Can I have duplicate certificates for co-owners?
I have received my certificate and it has an error – can I get a new certificate?
What if I don’t have an AKC registration?
Are albino or Zfactored Dobermans eligible?
My dog is living. Her certificate was issued as an LC-10L and now she’s 11. What do I do?
Are there any submission tips?
Do I have to be a DPCA member?
Who can submit an application?
Why is 10 years old the eligible age?
Why are there not different eligible age requirements for males vs. females?
What do the numbers mean?
Can I have duplicate certificates for co-owners?
Yes, since the certificate is provided as a PDF, you can forward the email containing it to any co-owners.
I have received my certificate and it has an error. Can I get a new certificate?
Yes. Certificates are generated based on the information provided in the application. If you need a correction, please reach out to the Chairperson to request a reissue.
What if I don’t have an AKC registration?
We are not limiting ourselves only to DPCA Dobermans or American Dobermans. We will accept registration from any legitimate National or International Kennel Club. This includes, in part, the AKC, CKC, FCI, KC, etc. Dual registrations (such as AKC/CKC) also will be recorded. And we will accept an ILP Doberman for the LC (not the BFL). No, those dogs are not part of the breeding pool, but they have still demonstrated longevity by living past the age of 10 and deserve kudos.
Are albino or Z-factored Dobermans eligible?
Albino and z-factored Dobermans are not eligible for either the longevity or the bred for longevity programs.
My dog is living. Her certificate was issued as an LC-10L and now she’s 11. What do I do?
We will not reissue a certificate each year for living LC dogs. However we really appreciate updates to the database and will change the number on the website to reflect advancing age. Please visit the “update” page and let us know the updated information. When the dog passes, a final certificate reflecting age at death will be issued. To receive the final certificate, please visit the “update” page . Presumed cause of death is optional, but desirable information for the database.
Submission Tips
All submissions are completed online, so please review your information carefully before submitting. If you notice any errors on the website, notify the Longevity Chairperson, and they will address them promptly.
Do I have to be a DPCA member?
You do not have to be a DPCA member to participate in the program. If you would like to join the DPCA, please visit the membership area for more details.
Who can submit an application?
The breeder or owner of the dog may submit an application.
Why is 10 years old the eligible age?
The program founders did an informal and unscientific survey on age and cause of death in Dobermans. Though it wasn’t scientific, they got 850 responses and those responses showed that the average age at death for our breed was about 9 for males and 9 1/2 for females. So 10 years old was chosen for the program’s marker.
Why are there not different eligible age requirements for males vs. females?
The age at death between males and females wasn’t that different based on the survey. We also wanted to make sure the Longevity Program was fairly simple/easy.