Testing in the VDD
The JGHV (Jagdgebrauchshundverband) translates into English as Versatile Hunting Dog
Association of Germany. This is the testing organization under which the VDD and GNA
conduct their tests. As previous stated the basic tests include the VJP (Association Youngster
Test), HZP (Fall Breed Test), and VGP (Association Versatile Test). Additional performance
awards include the Btr (Retrieving Reliability Test), Vbr (Certificate for Retrieve on Natural
Wounded Track), and AH (Armbruster Halt Award).
VJP - The VJP test is conducted during the spring of each year to evaluate a young dog’s inherited natural abilities. Drahthaars (up until the age of 17 months old) are tested in the following phases: (1) hare track, (2) nose, (3) search, (4) pointing, and (5) cooperation.
HZP - The HZP is held in the fall of each year for dogs less than 26 months old. The natural abilities of these drahthaars are evaluated along with how well it has accepted training on furred and feathered game in the field and water. The test phases include: (1) nose, (2) search, (3) pointing, (4) cooperation, (5) desire, (6) water work (scent track a live duck across open water and a blind retrieve), (7) retrieving feathered game, (8) retrieving furred game, (9) manner of retrieve, and (10) obedience.
VGP - The VGP is a test to evaluate the overall finished-trained drahthaar. The Germans consider this the “master” exam for the finished gun dog. The dogs are evaluated on how well they have accepted training on furred (rabbit and fox) and feathered (pheasant and waterfowl) game in the field, water, and forest. The drahthaar also must successfully complete a blood track that has aged at least two hours.
Breeding drahthaars must pass either a spring Natural Ability Test (VJP) and Fall Breed Test (HZP), or Utility Test (VGP). Three impartial judges determine whether a dog meets these standards.
The performance tests simulate actual hunting situations and include upland game, waterfowl, and forest tests. This breeding program ensures the hunter that a puppy produced under the VDD system will most likely perform in the field under actual hunting conditions. Each test increases the difficulty in what each drahthaar is expected to do.
The JGHV (Jagdgebrauchshundverband) translates into English as Versatile Hunting Dog
Association of Germany. This is the testing organization under which the VDD and GNA
conduct their tests. As previous stated the basic tests include the VJP (Association Youngster
Test), HZP (Fall Breed Test), and VGP (Association Versatile Test). Additional performance
awards include the Btr (Retrieving Reliability Test), Vbr (Certificate for Retrieve on Natural
Wounded Track), and AH (Armbruster Halt Award).
VJP - The VJP test is conducted during the spring of each year to evaluate a young dog’s inherited natural abilities. Drahthaars (up until the age of 17 months old) are tested in the following phases: (1) hare track, (2) nose, (3) search, (4) pointing, and (5) cooperation.
HZP - The HZP is held in the fall of each year for dogs less than 26 months old. The natural abilities of these drahthaars are evaluated along with how well it has accepted training on furred and feathered game in the field and water. The test phases include: (1) nose, (2) search, (3) pointing, (4) cooperation, (5) desire, (6) water work (scent track a live duck across open water and a blind retrieve), (7) retrieving feathered game, (8) retrieving furred game, (9) manner of retrieve, and (10) obedience.
VGP - The VGP is a test to evaluate the overall finished-trained drahthaar. The Germans consider this the “master” exam for the finished gun dog. The dogs are evaluated on how well they have accepted training on furred (rabbit and fox) and feathered (pheasant and waterfowl) game in the field, water, and forest. The drahthaar also must successfully complete a blood track that has aged at least two hours.
Breeding drahthaars must pass either a spring Natural Ability Test (VJP) and Fall Breed Test (HZP), or Utility Test (VGP). Three impartial judges determine whether a dog meets these standards.
The performance tests simulate actual hunting situations and include upland game, waterfowl, and forest tests. This breeding program ensures the hunter that a puppy produced under the VDD system will most likely perform in the field under actual hunting conditions. Each test increases the difficulty in what each drahthaar is expected to do.