TRAINING AND TESTING
Training can be great fun with the DD. (As you all know they are very smart dogs!) You can have even more fun by participating in one of our training days. It is always good to be able to talk to others and find out what you need to know about training your dog. Also check out the "Resources and Articles" section on the VDD-GNA website (http://www.vdd-gna.org/)- this is a great resource. When you see a training event listed on our event page please make sure you check it out- you'll be glad you did!
MATERIALS
Books and other materials can be ordered from the VDD-GNA website at: http://www.vdd-gna.org/members/merchandise/merchandise.php
Other items can be ordered from: http://altmoor.com/catalog/
TESTING
Testing of the dogs' inherited natural ability begins with the Natural Ability Test (VJP) when the dog is approximately one year old and essentially untrained (i.e. the dog has not been trained to retrieve to hand, although it should have been exposed to furred and feathered game and demonstrated to the handler its ability to track furred game and search for and point feathered game). This "Puppy" Test is designed to evaluate the young Drahthaar's inherited abilities in five different categories (pointing, nose, tracking, search, and cooperation).
VJP - Fee $85.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
VJP - Fee $85.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
Advanced Natural Ability Tests (HZP) are conducted each fall for the Drahthaar whelped prior to October 1st of the previous year. This Fall Breed Test, for the 65-75% trained dog, again allows evaluation of the five qualities listed above, and adds several demanding retrieving tasks. Desire, obedience, and trainability are also important aspects of this evaluation.
HZP - Fee $100.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
HZP - Fee $100.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
The ultimate field test for the 100% trained Drahthaar is the Utility Test (VGP). This test allows evaluation in 26 categories, and 18 different hunting situations. This test is a comprehensive evaluation of the dog's performance. Obedience is emphasized in the Utility Test, however, natural ability also is evaluated. Handlers of the Deutsch Drahthaar are encouraged to strive toward the successful completion of the Utility Test.
VGP - Fee $150.00 (day or overnight track), Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
VGP - Fee $150.00 (day or overnight track), Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
BTR- Fee $35.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
VSwP -20/40 hour blood track - Fee $150.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
VSwP -20/40 hour blood track - Fee $150.00, Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to test.
The "Armbruster" is the premiere testing and social event for the Deutsch-Drahthaar breed in North America!
Dogs eligible to enter the Armbruster must meet the following requirements:
- Have scored a minimum of 65 points at a VJP.
- Have a clearly visible beard
- Meet minimum Form/Haar standards of G/G (Determined at pre-evaluation)
- Be certified HD-frei
- Have the HN designation
- Be gunfire tolerant in water (Determined at pre-evaluation)
- Be willing to freely enter the water and search (Determined at pre-evaluation)
- Visit the VDD-GNA website for more information: http://www.vdd-gna.org/armbruster/2011/index.htm
Armbruster - Fee $160.00, preliminary form to show, intent to enter by July 15, Entry form to be submitted by August 18th.
BREEDSHOW REQUIREMENTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ZUCHTREGISTER (ZR NUMBER)
1) Dog MUST have met ALL of the breeding requirements according to
Article 9 of the Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar e.V. Breeding Regulations and
2) Dog MUST have successfully completed a HZP or VGP test and
3) Dog MUST have a minimum score of ''Good'' in Hare Track and
Independent Duck Search and
4) Dog MUST be certified HD-frei and
5) Dog MUST be a minimum of 18 months old and
6) Dog MUST have a beard and
7) Dog MUST NOT have been marked as ''waidlaut'' at any of it's Association Tests
in the evaluation ''Manner of Hunting'' If the dog has been marked as ''stumm'' (silent)
in any of it's Association Tests, it must have demonstrated itself to hunt loud on scent
or sight either before or after that time.
Lynn S. Whitely\Breedwarden
Breedshow - Fee $75.00. Entry Form, Submit at least 30 days prior to show.
NOTE: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY FORMS AND FEES TO THE PERSON WHO WILL BE DIRECTING THE TEST AS SOON AS YOU KNOW A TEST IS GOING TO TAKE PLACE. THE TEST ARE FILLING UP FAST SO IT IS GOOD TO SUBMIT THEM EARLY.
ELIGIBILITY: The Breed Tests (VJP and HZP) are open to pups born the year before, or the last three months of the year before that. VGP is not open to dogs born in the same calendar year as the test. The owner of the dog must be a member of a JGHV affiliated club, such as a VDD Group. When the owner is not a member of a VDD Group, entry fees are doubled. No dog may be run in any test more than twice.
To Enter A Test:
Fill out the Formblatt 1 found on the VDD-GNA website and make three copies to send: http://www.vdd-gna.org/members/testing/testEntry.php
Formblatt I is the required entry form. It is available for download from the GNA website (vdd-gna.org) and from the JGHV website (jghv.de) with English translations.
Keep in mind that acceptance into a test and priority is given based upon the date of receipt of an ACCURATE and COMPLETE entry form, all required accompanying documents, and appropriate entry fee.
VZPO § 11 (3) page 4 states "Incomplete or illegible forms must be returned by the Test Director."
1. Carefully complete the Formblatt I (entry form):
- It must be completed and signed, with all required information.
Pay attention to detail.
- All information regarding the entered dog and its parents must dog’s registration document (Ahnentafel) – use no abbreviations that are not on the Ahnentafel appear exactly as it does on the Accents, registration numbers, and dates must be accurate.
Pay attention to detail.
- It must be legible: Filled out on the computer or typewriter.
2. Include in the envelope:
- THREE (3) COMPLETED and SIGNED Formblatt I
- ONE(1) copy of the dog’s Ahnentafel (both sides) and Photocopies need to be CURRENT –they need to be made at the time the test entry is sent, so that ALL previous tests are shown on the copy of the Ahnentafel.
- Entry Fee: Check payable to VDD-GNA
In the amount published in GNA Newsletter/Website for the test you are entering
3. Submit everything to the Test Director of the test you are attending
If something happens that will make it impossible for you to run your dog, please notify both the Director for that particular test and the Group Director of Testing immediately. Timely notification can sometimes make it possible for another dog to take the place of yours.
AT THE TEST:
When you go to the test, be certain to take with you the dog's registration document Ahnentafel and an original and current rabies vaccination certification, signed by a veterinarian. Your dog cannot be evaluated until these two items have been handed over to the Test Director.
TESTING SITES When you go to the test, be certain to take with you the dog's registration document Ahnentafel and an original and current rabies vaccination certification, signed by a veterinarian. Your dog cannot be evaluated until these two items have been handed over to the Test Director.
We have several testing sites that we use. Our major sites are Percy Priest in TN, The Sandhills in NC, and the M. Barnett Lawley Field Trial Area in Demopolis AL. We are always looking for more training and testing sites. These three sites are excellent! Click on the link below:
TESTING SITES
HOW TO BECOME A JUDGE:
In order to begin the process you must meet the following 4 items:
1. You must have successfully handled a dog that you trained through a VJP, HZP, and VGP within the last 4 years.
2. Must have attended the "Introduction to the JGHV" seminar within the last 3 years.
3. Have a Chapter Chairman email a letter of recommendation to the DoJD.
4. Must have been a member of VDD-GNA for at least 3 years.
The following items must be submitted via mail to DoJD:
1. Complete and sign GNA Apprentice Application (found on the GNA website)
2. Two (2) copies of signed and completed Formblatt 51
3. Two (2) copies of completed Formblatt 62
4. Two (2) copies of VJP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
5. Two (2) copies of HZP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
6. Two (2) copies of VGP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
7. Two (2) copies of your Eintragungs - Bescheinigung Card (VGP -stud book card)
8. Two (2) copies of your VDD membership card
9. Two (2) copies of your currect Hunting License, if possible copies of the last 3 years.
10. Two (2) copies of the Ahnentafel of the dog you trained, tested and listed on the Formblatt 51 for VJP, HZP, and VGP
Please be sure that all information is correct and that Formblatt 51 is signed in the bottom left corner before you send it to the Director of Judge Development.
You can find all the forms you need on the VDD-GNA website. Anyone needing help can contact Mike Fortner, Southeast Hunters Director of Testing, ( mike@dilmunfast.com )and he will be happy to assist you.
HOW TO BECOME A JUDGE:
In order to begin the process you must meet the following 4 items:
1. You must have successfully handled a dog that you trained through a VJP, HZP, and VGP within the last 4 years.
2. Must have attended the "Introduction to the JGHV" seminar within the last 3 years.
3. Have a Chapter Chairman email a letter of recommendation to the DoJD.
4. Must have been a member of VDD-GNA for at least 3 years.
The following items must be submitted via mail to DoJD:
1. Complete and sign GNA Apprentice Application (found on the GNA website)
2. Two (2) copies of signed and completed Formblatt 51
3. Two (2) copies of completed Formblatt 62
4. Two (2) copies of VJP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
5. Two (2) copies of HZP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
6. Two (2) copies of VGP Score sheet that you listed on Formblatt 51
7. Two (2) copies of your Eintragungs - Bescheinigung Card (VGP -stud book card)
8. Two (2) copies of your VDD membership card
9. Two (2) copies of your currect Hunting License, if possible copies of the last 3 years.
10. Two (2) copies of the Ahnentafel of the dog you trained, tested and listed on the Formblatt 51 for VJP, HZP, and VGP
Please be sure that all information is correct and that Formblatt 51 is signed in the bottom left corner before you send it to the Director of Judge Development.
You can find all the forms you need on the VDD-GNA website. Anyone needing help can contact Mike Fortner, Southeast Hunters Director of Testing, ( mike@dilmunfast.com )and he will be happy to assist you.
GAME SUPPLIERS
Members have played an active role in locating sources of game for training. Your cooperation is important. Before bringing game to a training session please check with the training site coordinator for rules or regulations. A few contacts for game are listed below. For training aids and tips please do not hesitate to contact members or access theVDD website for training info. If you would like to add to this list email rhilton2@shtc.net |
Quail: Other Game:SC, NC Smokehouse Game Club; Larry Altman tel. 843-659-2900, Lynchburg SC Randy Bowers 704-982-3182, Albemarle, NC TN McDaniel Quail Farm in Maryville. Wayne McDaniel 865-977-8708 and Greg McDaniel 865-982-1656 GA J & S Farms in Kingston, GA, Burt Jones, 706-346-2645, www.jandsfarms.com Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin, http://www.agr.state.ga.us/mbads Neal & Crimes Quail Farm, C: 229-649-8359, H: 229-649-5100, nealm16@yahoo.com FL Gary’s Game Farm: 1406 Avondale Way, Tallahassee, FL 32317; 850-591-8726, vectortfl@gmail.com TN Crossville flea market (Saturdays) Rabbits write Mike Fortner at msfortner@comcast.net NC, SC http://www.dewittsgamefarm.com/birdhome.html (Ellerbe, NC) for mallards call Dub Simpson Tel. 704-882-1654 GA Roy Turner H (706) 628-9583, C (706) 289-2085 |