Breed Specific Instructions
The VDH Board has put into effect the Breed Specific Instructions (BSI) for all shows. The BSI contain recommendations to the judge to observe the breed specific risk areas and to consider problems and functionality in these areas. They are a supplement to the breed standard, which describes breed-specific characteristics and behavior.
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Dog sports - a hobby that inspires dogs and people alike:
As the headline says, dog sports are the focus of this center of this article. To this the approach takes place step by step. Starting from that, which humans to appreciate, a change is made in the second section to the perspective of that of what makes a dog's heart beat faster. Subsequently, the fit and compatibility of the needs and behavioral possibilities of both species are refl ected. At the end the importance of dog sports in this context is discussed and how the same and how it is connected with breeding and showing. with the exhibition system.
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Dogs & Fun 2025
From May 23-25 2025, Messe Dortmund will be transformed into a huge dog paradise. Breed presentations, a large show program and numerous sales booths with all products for the dog at low trade fair prices provide fun and variety.
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Controversal breed charcteristics, selection programmes, cross-breeding
According to the FCI regulations, which are binding for its members, both breed standards and fundamental phenotypic characteristics of dog breeds can only be changed if the Kennel Club in the country of origin of the breed and the FCI agree. If a kennel club were to ignore these conditions, it would be threatened with sanctions. As will be shown, this does not mean that the populations concerned must remain as they are, but legal aspects must be taken into account when positively influencing them.
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