Become a member

Your benefits:
  • You are interested in the German Shepherd Dog and you would like to become active with this wonderful dog?
  • You are looking for like-minded dog enthusiasts and for communication with experts?
  • You always would like to be up-to-date regarding dog sports and competitions?
  • Then become a member in the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde (SV) e. V.
  • You receive free access to our SV-DOxS-database (data packet with a value of 41,88 €)
You are in good company:
  • With over 50.000 members SV is the largest dog breed club all over the world
  • With 19 regional groups in Germany
  • With about 1.800 local SV groups which offer access to dog sports and dog education all over Germany.
This is what we do for you:
  • Assistance and guidance in the local groups all over the country
  • Various offers in education, recreational activities and dog sports
  • Preparation for trials, competitions, conformation shows, Agility and Obedience events
  • Youth work
  • Support of scientific studies and medical research
  • Monthly, you will receive your free SV Magazine with many tips and stories about the German Shepherd Dog
  • The SV sports insurance as casualty insurance for all members
  • The HDI assurance company offers low priced rates for animal holder’s liability insurance, kennel liability insurance and automobile insurance for SV members
Your personal data

Membership *
The one-time entrance fee is EUR 40,00 for full members and EUR 20,00 for memberships with a reduced annual fee.
Fees as of: 01.01.2024
71,50€
from 18 years on
30,50€
from 18 years on - only if a full member has the same postal address
53,50€
from 65 years on - please submit a copy of your identity card.
53,50€
Please submit a copy of your disability card (front and back).
53,50€
Please submit a confirmation of your municipality/regulatory authority that you are a professional shepherd.
53,50€
Please submit a certificate from your employer that you are a police dog handler.
27,50€

until age of 18 - please send us the signed confirmation of your legal guardian.
40,50€

until age of 18 - please send us the signed confirmation of your legal guardian.
Free of Charge

until age of 16 - please send us the signed confirmation of your legal guardian.
full member existent?
45,50€

from 18 years on - please submit confirmation from school, a copy of registration at university or indenture

The correct passport photograph
A resent picture of you is optimal; it doesn't need to be biometric. Your passport photo should meet the following criteria:
  • File format: jpg or png
  • Size: ca. 35 x 45 mm (portrait format)
  • Picture definition: 150 dpi - or better 300 dpi
  • Background: as possible neutral
  • Picture: face clearly visible, frontal view

Select 'payment by debit entry' within the EU to reduce your annual fee by 3,50€.
The collection by debit entry will be used for every future membership invoice.
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