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Schutzhund (/'ʃʊtshʊnt/, German for "protection dog" [c]), currently known competitively as IGP [b] and previously as IPO, [a] is a dog sport that tests a dog's tracking, obedience, and protection skills, and evaluates if a dog has the appropriate traits and characteristics of a good working dog. [1]
A Doberman at a Schutzhund trial during the protection phase, guarding the decoy (man) (Joel Monroe, Big Valley Dog Training; Delhi, CA) Items portrayed in this file
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A Belgian Malinois at a Schutzhund trial during tracking phase. On the day of the trial, a tracklayer follows the marked track and removes any marks that have been placed on the track, then leaves articles of clothing on the track as specified by the steward or judge, including one at the end of the track.
In modern times, the Giant Schnauzer is used as a police dog; is trained for obedience, dog agility, herding, search and rescue, and Schutzhund; and is shown in conformation shows. [7] [9] They are also used for carting. [8] In Europe, the breed is considered to be more of a working dog than a show dog. [10] [self-published source?
Schutzhund: Dogs compete in tracking, obedience, and protection skills [14] Pulling sports. Dog pulling sports Sport Image Brief description Refs. Bikejoring:
Selection of different dog breeds. This list of dog breeds includes both extant and extinct dog breeds, varieties and types.A research article on dog genomics published in Science/AAAS defines modern dog breeds as "a recent invention defined by conformation to a physical ideal and purity of lineage".
Shelters use temperament tests to help identify dogs with problem behaviors, including aggression, and to help increase the rate of successful adoptions. [11] For some, these tests are a way to determine if a dog should even be offered for adoption, or to whom they will restrict adoption of an individual dog (adult-only household or sanctuary only, versus family with children).