The name of the kennel "von Arminius" (Latin: Hermann) was registered by my father Hermann Martin with the Association of German Shepherd Dog clubs in 1972.

My own kennel name "von Arminius 2000" was registered with the SV in 2000.

I have been a member of the SV and of the local Viernheim club (OG Viernheim) since 1979. I have actively taken over the written tasks in examinations, breed surveys and exhibitions by the local club. I have been an active member of the executive committee of the local Viernheim club since 1990, first as secretary and since 1999 as breed warden of the local Viernheim club.
 

 

My first own dog, Fanto von Arminius (litter brother of Fedor and Fina) was born in 1983. Fanto and I have successfully taken part in German Shepherd tests and championships. Since my father was a judge at the main breeding show, I was unable to present Fanto there. Nevertheless, I was able to present a group of Fanto's offspring there in 1987.
 

Fanto

Group of Fanto's offspring

Group on a championship

My first great success was scored with Kelly von Arminius (1993 Vice-champion JKL and 1994 Vice-champion GHKL). I started breeding with Kelly and she is now the central breeding dog in my kennel.
 

Kelly

My parents' hobby meant that I was always in contact with dogs, even as a child. The German Shepherd has remained an important part of our family right up to the present day. My father's knowledge of the German Shepherd and my own love of these animals have laid the foundations for my own breeding efforts.

 

Iris and Tina