historical breed firsts

AKC approved the German Pinscher as an AKC recognized breed in 2003.

The required information the owner must submit for their dog to be listed for the “AKC Firsts” page will include the following – registered name and title(s) of dog, registered name of the sire and dam, owner(s) of the dog at the time the “AKC First” accomplishment was earned, title of “AKC First” accomplishment, date “AKC First” accomplishment was earned where available and name(s) of the breeder(s) of the dog with the “AKC First” accomplishment.

FIRST GERMAN PINSCHER TO WIN “BEST IN SHOW”AT AN AKC ALL BREED CONFORMATION COMPETITION

BIS GCHB Regalane’s Kool Hand Luka

(BISS GCHS CH Oakwood v Kaitlers Revival x CH Regalane’s Elegan Lady BN CD CGC ) Owner: Judy Vandervort. Breeder: Barbara Lane. Luka is the first German Pinscher to win an All Breed BEST IN SHOW in fifteen years of AKC recognition, at the Central Wyoming Kennel Club Show on July 28, 2017.

FIRST AKC CONFORMATION CHAMPION

Ch. Riward’s Rollin Roc Rusty

(Jambo de la Capelliere x Windamir’s Zarra) rusty

Rusty is owned by Anne Richardson. Breeder Rita Salins and Sharon Morgan. He finished on January 8, 2003, at the Sara Bay Kennel KC. He was the first German Pinscher to become an AKC champion finishing with three 5 point majors. On April 20, 2003, Rusty became the first German Pinscher to win an AKC Working Group 1.

FIRST AKC OBEDIENCE TITLIST

Windamir Hunter UD

(CH Lazar Des Charmettes CD x Riward’s Hopi Kokopelli)

He is owned by Georgia Welch. Breeder Sharon Morgan. Hunter was the first German Pinscher to earn an AKC Obedience Title earning his CD on July 7, 2001. He was also the first German Pinscher to earn a CDX (February 2, 2002) and a UD (July 28, 2002). He also has two legs on his UDX. Hunter is a registered therapy dog.

FIRST AKC AGILITY TITLIST

CH Blue Banners High Noon CD RN AXP AJP

(CH Lazar Des Charmettes CD x CH Blue Banners Two For Tea NJP)

He earned his NJP title on December 13, 2002. Shown by his owner and Breeder, Betsy Spilis. Shooter finished his Novice Standard Preferred title with 3 perfect 100 scores and has continued to excel. Shooter has shown the public that the German Pinscher is an outstanding working dog with titles in conformation, rally, obedience as well as agility.

FIRST AKC RALLY TITLIST

Windamir’s Olga des Charmettes RN

(CH Lazar des Charmettes CD x Shannah de la Barque de l’Esprit)

Owned by Tanya Kaminski. Bred by Sharon Morgan and Robin Vulliermet. Lexie gained her RN title on February 26, 2005, and was trained and shown by owner Tanya Kaminski. She is also a registered therapy dog.

FIRST AKC TRACKING TITLIST

Lankers a Black Wind Rising TD CD

(Regalane Barnstormer x Blazers Mademoiselle En Rouge)

Owned by Eizabeth White and Eva Laker, Breeder Eva Lanker. Mariah is the first AKC Tracking titlist. She completed her track in less than 10 minutes and qualified on her first attempt. Mariah was trained &handled by Elizabeth White. This title was earned on April 12, 2002.

FIRST AKC VERSATILE COMPANION DOG (VCD) TITLIST

CH Blue Banners High Noon VCD1 RE AXP AJP

(CH Lazar Des Charmettes CD x CH Blue Banners Two For Tea NJP)

Shooter became the first German Pinscher to earn an AKC Versatile Companion Dog (VCD1) title on April 6, 2008. Owner and Breeder, Betsy Spilis trained and handled the versatile Shooter to all of his companion titles.

FIRST AKC AGILITY MACH 1, MACH 2, MACH 3

CH MACH 3 Windamir Salsa Des Charmettes TD RN NF NAP NJP

(CH Windamir’s O’lay v CH Ibex’s Rising Phenix)

Breeder Robin Vuillermet, Owner Betsy and David Spilis. Attie is the first German Pinscher to earn the coveted title of MACH in Agility on August 24, 2008.

FIRST AKC GRAND CHAMPION

GCH CH Daveren’s Peaceful Dream

(Ch Oakwood V Kaitlers Tribute X Ch Angelsun Reisenable Dream) , Breeder Jill Eastman, Owner, Jan Robinson/Jill Eastman. Tai is the first German Pinscher to earn the title of Grand Champion on June 12, 2010.

FIRST COURSING ABILITY TITLES

CH Windamir’s Alkazar Charmettes CGC RN CA and CH Nevars Northern Lights CA

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These two finished their CA titles the same day, at the same meet, just a few minutes apart. They are CH Windamir’s Alkazar Charmettes CGC RN CA, owned by Robyn Harrel, breeder Kathy Dorwart, Sharon Morgan and CH Nevars Northern Lights CA, owned by Cheryl Fuss, Breeder F. Lynann Stuby.

FIRST CHAMPION TRACKER

CH CT Nevars Java BN RA

(Ch Xitamiz Moltaz x CH Ravenreds Annie Oakley)

Owner Deborah Coates. Breeder F. Lynann Stuby. Blue is the first to obtain all three tracking titles, TD, TDX, and VST, earning the first title of Champion Tracker in October, 2013.

FIRST RESERVE BIS

GCH CH Leilani’s That That Is, IS CAT, RATI

(CH Severhaus Jasper Leilani x CH. Leilani’s Lovers Moon Over Lakai)

Breeder/Owners: Karen Mounts & Ken Hapgood. Maddie was the first female German Pinscher to win BOB at a National Specialty, first female to win a Group 1, and first GP to win a RBIS on 10/17/2014.

FIRST AKC FARM DOG CERTIFICATION TITLE

CH Aritaur Bibi Dahl FDC CAA BCAT CGC

(Aritaur Gunga Din In Calvaxar x Aritaur Fantabulous)

Owners; Janet Oatney & Ron Dunn & Valerie J. Vihlen Schluter & Jay Horgan Breeder: Jay Horgan. Bibi is the first German Pinscher to obtain a FDC, in December, 2016.

FIRST AKC TRICK DOG TITLE

GCH CH Diamond Bay A Chevelle Bugatti Tribute BN RN CA CGC TKA

(GCH CH Oakwood V Kaitlers Tribute BN RE CAA CGC x GCHB CH Spirits Ceriinan Enebys Chevelle CD BN RE NA NAJ THD RATN CGCA CGCU TKN)

Owners: Vivian Young and Valerie J. Vihlen Schluter . Breeder:Valerie J. Vihlen Schluter. Bug is the first German Pinscher to earn are Trick Dog title in May, 2017.

FIRST AKC DIVING TITLE

CH Windamir’s Strike It While It’s Hot V Iron Heart BN DN CGC TKN

(CH Windamirs Galileo x Regalane Eva Of Randle Highlands)

Owners:Jill LaPorte & Kathy Janschek-Dorwart & Madison Ploof. Breeder: Michael Otto. This is the first German Pinscher to obtain a Diving Title in June, 2017.