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Top Producing Sire in History Lhasa Apsos Top Producing Dam in History Lhasa Apsos Top Winning Bitch in History Lhasa Apsos Number One Junior Showman All Systems 1972 Junior Sportsman of the Year 1972 Top winning Border Collie in Herding Performance Multiple Years First German Shepherd to earn breed championship and HX Herding Title Youngest German Shepherd to win a Herding Title World Champion Lhasa Apso 2003 |
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National Specialty Award Winners in the following breeds for both conformation and performance: Border Collies German Shepherds Smooth Fox Terriers Lhasa Apsos Australian Cattle Dogs Westminster Best of Breed in 1990 and 1991 Japanese Chin
Westminster Award Winners in: Australian Cattle Dogs Chow Chow Collies Japanese Chin Lhasa Apso
Please view the following pages to learn more about our history, our future, and our philosophy. |
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The cross at Groom, Texas is a special place to our family. We display this monument as a statement of our faith. |
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Our family has been deeply involved in the sport of dogs for over 40 years and comprise three generations of dog people who faithfully recognize the spirituality of our animals. |
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Always directed by our Lord Jesus Christ, please enjoy learning more about us and our wonderful dogs. |
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To contact us: |
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Email: tabu@pldi.net |
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Click here to view additional photographs of our champion dogs. |
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Warren Sizemore, 4th generation Tabu XP, with Tabu XP's Lord Frederick Standen, “Freddy”. |
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Through God's grace, Tabu and XP Farms have been the stewards of many successfully competitive animals. Tabu and XP are pleased that dogs owned and/or bred by us have earned the following honors in addition to over 150 championship titles: |
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Sire: Tabu XP Beaumaris Maramond, “Beau” Dam: Ch. Maramond's Inspiration “Spirit” |
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The cross at Groom, Texas on I-40. |
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Tabu at XP Farms - breeders of champion dogs since 1957 |
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Ch. Kaleef's Silver Charm of Tabu HT Charm will be featured in the GSDCA 2007 Parade of Greats.
Charm won the 7-9 year old Veteran Bitch Class under Robert Kish at the GSDCA National. |
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A personal note from Carmen Herbel Spears:
Daddy requested no funeral. His body will be cremated and we will let his ashes float over the land he loved, here at the ranch. This was his request and something the family feels is the best for us to do together as a family privately. I know that his many friends would like to be able to share their feelings for him, so there will be a time to celebrate his life on Saturday night at the WCOKC in September and the same for SSKC in October.
He was not a supporter of organized charities, but believed in giving to those he met and knew that which met their needs. So the family has suggested that no flowers be sent and that any memorial gifts be sent to me at P.O. Box 50, Putnam, OK 73659. At a later time, the family will decide how best to represent Norman's generous philosophy of, "You only keep what you give away." |
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Norman L. Herbel December 7, 1936 - August 10, 2008 Obituary can be viewed at |
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Update: A catered memorial for Norman Herbel will be held at the West Central Okla. Kennel Club after Best In Show on Saturday, 9-6-08, and on Saturday, 10-11-08, after Best In Show. Norman loved dog shows and it only seems fitting that we remember him in joy with the people he loved best at the events he truly enjoyed. |