SV going to change the rules - Page 3

I've never been very impressed with the temperament portion of the BH test - it's just too sterile.
The new temperament test goes thru many more areas and is much more in depth.
As far at the availability of the test here in the U.S. it might be difficult to roll out.

I'd like to see something that incorporates some of the AKC Nosework tests with a shorter pattern for tracking.
In many places, tracking fields are few and far between, and the full length tracking patterns are very difficult to achieve, especially with the invasion of fireants in the southern portions of our country.

From the SV page....in English
https://www.schaeferhunde.de/en/the-german-shepherd/character-judgment/
 

It will be interesting to see the initial fallout from the new rule change. Chances are the GSDCA will adopt the rule exactly as the SV implemented it. They usually do as they follow the SV. USCA may look at it closer and try to make it fit.

Chances also are there will be a group of dogs born after the June 2017 rule implementation here. Just a few days away. Will this 6 month window come and go before we have judges qualified to judge it and/or events offering it?

The window is 9 to 13 months from now. A dog born tomorrow needs to get their title in that window. If it's not done by next July, the window closes. How many events will there be between March and August for this dog to enter? Where will they be? Will the judges be certified by then? Can a US born female that misses this window be bred to a German male and the offspring be recognized in Germany?

Right now - who knows???

Thanks Susie .

When reading the SV page, exemptions to the age are granted...
I wonder how lenient they will be?

"I've never been very impressed with the temperament portion of the BH test - it's just too sterile".

I can tell you having recently done the BH at USCA with an SV judge from Germany, It does seem to cover a lot and was quite extensive. I was impressed and If I recall 3 dogs out of 7 washed out.

Last BH with UScH, the last temperament test consisted of walking my dog thru a group of people eating pizza that was all.

I did a BH last year at a UScH affiliation trial, temperament test was a bit better...but still very lacking.... walk down a park road, car drove by a few times (20' a way), a bicycle (15' away), and dog was leashed as I walked away for a few minutes.

Did a BH at a GSDCA trail, again not very impressive... all dogs/handlers lined up with dogs in basic position, car drove past a few times and a neutral dog was walk past the (distance was about 15' for both), dogs were walked around a group of people, dog was talked to judge and a group of people stood very close as the dog was put into a down.

IMO - all were very lacking to prove out real temperament.

IF 3 of 7 dogs washed out solely due to the portion temperament test, then there is a huge problem with temperament and owners socializing their pups!

What would you add to a temperament test?

BH is also not that important if we look at SV breeding requirements...IPO1 is still going to have to be done.

I like many of the aspects of the new temperament test as it proves out basic temperament without obedience requirements.

"Impartiality: The dog should allow their handler and an unknown person, e.g. the judge, to touch them at different points on the body.

Social behavior: Interaction with people, individuals, groups on and off leash, [and other dogs, both on leash]

Noise sensitivity: In this section, the dog is subjected to different acoustic stimuli, e.g. rattling, engine noise and blanks being fired as the loudest stimulus.

Certainty of movement: Sensitivity to heights (e.g. assessed by looking at a dog’s movement behavior across tables) as well as a dog’s movement on flat ground.

Play and predatory instinct/behavior under stress: The assessment is based on how the dog plays with their owner (teamwork) and with an unknown person (representative). Furthermore, the intensity towards obstructed prey (willingness to find) and their willingness to play under increased demands (moving table) are also assessed. Only a dog that feels comfortable in its environment and can cope with the situation is able to play.

Basic nature: Behavior in isolation and when meeting an unknown person."

https://www.schaeferhunde.de/en/the-german-shepherd/character-judgment/question3/