ALLEMAGNE Startseite - Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen (VDH)

Welcome to the homepage of the German Kennel Club. The VDH is the leading representative of the interests of all dog owners in Germany - the number one address for people living with dogs, dog sports and dog breeding.

The roots of the VDH go back to 1906: today the VDH represents more than 650.000 members. The VDH is the umbrella organisation for more than 168 membership organisations in the whole of Germany. Over 250 different dog breeds are cared for in VDH breeding clubs, and they are bred under strict controls.