FAQs
German Champion (VDH)
What preconditions have to be fulfilled that the title can be awarded?
You can find the complete conditions here.
Where do I have to submit the documents?
You can apply for your champion title via OnlineDogShows.
Order your title here:
How high are the title fees?
The title fees are listed in our Fee schedule or at OnlineDogShows.
German Youth Champion (VDH)
What preconditions have to be fulfilled for the award of the title?
You can find the complete conditions here.
Where do I have to submit the documents?
You can apply for your champion title via OnlineDogShows.
Order your title here:
How high are the title fees?
The title fees are listed in our Fee schedule or at OnlineDogShows.
German Veteran Champion (VDH)
Which preconditions have to be fulfilled for the award of the title?
You can find the full details here.
Where do I have to submit the documents?
You can apply for your champion title via OnlineDogShows.
Order your title here:
How high are the title fees?
The title fees are listed in our Fee schedule or at OnlineDogShows.
Export Certificate
(certification for foreign countries)
When do I need an export certificate (certification for foreign countries)?
The export certificate is a certificate issued by the VDH that is needed when a dog has to be registered with a foreign kennel club, i.e. if the dog is sold abroad.
Do I need an export certificate for every country?
Yes, an export certificate is needed for every country.
Which documents have to be submitted?
The following necessary documents have to be submitted:
- the dog’s original pedigree
- the address of the new owner
- the date of purchase
Where do I have to submit the documents?
Please submit the documents to:
Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen
To the attention of Mrs. Karneil
Westfalendamm 174
D-44141 Dortmund
Is it sufficient to supply a certified copy of the dog’s pedigree certificate?
No, a certified copy of the dog's pedigree will not be accepted. The original pedigree certificate has to be submitted, because the export certificate has to be fixed on the original pedigree of the dog.
How much is the fee?
The fees for the application of the export certificate are as follows:
- the breeder of the dog: 50,00 EUR
- for the new owner and reseller and all other persons: 70,00 EUR
The fee must be transferred to the following bank account:
VDH Service GmbH
Sparkasse Dortmund
Account no.: 1 165 690
Bank code: 440 501 99
IBAN: DE64 4405 0199 0001 165 690
SWIFT-BIC: DORTDE 33
Please supply the following details with every transfer of money: export certificate/name of the applicant.
If you have any further queries please contact:
Mrs. Karneil
Tel: 0049/231/56500-29
E-Mail: karneil[at]vdh[.]de
