Testing our Drahthaar
Testing is a done through Verin Deutch Drahthaar-Group North America under JGHV rules and regulations. There is no other organization that test as extensive in performance and conformation and coat as our organization There are some qualification test such as VJP ( spring natural ability test) HZP ( fall natural ability test) Hardness test. X-ray tests include OCD, ED and HIPS. Also we must take our dog to a Breed show where we a get our dogs rated in form coat personality and demeanor We MUST qualify them through all of these it takes about two years in order to breed our dogs if our dog is gun or game shy fails in peformance test or certain tasks at the test, missing teeth, and other major faults, aggressive towards man or dogs they will be stamped UN-breed able. We only breed the best of the best. There are further test that we do to prove our soundness and true versatility.
WHY- Why do we test, there are so many reasons but manly we do this to improve the breed. We are striving to make a Drahthaar that will do ALL tasks in an expert manner. We also test so that breeder will know what we can do to improve and continue to produce better results. I find that most people look in to getting a drahthaar because that the puppy they get are coming from generations of tested ,measured, and selective breeding all regulated by this breed club. This ensures you the highest percentage 98% of getting a great hunting dog.
WHY SHOULD YOU TEST YOUR PUPPY- No matter the reason you own one or looking to get one. I promise you will train more and get a better result on your purchase of your new puppy. You will get closer to your dog and it will make you a better handler, trainer. You will also gain a community of people that are will to work with and help you. And also it help us breeders to improve and measure our breedings.
WHY- Why do we test, there are so many reasons but manly we do this to improve the breed. We are striving to make a Drahthaar that will do ALL tasks in an expert manner. We also test so that breeder will know what we can do to improve and continue to produce better results. I find that most people look in to getting a drahthaar because that the puppy they get are coming from generations of tested ,measured, and selective breeding all regulated by this breed club. This ensures you the highest percentage 98% of getting a great hunting dog.
WHY SHOULD YOU TEST YOUR PUPPY- No matter the reason you own one or looking to get one. I promise you will train more and get a better result on your purchase of your new puppy. You will get closer to your dog and it will make you a better handler, trainer. You will also gain a community of people that are will to work with and help you. And also it help us breeders to improve and measure our breedings.
REQUIRED TESTS
VJP ( Spring Puppy Natural ability test)
4 Of my C-Litter pups after there successful VJP test
The VJP must be run the following spring unless a puppy is born in OCT or later then they can wait for the next spring after that. Most pups are ran from 6 months to 14 months old.
The major test categories are:
Hare Track
Use of Nose
Search
Pointing
Cooperation
They are also tested for loudness on game and gun sensitivity and marked on obedience. They are also noted and evaluated on manner, genetic faults such as missing or alignment of teeth, etc.
Average score is 67
The major test categories are:
Hare Track
Use of Nose
Search
Pointing
Cooperation
They are also tested for loudness on game and gun sensitivity and marked on obedience. They are also noted and evaluated on manner, genetic faults such as missing or alignment of teeth, etc.
Average score is 67
HZP ( Fall natural ability test)
Grafin vom Bandorfer-Forst just after her HZP scored 220
The Hzp is really impressive it is ran the following VJP that fall. Most dogs will be the age of 15 months to 24 months.
They Major Test categories are broken into two sections trained and natural ability. The Dogs are tested in the bird field, tracking on land and water and major retrieve subjects.
Natural ability:
Hare Track- Use of Nose- Search- Pointing-Cooperation-Desire-Water Work/Search behind live Duck
Trained:
Water Work/ Blind retrieve - Retrieve of freshly shot /winged Pheasant or duck drag- Hare Drag - Manner of retrieve/ Hare, feather and Duck. -Obedience.
They are also evaluated on eyes, teeth and sex organs or any faults. They test for Gun soundness on land and water. This test is most like a versatile hunting dog normal task. Upland game, Water Fowl, Tracking and Obedience. Average Score is about 176
They Major Test categories are broken into two sections trained and natural ability. The Dogs are tested in the bird field, tracking on land and water and major retrieve subjects.
Natural ability:
Hare Track- Use of Nose- Search- Pointing-Cooperation-Desire-Water Work/Search behind live Duck
Trained:
Water Work/ Blind retrieve - Retrieve of freshly shot /winged Pheasant or duck drag- Hare Drag - Manner of retrieve/ Hare, feather and Duck. -Obedience.
They are also evaluated on eyes, teeth and sex organs or any faults. They test for Gun soundness on land and water. This test is most like a versatile hunting dog normal task. Upland game, Water Fowl, Tracking and Obedience. Average Score is about 176
X-Rays tests
They Test for HIP Displaysia-- OCD ( Shoulder problems)-- ED ( optional but they test Elbow Displaysia)
Breed Show (this can be done when ever however it is required to be fully certified)
Bosco vom Red-Rock just after he completed Breed Show and scored 10/12
Here the are looking to rate your dog in coat and confirmation. With in both of these categories they are looking the dog over with detail and rating the dog. They are also giving us height and length as well as demeanor and temperament . We are looking for a noble confident friendly dog, with proper movement and coat. The drahthaar is judged by the standard that is set to help the dog be most able to accomplish hunting task with ease and endurance. While protecting him self while in cold,hot and water as well against briars and thickets.
NONE REQUIRED TESTS
VGP Utility Test
Rex vom Bockenhagen just after he completed his VGP at 15 months old.
VGP is a two day test were they test the dogs in a utility fashion. They are tested as a fully trained Drahthaar able to do any task at Home, Forrest, Field, and Water with the utmost obedience. This test is the equivalent of a masters degree of the Drahthaar World. If you really want to know what a Drahthaar is and comes from you need to understand this test.
