A maternal brother to reserve champion Dein Erbe, who attracted attention with his brilliant debut as a sire, Donovan presents himself as an ambassador of a breeding programme steeped in charisma and success. His sire and his dam represent two von Schöning-bred dam lines. The dam is a half-sister to Donauruf, the champion stallion with achievements through Grand Prix, and to reserve champion and advanced dressage stallion Dürrenmatt, while her sister, Dolce Luciana, represents the family in the stable of the Royal family in the UK.