At the survey(Ankorung)

Temperament test

Each dog is to be subjected a temperament test by the Kormister.
The examination of the dog’s character can be made during the over-all breed survey. According to the Standard, the dog has stable character, i.e., in particular he is impartial and unaffected, srld-assured, with firm nerves, and amiable and peaceful.

6.2 Gunsureness test

From a distance of at least 15 steps at least two shots are to be fired from a starter’s pistol (6 mm or .22 caliber); the dog has to behave indifferently (not bothered by it).

6.3 Protection (courage) test(new, effective 1997)

To help in the protection phase of trials the kormeister is available as a teacjer-assistant for the Landesgruppe (SV region), and is at their disposal.

Conduct:

1. The attack
1. The handler reports with his accompanying dog to the kormeister.
2. On order from the kormeister the dog handler takes 30 steps from a place marked as the     starting position toward the hiding-place, with his dog off leash.
3. The leash is draped around the handler or stuck in his pocket.
4. On command from the dormeister the dog handler proceeds with his off-lead, heeling dog in     the direction of the hidden helper.
5. The dog should heel tightly.
6. On command from the kormeister, the helper comes out of the blind and undertakes an     attack as if to drive off the dog handler and dog, or he may initiate this himself if the dog or     dog and handler are found to be 5 steps from the hiding-place.
7. The dog must immediately, surely, and energetically fend off the attack by applying a firm     and full=mouth grip.
8. If the dog has grasped, it receives from the helper two blows with a padded stick upon     thighs, sides, or the area of the withers.
9. To support the dog’s defense against the attack, encouragement by the dog handler is     allowed.
10. Upon command from the kormeister the helper discontinues the attack and stands still       quietly.
11. The dog then independently, or on the audible signal “Aus!”, has to let go and hold the       helper spellbound.
12. The dog handler is given the order from the kormeister to approach his dog.
13. He leashes his dog and receives the order from the kormeister to step into a certain hiding-      place.

II. Defense of an attack from ambush

1. The handler is called out from the hiding-place by the kormeister and takes the assigned     position (on a center line).
2. The dog is taken off-leash and firmly held by the collar.
3. The dog has to be held in this position, until it is later sent with the audible commend     “Voran!” in the defense of the next attack.
4. The helper leaves his hiding-place upon a signal from the kormeister, and crosses, at a     normal pace, to approximately 70 to 80 steps distance from the dog handler.
5. The dog handler yells at the helper to, for example, “Stay where you are!”
6. The helper disregards this warning, and commences a frontal attack on the dog and handler.
7. As soon as this attack begins, the kormeister immediately gives the dog handler the signal     for their defense.
8. The dog handler immediately sets his dog in action with the audible signal “Voran!” and     stands still.
9. The dog should very eagerly and energetically grab with a firm, full, sure, and steady grip in     order to avert the attack.
10. If the dog has bitten, the helper must give it a short pressing, without blows, and on order      of the kormeister, discontinue the resistance.
11. Thereupon the dog has to let go independently and/or on the audible signal “Aus!” and      must hold the helper by threat.
12. Upon a signal from the kormeister, the dog handler approaches his dog at a normal pace      and in a direct way, and attaches the leash.
13. The dog handler heels his dog to the kormeister, to report to him before being allowed to      leave the field.

III. Identity control

By the time of the departure, the Kormeister must note the registered tattoo number

IV. The appraisal/evaluation

1. The release of the bite

After discontinuation of the helper’s attack, the dog has to let go independently.

The dog handler can independently give the first voice command “Aus” after an appropriate time.

If the dog did not release after the first voice command, the dog handler receives the order or signal from the Kormeister for up to two further audible commands to let go of the sleeve.

When giving the command “Aus!”, the handler has to stand steady, without otherwise directing the dog.

Should the name of the dog be used, that will be considered as a separate command to release (let go of the sleeve).

If the dog independently lets go (“out”) When being retrieved by the handler, this also can be considered as a legitimate release. The dog handler however must be at least five steps away from the dog.

If the dog properly outs (releases) in the first attack, and also in the attack from ambush, either independently or upon audible signals, it receives the official notation of “lets out”,

If this “out” does not happen, even in only one case, the dog does not receive the notation of “lets out”.

The kor evaluation is not awarded or distributed at that time, (but is kept by the kormeister until later).

The Kormeister stays relatively close to the dog handfler during the entire courage test and closely observes the conduct of dog and handler until the conclusion when the is picked up.

2. Appraisal of the Triebveranlung, Selbstsicherheit und Belastbarkeit (TSB) (drive, self-confidence and ability to handle stress)
The overall rating for the courage test will be one of these graded evaluations: “pronounced”, ”sufficient”, or” insufficient”.

2.2 Pronounced

Self-confident, very eager, purposeful, and sure grab with retention of the grip; no negative reactions to the blows; close and attentive watching in the guarding phase.
2.3 Sufficient (present)
A little restraint (or less eagerness), e.g., in the self-confidence, determination, the grip, and reaction to the stick, as well as in the guarding phase.
2.4. Insufficient: Lacking in self-confidence, being very limited concerning ability to handle stress, and/or lacking in focus on the helper.
Supplemental determinations for the courage test at the German Sieger Show:
1. Two teacher-assistants from the Landesgruppe (SV region) serve as helpers for the courage test at the German Sieger Show, to be at the disposal of the Kormeister.
2. Announcement of the respective results is given over the microphone directly after completion of the courage test .
3. Upon completion of the courage test the tattoo control number is obtained by a judge authorized by the Kormeister. The judge will be made available by the Landesgruppe having jurisdiction.

6.4 Measurements and weights

The measurements for weight, depth of chest and chest diameter can be taken by the Kormeister or his authorized helper or Korung manager; the withers measurements are taken by the Kormeister

6.5 Standing Exam and Movement Evaluation

During this inspection the Kormeister prepares the Korbericht (Breed Survey report). The dog is to be presented to him for this exam without substantial help (hand-posing,etc.

6.6 Reports, Confirmations

After the conclusion of the respective breed survey of each dog the kormeister gives his report on the loudspeaker. the owner of the dog will receive from the korung manager a confirmation signed by the kormeister. the contains the results of the breed survey and the evidence that it and the pedigree will have been sent to the SV headquarters.,

7. Korung

7.1 Korklasse 1

The korklasse- 1 is the highest breed qualification, i.e., a classification of dogs that are recommended for breeding. included here will be the dog that corresponds to the image of the breed:

a)[meets the standard] in height, weight, and anatomical construction;

b) In its entire conduct, i.e., self – assurance, calmness and expression, has “TSB” pronounced attitude of drive, self - confidence and loading capacity dentures, through double p-41 premolars are permissible.