Tag: genetik

Detection dogs in action: breeding, selection and challenges - part 2 of the interview with Horst-Dieter Träger

In the second part of this interview, Horst-Dieter Träger talks about the special characteristics and abilities of sniffer dogs, their breeding and training, as well as the challenges and perspectives in the fight against drug smuggling. 

The dream of dog sports

During a conversation with Eileen Brendel, we gain exciting insights into her first steps in dog sports. After successfully mastering her first obedience test with her Hovawart dog Milla, she reflects on her beginnings, challenges and passion for this sport. Eileen shares her motivation as a youth ambassador at K9 and Sports and encourages young people to actively participate in this exciting world.

Fiete's special journey: therapy and sports dog - a success story

In the following article, Fanny, Fiete's owner, will tell you about the impressive connection between man and dog as well as Fiete's remarkable abilities both as a therapy dog ​​and in the demanding IGP sport and make it clear that both aspects are by no means mutually exclusive.

Hubert Aiwanger praises the young talent at the SV youth and junior championship in Dingolfing

The SV youth and junior championship took place in Dingolfing at the weekend, where young participants showed their skills in dealing with German Shepherd dogs. Hubert Aiwanger, who attended the event, emphasized the importance of offspring and practical animal protection in his speech. He criticized the animal welfare regulations that were often issued by people with little experience and argued that politicians and theorists should not interfere in the breeding goals. The event not only offered exciting competitions, but also an opportunity to celebrate the next generation of German Shepherd handlers.

No alternative to a detection dog!

Horst-Dieter Träger is an ambassador for “K9andSports” and was a customs dog handler and trainer before his retirement. He talks about his service with the dog and the demands on the four-legged friend.

Heat stroke in dogs: risk factors, symptoms and first aid measures

Summer is just around the corner and by now everyone has probably realized that overheating is a major danger for dogs. But what about the differences between dog breeds? What to do if a dog overheats? And what factors increase the risk of overheating? You can find out all this and more in our article.

Insight into Dog Breeding: Health, Temperament, and Selection – An Interview with Astrid Hübner (Part 2)

In the second part of our conversation with Astrid Hübner from Malinois Diversity, she shares her views on maintaining genetic diversity through cross-breeding and talks about topics such as popular sire syndrome, inbreeding coefficients and the genetic identification of dog breeds.

Insight into Dog Breeding: Health, Temperament, and Selection - An Interview with Astrid Hübner (Part 1)

In an interview with K9andSports, Astrid Hübner, founder of the "Malinois Diversity" project, shares her experiences and insights into dog breeding. She describes her journey and highlights the importance of health tests for breeding dogs. Furthermore, she discusses various aspects of breeding selection, including temperament traits and environmental behavior, as well as the challenges of selection for different dog sports.