2008.01.24
Schutzhund
I got a book in the mail last week about schutzhund, a sport for dogs. According to the book's preface, schutzhund means "protection dog," and was originally designed as a breed test for German shepherd dogs.
Participants in this sport earn titles by demonstrating skills in police service work that include tracking, obedience and protection. It's like a martial arts for dogs, and earning a "schutzhund" title is similar to earning a black belt.
While most of the dogs featured in this book are German shepherds, the original schutzhunds, there are a few other breeds of dogs like rottweilers, giant schnauzers and pit bulls who participate in these trials.
Anyone have any experience with this sport? If so post a comment and maybe this beautifully photographed book will find its way to you.
I have seen this course performed in Florida it is very intense course and there is not much lead way for failure.
This course have been shown on Animal Planet pretty much the same fashion.
The course is primarily for German Sheppard's but other breeds can compete.
Comment by Backlash — January 25, 2008 @ 11:11 pm
German Shepherds in Germany are required to be titled in this sport in order to be bred. I have a GSD and would love to have the book. I attached the link to the web site of the national club.
Comment by John — January 27, 2008 @ 11:45 pm
I live in the Roanoke area & actually train my dog (Belgian Malinois) in the sport of Schutzhund. We just earned the SchH 1 last weekend. Anyone interested in Schutzhund, feel free to contact me at malinoid@aol.com.
Comment by John Haudenshield — February 12, 2008 @ 6:49 pm