BREEDING

This section comprehensively covers all necessary information for breeding Deutsch Drahthaars, including guidelines on health, genetics, training, JGHV testing, and ethical practices to ensure the integrity and quality of the breed.

How to read a Breed book

A Breed Book (Zuchtbuch) is published every year by the Breed Registry Office (Zuchtbuchamt) of VDD. It includes useful information for...

The Breed show

A Breed Show is an event where dogs are examined according to the Breed Standard. Three specially trained judges conduct a careful...

Reading an Ahnentafel

The Ahnentafel — or green registration document — issued to each VDD puppy shortly after birth is a legal document certifying ownership...

Breeding procedures

The information provided here is a general overview of various aspects related to breeding the Deutsch-Drahthaar. For more detailed...

Breeding Philosophy

Breeding Philosophy Dr. Horst Rambusch, Editor40 Years Deutsch-Drahthaar in East Germany1951-1991 From the very beginning, the goal...