Dogs age for "Koerung". - Page 1

How old should a dog be before the dog can go through the "koerung"? What are the pre-requisites for a dog to be entered into a "koerung"? What makes a dog flunk the "koerung" tests?

I believe that recent changes to the S.V. rules require that the dog must be a minimum age of sixteen (16) months, but it could be eighteen (18) months. This is now in place so that the hard physical aspects of training do not stress developing joints. Before anything begins, proof of the dog's "a" stamp or other passing hip certication must be available. The dog must first achieve the BH (Begleithund-companion dog exam) certification, followed by a Schutzhund 1 title. Then the dog must achieve the AD Ausdauerprüfung-endurance test) certification. The AD is usually done on the same day as the breed survey (Körung) by an S.V. Körmeister so he can watch the dog in motion and determine whether it has the endurance required. While a judge from an organization other than the S.V. can certify the BH, Schutzhund 1, and the AD, the dog's breed survey will not be recorded in the S.V.'s breed book unless it is done by an Körmeister who is recognized by the S.V.. Also note that the S.V. requires the use of a S.V.-approved scorebook, and of course approved judges and administering organizations for the other examinations. If the dog has proof of sound hips and has successfully completed the BH, AD, and SchH1, then the things that will cause the dog to fail the Körung are typically related to a faulty structure, dentition, coat, pigment strength, etc. Bob-O

The dog must be 2 Years old in the CALANDER year the the Korung is to be taken. You must have proof of SchHL or IPO I, and proof that the AD has been taken. Mininum rating of "G"(good), from a conformation judge, and the dog must be able to be identified by tatoo. The dog must also have an "a" stamp(or equivilent such as OFA). The dog can fail in the courage test or bite work portion or if it is oversized, it can be denied a Korung designation.

SchH I, not SchHL

Yes, Stephen is right--so long as the dog will be 2 during the CALENDAR year and meets the other prerequites. HOWEVER, a HGH may qualify as a title instead of a SchH/IPO. Furthermore, the HGH dog is not required to pass an AD as he can run the equivalent of an AD on a DAILY basis!!

However, HGH dog still must do the courage test, I believe?

Thanks Steve for adding the minimum age and the courage test for the Körung. I forgot that detail, the courage test, and the minimum rating of G (gut). Louise I believe that you are also correct, and if I am not mistaken, the FH title is also a qualifier for the Körung. I do remember that the dog must have a level 1 working title. The rule changes during the past two (2) years still keep me a bit confused. Bob-O

Bob-O, The FH is not a qualifier for the Körung. The dog must have the title of SchH 1, or above, or, as Louise said, the HGH. As well, there are other requirements which have already been listed here above.

Thanks Hodie. Someday my memory will improve. Regards, Bob-O

FH is an advanced tracking title, if I am not mistaken.