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SCHUTZHUND / IGP SPORT

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Schutzhund (German for "protection dog") is a dog sport that was developed in Germany , in the early 1900s.

 

It was clear to the German Shepherd breeders that the dogs were losing their working ability very early on.

 

Schutzhund was developed at this time as a test to keep the working ability German Shepherd Dogs. Only German Shepherds that had passed a Schutzhund test or a herding test were allowed to breed and thus have their progeny registered as German Shepherd Dogs.

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The test would determine if the dog displayed the appropriate traits and characteristics of a proper working German Shepherd.

 

Today, it is used as a sport where many breeds other than German Shepherd Dogs can compete.

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Many breed club use it as a breed suitability test to improve their breeding programs!

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There are three Schutzhund titles: Schutzhund 1 (SchH1), Schutzhund 2 (SchH2), and Schutzhund 3 (SchH3), - now called IGP.

 

But before you can achieve any Schutzhund titles your dog has to undergo a temperament test, called the BH (Begleithundprüfung, which translates as "traffic-sure companion dog test")The BH tests basic obedience and sureness around strange people, strange dogs, traffic, and loud noises. A dog that exhibits excessive fear, distractibility, or aggression cannot pass the BH and so cannot go on to Schutzhund.

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IGP1 is the first title and IGP3 is the most advanced.  

 

Modern Schutzhund consists of three phases: tracking, obedience, and protection

 

A dog must pass all three phases in one trial to be awarded a Schutzhund/IGP title. Each phase is judged on a 100-point scale. The minimum passing score is 70 points for the tracking, 70 points for obedience and 70 points for protection phase.

 

At any time the judge may dismiss a dog for showing poor temperament, including fear or aggression.

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