Breed History

When prospective buyers investigate the Drahthaar, it is generally based upon the reputation created by years of German selective breeding and training which has evolved into the current popularity of the breed today. During the latter part of the 19th century, several prominent German breeders theorized about the development of a versatile hunting dog that would have more value to the serious hunter than any of the present specialty breeds that were trying to serve in that capacity. They wanted a dog capable, on any given hunt, of tracking wounded big game animals, searching and pointing upland game, and retrieving upon command a variety of game under any conditions on land or water. These dedicated German breeders took prime breeding stock from the four major breeds of the day (Pudelpointer, Kurzhaar-German Shorthair, Stichelhaar, Griffon) and incorporated these lines to create the Drahthaar. After years of breeding commitment and ridicule from established breeds, the Deutsch Drahthaar has become the number one hunting dog today in both numbers and performance in Germany. This breed has spread their dominance across Europe and is making their presence known in the homes and kennels of many American hunters.

WHY SHOULD YOU PURCHASE A vom KERVINSHOF DRAHTHAAR?

It has been recognized for decades that German breeders and trainers lead the world in producing and training the best working dogs. We are dedicated to maintaining the German standards of breeding and training here in America. It is upon this premise our kennel was founded in 1979. We have a documented account of every litter produced and its accomplishments, and these records are critically evaluated for present and future breedings to produce your next hunting companion. There aren't any culls, rejects or defective breeding stock found on our premises. Our selective breeding program is based on the German method that demands high quality performance and breed stock integrity. Our strain has not been diluted by indiscriminate breeding practices which has been the demise of so many breeds in our country, the hunting "Irish Setter" is a prime example, and other breeds are quickly being bred into obscurity once they become popular. We breed specifically for hunters because we are hunters ourselves and realize the merits of a dog in the field. We do not indiscriminately place our dogs in inappropriate settings just to make a sale. Instead, we attempt to match customers with dogs to fit their individual needs. You will be exposed to many confusing advertisements listing American bred German Wirehaired Pointers/DRAHTHAARS from several registries AKC, FDSB, U.K.C., etc. and if seriously questioned it becomes more evident their knowledge is superficial about true DRAHTHAARS, and this is just another opportunity to profit from a breed they have no long term interest in.

Our dogs should not be confused with those advertisements or registries.