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Breeding Regulations of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband

as of March 19, 1988

No attempt was made to make the BREEDING REGULATIONS a word-for-word literal translation. While every effort was made not to change the meaning of the original German document, this translated version is not intended to be an exact duplicate. If questions arise, the German document takes precedence.

The North American Deutsch Kurzhaar Club would like to express its sincere appreciation to Mrs. Margret Hasemann for her time and effort in translating the Breeding Regulations of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband.

These breeding regulations are binding for all associated clubs and their members, they are also valid for the German Federal Republic.

§1

Principals of breeding (Grundsätze der Zucht)

The breeding of the Deutsch Kurzhaar (German Shorthair) is based on the principals of breed purity and freedom in the regard to breeding, except for restrictions deemed necessary. All decisions, by breeders or Deutsch Kurzhaar Klubs (German Shorthair Club) are subordinated to these principals. During interpretation of these regulations the stricter and higher standard must always be applied to assure breed purity.

§2

The breeding year begins October 1, and ends September 30.

§3

A. Breeder and breeding rights (Züchter and Zuchtrecht)

The owner of a bitch from the time of mating is considered the breeder of the litter. The right for breeding of a bitch or male can be transferred by the owner to a third person. The transfer has to be agreed upon in writing and before the actual mating. The written agreement has to be submitted to the clubs breeding committee and is to be included with the registration papers of the litter. In this agreement both breeders have to exactly state their rights and their obligations during this "loan". The person "loaning" a bitch for breeding purposes is considered the owner of that dog until the puppies are weaned. If no other agreements are made, during transfer of ownership of a pregnant bitch, the new owner is considered the breeder of the litter. The litter will be registered in the breed book of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband (German Shorthair Association) after all relevant documents and/or contracts are signed and submitted to the club.

§4

B. Breeding Animals (Zuchttiere)

Only those dogs may be used for breeding which have been declared “ZUCHTTAUGLICH” (fit for breeding) by the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband according to the following paragraphs:

C. Determination for breeding fitness (Feststellung der Zuchtauglichkeit)

Zuchttauglich (fit for breeding) or Zuchtuntauglich (unfit for breeding) is determined as follows:

a) Dogs may be judged for performance through tests according to the standards of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband, and in exceptional cases through the local club after covering some extra costs.

b) Dogs may be judged for performance through tests according to the standards of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband or the Jagdgebrauchshund Verband (JGHV).

Dogs born after September 30, 1984 in addition to the above need to have passed a performance test in accordance with the standards of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband or the Jagdgebrauchshund Verband, including water work (Solms, HZP, or VGP), in order the be determined "Zuchttauglich" (fit for breeding). The results of both judgment is recorded with a clearly visible stamp by the club signifying "Zuchttauglich" (fit for breeding) or "Zuchtuntauglich" (unfit for breeding). The stamp will be located at the top right of the pedigree chart.

If a dog was judged Zuchttauglich and at a later date shows defects marking him as Zuchtuntaughlich, including defects in his or her descendents which usually originate in the breeding dogs, this stamp must be eradicated. The club may not be held liable for damages in such cases. However, this is only permitted, if the clubs, breeding committee has thoroughly investigated any claims for breeding unfitness or the owner agrees voluntarily to an eradication. During this investigation, the dog may not be used for breeding. The investigation is started by the Zuchwart (Breed Warden) informing the owner of the dog and the Breed Committee of such actions. If nothing has been enacted within 3 months of the first report, the breeding prohibition is void for the time being.

For the determination Zuchttauglich a sharpness test is necessary according to the regulations of the JGHV during hunting. The male is required to have passed this test, the bitch should have. Foreign-bred dogs must have the permission of the Breeding Committee before they may be bred in Germany.

D. Defects for breeding unfitness (Zuchtausschliessende Fehler)

Dogs with the following defects are excluded from breeding:

a) Dogs with conformation of less than GOOD (see standards).

b) Dogs showing character deficiencies (gunshyness, gunsensitivity, sensitivity to surroundings, hyper-nervousness, fright of live game, and epileptics).

c) Dogs with hip-dysplasia (light, medium or heavy HD). Starting in the breeding season 1989, beginning January 10, 1988, all dogs marked Zuchttauglich must show proof to be hip-dysplasia free.

E. Breeding limitations (Zuchtbeschränkungen)

Bitches declared Zuchttauglich may not be bred until they are at least 18 months old. No exceptions are permitted. A bitch may not be bred more than twice within two calendar years.

§5

A. Registration in the Breed Book (Eintragung im Zuchtbuch)

The following is entered in the Deutsch Kurzhaar Zuchtbuch (German Shorthaired Breed Book), established in 1897.

a) The kennel name registered by the breeder.

b) Each litter of the dog entered and registered in the breed book of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband, insofar as the puppies fulfill the requirements of the breeding regulations and if the breeder has registered the kennel name.

Foreign dogs entering Germany may also be registered, if a pedigree recognized by the VDH and the FCI is obtainable (Exceptions are permitted for dogs from countries where no FCI breed books are carried) and if the dogs meet the requirements of German bred dogs. The registrar must be a member of a Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband Club. The pedigree Breed Book office, only the registration number of the new breed book entry will be entered on the original pedigree.

B. Kennel Name (Zwingername)

The breeder must apply for registration of his kennel name together with a supportive report of a local club president or breed warden. The registrar must be a member of the affiliated club. The kennel name is protected for the lifetime of the breeder and may only be used for dogs bred by him. If no litter has been registered for at least 10 years, the kennel name protection is invalid, unless the breeder can show reasonable causes and applies for an extension at least 3 months before termination. Transfer of the kennel name due to death or among living persons is permitted only if the successor meets all requirements necessary for an initial kennel registration and if the continuation of the kennel name is deemed essential for the best interest of the Deutsch Kurzhaar. This will be especially the case, if the past and the existing motherlines and the breeding material already in the kennel are continued by the new breeder. THE TRANSFER OF ONLY THE KENNEL NAME IS NOT PERMITTED.

C. Registration of a litter and the puppies belonging to the litter: (Eintragung des Wurfes und ihm zugehöriger Welpen)

Deckbescheinigung...After the breeding the owner of the stud dog fills out a breeding certificate (Deckbescheinigung), including performance rating, place, date, and signature. The owner may make the breeding certificate contingent upon payment and/or with the condition that the breeder tell him/her the number and sex of the puppies. The usual payment (stud fee) is the equivalent of the price of a puppy at the age of 2 months. The application for litter registration must be submitted no later than 4 weeks after the whelping to a local club president or the breed warden in triplicate. Each dog is registered with a call name and the breeders kennel name. Name, kennel name, registration number, and parents distinguishing marks are included on the form. Litters from spotted parents (liver-ticked or black-ticked) which contain solid colored puppies are excluded from registration. If a litter has a solid colored puppy, then one parent must be solid colored. If a litter has a black puppy, then one parent must be black.

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D. Color and Markings (Farbe und Abzeichen)

The dogs color and markings must be described on the registration form. Permissible colors are:

a) Brown (liver) with no markings.

b) Brown with a few white or ticked markings on chest and legs.

c) Dark brown ticked with brown head, brown markings or spots. The basic color of such a dog is not white with brown or brown with white, but the markings are so intimately mixed brown and white to cause the unobstructive look so valuable for the practical use. The insides of the legs and the tip of the tail are often a lighter color. The color of the head is usually brown, but sometimes with a ticked nose, ticked forehead middle, and jowls.

d) Light brown ticked with brown head, brown markings or spots. In this coloring the white color predominates, making the dog appear lighter.

e) White with brown head markings, brown markings, or spots.

f) Black in the same shades as brown and brown ticked. A yellow tinge for lighter areas is permissible.

The following abbreviations are to be used for registration:

Braun (brown) - br.

Dunkelbraunschimmel (dark brown ticked) - Dbrschl.

Braunschimmel (brown ticked) - Brschl.

Hellschimmel (white ticked) - Hschl.

Schwarzschimmel (black ticked) - Schwschl.

Mit braunem Kopf (with brown head) - m. br. K.

Blesse (mark on forehead) - Bl.

Brust (chest) - Br.

Bustfleck (chest marking) - Brfl.

Bruststrich (line on chest) - Brst.

eine Platte (one patch) - Pl.

mehrere Platten (several patches) - Pin.

Ruecken (back) - Rck.

Rute (tail) - Rt.

§6

Pedigree (Ahnentafel)

The Deutsch Kurzhaar Breed Book office will prepare a pedigree for each registered dog, listing an exact excerpt from the breed book. Change of ownership is certified by the breed book office. However, this may also be done by the president or the breed warden of the previous or new owners club.

Results from testing and breeding competitions are recorded by the president or testing director of the club hosting the test, with entries of place, date, and legible signature. The club is not liable for the accuracy of test results. Negative findings, that are reliable, are also recorded and entered in the breed book.

Lost pedigrees can be replaced for a fee. Such pedigrees are clearly marked, "Duplicate". The pedigree is passed on to each new owner.

§7

Tattooing (Tätowierung)

All registered Deutsch Kurzhaar puppies must be tattooed. After notification (in triplicate) of the litter has been received by the local club president or the breed warden, he requests the breed book numbers from the breed book office, and notifies the tattooer or the breed warden after receiving those numbers. The tattooing is done by the age of 7 to 8 weeks. The tattooer makes arrangements with the breeder for this service. All costs incurred are paid by the breeder. Costs are paid beforehand to the club or to the tattooer. The breed book office mails the pedigree to the club president or the breed warden and the expense statement to the breeder.

The fees for tattooing are set by the club. The tattooing is done on the inside of the puppies right ear flap and on the pedigree.

The tattooer must reject tattooing of the entire litter;

1. If the pedigree has not been paid for.

2. If not all living puppies are present at the time of tattooing. (pedigrees of dead puppies are invalidated by the tattooer)

3. If the mother’s and the puppies markings do not coincide as described in the pedigree, and therefore identification is in doubt. (see #5,D,f) for markings)

4. If the condition of the dogs is unsuitable.

Appeals against the tattooers decisions are handled according to #9 of these regulations.

§8

Penalty Definitions (Ordnungs- und Strafbestimmungen)

The value of the breed book and pedigree depends on the truth of their contents. Persons not contributing to the high purpose of the breed book and pedigree will damage the purpose and task of the affiliated clubs. The Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband and all local clubs are required to take appropriate action to assure said purposes. Measures can range from a time-limited breeding prohibition to disqualification. Misrepresentation entered knowingly in the breed book or inaccurate records due to carelessness, will be eliminated; the false pedigrees will be retracted, and notification of such will be published in the Kurzhaar-Blätter (newsletter).

Items misrepresented due to slight carelessness, will be corrected at the expense of the perpetrator. The correction is published in the Kurzhaar-Blaetter.

All items not in accordance with these breeding regulations are rejected.

§9

Appeals Regulations (Einspruchsregelung)

All decisions regarding the measures of these breeding regulations are made by the breeding committee after listening to the appellant, to the director of the breed book office, as well as to the president of the club of which the appellant is a member. Claims against measures taken by the clubs breeding committee are decided by the board after listening to all persons involved and are final. This can also be done in writing. All claims must be submitted in writing by registered mail within 2 weeks of the committee’s decision to the president of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband. Legal procedures are not acceptable.

§10

Fees (Gebühren)

The Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband charges fees through the breed book office. These fees are set by the board. Any changes must be published in the Kurzhaar-Blätter (newsletter).

§11

These breeding regulations were enacted by the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband on March 19, 1988. Any changes benefitting the breeding of the Deutsch Kurzhaar either through breeding experiences or scientific knowledge could change these regulations; changes have to be approved by a vast majority of the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband.

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FCI Standard Nr. 119/D, Deutscher Kurzhaariger Vorstehhund