Breeding Rules and Regulations of the Zuchtgemeinschaft für Eurasier e.V.
(as published on 6th November, 1988)
The goal in breeding is to maintain and further develop the breed Eurasier, by taking into account findings of scientific research.
For this aim, all breeders and representatives involved in breeding matters must abide to the breeding rules of the ZG as well as the rules and regulations of the VDH (The German Kennel Club "Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen") and those of the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale).
Only such males and females can be permitted for breeding that have been approved for breeding by successfully passing the assessment. A precondition is that the dog is pure.bred and the family descent (genealogy) is proven.
1. Ankörung = Assessment for Approval for Breeding
1.1 The dogs, which are to be assessed, must be presented to the Breeding Board or to representatives working on their behalf, and the following documents must be presented:
1.1.1. Results and findings of the health examination of the one-year old dog (supplement of the HD-form, see enclosure 1) or as an alternative:
HD-(hip dysplacia)-result from a central evaluation office admissioned by the ZG,
PL-(patellar luxation)-result,
certificate from a breed inspector or a veterinary doctor about the condition and completeness of all teeth,
remarks about illnesses, faults or dispositions that may have been found.
1.1.2. A written report is issued by the regional breed inspector or a member of the breeding board.stating the findings of the assessment, all measurements, body and character traits of the dog.
1.1.3. The VDH-Pedigree
1.1.4. At least two good photos in full colour and format filling:
1 x the whole dog from the side, head in profile,
1 x head study from the front.
1.2. If the dog is found suitable for breeding, the Head of the Breeding Board issues a "Körschein" = Permit for Breeding.
1.3. This Permit for Breeding is issued for the female for a limited period of time, for the male it can be cancelled any time.
1.4. The Permit for Breeding can be cancelled at any time, if eliminating faults for breeding show up after the assessment or for other serious reasons.
The Breeding Board must be informed immediately about any eliminating faults that were detected or showed up later.
2. Breeding
2.1. The environment of the breeder must be suitable for raising puppies the proper way. Human contact and attention is vital for the "imprinting" and socialisation of puppies and must be given.
2.2. The age in which a female can reproduce, begins for the first litter with 24 months and ends for the last litter at latest at the end of age 8. The male can reproduce starting with 14 months and is then unlimited.
2.3. The Head of the Breeding Board chooses the males under consideration of the guidelines of the Breeding Board and, if possible, in agreement with the regional breed inspector.
2.4. For the upcoming season of a female, the breeder receives a suggestion of several males, if possible. The breeder also receives a written Permit for Breeding, which only applies for one certain season and only for the suggested male. The female may only be mated in one season with one male.
2.5. In time, the breeder takes up contact with the owner of the male and may also contact the reserve male, to make the necessary appointments for meeting. The owners must check the health condition of the dogs that are to be mated to avoid infections. The owner of the male looks carefully at the Permit for Breeding before the mating, which he signs after a successful mating.
2.6. Females found suitable for breeding may only have one litter within 12 months. Between each litter one season or heat must be skipped. The Breeding Board can grant an exception if there were not more than 4 puppies. If there were more than 6 puppies in a litter, two heats or seasons must be skipped. In both cases, the Breeding Board can grant an exception if the cycle is considerably longer than the six-month-cycle.
2.7. Way ahead in time, at least 4 weeks before the next season, the breeder notifies the regional breed inspector that he would like to breed the female found suitable for breeding. The breed inspector then turns to the Head of the Breeding Board and applies for a written Permit to Breed.
2.8. Every mating - also matings that did not succeed - must be reported to the regional breed inspector and the Head of the Breeding Board immediately.
2.9. Every litter must be reported immediately to the regional breed inspector and must be reported in written form to the ZG-Pedigree Officer by stating the number of puppies, date of birth, how many males/females, any still borns, malformations, coat colour and a description of the birth. The regional breed inspector informs the Head of the Breeding Board, the breeder informs the active member in charge of the puppy placement.
2.10. The number of puppies in a litter is not limited. Litters with seven or more puppies must be presented to a veterinary doctor within the first three days. The veterinary doctor will check the health condition of the mother and the puppies and he will examine if the puppies are strong enough to survive. After four weeks this examination must be repeated, the veterinary is asked to present a result in written form about these examinations. This certificate will be presented during the final inspection of the litter.
2.11. The final inspection of the litter is undertaken by the regional breed inspector when the puppies are approximately seven weeks old. In their mission, the active members from the Breeding Board are allowed to inspect at any time if the mother and the litter are kept properly according to the rules and regulations set up as good breeding practices for pure-bred dogs.
2.12. Puppies with eliminating faults will find the remark "Not permitted for breeding" ("Nicht zur Zucht zugelassen") on their pedigree. The breeder has the duty to tell the buyer about any faults that were found during the final inspection of the litter.
2.13. On principle, "Not permitted for Breeding" applies where severe HD or PL has been found or a degree of it above the limits set by the Breeding Board. Furthermore, serious hereditary anomalies in the bite (i.e. absence of molars or canine teeth, undershot mouth, a short lower jaw, or similar), distichiasis, entropion, kinky tail, and too short tail, white patches and pure white, a lack in character, two ceasareans and a labour weakness, if these occurred in two litters of the female, unusual difficulties in giving birth, cryptorchism, epilepsy, deseases of the pancreas and also where unsatisfactory conditions where found in which the puppies are raised and in case of any acts against the breeding rules and regulations.
Exceptions can only be granted by the Breeding Board.
A "not permitted for breeding" can also be issued if several reasons apply, although each single reason might not be serious enough for an elimination from breeding. The Breeding Board will decide in these cases.
2.14. The breeder ensures that the formalities are completed correctly and quickly (mating- and formal announcement of the litter).
The agreed mating fee, payable to the owner of the male, is due as soon as the puppies have been sold. Both breeder and owner of the male have the obligation to keep records ("Zwingerbuch" = "Kennel book", "Stud Book").
During the first litter of a breeder, a kennel name is registered. Every registered kennel name must differ significantly from other kennel names that have already been registered.
3. Miscellaneous
3.1. Using a male as a stud outside of the ZG can only be done by asking the Breeding Boards of both involved Clubs for a written permission.
3.2. The issued pedigrees are the property of the ZG. The Pedigree office can ask for the pedigree at any time to check, correct or add a supplement to the entries.
After the death of a dog, the pedigree is to be sent to the pedigree office by stating the reason and date of death (if wished, the pedigree will be returned).
3.3. The breeder carries the responsibility and risk of every mating.
Agreed and approved by the Breeding Board on 6th November, 1988
Note from the translator: No breeder in the ZG may have more than two females that are bred.
Also read about: Eye examination