1893 - 2003
110 Years  The German Newfoundland Club

In June 1893 the "Newfoundland Club for the Continent" was founded by German and Swiss Newfoundland enthusiasts out of which the "Deutscher Neufundlaender Klub"(The German Newfoundland Club) later came into being.
The DNK kept from the start their own breed book, in which over 42000 puppies have now been registered. Every year approximately 800 puppies are added. Currently the Club has about 2000 members.
The two World Wars decimated the German Newfoundland breeding dramatically. Only a few enthusiasts could keep their dogs in these difficult times, which enabled a fresh start for the breed.
Due to the increasing globalisation more and more foreign dogs were successfully introduced within the last two decades - but in return German Newfoundlands have also been sold worldwide. The trustful co-operation with foreign Newfoundland Clubs and breeders is -besides the health care - a most important goal of our club.
Within the last 30 years the health requirements have became more stringent. Before Newfoundlands are used for breeding they must pass currently several health checks (hips, shoulders, elbows, heart and cystinurie). Furthermore the age limits for breeding are regulated, including a Iimit of 6 litters per female.
We hope that we maintain the heritage which the founders of our club entrusted to us, that we manage everything as they would have wished and that we ensure that our Newfoundlands - for the next 110 years as well! - remain healthy and fit for work.

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