Breeding and Registration Regulations (BRR) [ZEB]
1 Breeding Regulations
Teckel owners, who desire to utilize the DTK Breed Registry, are required to become members of the
DTK and acquire a kennel name.
1.1
Breeders
Breeders are defined as owners and lessees of brood bitches.
1.2
Kennel Name
The kennel name is a dog’s surname and is acquired from the DTK via written application. Every breeder
or breeder group will receive a kennel name for strict personal use upon approval of the DTK.
The requested kennel name shall be published in the newsletter “Der Dachshund” (DH) and is granted if
no objection to this name is raised within four weeks of the publication. Upon receipt of a kennel name,
the breeder is obliged to report all litters to the Breed Warden. Said report shall contain a listing of all
live births, stillborn and subsequent deaths.
1.3
Kennel Name Protection
The kennel name is protected for the use of the applicant for his/her own breeding program by the DTK
(national) and, upon request, by the FCI (international).
The applicant may also consist of a breeders group. However, all individuals must be DTK members and
the group must designate one member as signatory. The issuance of the Kennel Registration Card
signifies kennel name protection.
A kennel name may be cancelled:
 Upon request of the owner(s);
 For inactivity in the past 15 years; and
 Upon regulatory issuance of an unlimited breeding ban.
The kennel name remains dormant upon death, quitting or expulsion of the owner until eventual
cancellation. Kennel cancellation notices are published in DH, so objections may be voiced for a period
of two months.
1.4
Transfer of Ownership
1.4.1
The transfer of a kennel name by inheritance is permissible, provided application is made through
the State Breed Warden to the DTK for a new registry number.
1.4.2
Teckel ownership may be transferred in writing upon:
1.4.2.1
Sale or Gift – signified by the former owner’s signature on the pedigree under “Change of
Owner”.
1.4.2.2
Lease – contractually regulated; contracts must be immediately presented to the DTK.
1.4.2.3
Inheritance.
1.5
Litter Registration
1.5.1
In order for a litter to be registered, the whelping must have occurred in one’s own kennel, under
breeder supervision and in accordance with the BRR (ZEB).
1.5.2
Breeding permits must be secured prior to mating.
2 Breeding
2.1
Goal of Breeding
A Teckel’s appearance is a low, elongated and muscular build with a challenging head carriage. The
ground clearance should be approximately a third of the height, measured to the withers. Teckel should
be friendly and of moderate temperament as well as passionate, persistent hunting dogs with a fine nose
and robust health. Teckel are bred in three coats – smooth (K), wirehair (R) and longhair (L) - and in three
sizes:
 Standard – chest circumference over 35 cm, max weight approx. 9 kg
 Miniature (Zwerg - Zw) – chest circumference of 30 - 35 cm
 Kaninchen (Kt) – under 30 cm chest circumference
Further details of the goals are found in the breed standards.
2.2
Breeding Procedures and Methods
Breeding shall be timely planned within the same coat type and size.
2.2.1
Types of Mating
 Out crossing – Stud and bitch are unrelated or the nearest common ancestor is seven (or
more) generations removed.
 Line Breeding – Mating among half-siblings or relatives that are more distant.
 Inbreeding – Mating among siblings or direct offspring.
Restricted inbreeding may only occur with the prior express written consent of the Breed
Commission.
2.2.2
The customary method of breeding is the natural mating. The owner of a stud may refuse a
mating without reason. If, after a first mating attempt, the bitch is not inseminated, the stud must
be made available for a second attempt at no additional fee.
2.2.3
Artificial insemination is allowed by permit from the Breed Commission. A veterinarian must
verify, in writing, both the identity of the sperm donor and the insemination itself. The stud must
have a DNA test performed and the DNA profile on record. The identity of the offspring must be
confirmed by a DNA test and the names on the pedigrees will have (KB) appended. KB =
artificial insemination.
2.2.4
Exceptions may be obtained from the Breed Commission.
2.2.5
Dapple Breeding
The base color is always the dark color. Irregular gray, or beige, spots distributed over the entire
body are desired.
Breeding between Dapple and single or two-color (or other) Teckel of the same coat type and size
is permissible. Breeding of Dapple to Dapple is not permitted.
2.3
Breeding Permits
Requirement
Breed Registry Entry
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Conformation result from a
DTK-accepted show
All results from DTKaccepted shows must be
recorded
Chest circumference
measurements for Miniature
and Kaninchen (those with Z
or K in the Breed Registry
number)
Interval between litters
Eye exam with negative
results for PRA and cataracts*
Health
Studs
DTK or FCI
Pedigree/Registration
Certificate
15 months
10 years (recommended)
At least very good (sg) after 9
months of age; a single good
(g) or less after the age of 15
months prohibits breeding and
can only be rescinded by a
committee of 3 judges or 2
judges and the State Breed
Warden within 12 months
Determined at a DTKaccepted show after 15 months
of age in conjunction with a
conformation result
Bitches
DTK or FCI
Pedigree/Registration
Certificate
15 months
8 years
At least very good (sg) after 9
months of age; a single good
(g) or less after the age of 15
months prohibits breeding and
can only be rescinded by a
committee of 3 judges or 2
judges and the State Breed
Warden within 12 months
Determined at a DTKaccepted show after 15 months
of age in conjunction with a
conformation result
Prior to first breeding and
every two years up to age 7
Only healthy dogs permitted
to breed. Vaccinations
required against Distemper,
Hepatitis, Leptospirosis,
Parvovirosis and Rabies
No breeding for 10 months if
two successive litters within
14 months
Prior to first breeding and
every two years up to age 7
Only healthy dogs permitted
to breed. Vaccinations
required against Distemper,
Hepatitis, Leptospirosis,
Parvovirosis and Rabies
* Will be changed once current scientific research is completed.
2.4
Grounds for Exclusion from Breeding
2.4.1
Breeding without a permit and/or against the BRR.
2.4.2
After two Caesarian sections.
2.4.3
Faults and serious faults for which conformation results of good (g) or lower are received, e.g.
missing teeth in accordance with standards.
2.4.4
Faults which prevent breeding:
Bite – Overshot, Undershot, wry mouth, improper position of lower canines
Missing one or more incisors or canines
Missing more than two PM1 and one M3 or two M3 and one PM1
Knuckling over in pasterns, very loose shoulders, all tail faults (except those due to injury which
are accompanied by a statement from the veterinarian who treated the dog immediately following
the injury)
Cut off sternum, genetic eye/ear defects, e.g. PRA and juvenile cataracts
Epilepsy, spinal disorder (Teckellähme), no or one testicle (even after surgical removal), total
black color without markings, white color with or without markings
2.4.5
2.5
In accordance with the punitive measures outlined in Paragraph 8, breeding prohibition and
barring from the Breed Registry may be imposed for violations and/or the decision of an Honor
Court.
Breeding Documentation
Breeding documentation consists of:
 Mating Certificate – Provided by the owner of the stud to the breeder upon mating. Copy to
responsible Breed Warden within eight days.
 Litter Registration Application – Provided to Breed Warden with signature.
 Litter Inspection and other actions/paperwork by the responsible Breed Warden (further
details may be found in the Breed Warden regulations)
 Breed Registry Entry
 Creating a pedigree or registration certificate
 Entry of Conformation results, Performance Awards and Titles
 Data collection and statistics
2.6
Prerequisites for Registration
The litter inspection occurs when the litter is between eight and twelve weeks of age. This is
accomplished after the de-worming and vaccination of the litter against Distemper, Hepatitis,
Leptospirosis and Parvovirosis. Combination vaccines that include kennel cough and other protection
may also be utilized.
A correct, completed Litter Registration Application - complete with the pedigree of the bitch, a copy
(front and back) of the stud’s pedigree and the Kennel Registration Card – is required.
The Litter Registration Application must be sent immediately, in special cases up to 6 months, after the
whelping to the DTK.
The litter will be registered after the application is reviewed and the fees are received.
3. The Breed Registry
The Breed Registry is available to any Teckel breeder who is a member of the DTK and abides by the
regulations of the BRR.
It contains the following data:
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Addresses of breeders, kennel names, the names of the dogs, tattoo numbers, Main registry
numbers or the “Waiting” registry numbers, Working/Hunting registry numbers, dates of
whelping, litter sizes and gender of pups.
Type of coat and color, performance awards, Formwert (conformation result) (awarded at
Zuchtschau - in parenthesis.)
Titles, as well as statements concerning the suitability for breeding of the dog.
The entry of a puppy is in the same registry section as the bitch. A transfer to another section of
the registry is only possible upon special request and before the first breeding.
Entries in the Breed Registry require a fee.
Divisions of the Breed Registry
3.1 Main Registry
3.1.1
Sections
 Smooth, Wirehair and Longhair Teckel (Standard)
 Smooth, Wirehair and Longhair Miniature Teckel (Zw)
 Smooth, Wirehair and Longhair Kaninchen Teckel (Kt)
3.1.2
Requirements for Entry in Main Registry
 Puppies bred in Germany in accordance with the BRR
 Teckel from other countries which have an FCI-approved pedigree and an export pedigree
(with accompanying certified German translation of both)
 Teckel of the 4th generation from “Waiting” Registry entries
3.1.3
Entries without breed permission (noted on pedigree)
 Puppies from parents without a breed permit
 Puppies from cross-coat matings
 Puppies from Dapple/Dapple matings
3.2 “Waiting” Registry
The “Waiting” Registry contains the same sections as the Main Registry. Entry eligibility criteria into the
“Waiting” Registry are:
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Teckel with non-FCI-approved pedigrees that possess at least a “Very Good” (sg)
conformation result from a DTK Zuchtschau
Puppies from a bitch that mated with more than one stud within the same cycle and the exact
parentage of the puppies cannot be ascertained
Teckel without a pedigree that receive at least a “Very Good” (sg) conformation result from a
DTK Zuchtschau
Dogs with a Registration Certificate are permitted to participate in all DTK Zuchtschau and Tests.
In no case may these dogs be awarded a title.
3.3 Working/Hunting Registry
The working/hunting registry contains the entries of all Teckel that are eligible in accordance with the
current DTK testing regulations. These Teckel receive a running registry entry number. All titles from the
main registry are transferred.
3.4 Kennel Registry
The kennel registry contains all approved kennel names with the name of the owner and assigned tattoo
number.
3.5 Pedigree/Registration Certificate
The pedigree/registration certificate is a copy from the Breed Registry with current data. It is a legal
document and remains the property of the DTK. The pedigree/registration certificate is issued by the
Breed Registry Office (BRO) and documents the ancestry for three generations.
Grandparents and great grandparents are listed with their name, registry number, titles, performance
awards, and conformation rating. The listing of the parents additionally states the coat color.
Performance awards resulting out of hunting tests are especially enumerated.
If the parents have titles in hunting the Pedigree/Registration Certificate is stamped “aus
Jagdgebrauchszucht” (bred from hunting stock). The requirements for this distinction are the innate
ability test for “Spurlaut” and two other hunting performance awards or the performance award “Vp”
(versatility) in accordance with the DTK testing regulations.
Registration Certificates from the “Waiting” registry are marked with a colored slash.
Upon receipt of the Pedigree/Registration Certificate, the breeder has to confirm the accuracy of the
entries by signature.
Change of ownership has to be entered and confirmed with signature by the previous owner. The owner is
not permitted to pass on the Pedigree/Registration Certificate without the entry of the new owner data.
Changes and additions are only allowed by authorized persons. Judges are obliged to seize the pedigree if
breed eligibility has changed and forward it to the DTK for registration/entry.
Entries in pencil in the Pedigree/Registration Certificate are null and void.
Lost Pedigrees/Registration Certificates are declared invalid. The loss will be published in the DH.
Replacement pedigrees are marked as such with running numbers. They are issued after a sworn
statement regarding the loss is received.
The transfer of performance awards and titles to the replacement pedigree is possible for a fee.
3.6 Teckel Yearbook (Stammbuch)
The Teckel yearbook is produced and published annually. It contains all new Breed Registry entries from
that year. It additionally contains an alphabetical index of listed Teckel, conformation show and
performance test reports, honors and laudations for members of the DTK, listing of the hunting winners,
the conformation winners and the champions, as well as those dogs judged unfit for breeding (ZU) for the
year of issue and pictures of successful Teckel.
Any interested party can purchase the Teckel yearbook by placing an order. Purchase of a yearbook is
mandatory with a kennel registration, for kennels after the second litter within the current business year
(key date: litter inspection date) and for Groups/Sections.
4. Breed Counsel and Breed Supervision
The Breed Commission, the State Breed Wardens and Group/Section Breed Wardens are available to all
members for advice in breed matters. They supervise the breeding and observance of the BRR.
4.1 Breed Commission
The Federal Breed Warden in accordance with the bylaws, the BRR and statutory resolutions, represents
the Breed Commission.
State Breed Wardens support the Federal Breed Warden and coordinate the efforts of the Group/Section
Breed Wardens under their jurisdiction.
4.2 Supervision of Breeding
The Group/Section Breed Wardens must keep track of the breeding events, the kennels and the breeding
records of the breeders under their jurisdiction.
In cases of irregularities, the State Breed Warden is to be notified, who will take any necessary measures
and, if warranted, notify the Federal Breed Warden.
4.3 Verification of Lineage
4.3.1
The DTK conducts annual random spot checks, at no cost to owners, to confirm the identity of
dogs. If irregularities in the declared lineage become apparent, the cost will have to be born by
the breeder.
4.3.2
In cases where the breed documentation shows gaps or when justified doubts about the declared
lineage exist, e.g. contact of the bitch with several studs, the burden of proof for the correct
lineage lies with the breeder. In such cases the breeder must provide a DNA profile at his own
expense.
4.3.3
In the case of artificial insemination, paternity must be verified through a DNA profile.
5. Identification Marking of Teckel
5.1 General
The ID marking is accomplished through tattooing numerals and letters assigned by the DTK.
5.2 Tattooing
The Breed Warden shall tattoo all DTK-bred puppies during the litter inspection at the breeder’s site. The
tattoo is placed into the right ear. If the tattoo cannot be placed in one ear the left ear will be used as well.
After the age of 12 full weeks, dogs may be tattooed only under sedation by a veterinarian.
5.3 Record Keeping
5.3.1
Kennel Book
The breeder must maintain a kennel book, which, amongst other data, contains a listing of the
dogs’ new owners’ names and addresses.
5.3.2
Breed Warden Records
Every breed warden must maintain records of group, kennel and puppy numbers.
5.4 Naming and Numbering
5.4.1
Given Names
Every dog has a given name and the kennel name of its breeder entered in the following manner:
The given names of the puppies in the first litter by this kennel begin with
the letter “A”; the second litter with the letter “B”; the third with the letter
“C”, and so on
Given names may not be repeated within a kennel.
5.4.2
Tattoo Number during Litter Registration
The initial number(s) in the tattoo system represent the kennel number, which is assigned to the
kennel by the Group or State. This number cannot be issued to anybody else.
The kennel number is followed by the State and Group letters issued in accordance with the DTK
identification list (Paragraph 6) and, finally, a running serial number for the puppy issued by the
Breed Warden. Every kennel starts with puppy number 1 or 01. This also applies to a transfer of
a kennel name.
5.4.3
Late Tattooing
Dogs without tattoos (i.e., from foreign countries) can subsequently be tattooed with the kennel
number and the letters for the State and Group (under sedation if over 12 weeks of age).
6. Identification Markings
(Editor’s note -- This paragraph only contains a listing of the State and Group tattoo identification
letters.)
7. Titles, Performance Awards and Noteworthy Achievements
The Working/Hunting registry contains the following:
Titles and Noteworthy Achievements
Working/Hunting winner
Federal tracking winner
State winner
Club winner / Club Youth winner
Federal winner / Federal Youth winner
World winner / World Youth winner
European winner / European Youth winner ( FCI or VDH)
German Champion (VDH or DTK)
Other championships
Handler achievements
Show achievements
Working/Hunting achievements
Achievements for cumulative natural den work
Abbreviations
GS
BSs
LS
KS / KJS
BS / BJS
WS / WJS
ES / EJS ( -FCI or -VDH)
DtCh/VDH /- DTK
Hunting Tests / Natural Performance Awards
Spurlaut Test - Spurlaut Youth Test
Flushing Test - Flushing Youth Test
Tracking Test
Advanced Tracking Test
Verband Tracking Test (20 hr)
Advanced Verband Tracking Test (40 hr)
Versatility Test - Versatility Youth Test
Rabbit Tracking and Retrieval Test
Rabbit Tracking and Retrieval (Natural)
Artificial Fox Den Trial – DTK
Artificial Fox Den Trial
Natural Fox Den Trial
Natural Badger Den Trial
Natural Tracking Test
Working/Hunting registry
Flushing Test (during a hunt)
Search and Flushing Test
Sp - Sp/J
St - St/J
SchwhK
SchwhK/40
Sw -/
Sw /Vp - Vp/J
KSchlH
KSpN
BhFK/95
BhFK
BhFN
BhDN
SchwhN
GTB
StiJ
WaS
Working Tests
Obedience Tests 1, 2 and 3
Obedience Test (Combined)
BHP 1, BHP 2, BHP 3
BHP G
Formwert
Conformation Shows ( excellent, very good )
Zuchtschau ( excellent, very good )
v sg
(v) (sg)
8. Punitive Measures for Violations of the BRR
Observance of the BRR is required upon assumption of breeding within the DTK. Violations of animal
protection laws, regulations, or decisions/mandates of breeding control personnel and the Executive
Committee can result in warnings, reprimands, limited or unlimited breeding restrictions, Breed Registry
barring and even breeding prohibition.
Item
number
Violation
BRR
Paragraph
Imposing
Agent
1
Breeding of Studs and/or Bitches
without a Breeding Permit on
day of mating
2.3
BRO
2
Breeding of Studs and/or Bitches
prior to 15 months of age
2.3
BRO
3
Crossbreeding without Permit
2.2.5
BRO
4
Inbreeding without permit
2.2.5
BRO
5
Distribution of pedigree upon
change of ownership without
complete transfer data (with or
without breeder signature)
3.5
BRO
FBW
Punitive
Measure
Triple litter
registration fee;
warning issued
10-month breeding
restriction for the bitch
(beginning on day of
whelping); triple litter
registration fee
Triple litter
registration fee
Triple litter
registration fee
Issuance of a warning
to all involved parties
As for 1-5 above;
Breed Registry barring
or convening of an
honor court, on a caseby-case basis
Triple litter
registration fee; honor
court (case-by-case)
6
Repeated violations of Items 1-5
7
Breeding with a previously
excluded dog
2.4
FBW
8
Non-registration of litter or
transfer of puppies without
tattoos
1.2
&
5.2
FBW
Warning issued; honor
court (case-by-case)
9
Refusal or hindrance of a kennel
inspection
4.2
&
9.3.1
FBW
Warning issued with a
compliance date; noncompliance results in
honor court
10
Unauthorized changes or
additions to a pedigree or
falsification/forgery
3.5
EC
Honor Court
9
DTK Breed Warden Regulation
9.1
General
This regulation concerns the training, activity and continuing education of the Breed Wardens in
the DTK in accordance with the bylaws and the BRR.
9.2
The Breed Warden
9.2.1
The Breed Warden is an honorary commissioner of the DTK and falls under the professional
purvey of the State Breed Warden. The authority of the Federal Breed Warden is stipulated in the
bylaws and the statutes contained therein.
9.2.2
The Breed Warden fulfills important tasks pertaining to the controlled breeding of Teckel.
Requirements for the position of Breed Warden are reliable character, cynological knowledge and
the ability to operate independently.
9.2.3
The Breed Warden should possess the trust of his group/section and shall be nominated by the
group/section, confirmed and appointed by the state board. In exceptional cases, the State Breed
Warden can designate a Breed Warden for a group/section from another group/section.
9.3
Duties of the Breed Warden
The Breed Warden independently cares for the breeders within his region and area of
responsibility. In the case of large groups/sections, multiple Breed Wardens may be appointed
(among whom one is designated chief Breed Warden) and the group may be partitioned into
regions or Breed Wardens maybe assigned certain breeders. In cases like illness, vacation, etc., a
different Breed Warden of the same group or, if that is not possible, a Breed Warden from a
different group/section can substitute for a Breed Warden.
The Breed Warden advises the Teckel breeders with issues regarding breeding, husbandry and
health care and is obliged to participate in Zuchtschau and other events of his group/section plus
regular participation in the Breed Warden meetings or seminars of his state board.
9.3.1
Kennel inspections
The Breed Warden is authorized to show up at the kennel anytime - even without notice - in order
to advise the breeders and is obliged to watch out for the compliance with the breeding
regulations and other breed registration regulation and other statutes, especially the regulations
concerning care and maintenance.
A kennel inspection must be conducted:
•
After application for a kennel name (pre inspection) - upon which the Breed Warden
shall check the announcements published in the newsletter - or in the case of kennel
changes due to a move or construction.
•
As a routine check with every litter inspection.
•
In response to suspicion of irregularities.
In case irregularities are found at a kennel, the Breed Warden shall intensively counsel the
breeder, stipulate corrective action(s) with a deadline for compliance and inform the State Breed
Warden. If the advice is not adopted and must be repeated or a continuous violation of the breed
registration regulation or other statutes occurs, the State Breed Warden shall intercede. In such
case, the inspection of an imminent litter by the Breed Warden shall be canceled. Further
decisions are made by the State Breed Warden.
9.3.2 Litter inspection
9.3.1.1 Appointment Scheduling
The Breed Warden sets his schedule following a litter notification by the breeder within 8 days of
the whelping of the bitch. Upon scheduling the litter inspection the Breed Warden shall prepare
the necessary paraphernalia (pliers, letters and numbers, tattoo paste, gloves, cotton balls and
alcohol for cleaning of the ears, promotional material for the buyers of the puppies and
notebook). The litter inspection shall be conducted no earlier than 8 weeks and no later than 12
weeks of age. From the 13th week on the puppies have to be sedated by a veterinarian for the
tattooing. The sedation has to be verified in a certificate by a veterinarian and attached to the
litter registration application. In such cases the fees will be the same as for a registration of a
single dog.
9.3.1.2 Inspection of the kennel
The environment of all dogs kept by the breeder will be inspected:
•
for compliance with the dog maintenance regulation
•
for sufficient size of runs
•
for cleanliness and the availability of clean drinking water
•
for evidence of mistreatment (physical and emotional)
9.3.1.3 Document Examination
The Breed Warden shall examine the following:
•
kennel book - all litters are entered in accordance with the litter registration application
and the location of the puppies with complete address and phone number of the buyers (at
least from the previous litter)
•
pedigrees - in accordance with the litter registration application, age of the parent animals
on the day of the mating, check of the tatoo number of the bitch, Formwert (rating), chest
circumference, eye examination, litter spacing and the possession of breeding permission
of the owner, if different than breeder - review possible special permit
•
kennel registration card - important with the first litter, later also acceptable in form of a
copy
•
membership fees - have to be current
•
shot records of the puppies - primary immunizations of the puppies against SHLP, in
addition a booster is needed after the 14th week
9.3.1.4 Judgement of the litter
The bitch and puppies will be physically examined and observations will be noted concerning the
following:
•
bitch - dietary and health condition, examination of teats, check for scar of cesarean
section.
•
puppies - dietary and health condition, improperly healed naval, as well as eliminating
faults, sick and undernourished puppies indicated by dull coat, bloated bellies, teary eyes
and nasal discharge as well as puppies with external parasites and scaly skin are not
allowed to be accepted.
Readily recognizable faults in puppies:
•
ZBR= Zuchtbeobachtung
Rute - tail = all faults of the tail
•
ZBG=
“
Gebiss - bite = overshot or undershot mouth, wry mouth,
missing canines or incisors
•
ZBH=
“
Hoden - testicles = no testicle or only one testicle out
•
ZBS=
“
Sonstiges - other = harelip, cleft pallet, sternum cut off,
epilepsy, faults of the eye, other abnormalities, e.g. too many or insufficient digits
9.3.1.5 Examination of the litter registration application
Data is to be checked for accuracy and completion (supplying missing information, if necessary)
for the following:
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Date of whelping
•
Date of mating
•
Breed Rregistry numbers
•
•
•
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Signature of owner of male and breeder.
Entire litter number (even stillborn and dead puppies are part of the entire litter - dead
litters are also to be registered) is annotated
Breed Warden’s observations are entered (from previously mentioned notes)
Control paper with order of puppies and tattoo numbers is created
9.3.1.6 Tattooing of the puppies
The inset number/letter combination will first be pressed into a control paper, then into the shot
record.
The tattooing of the puppies will be done in the right ear. Should the tattoo be too big for one ear,
e.g. with a Kaninchenteckel, both ears are to be used, i.e. right ear - kennel number and letters,
left ear - running serial number.
9.3.1.7 Mailing of the Litter Registration Application
After once again checking all the data, including the evaluation of the Breed Warden with
signature, the litter registration application will be distributed, including copies, as follows: The
Breed Warden mails the original application with attached original pedigree of the bitch, copy of
the pedigree of the stud (both sides), Kennel registration card and registration fee (preferably by
check to the DTK, unless the state board specifies otherwise)
9.3.1.8 Mailing of Mating Notices
The copies of the mating notices that are not followed by a litter notice have to be mailed to the
DTK after the deadline.
9.3.3
Expense Reimbursement
The expenses incurred by the Breed Warden are to be paid by the breeders. The costs that the
Breed Warden incurs during his activity on behalf of the DTK have to be reimbursed. The
group/state board sets the fees. Within a group/section the fees must be consistent.
9.4
Training, Appointment and Continued Education of the Breed Wardens
Personal requirements for the appointment to Breed Warden are:
•
Membership of the DTK, preferably at least 3 years
•
Experience in breeding Teckel
•
Knowledge of simple genetics
•
Knowledge of the breeding objective of the DTK and the standard of the dachshund in
addition to personal integrity within the club
9.4.1
Training
The training of the Breed Warden is conducted under the supervision of the state breed warden
through apprenticeship with selected experienced Breed Wardens and through participation at
breed warden seminars of the state board.
9.4.2
Appointment
The appointment to Breed Warden follows an oral interview by the State Breed Warden about:
•
General questions about the breeding of dachshunds, upbringing, breeding objective and
standard
•
Duties of the Breed Warden
•
Questions commonly asked by breeders
The state board will appoint the Breed Warden.
9.4.3
Continuing Education
The Breed Warden is required to participate in continuing education seminars held by the state
board on a regular basis. Furthermore, he is required to keep up with the DTK statutes, the breed
registration regulation and the bylaws, including subsequent changes, on his own.
9.5
Irregularities Committed by the Breed Warden
Such irregularities are reconciled through the participation of the State Breed Warden. In such
cases, the state board is to be notified. If the efforts are unsuccessful, the Federal Breed Warden
and the Executive Committee of the DTK will become involved.
9.6
Breed Warden List
The listing of active Breed Wardens will be provided to the DTK by the state board. The lists
will be handed to the groups/sections and Breed Wardens within the state organization.
10 Standards of Care for Teckel
The following regulations concerning living conditions are based widely on the VDH minimum living
condition regulations and laws that every dog owner must observe. These regulations were fine-tuned for
Teckel.
{Editor’s note – A paragraph of the original is not included here as it cited the applicable German federal codes
and statutes, titles and numbers.}
10.1 A person that owns, houses or cares for a Teckel must guarantee the dog suitable nutrition and care
as well as appropriate accommodations for its character and temperament.
10.2 The dog owner is not allowed to restrict the Teckel’s natural desire for free movement and
immediate contact in a lasting manner such that it results in avoidable pain, suffering or damage,
especially during the developmental phase.
10.3 Chaining is, in all regulations, regarded as unsuitable for Teckel.
10.4 Kennel Maintenance
10.4.1 It is permissible for Teckel to be kept in open or partially open kennels provided they have shelter
within the kennel or connected with the kennel.
10.4.2 The shelter must be constructed on all sides of insulated, environmentally safe material and in
such a manner that the dog may not injure itself. The shelter must offer protection against
inclement weather - especially precipitation.
10.4.3 The shelter must be large enough to permit free movement, according to the breed, but not so
large that it may not be warmed sufficiently with body heat. The inside of the shelter must be kept
clean, dry and free of parasites.
10.4.4 The opening of the shelter must be appropriate for the size of the dog in that it allows the dog to
pass through unhindered. The opening must be away from the weather side and protected against
wind and rain.
10.4.5 The area around the shelter must be kept clean. The ground has to be able to either absorb liquid
or channel it away.
10.4.6 During intense sunshine and high temperatures, the dog must have a shaded area outside the
shelter.
10.4.7 The kennel area must be suitable for the number and kind of Teckel kept in it.
10.4.8 A Teckel needs a minimum of 6 square meters of ground area outside the shelter. Each additional
dog, excluding non-weaned puppies, in the same kennel requires an additional 3 square meters.
These minimums can be increased in accordance with local ordinances, but may not be decreased.
10.4.9 The grounds, fencing and all other parts of the kennel must be constructed out of environmentally
safe material and in such a way that the dogs cannot injure themselves. The fencing has to be tall
enough so that the Teckel cannot jump it. At least one side of the kennel has to be open to let the
dogs look out. If the grounds are not constructed of insulated material, an insulated resting-place
must be provided. The grounds have to be maintained in such a condition that liquids can be
absorbed or channeled away.
10.4.10 Chaining of Teckel inside a kennel is not allowed.
10.4.11 Adult Teckel of the same sex that have not had any previous contact with each other must be
controlled when first introduced into the same kennel.
10.4.12 The separation of Teckel that are kept in single runs has to be such that the dogs may not jump
over or bite each other. The size requirements of single runs are as outlined above.
10.4.13 This also applies to permanently constructed kennels. These kennels must provide sufficient
daylight. Openings for daylight must be at least 1/8th of the total ground area. Sufficient air
circulation must also be provided.
10.5
Other Care
a) Teckel that are kept outside, in sheds, barns, unused stables, warehouses or similar quarters
must have access to shelter as outlined above.
b) During the warmer months, Teckel kept as in a) above may have - in lieu of shelter - a dry
resting place insulated from the grounds and walls.
10.6
Care and Maintenance
a) The owner or the caretaker of the dog has to look after the well-being of the dog and the
condition of the housing at least once a day. Deficiencies must be corrected immediately.
b) Food and drinking containers have to be kept clean, constructed of environmentally safe
materials and constructed in such a way that the dog cannot injure itself. Plenty of fresh water
has to be available at all times. Teckel that are housed in sheds, barns, unused stables,
warehouses or similar quarters must have at least 60 minutes of free exercise a day.
Violations of these regulations will be punished in accordance with the DTK bylaws independent of any
federal, state or local law enforcement.
Examples of Minimum Sizes
Number
of Dogs
Bitch
with
nonweaned
puppies
Weaned
puppies
or
Young
dogs
Adult
Dogs
Grounds
Shelter
Total
Area
(m2)
Maximum
number of
dogs in a
single
enclosure
1 Bitch with
puppies
Width
(m)
Area
(m2)
Length
(m)
Width
(m)
Height
(m)
1
1.50
6
0.75
0.50
0.45
6.4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
1.50
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
27
6
9
12
15
0.60
0.60
0.75
0.75
0.75
0.80
0.90
1.00
0.60
0.60
0.75
0.75
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.60
0.60
0.60
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.50
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.50
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.50
6.3
9.3
12.4
15.4
18.4
21.5
24.6
27.6
6.3
9.3
12.4
15.4
8
4