VCDKK Deutsch Kurzhaar Breeders

vom Bauernberg Dave Peasley Farmington Hills, MI (248) 661-3144 (248) 705-2549 dwpeasley@earthlink.net vom Dinkelhof Paul Bockhold Ph: +49/(0)2568-1088 Germany von Kings Crossing The Kalteneggers Beaver, PA (724) 774-0661 jp.kalt@comcast.net vom Niemen Gerd Schafer +49/(0)2364/935595 Germany dk-westfalen@freenet.de von East River Alfred Hartkopf 4303 Talmadge Rd. Toledo,OH 43623 (419) 666-9966 hartkopf5@aol.com

vom Nordstern Dan Arndt Owatonna, MN (507) 451-4832 diarndt@bevcomm.net vom Speidel Steve Waters Ollie, IA (641) 661-4204 bigred@lisco.com von der St. Clair See Tom Skinner Clinton Township, MI 586-741-9665 dkvdscs@comcast.net vom Sturmland Gary Fleming Tallahassee, FL 850-216-0513 vectortfl@comcast.net vom Feuersteinfluβ Shane Cook 159 Strongmill Rd. Meridianville,Al 35759 (256) 468-3888 Shane.cook@hsvcity.com

A serious, performance based breeding program, is really all about measurement. In the case of versatile hunting breeds, like the DK, the focus is on measurement of the natural ability, trainability and temperament characteristics necessary to maintain and improve upon the right genetic mix. The mix that makes up a quality versatile hunting dog! While perfection is only a goal that is rarely achieved, it is the outcome for which truly dedicated DK breeders strive. That goal is not something that can be accomplished by one breeding but is a continuum of contributions made by many devoted Deutsch Kurzhaar breeders over time. The intent is not to produce as many offspring as possible but to produce the best all around versatile hunting dog possible. Breeding is based on the selection of breeding candidates that consistently exhibit excellent performance as well as possess the physical attributes that make them better able to do the work required. With no ruler to measure with, choosing dogs with the right characteristics for breeding purposes is impossible.