the Futurity/Maturity winners at the 1978 Nationals, including the Grand Victor Ch. Baobab's Chaz. He attained his Register of Merit title at 4 years of age.

Hawkeye emerged as the #1 Stud Dog for 1978 & 1979.  He attained his Register of Merit title at 4 years of age.

Hammer winning Best of Breed
GSDC of Delaware
April 10th, 1977 under William Hixson
(5 points - 9 specials)
Handler: LaMar Kuhns

Hawkeye winning  Best of Breed in Bay State GSDC November 12th, 1977
under Carol Engleman.
Handler Sandy Dancosse

Hammer winning Best In Maturity
Southwestern Region in Colorado
May 28th, 1976
under Dave Rinke
Handler: LaMar Kuhns

Hawkeye winning 1st Junior Dog
Mid-Atlantic Futurity
May, 1975
under Joan Fox
Handler Sandy Dancosse

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