Klub
Der STHK
The “Steirische Hundesportklub” (STHK) is the oldest dog club in Austria and was founded in 1884 by Earl Franz of Meran (son of Erzherzog Johann). The reason was to improve the breeds.
In 1929 the club was named “Steirischer Hundesport-Klub”.
In 1935 on 14th/15th September an International dog exhibition was held in Graz with 318 dogs entered.
In 1954 the first International dog exhibition was held in Graz after the Second World War.
Under the direction of Otmar von Villefort (from 1959 to 1980) and Erwin Deutscher (from 1980 to 1998) the “Steirische Hundesportklub” developed steadily upward. In 1998 Gerd Weiß took over board , followed by Günter Wonisch in 2012.
Every year the “Steirische Hundesportklub” organizes the Breed Dog Exhibition in Graz . About 2.500 dogs are entered from around 250 different breeds. The exhibitors travel from more than 20 European countries. It is in the truest sense an International show !
The “Steirische Hundesportklub” is a general association, which is not an association specialized in breeding.
The most important task is the dog education, dog sports and ringtraining. An important point is also the reconnaissance work to improve the relationship between dog owners and all other persons, compliance with all legal regulations and the animal welfare law. This is why the “Steirische Hundesportklub” is constantly striving to cultivate the basis for discussion with appropriate politicians, veterinarians and opinions.
The “Steirische Hundesportklub” runs its own five dog schools and has its own Therapy dog training section.
Monthly club evenings are held for the members, which serve both the information and the social gathering of all dog lovers.
Our Philosophy
An important task of our association is to inform dog owners and to support all questions concerning the dog.
- Training and education of the dog
- Dog Sports
- Special training and education (Therapy Dogs)
An important point is also the reconnaissance work to improve the relationship between dog owners and all other persons, compliance with all legal regulations and the animal welfare law.
Development of the “Steirische Hundesportklub”
1884 Gründung
Im Jahre 1884 vom Grafen Franz von Meran (Sohn von Erzherzog Johann) gegründet.
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1929 Klubnahme
Im Jahre 1929 erhielt er den noch heute gültigen Namen „STEIRISCHER HUNDESPORT KLUB”
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1935-1945 Erste Internationale Ausstellungen
Im Jahre 1935 fand am 14. und 15. September eine internationale Hundeausstellung in Graz statt, auf der 318 Hunde gemeldet waren.
Im Jahre 1954 fand die erste Internationale Hundeausstellung in Graz (nach dem 2. Weltkrieg) statt.
1959 bis 1980 Otmar von Villefort.
Von 1959 bis 1980 stand er Klub unter der Leitung von Otmar von Villefort.
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1980-1998 Präsident Erwin Deutscher
Im Jahre 1980 übernahm Erwin Deutscher die Klubführung und gab sie 1998 an Gerd Weiß weiter.
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1998-2012 Präsident Gerd Weiß
Der Steirische Hundesportklub wurde bis 2012 von Gerd Weiß geleitet.
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2012 – Präsident Günter Wonisch
Seit 2012 leitet Günter Wonisch den Steirischen Hundesportklub.
Der STHK
The “Steirische Hundesportklub” (STHK) is the oldest dog club in Austria and was founded in 1884 by Earl Franz of Meran (son of Erzherzog Johann). The reason was to improve the breeds.
Der STHK
