Why We Title Our Breeding Dogs: Demonstrating Quality, Temperament, and Capability

Titling isn’t just a line after our dogs’ names—it’s a transparent record of the training, performance, and heart that goes into every puppy we raise. Here’s why those letters matter, both for our breeding program and for you as a puppy buyer.

What Is “Titling” in the Dog World?

Titling refers to earning official performance or conformation championships through recognized organizations such as:

• AKC (American Kennel Club) – Conformation, obedience, tracking, agility
• UDC (United Doberman Club) – Specialized working tests and temperament evaluations
• IGP/SchH (Internationale Gebrauchshunde Prüfungsordnung) – German-style protection, tracking, and obedience trials

Each title represents a standardized test of a dog’s ability—be it standing perfectly in the show ring, navigating a scent track flawlessly, or obeying commands under intense distraction.

Using Titles to Prove Our Bloodlines

• Objective Validation
  Titles provide unbiased proof of a dog’s innate ability and learned skill. Rather than relying on subjective descriptions, you can see exactly what a dog has achieved.
• Consistency in Temperament
  Especially in working breeds like the Doberman, titles in tracking or protection work demonstrate essential traits—focus, drive, courage, and resiliency—that we aim to pass on.
• Selective Breeding
  By choosing only titled dogs for our breeding program, we strengthen those desirable traits in each generation, increasing the likelihood that your puppy will inherit the same work ethic and temperament.

How Field Trials and Working Tests Add Value

Field trials, obedience runs, and protection trials aren’t just spectator sports—they reveal how a dog:

• Performs Under Pressure: Can they maintain composure when distractions abound?
• Takes Direction: How quickly do they shift focus from one task to another?
• Exhibits Courage: Will they confidently face new or stressful situations?
• Shows Trainability: Are they eager to learn and repeat behaviors reliably?

These real-world simulations tell you far more about a dog’s character than a single visit to the show ring.

What It Means for Your Puppy

When you choose a puppy from titled parents, you’re investing in:

• Predictability: You know what to expect in temperament and working drive.
• Foundation for Training: Puppies from titled lines often catch on more quickly to obedience or sport-specific commands.
• Long-Term Satisfaction: Whether you’re looking for a family guardian, sport partner, or therapy companion, titled bloodlines give you a clearer path to success.

Conclusion

Titling our breeding dogs is more than prestige—it’s our way of ensuring that every puppy we place comes with a documented legacy of excellence. By measuring and celebrating each dog’s achievements in AKC, UDC, IGP, and beyond, we give you the confidence to raise a companion capable of meeting—and exceeding—your expectations.