What is ZTP?
ZTP stands for Zuchttauglichkeitsprüfung, a German term meaning Breed Suitability Test. It’s a special evaluation designed to ensure that Dobermans used for breeding meet high standards in health, temperament, and working ability.
Why Does ZTP Matter?
Dobermans are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and protective instincts. ZTP helps preserve these qualities by:
Promoting responsible breeding
Preventing genetic health issues
Ensuring stable, confident temperaments
Maintaining the breed’s physical and mental excellence
What Does the Test Involve?
The ZTP test is conducted by certified judges and includes several components:
Physical Evaluation
The dog is measured and examined for correct structure, teeth, and overall health.Temperament Assessment
The dog is exposed to crowds, loud noises, and sudden surprises (like umbrellas opening or gunshots) to test its confidence and stability.Obedience & Control
The dog must demonstrate heeling with correct movement, and staying calm under distraction.Courage Test
A decoy (wearing protective gear) simulates a threat. The dog must respond with courage—engaging the decoy.Isolation Test
The dog is briefly left alone and approached by a stranger to assess its reaction without the handler present.
Scoring
Dogs are graded on character and conformation.
Ratings like 1A or 1B are related to the temperament of the dog
Ratings like V or SG are related to the functional conformation
If a dog is promising but too young or immature to pass, they can retest only once after 3 months
We carefully study bloodlines to breed structurally balanced Dobermans. By analyzing diverse lineage traits, we continuously refine our breeding strategies to enhance health, temperament, and conformation.
FCI WORLD CHAMPION (Germany)
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
IDC WORLD CHAMPION
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Siegerin Ch. "Anna von Allgau" SchH1-ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Laerte Luger Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Devina von Hellegraf Stam" ZTP1A
VICE IDC WORLD CHAMPION
Landes Sieger "Orpheus vom Eschenhof" SchH 3-IPO 3-ZTP1A-HD 1
Jugend Sieger "Uriel de l'Abbaye de Sable" BH-IPO3-SchH3-FH-HD1
BUNDERSSIEGER (Germany)
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Orianna Del Littorio"
D.V. SIEGER (Germany)
Siegerin Ch. "Liberty Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Siegerin Ch. "Anna von Allgau" SchH1-ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Laerte Luger Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP1A
EUROPA SIEGER (Germany)
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Siegerin Ch. "Anna von Allgau" SchH1-ZTP1A
FCI INTERNATIONAL CHAMPION
Siegerin Ch. "Liberty Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
AMERICAN CHAMPION
Ch. "Niky Nike del Littorio" BH-HD1
Ch. "Edelgraf Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP1A-HD1
Ch. "Zena Zephirin Del Littorio" BH-SchH1-ZTP-FH1-HD1
Ch. "Condos Del Littorio" BH-HD1
CANADIAN CHAMPION
Ch. "Berry Rocco Del Littorio" HD1
FRENCH CHAMPION
Ch. "Margaret Del Littorio"
ITALIAN CHAMPION
Ch. "Alice Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
Ch. "Euro Del Littorio" SchH1
Ch. "Laerte Luger Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP1A
Siegerin Ch. "Liberty Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
Ch. "Fedele Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP
Ch. "Zaffir Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP1A
LUXEMBURG CHAMPION
Ch. "Fedele Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP
Ch. "Ioab Iabes Del Littorio" IPO1-ZTP
Jugend Sieger "Pneuma Pistis Del Littorio" WAC-SchH1-ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Zaffir Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP1A
SPANISH CHAMPION
Ch. "Kenia Del Littorio"
ADA CHAMPION
Sieger 2006 "Nathan del Littorio" BH-SchH1-ZTP
Ch. "Edelgraft Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP1A-HD1
Ch. "Elizabeth Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP-HD1
Siegerin 2005 "Zena Zephirin Del Littorio" BH-SchH1-ZTP-FH1-HD1
Jugend Sieger "Hanna Del Littorio"
Jugend Sieger "Marieka Del Littorio"
Jugend Sieger "Oliver Del Littorio"
Jugend Sieger "Hideretes Del Littorio"
AIAD CHAMPION
Ch. "Laerte Luger Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP1A
Ch. "Fedele Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP
Ch. "Euro Del Littorio" SchH1
Ch. "Evelin Del Littorio" SchH3
Ch. "Liberty Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
Ch. "Zaffir Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Fedele Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP
Jugend Sieger "Uriel de'Abbaye de Sable" BH-SchH3-IPO3-FH1-HD1
MONOGRAFICA SPANISH DOBERMANN NATIONAL
Siegerin Ch. "Anna von Allgau" SchH1-ZTP1A
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3-ZTP1A
REPRODUCTION CHAMPION
Ch. "Quarz Del Littorio" SchH3-ZTP1A
Ch. "Zabul Zared Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
Ch. "Centa von Furstenfeld"
Ch. "Liby Lidia Del Littorio" HD1
Ch. "Pneuma Pistis Del Littorio" WAC-BH-SchH1-ZTP1A-HD1
Ch. "Edelmut Del Littorio" HD1
Ch. "Uriel de'Abbaye De Sable" BH-SchH3-IPO3-FH1-HD1
BERLIN'S SIEGER (Germany)
Siegerin "Devina von Hellegraf Stam" ZTP1A
Jugend Sieger "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Sieger "Orpheus vom Eschenhof" SchH 3-IPO 3-ZTP1A-HD 1
BAYER'S SIEGER (Germany)
Sieger Ch. "Fedele Del Littorio" SchH1-ZTP
Jugend Sieger "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3 - ZTP1A
Jugend Siegerin "Tempest Del Littorio" HD1
Jugend Sieger "Cornelio Del Littorio"
Jugend Siegerin "Gaddi Gaddiel Del Littorio" ZTP1A-IPO3-SchH3-FH
Siegerin "Liberty Del Littorio" SchH2-ZTP1A
HESSEN'S SIEGER (Germany)
Sieger "Orpheus vom Eschenhof" SchH 3-IPO 3-ZTP1A-HD 1
Jugend Sieger "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3-ZTP1A
LG NORD SIEGER (Germany)
Jugend Sieger "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3-ZTP1A
LUBECK'S SIEGER (Germany)
Siegerin "Devina von Hellegraf Stam" ZTP1A
Sieger Ch. "Keegan vom Ferrolheim" SchH3-ZTP1A