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Mission
The AHNA club belongs to an international community of hovawart enthusiasts who are
dedicated to preserving the health, temperament and conformation of the original German
working dog. Our mission is to be conscientious guardians of the breed, doing our part to
ensure that hovawarts in North America are authentic representatives of the established
international dog fancy.
Values
The AHNA club is built upon a firm foundation of values that reflect our fundamental
beliefs as an organization:
- Respect for the breed – Hovawarts are our primary focus and
we place the needs of the breed before the needs of breeders and owners.
- Strict breeding standards – We recognize and adhere to the
strict breeding standards established by Rassezuchtverein fur Hovawart-Hunde
e.V. (RZV),
the original German breed club. Disciplined breeding standards in North America will
contribute to a promising future for hovawarts worldwide.
- Responsible ownership – Education is top priority for the
AHNA club because knowledge of canine ways in general, working dogs, and the specific
characteristics of the breed will be major contributors to success with genuine
hovawarts.
Guiding Principles
- International Partnerships – The AHNA club must maintain
mutually beneficial relationships with:
- Rassezuchtverein für Hovawart-Hunde e.V. (RZV) – The prestigious German breed club
provides invaluable guidance toward the breeding of authentic hovawarts in North
America.
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – AHNA hovawarts will be FCI
registered, thereby attaining the international standing of other conscientiously bred
hovawarts from around the world.
- International Hovawart Federation (IHF) – Our membership in the IHF enables
ongoing communication and interaction with serious hovawart breed clubs from other member
countries.
- Information Management – The AHNA database will include
pedigrees, show titles, working titles, and genetic characteristics of all hovawarts in
North America belonging to responsible owners –- those people who believe that better
information leads to better breeding, purchasing and importation decisions. The AHNA
newsletter and website will provide information of interest to experienced, novice and
prospective owners.
- Membership – The conduct of our club worldwide (and its
members) must be socially responsible and command respect for its integrity and positive
contributions to the breed. AHNA welcomes everyone who is interested in hovawarts and the
many activities and dog sports to which they are so well suited.
- Continuous Improvement and Learning – As conscientious
guardians of the breed, we must strive for excellence in everything we do and commit
ourselves to continuous learning in support of hovawarts in North America and throughout
the world.
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