French Bulldog IKFB Germany

In the 20’s, encouraged by the massive increase in the breeding of the French Bulldog and the new spirit of modernity in the city, a split occurred in Berlin. The Berlin club achieved its independence in 1924 produced its own bulletin.
The IKFB did all it could to control the situation that was unfolding. From 1925 to 27 there were negotiations to unify the Berlin club, but they proved unsuccessful and there was talk of modifying the constitution to make an agreement possible.
In 1927 Dr. Reschreiter was named first president of the IKFB. In 1926 the 5th volume of the studbook for the French bulldog had been published including registers 2923 to 5500 and many illustrations.
Alter many unfruitful attempts the IKFB and the Berlin club reached agreement in 1928, and in 1929 a new constitution was drawn up with both organisations under the name of the IKFB. But as history would show, the conflict had not been completely resolved and would continue for decades.
Dr. Dopfner took over the presidency in 1929. The various regional groups saw a big increase in their numbers with the addition of some local groups. The 1930 studbook, vol. VI, contained registrations 5501 to 7500. From 1930 onward there was growing public interest in a greater variety of breeds. The danger of overbreeding seemed to have been avoided, and a significant drop in the numbers of people showing would seem to support this.
1931-32 brought changes to the breed as regards weight, defects, and grounds for disqualification. Vol. VII of the studbook was published with registers 7501 to 8500.
In the meantime the international links of the IKFB had been renewed, and in 1933 the club was in correspondence with the French club and contributed to drawing up the breed points.
However, the year 1933 saw a big changes for dog-lovers in Germany, with the political changes soon making themselves felt in the organisation of the dog world. The change in the statutes of the club introduced the principal of leadership and the IKFB became the French Bulldog representative in the Reichsverband ( The Reich Association), the overarching canine organisation and Dr Dopfner became Fachschaftsobmannn or president of the committee.
Despite these adverse circumstances and economic problems the IKFB retained a degree of independence. Although breed records show a drop in numbers, as did show inscriptions, the club continued to work hard for the breed.
The studbooks continued to be published, but now under the aegis of the Reichsverband: 1934, vol. VIII, up to 8500, 1935, vol. IX up to 9099, 1936 vol. X up to 9300, 1937 vol. XI up to 9500, 1939 vol. XII up to 9700, 1940 vol. XIII up to 9900, 1941 vol. XIV up to 10100 and in 1942 vol. XV up to 10400.
The preface to vol. XV sounds like a farewell:

“28 years of studbooks of the French Bulldog with 10400 registers and some 1000 named breeders in 15 volumes, an imposing number! However vol XV is the last to be edited by the committee itself, for in the future only the Reich studbooks ill be published, of which we shall form a part.
On this occasion, when we look back at things past, I would like to pay homage to Frau M. Muller, who has, with such love for the cause, edited the studbook from the first volume in 1913 until 1930. Also I would like to mention our unforgettable Max Nather and Dr W. Mrsic, who from 1924 have written such instructive and elegant prefaces to each volume. Also to all the breeders who have helped to improve the quality of our breed so much. I would like to take this farewell to praise their loyalty and dedication and that the future maintain the same high standards. Finally, I hope this volume meets with the same success as previous volumes”.
E. Trenkle Summer 1942