Charles Ludwig

Mr. Ludwig, long time Boxer fancier, breeder and judge came to this country from his native Germany in 1892. His initial interest in Great Danes and subsequent switch to Boxers follows a familiar pattern. His first important contact with our breed was in connection with the purchase and importation for Mrs. Breed of the immortal German Sieger, Sigurd v Dom. Shortly thereafter he got into Boxers himself, and among other top German dogs and bitches that he imported were included Anni and Othello v Hoheneuffen and Busa and Dora v Uracher Wasserfall. The long-time head dog of his kennel was the brindle Lustig son, Manassa Mauler of Bladan.

Mr. Ludwig, was in great demand as a judge of Danes, Boxers and other working breeds. To the day of his death in 1951, he continued to be available to all and sundry to talk about Boxers. He joined the ABC in 1937 and continued as an active member for the rest of his life. His passing did not lessen the importance of the Ludwig name. His daughter, Lena, and grandson, Major Charles Ludwig (USAF), were valued members for many years.