The official opening of the IDC Congress 2009 and welcome address by the IDC President, Mr Hans Wiblishauser.

25 countries represented and eligible to vote – Democratic vote of 1 vote per member country.

Apologies - Mr Francois Striby (Vice President) not present due to health reasons not expected to improve, because of this he is voted on as honoury President of the IDC, which was voted unanimously, and the position of Vice President was available and Dr Piziano was nominated and accepted the position that was unanimously voted on.

Financial report – Total of the IDC savings through various accounts and shares = 33,789.60 Euros
-Treasurers report accepted unanimously

IDC Membership – New application received from Dobermann Club Croatia, 20 years in existence, unanimously accepted.

Breed Warden Report 2008

• 27 foreign sires used in German breeding.
• 57 matings
• 374 puppies
• average of 6.5 puppies per litter
• HDI/FCIA = 208
• HDI/FCIB = 30
• HDI/FCIC = 8
The above is for German and foreign dogs

June 2006 – Nov 2008 – DCM screening introduced in German and used. Of the assessed dogs
1. June 06 to Dec 06 – 82 accessed
2. Jan 07 to Dec 07 - 105 accessed
3. Jan 08 to Nov 08 – 129 accessed
Total 316 dogs
Grade 0 = 268
Grade 1 = 29
Grade 2 = 10
Total 307

297 dogs (Grade 0 + Grade 1) were immediately fit for breeding.

• 2008 ZTP.
o 38 ZTP tests worldwide
o 371 presented dogs
o 311 1A temp
o 102 1B
o 170 excellent in exterior
o 179 very good
o 5 good
o 76 deferred
o 2 unsuitable for breeding
o 313 passed

Working Trial Warden Report

The IDC World Championships serve not only as a competition, but also as a way of demonstrating and an exchange of ideas to ensure the positive future of our breed.
• 2009 Apolda – 60 dogs entered, 54 took part, 16 countries represented.
• The high entry numbers show the growing interest in the breed and the popularity of Schutzhund.
• More and more countries are sending teams rather than just single entrants.
• May have to consider capping the number of entrants to 4 or 5, but will wait and see over the next couple of years, with tracking land being the main issue.
• The 2009 results show that more and more countries are moving close together in the score achievements, which makes for a more exciting event.

Proposals & Topics
• IDC website should be up and running by the end of September.
• The Icelandic KC will not affiliate the Icelandic Dobe Club and give no reasons why. Hans Wilblishauser will support the Icelandic Dobe Club and will continue to allow IDC membership. They will look to hold shows/events in Iceland and see what the Icelandic KC reaction will be.
• The IDC encourages its member countries to support world wide unification of:
1. Breed standard.
2. Health requirements.
3. Temperament.

Venues for future IDC events

IDC World Championships 2010 – Dobermann Club of Slovakia
IDC Congress and Show 2010 – Dobermann Club of Slovakia
IDC World Championships 2011 – Dobermann Club of Hungary
IDC Congress and Show 2011 – Dobermann Club of Italy
IDC World Championships 2012 – Dobermann Club of Italy
IDC Congress and Show 2012 – Applications received from Serbia and Hungary
IDC World Championships 2013 – Proposal by America – concerns regarding entries, to be discussed amongst member clubs. In principal it is supported, but need to know how many member clubs would go with costs etc to America.
IDC Congress and Show 2013 –Dobermann Club of Slovakia.

Closing address of the IDC President