D1, S1 (4h nose), S1, VGP1 (312
points/full points, 4h nose, 4h water
search without a duck), KS (perfect
score), BTR, VBR, HN, HD-A1, FW.
V1 (5 x V1), 3 x CACIB, 2 x CAC, 3 x
BOB (all by the age of 27 months of
age).
In addition to his success in his education,
Darwin has been unbelievably successful
in Zuchtschau events. Lead by Birgitta
Krause-Hofstetter (Mr. Hofstetter’s
daughter) in less than two years Darwin
has achieved: |

Vielversprechend Jüngstenklasse, Stuttgart
Zuchtschau DK Südbaden sg.1.J
Ortenau-Jugend-Sieger V1, BOB, Anw. Dt. Jug. CH. VDH
Internationalen Rassehundeausstellung Offenberg V1, BOB, CACIB, Anw. DT.Ch.
VDH, CAC, Rüde Gebrauchshundklasse (Titled Working Dogs)
DK-Zuchtschau Südbaden V1
Zuchtschau Klub Kurzhaar Kurmainz V2
Spezial-Zuchtschau DK-Saar/Südbaden und Südwest V1, CAC (DK), Anw. VDH,
BOB
DK Zuchtschau Rheinland V1
2010 Kleemann Zuchtschau V3
|
 At the Dr. Kleemann Prüfung, Darwin’s leader
(trainer) was Mr. Siegfried Hofstetter, considered
to be one of if not the best leader in Germany.
Darwin performed admirably under most difficult
conditions. The first day Darwin’s group was
assigned field work with winds of 30 - 40 mph
survival was the word of the day. Darwin’s search
was purposeful and productive. Using his
outstanding nose he was able to locate and point
game under conditions no hunter would endure.
The next day was the water work. Darwin crossed
the pond upon command without hesitation and
searched thoroughly without the duck. He made
short work of his live duck search and retrieved
flawlessly. For his efforts Darwin received his KS. |
In the narrative for the sires page on the DKV web page Mr. Hofstetter writes
(translated):
“Darwin is an intelligent and adaptable rüden,
which knows to adjust itself into the hunting
requirements. His good jump,
with a fast
rational search, that stands in the harmony
with the nose quality and head bearing.
Also
in the water, it shows hardness, endurance and
the will to find. Darwin has achieved Nose 4h,
search 4h, water 4h. Darwin has already some
seeking on deer and black wild boar with
success graduated, radiates is also there quiet
from, and all around the type of a useful
hound.“
Darwin is a regal male that is a pleasure to handle and hunt over. Armed with an outstanding
nose and intense game drive Darwin will take you to the birds. In the kennel, auto, and house
Darwin is very calm and well mannered. With other dogs Darwin is a perfect gentleman. |