Dobirstein Award
The Dobirstein Award
Established in 1992, the Dobirstein Award is the result of a donation made to the NSDTR Club of Canada by Joyce Dobirstein in memory of her late husband, John Dobirstein. It continues to be funded by generous donations from members. The purpose of this award is to recognize and encourage the versatility of the Toller and to discourage the split between the show dogs and the working dogs that is seen in other breeds.
Qualification
To qualify for the Dobirstein Award, a Toller must earn the following Canadian titles:
- Show Championship
- Companion Dog (CD) or better
- A CKC field test Working Certificate (WC) or better, or a CKC hunt test Junior Hunter (JH) or better
Once the owner receives the title certificates from the official registry, copies are to be sent to the program coordinator who will arrange for the award plaque to be produced. To date, over 110 Tollers have received this coveted award.
The Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada congratulates all recipients of the Dobirstein Award and thanks all members who have made financial contribution towards its continuation.
Questions and submissions can be directed to the Dobirstein Award Coordinator:
Dawn O’Leary
6830 Fernbank Road
Stittsville, ON L2S 1B6
613-831-9961
doleary@xplornet.comNOTE: If you don’t receive a response in seven (7) days, please confirm submission by sending a text message to: (613) 866-9961
Dobirstein Award Recipients (1984~2026)
2025
- GCH SALTYDOGS RCTOLLERS PEACHY KEEN WC VB RM CD CGN ETD, Audree Daigle
2024
- CH RC Toller’s Joy Of LIfe CD JH CGN VA WC ATD RA PCD, Audree Daigle
- GCH ORYXES RAINKIST BOTTLE ROCK REBEL CD RN CGN WC, Liz Aberdeen
2023
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CH Kasomor’s Match To The Fire CD JH WCI, Marni Stanger & Linda Moran
- GCH Seaterrace Hallow’Jack O CD UD RA VB WCI TDCH, Sandy Franceschini
- CH Madriver’s Dancing In The Blue Twilight CD AGNJ AS AGN JT WC RA VB SDO PCD CGN ETD-M, Marie-Chantal Gilbert
- CH RC Toller’s Red Ruby JH VA ETD CD RA WC, Audree Daigle
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2022
- CH Rankist Girl On A Mission CD CGN RE WCI JH , Krista Wendland
- CH Madriver’s Hello Little Girl WCI CD, Helene Mousseau
- CH Readyfor Brave Journeyto Madriver WC CD, Helen Mousseau
- CH RC Toller’s Red Ruby JH VA ETD CD RA WC, Audrey Daigle
- HIT CH Manitou Radiant Featherz SH WCX RM RAE CDX TDCh SDIN VB CGN, Shelly Campbell
- CH Kasomor’s Guess Again CDX RI JH, Deborah Holtan
- GCH Celticpride’s Trace of Alberta CD CGN WCI JH RAE6, Deborah Holtan
- CH Kare’s Boomerang RC Tollers JH CD RA WCI, Audree Daigle
2019
- CH Kylador’s Paint The Town Red CD SH WCX, Julie Guilmet
- CH SeaTerrace’s Mr Bean SH WCI TD CDX RE ETD CGN, Nicole Ryan
- CH Dragonluck’s Mystorry of Dani CD JH WCI, Dawn O’Leary
2018
- CH Kasomor’s Pop’Em N Drop’Em CDX MH WCX, Linda Moran
- CH Believe Oakcharmer Dragonluck CD JH WCI, Dawn O’Leary
- CH Kare’s Little Buoy Blue CD RN JH WCI, Pamela Dunn
- CH (Alt) OTCH Kasomor’s New Monster Shoes WCX RE SH RATN, Shelly Campbell
- CH Whitepoint’s Chedabucto Legacy RI CD RE WC, Mary Brooks
- CH Cfyre’s Moxie at Kare CD RN WC, Pamela Dunn
- CH Kare’s Crown Jewel CD WC, Pamela Dunn
2017
- GCh Alba Nuadh McStevie’s Atma Bagheera CGN RI RM CDX WCX MH, Krista Wendland
- CH Whitepoint’s Fly’N 2 Celticfyre CD RE WC, Dawn Fougere
2016
- CH Tollwest’s Puddle Of Joy CGN CDX WC RE SHDCh, Lisa Porter
- CH Whitepoint’s Celtic Zephyr CDX WC RE AGNS, Dawn Fougere
- CH Wassookeag Kit Katt For Kare CD WC CGN RAE AGI AGIJ ADXJ AGXV, Wendy Coffen Rudolph
2015
- CH Hawk’s Nest Saranac Roll of the Dice CD WC, Joy Annuziatos
- CH Kelticfox Show Me The Ring CDX RA WC, Shelly Campbell
- CH Rowantide’s Quack Addict CD WC, Dale Dee
2014
- CH Kylador’s Que Sera Sera CD WC, Lillian Greensides
- CH Redwyn Sets The World On Fire CDX WC RE AGI AGIJ AGXJ, Billie I McLean
- CA UROI UCH CH Aqueus Oryxes Jibber the Kipper RN CKC/AKC CD JH WCI NSDTRC WC JJ-R, Linda Belleau
2013
- CH Kare’s Holly Berry CD RN WC JH, Pam and Derek Dunn
- CH Kare ‘s Bryer CD WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
- CH Katyra’ s Critical Thinking CD WC RE AGI AGIJ,
- CH Lochnay’s Madriver Fairytale CD WC CGN, Helene Mousseau
- CH Gad’s Quintessential KD Treasure CD JH WC, Shelagh MacDonald
- CH Kylador’s Flying High Duncan CD WC, Elissa Steinbock
- CH Kare’s Keepsake Treasure Hunter CD JH WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
- CH Ananado Copper Calamity CD JH WC, Tina Church
- CH Kare’s Tornado CD WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
- GMH CH OTCH Redadict Road Runner WCX AGNJ AGN, Sue Kish
- CH Foxgroves Just Whistling Dixie CDX SH WCX AGN, Sue Kish
- CH Tiana’s Spring Piano Man CD WCI JH RA, Shannon Viljasoo
2012
- CH Kylador’s Just Being Emma CD CGN RN WC AGN AGNJ, Sue Hill
- CH Foxgrove’s Spitfire Trixie CD WCX, Diane Loiseau and Fred Bergeron
- CH Caltansis 18th Century Darby CD WC CGN, Angela Borthwick
- CH Kalmegess Notagucci CD WC, Dave Campbell
- CH Rainkist’s Fourth Element CGN RN JH WCX CD, Krista Wendland
- CH Katrya’s Winter Silas CD WCI, Kathy Adjoran
- CH Saucydog’s Second Wind CD JH WC, Deborah Lacerte and Sandra Millen
- CH Javahill’s Vermillion Lucky Lyra CD WC CGN, Penny Uber and Kathy Kobensky-Como
- CH Redwyn’s High Speed Retrieval CD WC, Billie McLean
- CH Rowantide’s Remember Me CD WCX, Liz Macpherson
2011
- CH Kylador’s Just Being Emma CD CGN RN WC AGN AGNJ, Sue Hill
- CH Foxgrove’s Spitfire Trixie CD WCX, Diane Loiseau and Fred Bergeron
- CH Caltansis 18th Century Darby CD WC CGN, Angela Borthwick
- CH Kalmegess Notagucci CD WC, Dave Campbell
- CH Rainkist’s Fourth Element CGN RN JH WCX CD, Krista Wendland
- CH Katrya’s Winter Silas CD WCI, Kathy Adjoran
- CH Saucydog’s Second Wind CD JH WC, Deborah Lacerte and Sandra Millen
- CH Javahill’s Vermillion Lucky Lyra CD WC CGN, Penny Uber and Kathy Kobensky-Como
- CH Redwyn’s High Speed Retrieval CD WC, Billie McLean
- CH Rowantide’s Remember Me CD WCX, Liz Macpherson
2010
- Ch. Kare’s Pintail Drake CD WC JH, Derek and Pam Dunn
- ATCHC FDGCH AGMCH CH Redwyn’s Pitlochry Picasso CD WC RN AGMX-3 AGMXJ-2 MX MXJ MXF Lifetime award of merit VGA VC AAD, Lesley & Trevor Pryce
- ATCHC AGMCH Ch Wagoshs Dream Catcher AGMXJ-2 AGMX-2 CD WC CGN FM RN MX MXJ XF VC VBA, Lesley and Trevor Pryce
2009
- HIT Ch Littleriver’s Tynee Dancer PCD RE WC CDX, Am CDX RE, Carrie McAffer
- HIT CH Brandywine Highlander Shaye, CDX WCX SH NSDTRC USA WCX, Donna Houlton
- BPIS BPISS MBPIG CH KASOMOR’S WACK ‘EM N STACK ‘EM SH WCX CD, Linda Moran
- AM/CAN OTCH AM/CAN CH Westerlea’s Sir Edmund UDX3, MH, AM/CAN WCX, John & Marie Simonson
- CH OTCH Tollwest Ride The Wave WC RE, Shelly Campbell
- CH Watermark’s Celtic Pride JH CD WC RA CGN, Jannine Kowalchuk
2008
- Ch Jagador’s Rainkist Nomia WCI JH CD RA FDX SADC Am WC, Krista Wendland
- AKC/CAN Ch Kilcreek’s Sir Winston CDX, MH, US/CAN WCX, CAN CD, John and Marie Simonson
- ADCH HIT Can Ch Redwyn’s Noble Wyatt of Glamis Am/Can CDX, Can JH, Am WC MX MXJ.OF, USDAA GCH-Bronze SNCH-Bronze JCH-Bronze ATD-Bronze RCH-Bronze TM-Bronze SCH, NAFA FM, Sheri Kaiser
- Ch Rideau’s Rebound To Kylador CD WC, Lillian Greensides
- Ch Landsend Firebrand WC CD, Tina Anderson
- Ch Torlan’s High Lonesome Sound CDX RN WC JH, Erin Pratt
- Ch Dragonluck’s Jasper of Oaks CD WC, Dawn O’Leary and Judy Argue
- Ch. Dalry El’s Bells CD JH WCX, Laura Norie
- BISS Ch. Berdia’s Electra Ice Storm CD JH WCI AGI, Laura Norie
- BPISS Ch. Onepenny’s One Fight at a Time CD WC RN-MCL, Shannon Viljasoo
- HR CH Rowantide’s Quikkr Pikkr Uppr CD WCX JH, US WCX, Liz MacPherson
- BPISS Ch. Yellowroses Ms Trouble at Kare CD WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
- Ch Ducker’s Mischief Maker At Kare CD WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
2007
- Ch Dragonluck’s Magic ginger Spice CD WC, Dawn OLeary
- Ch Landsend Joie De Vivre WC JH CD, Tina Anderson
- Ch FOXGROVE’S RAISIN’ CAIN QFTR AM/CDN MH US/CDN WCX CD, Sue Kish
2006
- Ch Kare’s Red Hurricane Chaser CD WC J, Derek and Pam Dunn
- SR Ch Onepenny’s Gunsmok’n Ms Kitty WCI CD CGN, Nancy Johnsson
- Ch Skylark’s Pistol Pete CD AKC OA NAJ US WC, Laurie Geyer
2005
- Ch Westerlea’s Betsy Sunshine WCX JH CD, Alison Strang
- PIG Ch Foxgrove’s Mischief Maker JH CDX WCX, Fred Bergeron
- Bpig Ch. Foxgrove’s Circle Of Life JH WCX CD, Diane Loiseau
- Am Ch Javahill’s Pikk-a-dilly CD WCI, Linda Fitzmaurice
- Ch Foxgrove’s Lady In Red SH WCX US WC, Sue Kish
- SR Ch Kylador’s Epic Of Turkey Ridge CD WCX JH, Liz & Ray Cory
- Ch Kare’s Destined To Be Mine CDX WC, Barbara Haskins
- Ch Westerlea’s Ceilidh Mahone TD CD WC JH NSDTRC WC (USA), Maureen And Lyall Ashbaugh
2004
- Ch Kylador’s Countin’ On Quincy CD, Stephanie Dixon
- Ch Landew Vermilion Let’er Ride CD WC, Jamie Como
- Ch Rowantide’s Taylor Maid CD WC JH, Liz Macpherson
- Ch Kare’s Ocean Tide CDX WC, Liz Macpherson
- Ch Elvebred”s Highland Cabertoss WC JH CD, Jeannie Cameron
- Ch Westerlea’s Kasomor Trio CD WC, Linda and Wayne Moran
- Ch Kylador’s Con Armachord Adagio CD WC, Norma-Jean Campbell
- Ch Anando’s Bellndon’s Maggie May CD JH WC, Joy Hill
- AKC Ch Finovar Javahill TopGun CD WC, Linda Fitzmaurice
2001~2002
- SR Can/AM Ch. Landew’s Blue Kerner Can/HIT AM CD, Can/AM WC, JH, AGN, Tim and Mimi Roberts
- AM/Can Ch Westerlea’s Wassookeag Bachi Am/Can CD, Am/Can WC, Sue Robichaud
- Ch Kare’s Red Hunter CD WC, Pam and Derek Dunn
- Ch Foxgrove’s Sea Spray MH WCX CD, US WCX, Sue Kish
- Ch Landew’s Pinot Royale CD WC, Tim and Mimi Roberts
- Ch Lonetree’s Sagewood Keepsake CDX WC, Michael & Jody Petry
2000
- Ch Kylador’s Ikean Adventure, Juilet Guilmet
- Ch Foxgroves Aero Nautical CD WCI, Mairon Bennett
1999
- Ch Elvebredd’s Brazy Dreamcatcher WC CD, Stephen & Simone Cody
- Ch Berdia’s Mississippi Gambler WCI CD, Bernard Barber/Donna LaHaise
- Ch Kare’s Shady Lady CD WC, Wendy & David Etter
- Ch Kylador’s The River’s Edge CD, Lillian Greensides!Karen Wright
- CH Foxgrove’s This Bud’s For You GMH WCX CDX, US WCX, Sue Kish
- Ch Cobscook’s Vermilion Wager WC CD, Jamie Como/Katy Koebensky-Como
- Ch Ruaview’s Tollbreton Bay Bye CD JH, Krista Wendland and Fred Boutilier
- Ch Kare’s Banner CD WC, Derek Dunn
1998
- Ch Kare’s Ocean Spray CD WC, Derek Dunn
- Ch Kare’s Magical Merlin CD WC, Derek & Pam Dunn
- Ch Bernache’s Highland Rush CD WC, David & Jeannette Cameron
- Ch Kylador’s Karma Kamelia CD WC, Lillian Greensides/Karen Wright
- CH Foxgrove’s The Chase Is On SH WCX CDX, US WCI, Sue Kish
- Ch Westerlea’s Surprise Package WCI ill CD CGC, Alison & Roy Strang
- Ch Springvale’s Roy’ll Flush CD WC, Sue Dorscheid
1997
- Ch Tollbreton Honey for Westerlea WC CD, Donald Clogg
- Ch Sagewood’s Silver Shadow CD WC, Susan Dorscheid
- Ch Sehi’s Little Breton CD WC, Dennis & Geralyn Tobin
- Ch Bernache Harbourmaster at Kare CD WC, Derek Dunn
- Ch Kares Magic Moment CD WC, Derek & Pamela Dunn
- Ch Cinnstar’s Northern Answer WCI JH CD, Lise Pomerov
1996
- CH Foxgrove’s On Your Mark JH WCX CD, US WCI, Susan Kish
- Ch Fox grove’s Glengarry Rob CD WC, Ken Clogg/Susan Kish
- Ch Fox grove’s Westerlea Sandpiper WC CD, Susan Kish
- Ch Berdia Gypsy Rose CD WC, Jodye & Brian Francis
1995
- Ch Westerlea’s Dandy Jake WC CD, Nancy Johnsson
- Ch Westerlea’s Shelbume Wilkie CDX CD, Sheila Fee
- Ch Tollbreton Cape Island Dory CD WC, Jan Dixon
- Ch Harbourlights Rip Tide CDX WC, Susan Dorscheid
- Ch Tosser’s Gilly of Glenetive CD WC, Anne & Jim McIntyre
1994
- Ch Sagewood’ s Lonetree Auburn CD WC, Evelyn Williams/Patty Beran
- Ch Berdia’s Tawney Nova CD WC, Bernie Barber
1993
- Ch Lone Tree’s Bamstormn Jake CD WC, Evelyn & Nelson Williams
- CH Westerlea Elias’ Tidal Wave SH WCX CD FbDCH, US WCI, Susan Kish
1992
- Ch Sylvan’s Rusty Jones WC CDX, M Waterstraat/J. Hamilton
1990
- Ch Colony’s Lennox1ove VictoriaCD WC, M Waterstraat/J. Hamilton
- Ch Bhalgair ofLennoxlove WC CD, M Waterstraat/J. Hamilton
- Ch Rusty of Littleriver 2nd WC CD, Derek & Pamela Dunn
- Ch Chakim-Ky’s Suntime Sparkle CD WC, Joyce Dobirstein
- Ch Kishkadinas Max WCI CD, Richard & Judy Lutka
1989
- Ch Kares Mistress of Littleriver CD WC, Pamela Dunn
- Ch Rosewood Air Marshall CD WC, Terrv McNamee
1988
- Ch Jennella’s Bras D’OR CDX WC, Christina Sipos
- Ch Westerlea’s Golden Glory CD WC, Joyce Dobirstein
- Ch Sandycove At Westerlea CD WC, Alison Strang
1984
- Ch. Sundrumrner’s Valentine Luke WC CD, Joyce Dobirstein
Exclusive Awards
More Awards & Scholarships
You might also be interested in these awards and scholarships:
Allison Strang Versatility Challenge
Recognizing outstanding achievement by a Toller in multiple venues, as well as promoting agility in the breed.
Register of Merit and Excellence Awards
The NSDTR Club of Canada Register of Merit Award is available to all members of the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Club of Canada.
Junior Membership Scholarship
A program to encourage young Canadians to take an interest in our breed and to participate in activities with their Tollers.
Fair Dinkum Toller Award
The Fair Dinkum Toller Award is sponsored by Kirchoff, Lidlriva and Fionavar Kennels. The trophy itself is Australian White Cedar with brass plates.
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