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  Schutzhund - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Schutzhund is a dog sport that was developed in Germany in the early 1900s to test the breed-worthiness of German Shepherd Dogs (GSD).
Schutzhund is a demanding test of the dog and few dogs that have not been bred for it can pass a schutzhund test.
Schutzhund clubs tend to be small, 20 or so members, because there is a limit to the number of dogs that can be trained in one session.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Schutzhund   (1939 words)

  
 What is Schutzhund? - WDA
Schutzhund is a German word meaning “protection dog.”It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners.
Schutzhund is intended to demonstrate the dog’s intelligence and utility.
Schutzhund II the dog must be at least 19 months old and must already have earned its Schutzhund I degree.
www.gsdca-wda.org /schutzhund.htm   (2931 words)

  
 The Sport of Schutzhund for Dogs
Schutzhund was developed around the turn of the century as a means of testing and preserving the character and the utility of working dogs.
Schutzhund is still around because of its effectiveness in gauging the suitability of a dog for breeding.
Schutzhund trials are scored by a single judge for all phases (unless the trial is very large, and in that case there may be a separate judge for a specific phase).
www.pets1st.com /articles/00077schutzhund.asp   (612 words)

  
 Shutzhund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Schutzhund is a dog training and breeding regimen developed originally in the 20's by the Deutsches Shaeferhund Verein (German Shepherd Dog Club), or SV, in order to maintain the working ability of the breed.
The IPO (International Pruefungsordnung) rules, under the auspices of the FCI (Federation Internationale Cynologique), are similar to the Schutzhund rules and the trials are run in the same manner, with the exception that no evaluation of the fighting instincts, courage or hardness of an IPO entrant is performed during the protection phase of the trial.
For Schutzhund III, the master’s degree, the dog must be at least 20 months old and must have earned both the Schutzhund I and the Schutzhund II titles.
www.hausprometheus.com /WhatIsSchutzhund.htm   (3274 words)

  
 Shutzhund
Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog." It was first developed in Germany at the turn of the century as a comprehensive test of the German Shepherd dog to evaluate its suitability for breeding as a working dog.
Schutzhund competitions are strict and force you and your dog to be at your best.
Schutzhund obedience is performed on a large field, unlike the smaller area in CKC/AKC.
www.k9koncepts.com /schutzhund.htm   (471 words)

  
 germanshepherds.com Schutzhund
For Schutzhund 1 the dog must be at least 18 months old and pass an initial temperament test by the judge.
For Schutzhund 3, the master's degree, the dog must be at least 20 months old and must have earned both the Schutzhund 1 and the Schutzhund 2 titles.
Schutzhund revolves around working lines with generations of dogs that have proven themselves and produced similar characteristics in their offspring.
www.germanshepherds.com /thegsd/schutzhund   (2839 words)

  
 What is Schutzhund?
Schutzhund started at the beginning of this century as a test for working dogs.
Only the Schutzhund dog is capable of the feats of never being aggressive except under those specific situations it is trained to face, and even then it must always be under the absolute control of the handler.
Any Schutzhunder will tell you that a high scoring Schutzhund III dog is the ultimate working dog; one in a thousand of all working dogs.
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Park/5378/schutzhund.html   (757 words)

  
 What is Schutzhund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
For Schutzhund I the dog must be at least 18 months old and pass and initial temperament test by the judge.
For Schutzhund III, the master's degree, the dog must be at least 20 months old and must have earned both the Schutzhund I and II titles.
Because Schutzhund training gives the owner a great deal of control over the dog, the owner is able to let the dog have more fun.
www.johnsonhaus.com /what_is_schutzhund.htm   (2003 words)

  
 NS German Shepherd Dog club, schutzhund
Schutzhund is a German word that means "protection dog".
The Schutzhund standards for protection work, are similar to those for dogs in police work.
While dogs of other breeds are admitted to schutzhund trails this breed evaluation test was specifically for the German Shepherd Dog.
www.nsgsdc.com /schutzhund.shtml   (224 words)

  
 What Is Schutzhund?
Schutzhund originated in Germany as a breeding suitability test for the German shepherd dog and was quickly adopted for use by other working breeds such as the Malinois and Rottweiler.
This phase of Schutzhund training is the strongest test of the dog’s basic temperament and character, with the emphasis on control.
The United Schutzhund Clubs of America hopes that by offering these new titles, more people will have the opportunity to trial their dogs, gain handling experience in a trial situation and participate in the USA sports medal program in a wider range of activities.
www.bigskyschutzhund.bizland.com /whatis.htm   (1584 words)

  
 German Shepherds all the time at Schaferhund.Com - Schutzhund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Since Schutzhund is the demonstration of the German Shepherd's most desirable characteristics, dogs well trained in Schutzhund are usually excellent companions in the home.
Schutzhund revolves working lines - generations of dogs that have proven themselves and produced similar characteristics in their offspring.
Schutzhund Clubs are organized by regions through the U.S., and there are numerous clubs in most areas of nearly all states.
www.schaferhund.com /schutzhund.htm   (2811 words)

  
 Aritaur Dobermanns - Working   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The sport of Schutzhund originated in Germany at the beginning of the century to determine true working ability of dogs intended for breeding.
In order to compete in Schutzhund dogs must pass a BH test - a character test - to ensure they are of stable character before they are allowed to compete, and owners and dogs must belong to the BSA.
Schutzhund is not just about protection work, a dog cannot qualify unless his tracking and obedience is under total control.
www.aritaur.co.uk /Working.htm   (1910 words)

  
 Schutzhund Summary and Working Titles
The superior working German Shepherd Dogs that achieve their Schutzhund titles are selected by discriminating breeders of the German Shepherd Dog in America and around the world to be their foundation sires and dams.
Schutzhund is a cornerstone of breedworthiness evaluation upon which many historically proven working and sporting German Shepherd Dog bloodlines have been established.
Schutzhund is intended to demonstrate the dog’s sound temperament, intelligence, and utility.
www.nwk9.com /working_titles.htm   (755 words)

  
 Schutzhund
Schutzhund is a German word meaning "protection dog", it is a triathlon dog sport that involves training your dog for tracking, obedience, and protection examinations and titles, all on the same day, but also awards single titles for tracking and/or obedience.
Schutzhund is designed to look into the heart and mind of a dog and see whether it acts like a German Shepherd.
Interest in the Schutzhund sport began in our area in the early 1980's when a group of people consisting of professional dog trainers, police officers, and people with an assortment of dogs were brought together by an advertisement in the pet section of the local newspaper.
www.epud.net /~abck9/schutzhund.html   (692 words)

  
 The Difference between Schutzhund & AKC Tracking   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Schutzhund 3 and the AKC TRACKING DOG (TD) tracks are similar in length and difficulty.
The rules for Schutzhund tracking state that all Schutzhund tracking can be done off lead so long as the distance between the dog and handler is maintained at 30 feet.
In Schutzhund, the starting flag, with the exception of Schutzhund FH 2 where the tracker must find the starting article, is always placed six inches from the track layer's left foot.
www.danika.com /library/trackdif.html   (882 words)

  
 Schutzhund.html
The superior dogs that achieve their Schutzhund titles, show ratings, and breed surveys are selected by discriminating breeders of the German Shepherd Dog in America and around the world to be their foundation sires and dams.
Schutzhund is the cornerstone upon which today's most breedworthy and historically proven working, sporting, and companion German Shepherd Dog bloodlines have been established.
Schutzhund protection standards are similar to those for dogs in police work.
www.coloradogermanshepherdrescue.net /Schutzhund.html   (602 words)

  
 Hundesport Alaska, Inc.
Schutzhund has it's basis in Germany and is the most complete form of training ever devised for the working dog.
The first Schutzhund trial was held in 1901 to emphasize the correct working temperament and ability in the German Shepherd breed.
The levels of competition increase in difficulty from the first title, Schutzhund I, through the II and III levels, and the training abilities of the dogs are proved with the achievement of each title.
hundesportalaska.tripod.com   (595 words)

  
 Absolute K-9 Dog Training: SCHUTZHUND
Schutzhund is a dog sport that originated in Germany to test the breed worthiness of the German Shepherd Dog.
Schutzhund One is the first routine (SchHI), followed by Schutzhund two (SchHII) and then finally Schutzhund three (SchHIII).
Although there are many Schutzhund clubs in California and some clubs compete at just a "club" level, most clubs are trying to get their members ready for the National Events that are held.
www.absolutek9.com /schutzhund.htm   (324 words)

  
 Schutzhund Sport
Schutzhund tests the dog's mental stability, endurance, structural efficiencies, ability to scent, willingness to work, courage, and trainability.
Schutzhund dog sport is similar to 3-day eventing with horses.
You are judged in the sport of Schutzhund in three areas, tracking obedience and protection You must first pass a temperament test and obtain a BH degree to be able to compete.
www.finographics.com /schutzhund/sport.html   (458 words)

  
 What is Schutzhund
The Schutzhund dog is capable of the feats of never being aggressive except under those specific situations it is trained to face, and even then it must always be under the absolute control of the handler.
Any Schutzhund competitor will tell you that a high scoring Schutzhund III dog is the ultimate working dog: one in a thousand of all working dogs.
In addition to the Schutzhund I, II and III titles, other titles in advanced tracking, temperament tests, police training and agility work are awarded.
www.thumpershole.com /what_is_schutzhund.htm   (722 words)

  
 K-9 WORLD OF DOGS' SCHUTZHUND TRIAL RULES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Schutzhund training is very time consuming and requires a lot of commitment from the handler.
Schutzhund as a sport is enjoyed by persons of varied ages, professions and life styles.
Schutzhund is a demanding recreational sport that is both fun and very rewarding.
www.cass.net /~w-dogs/schutz.htm   (1847 words)

  
 Arizona Schutzhund Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Schutzhund is an International sport that emphasizes many of the qualities of today's working breed dogs.
Schutzhund combines athleticism and mental strength for both your dog and you.
Schutzhund is dedicated to promoting and providing quality working dogs for breeding and sport.
www.arizonaschutzhund.com   (166 words)

  
 Schutzhund
It refers to a sport that focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in dogs that make them more useful and happier companions to their owners.
Schutzhund was originally developed as a breed worthiness test for the German Shepherd Dog, after a group of German Shepherd breeders observed the police dog training and adapted that.
It is apparent to see the law enforcement applications behind the exercises of schutzhund and many police dogs still have that foundation today.
www.foxtal.com /schutzhund.htm   (290 words)

  
 LaCrosse Dog Training Schutzhund   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Schutzhund is made up of three separate types of training, and is similar to some aspects of police or military dog training, although most schutzhund participants train and compete simply for the sport of it.
Schutzhund training is only appropriate for certain dogs; confident, stable, out-going dogs, with lots of drive to work.
Schutzhund training is not done at our Valley Square training center, but rather at a privately owned training area, which includes a large training field, and diverse tracking land.
members.aol.com /LaXK9Train/schutz.html   (477 words)

  
 <-> ACD.Com - Learn About Schutzhund <->
This is unfortunate because a Schutzhund trial is effectively one large, comprehensive temperament test.
Schutzhund was developed for German Shepherds in Germany as a way to objectively measure the working ability of a dog.
Schutzhund is supposed to expose the character and quality of a dog as a potential breeding stock.
www.australiancattledog.com /schutzhund.htm   (835 words)

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