Testing

DERBY

(1) The Derby is a breed test along with a natural ability test. It is used to determine the puppy's natural inclinations in the most important field categories and to assess the breeding values of the puppy's parents.

(2) This test serves its purpose best when on one hand the training and preparation of the puppy are sufficiently advanced to show his natural abilities, but on the other hand, the handler's influence does not overly cover or mask the puppy's natural ability. From past experience, testing on the spring field best shows the dog's natural abilities regarding the acuity of nose, finding ability, a systematic scent-oriented and keen search, as well as pointing and relocating of feathered game.

The Derby may only be held in the spring.


SOLMS/AZP
1) The Solms Test is a breeding test, an addition to and expansion of the spring Derby test.

(2) The purpose of the test, similar to Derby, is to establish a level of the dog's natural
abilities in regards to suitability and future use in versatile hunting and breeding, as well as determination of the parent's breeding values. Particular attention is paid to mental stability.

The Solms is divided into these categories:

1. FIELDWORK:

Nose
Search
Pointing
Work on winged game bird, searching and pointing game and retrieving game bird on the drag.

2. WATERWORK:

Blind retrieve from dense cover.
Search behind the duck from cover.

3. HARE OR RABBIT DRAG:

4. MANNER OF RETRIEVING:

Hare or a rabbit
Duck
Wild game bird - Pheasant-Pigeon-Duck

5. COOPERATION

6. OBEDIENCE

7. DESIRE OF WORK

8. MANNER OF HUNTING
(Gives tongue on track, gives tongue on sight, silent, or questionable)

IKP  or International Kurzhaar Pruefung.  This test is held every other year with prize number given to dogs that pass.

VGP Test is a utility test for the dogs. Duck searches along with fox drags makes this test very tuff. Blood tracking a wounded dead deer is part of this test as well. Mental stability will be pushed in the VGP for both dog and handler.

BTR  Retrieving reliability test. This requires finding a fox placed in undergrowth at least 3 hours previous to the test. The dog is released at least 150 yds. from the fox and must search with no help from the handler

FIELD TITLES

Field titles:

D = Derby
This is the test for puppies born after the first of October of the year before last. It is basically a natural ability test and is held only in the spring. You will see a "D" followed by a number. This stands for Prize 1,2 or 3 which is what is awarded based on the pup's performance if it passes the test. A pup may enter more than one Derby and each result will be recorded on the pedigree.

(J) = "Youth"
Dogs that pass a Derby in their first year receive this notation (J) for "youth" behind the assigned prize category (e.g. D1(J))

(*) = Andreas star
If a dog intentionally or by chance shows excellent work, tracking an unseen rabbit or hare during a given test, it is marked with an Andreas star, but this has no effect on the overall scoring of the test. (e.g. D1*)

S = Solms "Fall Breeding Test"
Held in the autumn of the same year as the Derby, this test is the next level up from the Derby. A number indicating that the dog was awarded a Prize 1,2, or 3 will follow the "S". The Solms may be entered more than once, and each result will be recorded on the pedigree.

AZP = Alterszuchtpruefung
This is the "Older Dog Breeding Test" and is basically a test for dogs that for some reason were unable to be tested in a Solms test. The rules are the same as for the Solms, but a higher level of performance is expected in consideration of the dog's age. These dogs cannot be over 6 years old. Dogs may be tested up to their 6th birthday.

IKP = International Kurzhaar-Pruefung
This test is held every other year, alternating with the Kleeman Trial. Tests elements similar to Solms/AZP. 1,2, or 3 following denoted prize.

KS = Kurzhaar Sieger
This is the "Shorthair Champion" title awarded to dogs that achieve a Prize 1 in the Dr. Kleeman Trial. This test is held every other year. Judged on a pass or fail basis.


Jagdgebrauchshundverband Titles
This organization includes all of the versatile hunting dog clubs in Germany, regardless of breed.

VJP = Verbandsjugendpruefung
This is a national breed club youth trial, roughly the equivalent of a Derby. These dogs are not awarded a Prize number, but rather a score that appears behind the "VJP". E.g. VJP 68

HZP = Verbandsherbstzuchtprufung
The autumn bree test of the national breed club. The equivalent of the Solms. These dogs are not awarded a Prize number, but rather a score that appears behind the "HZP". E.g. HZP 181

VGP = Verbandsgebrauchespruefung
This is the Association Utility test. It is designed to test finished versatile hunting dogs in all aspects of field, forest, and water work. A score and Prizes 1,2 or 3 are awarded to dogs that pass this test. Passing this test qualifies a dog for registration in the German Register of Utility Dogs (DGStB).

Btr. = Bringtreuepruefung
The retrieving reliability test. This requires finding a fox placed in undergrowth at least 3 hours previous to the test. The dog is released at least 150 yds. from the fox and must search with no help from the handler.

Vbr. = Verlorenbringen
Recovery of game. Requires trailing and retrieving a hare over a distance of about 300 yds. while the trail is still warm but the dog has not seen the game.

AH = Ambruster Halt award
This title is given for obedience in the presence of game

SW = Verbands-Schweisspruefung
This is the specialty blood tracking title, and will be followed by a Prize score of 1,2 or 3. An "SW" is a 20 hour specialty blood track, while an "SW" followed by a "/" is a 40 hour track. E.g. an SW /2 is a Prize 2 awarded for a 40 hour blood track.

Sch. H = Schutzhund
This is the test for police or protection dogs and requires obedience, tracking and seeking and detaining criminals. 1,2, or 3 follows to denote prize

For more detailed information on testing of DK dogs please click on the link

http://www.nadkc.org/pages/testing.htm

 If you have any questions please email them to me at

Kurzhaars@hotmail.com

The picture below is from the first NAKP held in the U.S.A.