What makes a Deutsch Kurzhaar aka the DK

Deutsch Kurzhaars are dogs that have a FCI pedigree and meet the following requirements:

• have passed all of the requirements to become breed eligible according to the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband (DKV) ;
  this is testing in Solms /AZP or VGP, conformation rating G or higher, and heath clearances (hips and shoulders)
• they are from three generations of parents that meet these requirements
• they are bred to the DKV / FCI standard

There are many dogs out there that have German bloodlines in their background, and some straight out of DK’s themselves, and are very nice dogs BUT they lack the eligibility, or recognition from DKV. These dogs are being referred to as DK’s, but they lack some or all the requirements that would qualify them to be registered as a  DK with the DKV. This is confusing for puppy buyers who are looking for the “Real Deal”.  The DK is our “Brand” and should not be confused with the European bred dogs, FCI registered dogs from Countries other than Germany. A puppy that does not come with the DKV ahnentafel is not a DK. 

All DK puppies from Rollenwald are registered through the Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband