Und Der Zuchtobmann ist?

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Let us look at an important office of the IDC and even DV - the role of the
BREED WARDEN [ Hauptzuchtwart or Zuchtobmann ]

What is this position actually? Why is there no written description of this for the Dobermann? How come there is nothing on their website or on any literature on the roles and functions of this office... held by Mr Norbert Daube? 

no.. not this kind of warden...

For all readers, since IDC does not share anything, as usual, we give give a simple description and explanation...

Every major canine club has a breed warden, usually a retired judge or experienced breeder. Best if he is a  Koermeister, someone who is knowledgeable in the areas of breeding and the standard and has real qualifications. This position requires someone who has been involved in breeding and training for a long time, has organized breed events, and has a deep knowledge and experience in all the areas of breeding. He is required to be available to the club membership to give advice on all matters concerning breeding, so that  IDC members with a Dobermanns can become high quality breeders.
Some of the duties of the breed warden also include the inspection and getting information for litters, checking on proper registrations and report to the DV/IDC registry. He is also responsible to report on  any substandard conditions and unregistered litters.

IDC Breed Warden is meant to supervise the international breeding of the Dobermann.  He safeguards proper breeding practices and ensures that all areas of activity are accurately recorded in the national Breed Books. He should guide the genetic selection through programs such as the ZTP and breeding evaluations.  He should record and analyze the results of such selections and make general statements that set the direction of the Dobermann breed program.

The Breed Warden must be a person of good character, trustworthy, and respected by the membership.  He or she must be a member in good standing himself and should have been a member for many years.  This person must have marked leadership qualities, be able to conduct him or herself with authority and professionalism, have good communication skills, and a proven record of breeding and understanding all aspects of the breed standard. Above all he is to defend the standard and the continuation of the breed success.

Consult the role of the Breed Warden in the other dog clubs - the SV, ADRK, ATIBOX, even the smaller non working breeds. They all relate the same points of this important position.

So, - Does Mr Daube qualify?

Lets ask who really is Herr Norbert Daube and where did he come from?

 Son of Wibli [ Le Fils de Wibli ]

Did he even have a kennel anyone today has had heard of and has he ever produced anything worth recording?

His 'kennel' called  "d. Russheide"  was actually his father's and they never bred anything significant. Yes, Daube did breed some dogs, and even own a few like son of Murphy v Hagenstern.. but nothing else really.. We can safely assume he has no real experience of breeding at the level he operates now..

Mr Daube has done nothing worth recording in the breed.

Nobody really knew who he was until Mr Wibli brought him out of nowhere and nominated him as the Breed Warden. Why? Simple - he is somebody who will never say NEIN to his boss. Daube was chosen and made Breed Warden without consulting anyone else.

Perhaps  Hans finally realized he couldn’t take on ALL the titles of the Executive himself and so he secured the politically influential positions by putting his uncritical cronies into them.

Wiblihauser actually made Daube the Breed Warden after Hensel finally retired. Hensel was supposed to retire at 70 years of age as per the rules, but Hans gave him a special exemption because Hensel was a becoming senile and his biggest talent was agreeing with everything Hans wanted. Like Daube, he also also had bred nothing of significance. So, there is precedence for this role - only open to the untalented and insignificant.

Disturbingly, at the time Daube was made breed warden ... he was not even a ZTP judge!  (which according to the DV constitution, is a basic prerequisite to this job.) So, Wibli takes him around to some of the ZTP he judges, and says Ok now you are experinced and qualified to judge your own ZTPs! Of course,  all done with no consultation to the judges panel or anyone else...

Norbert Daube knows as much about Dobermanns as your milkman...
 (In fact, The milkman might know more, because he has been probably bitten or chased by a Dobermann.)

yes its true....

He's done nothing and achieved nothing and no body had even heard of him until, from out of the blue he was a new specialist judge! If you really want to test him.. go organize a seminar after your show, open to the floor for members to ask questions on the breed, etc. You will see for yourself his capabilities, experience and knowledge...

 So, tell us too Mr Daube, IDC Breed Warden... 

    Where were you to defend the Dobermann's cropped ears and docked tails?
    Where are you when there is much guidance needed for the breed's health?
    What is your advise, or statement on DCM, DNA, ZTP, etc?
    What are you doing to protect the breed and improve it?
    What are you doing about the proposed changes to the breed standard?
    What do you really do at all?


Thank you for reporting on litters and some breeding statistics each year at the IDC Congress, and whatever little you do in your esteemed position.  But beyond that... Are you capable of being a Breed Warden? Do you fit the role and requirements?

Frankly speaking.. even the IDC Treasurer Mr Roland Beunekens will make a MUCH better Breed Warden... having bred significant dogs and having better knowledge of the breed!

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And here we want to make an important point. IDC is complaining of dishonest breeders who cheat on pedigree and litter registrations. They say this is becoming a huge problem and the end of its tolerance is arrived and harsh measures need to be taken...

Hey, Daube -  IF YOU DID YOUR JOB AS IDC BREED WARDEN, WOULD THERE EVEN BE SUCH A PROBLEM? 

Since we are speaking of breed wardens.....

Let us even pose the same to the  Working Warden/Leistungsobmann,  our friend Herr Rainer Friedrich... another 'International Man of Mystery'

Im groovy Baby....

What working experience do you really have? Where are your qualifications and resume? All we know of Daube also applies to you - unknown and suddenly becomes the IDC Working Warden.. on what basis please? Because you are German and good friend of the President?


So what happens now is obvious - the DV has made a mockery out of the whole organization, as these unqualified and unknown nobodies were elevated to a level beyond their experience, knowledge and capacities.  Is there even a need for such an office since it is made redundant  by such men? Is it in the end just another tool of Wiblihauser?


Read again what is true role of a breed warden.. now compare to what you know [or actually dont know] of these men... and ask yourself... are you not worried for the Dobermann breed?  We surely are...

Perhaps Mr Daube is better as a Traffic Warden?.. and he can help Frau Inge direct traffic for her club!

You be the Judge.