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If one actually took thier gsd and worked them on LARGE flocks of sheep, you would see why a good HGH/sheep working dog is equivalent to a good SchH. I believe I can see everything I need to in a gsd as far as drives, bitework, nerves, work ethic, grip, etc by working a dog on sheep and don't need to see them doing SchH to see the above and evaluate it. Having said that you can and will get dogs in a HGH trial that may not have it 'all', just like you can see the same with a dog in and with a SchH title. My dogs are worked on sheep and they are all worked /tested in protection as well.

Thank you Sumo for your interest in this title. Unfortunately the HGH trials are followed by few. To my knowledge the only countries where HGH trials take place are in Germany and in the USA (Ulf Kintzel's club in NJ). There are only 8 judges in the world that can judge a HGH trial. If you ever have a chance to be a spectator of a HGH trial, I am sure you will never forget it. It is also unfortunate that the best book I know on the HGH (and not GSD specific) is only in the German language: "Ausbildung von Huetehunden" by Hans Chifflard and Herbert Sehner. I believe Lierburg also has videos of the HGH trials. Ulf Kintzel has written several articles on what he considers "The Golden Middle". You may want to google on the internet. I am sure you will find his articles. There is no reason why a dog that is a HGH cannot achieve Schutzhund titling. This has been done with my own dog. But not every dog has the instincts to do the HGH. The dogs are put under alot of stress when they are faced with over 200 sets of eyes that do not want to move. Not every dog has the nerve strength to work under the stress required of a good herding dog. It is generally accepted that the HGH title is a very difficult tile to attain. Here is a link that might give you some background. http://www.geocities.com/heartland/ranch/5093/hghguidelines.html Thanks Blitzen for the kind words about my Galaxy. He certainly turned out to be everything I ever dreamed of in a dog.

You're welcome, Sunshine. It's a selfish thing with me; you know I want him for myself LOL.

Here's another link on HGH rules from the SV http://members.cox.net/gsdherd/HGHreg.htm

ed frawley of lefrburg kennels has some outstanding hgh videos. 1 is the overview. another is training with karl fuller, and he of course has champiomship videos. www.leerburg.com

p59teitel my Kirschental has also a true spirit of working dog. Their parents are both SchH. and HGH title. Perhaps many and many SchH titled at BSZS really don't earn their titles like many others of working/sport bloodlines. There are too many money makers. What said Stephanitz??????? Actual dogs are not true gsd. They are merchandising products. It's a pity.

HGH titled dogs are real gsd. And many have an spectacular outlook without "chemistry", with health and besides with HEARTH.

HGH titled dogs are real gsd. And many have an spectacular outlook without "chemistry", with health and besides with HEARTH.