The History of Rin Tin Tin 1918-2008

(Pictured Above ~ 90 Years of the Living Legacy ~ Rin Tin Tin #1 ~ Rin Tin Tin #10

Rin Tin Tin

Male
Dark Grey
Born September 10, 1918 (Lorraine France)
Sire: Fritz de la Chasse royale
(Fritz is traced to the first Registered German Shepherd Dog, Horand. All of the dogs in the pedigree of Rin Tin Tin IV are traced to Fritz.)
Dam: Betty des Flandres
(Betty is traced to the first Registered German Shepherd Dog, Horand. All of the dogs in the pedigree of Rin Tin Tin IV are traced to Betty.
Died August 10, 1932
Owner: Lee Duncan

Made 26 films for Warner Brothers pictures and is actually credited with saving the studio from bankruptcy. He and Duncan traveled the US on promotional tours for the studio. Rin Tin Tin died in the arms of Jean Harlow on Duncan’s front lawn and was originally buried at the Duncan home on Clubview Drive. His body was later moved to Paris; France his birthplace. The original Rin Tin Tin was out of Betty des Flandres (22318) and sired by Fritz de la Chasse royale (34596) and whelped on Sept. 10, 1918. The lineage of Rin Tin Tin is also traced to the first registered German Shepherd Dog, Horand, in 1899. Rin Tin Tin served as a Red Cross Dog with his owner Duncan.

Junior

Male
Black & Silver
Born September 1931
Sire: Rin Tin Tin
Dam: One of Duncan’s females – name unknown
Died:
Owner: Lee Duncan

Junior made 3 serials for various studios and traveled the country with Duncan promoting Rin Tin Tin films. He was a larger dog than his father was and Duncan admittedly wasn’t as fond of the successor as he was the original.

Rin Tin Tin III

Male
Sable
Born: Fall 1941
Sire: Junior
Dam: Treulene v Pond View
Owner: Lee Duncan

Rin Tin Tin III was used by Duncan to form and train some 5,000 dogs for the first US Military K9 Corps. Duncan persisted with his idea to form the Military K9 Corp’s and volunteer his time and talents to train both the men and dogs for WWII. Once the war ended many of the dogs Duncan had trained for the war were returned to their previous owners and families.

Rin Tin Tin II

Male
Gray (Silver Grey)
Born: April 22, 1949
Sire: Champion Tasso of Villa Marina, Register of Merit
Dam: Majorette
AKC #W154721
Owner: Lee Duncan

Rin Tin Tin II’s grandfather was International Champion, Grand Victor Odin von Busecker Schloss, FH (Herding title), Register of Merit, one of the most recognized German Shepherd Dogs in history. Odin was a half brother to Pfieffer v Bern and the German SV Champion in 1936 as well as the American Grand Victor. An accomplishment not since repeated in the history of the German Shepherd Dog. Rin Tin Tin II was one of Duncan’s favorites, he was used in the series The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin and is the dog seen running in front of the horses – a feat Very difficult to accomplish with a herding dog. In later years one of his ears was damaged by a log from a woodpile making it difficult to use him for film.

Rin Tin Tin IV

Male
Silver Grey
Born: March 5, 1952
Sire: Rin Tin Tin II
Dam: Cullen’s Tipper
AKC # W329592
Owner: Lee Duncan

Rin Tin Tin IV is probably the most well know and recognized dog from the 1950s series, The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. Although there were actually four dogs used in the filming; Rin Tin Tin II, Rin Tin Tin IV, Hey You and a dog belonging to Frank Barnes named JR, Rin Tin Tin IV was the lead dog for the shooting of the series.

Extensive pedigree research indicates that all of the dogs in the pedigree of Rin Tin Tin IV are related to both Fritz de la Chasse royale and Betty des Flandres , the sire and dam of the original Rin Tin Tin.

Rin Tin Tin V

Rinty Tin Tin Brodsgaard, CD

Male
Silver Grey
Born: March 18, 1957
Sire: Rin Tin Tin IV
Dam: Daw-Gon
AKC #W820159
Owner: Jannettia Brodsgaard Propps

The first direct son of Rin Tin Tin IV to arrive in Texas, ‘Rinty’ achieved his Companion Dog (CD) title from performances at American Kennel Club sanctioned dog shows with three consecutive scores of 172 +. Rinty was introduced into the breeding program of Bodyguard Kennels, with approval and encouragement from Lee Duncan, to preserve the Rin Tin Tin lineage. Rinty produced several litters for Jannettia Brodsgaard Propps to that end. Rinty died in 1964. His half brother, Bodyguards Rin Tin Tin II, CD, continued the preservation of the lineage at Bodyguard Kennels through his progeny.

Bodyguards Rin Tin Tin II, CD.

Male
Black & Silver
Born: March 20, 1959
Sire: Rin Tin Tin IV
Dam: Cimeron’s Weega
AKC #W995219
Owner: Carl Brodsgaard

Bodyguards Rin Tin Tin II, CD was a stunning black and silver direct son of Rin Tin Tin IV who sired progeny that would continue the Rin Tin Tin lineage. ‘Judo’ as he was called had been originally selected by Duncan to be Rin Tin Tin V. Judo received his American Kennel Club Companion Dog title (CD) for his successful performances at sanctioned dog shows. The kennel name of Bodyguard Kennels was well known for maintaining the Rin Tin Tin lineage following Duncan’s death September 20, 1960.

Rin Tin Tin VI

Bodyguards Fido Jo

Male
Red Sable
Born: July 4, 1984
Sire: BoJoy Bo ((Great Grandson of Rin Tin Tin V)
Dam: Daphnes Xanadu
AKC # D414703
Owner: Jannettia Brodsguard Propps and Miss Daphne Hereford

Fido was utilized as a stud at Bodyguard Kennels to continue the Rin Tin Tin lineage in a manner consistent with the wishes of Lee Duncan. Fido’s progeny also worked in Houston in the security industry to protect some of the city’s most well known buildings. Fido was the last of the Rin Tin Tin lineage to be owned by Jannettia Brodsguard Propps before her death in 1988. The legacy of Rin Tin Tin was passed to Miss Daphne Hereford, Jannettia's grand daughter, before her death to insure that the lineage of Rin Tin Tin would be preserved and protected.

Rin Tin Tin VII

Rin Tin Tins Bubba

Male
Black & Red
Born: March 22, 1990
Sire: Rin Tin Tin VI
Dam: Aurora’s Portia
AKC # DL323218/02
Owner: Miss Daphne Hereford

Bubba was a stunning example of the Rin Tin Tin lineage featuring the trademarked head, intelligence and structure. As the personal dog of Miss Daphne Hereford, the public for his stunning appearance and ability often recognized Bubba. He died as the result of a tragic accident in the summer of 1994. His grandson, Rin Tin Tins Oooh-Ahhh would continue the legacy.

Rin Tin Tin VIII

Rin Tin Tin’s Oooh-Ahhh

Male
Silver Grey
Born: December 12, 1994
Sire: Rin Tin Tin’s Tifton
Dam: Rin Tin Tin’s Fire Fandango (daughter of Rin Tin Tin VI)
AKC#
Died June 14, 2007 Read the Obituary and/or Send Condolences
Owner: Miss Daphne Hereford

Oooh-Ahhh was an identical replica of Rin Tin Tin II and Rin Tin Tin IV in color, structure, the trademarked head and intelligence. As an ambassador for Rin Tin Tin incorporated ‘Rin’ presented responsible dog ownership programs to more than 5,000 school children during public appearances. He was a super star when it came to personal appearances and he delighted audiences with his talents. Rin Tin Tin VIII retired in 2005 at the age of 11.

Rin Tin Tin IX

Rin Tin Tin XXXVII

Male
Silver Grey
Born: January 16, 2002
Sire: Rin Tin Tin VIII
Dam: HoofPrint On The Move
Owner: Miss Daphne Hereford

Lil Rin is an identical replica of Rin Tin Tin VIII, Rin Tin Tin II and Rin Tin Tin IV. When he was two years old he assumed the position of Rin Tin Tin IX and succeeded Rin Tin Tin VIII until he sustained an injury to his ear which now prevents him from making personal appearances. Personal appearances will continue with Rin Tin Tin X, a direct line descendant of Rin Tin Tin IV.

Rin Tin Tin X

Rin Tin Tins Lord Jireh

Male
Silver Grey
Born: June 23, 2007
Sire: Rin Tin Tins Lord Maji (Rin Tin Tins Faith x Rin Tin Tins Wizzard)
Dam: Rin Tin Tins Celestial(Sandhill's Miss Piggy x Rin Tin Tin VIII)
Owner/Breeder: Miss Daphne Hereford and Mrs. Jan Hall

Rin X is an identical replica of Rin Tin Tin VIII, Rin Tin Tin II and Rin Tin Tin IV. He has continued the tradition of his ancestors with several personal appearances and projects.

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