Overview

• Victoria Swarovski replaces Laura Wontorra as the on-course Field-Reporterin for the fifth season of "Top Dog Germany – Der beste Hund Deutschlands".
• Frank Buschmann and Jan Köppen return as commentators, joined by expert judge Jan Dießner and veterinarian Dr. Tanja Pollmüller.
• Season 5 will premiere on August 8, 2025 on RTL, with each episode available one week earlier on the streaming service RTL+.
• Over 30 dog-and-owner teams will tackle three new obstacles—"Die Chaos-Werkstatt," "Der Apfelbaum" and "Der Zug"—to compete for a €25,000 top prize.
• Swarovski will continue her co-hosting duties on "Let’s Dance" even as she takes on her new role in the canine competition series.