Frequently Asked Questions About Deutsch Langhaars

The JGHV testing program is a performance based testing system with regulations established designed to demonstrate and improve upon inherited qualities while determining the success of past and future breeding programs. As a member club of the JGHV, Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe Nordamerika adheres to all JGHV Test Regulations. To enter a dog in one of these tests the owner must be a member of the JGHV and/or an associated group such as Gruppe Nordamerika. The JGHV is the umbrella organization in Germany for all hunting dog clubs. The JGHV provides the test regulations, authorizes the judges, and maintains the test records for member breed clubs. The JGHV is considered to be THE umbrella organization for German hunting breeds and it’s objectives under the by-laws and organizational structure make it truly a unique worldwide entity.

The successful completion of JGHV performance tests is required to identify the dog's natural abilities and suitability to hunt. The Natural Ability Test (VJP) is conducted in the spring for the DL whelped prior to October 1st of the previous year.

The Advanced Natural Ability Test (HZP) is an intermediate level test conducted in fall of the same calendar year as the VJP.

It is most desirable that the DL successfully complete the Schorlemer HZP, aka SP, as the demonstration of its early breeding suitability; as well as the JGHV Association Utility Test (VGP), the Retrieve Reliablity Test on Natural Wound Track (Vbr), the JGHV Association Blood Tracking Test (VSwP), the Retrieve Reliability Test (Btr); Natural Blood Tracking (,,:'') or (:) repectively, and the performance award Wild Boar ("LzS") as demonstrations of the dog's ability to withstand great stress while hunting.

The Utility Test (VGP) is a comprehensive master/utility performance test, evaluating a finished versatile DL in 26 categories and 18 different hunting situations.

IVGP (or INT.VGP) = International Association Utility Test

Award Designations
A.H. = Armbruster-Halt-Award

All certified JGHV judges have successfully trained and handled a dog through all tests and have served as an apprentice judge at a minimum of two times for each test.

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The JGHV testing program is a performance based testing system with regulations established designed to demonstrate and improve upon inherited qualities while determining the success of past and future breeding programs. As a member club of the JGHV, Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe Nordamerika adheres to all JGHV Test Regulations. To enter a dog in one of these tests the owner must be a member of the JGHV and/or an associated group such as Gruppe Nordamerika. The JGHV is the umbrella organization in Germany for all hunting dog clubs. The JGHV provides the test regulations, authorizes the judges, and maintains the test records for member breed clubs. The JGHV is considered to be THE umbrella organization for German hunting breeds and it’s objectives under the by-laws and organizational structure make it truly a unique worldwide entity. The successful completion of JGHV performance tests is required to identify the dog's natural abilities and suitability to hunt. The Natural Ability Test (VJP) is conducted in the spring for the DL whelped prior to October 1st of the previous year. The Advanced Natural Ability Test (HZP) is an intermediate level test conducted in fall of the same calendar year as the VJP. It is most desirable that the DL successfully complete the Schorlemer HZP, aka SP, as the demonstration of its early breeding suitability; as well as the JGHV Association Utility Test (VGP), the Retrieve Reliablity Test on Natural Wound Track (Vbr), the JGHV Association Blood Tracking Test (VSwP), the Retrieve Reliability Test (Btr); Natural Blood Tracking (,,:'') or (:) repectively, and the performance award Wild Boar ("LzS") as demonstrations of the dog's ability to withstand great stress while hunting. The Utility Test (VGP) is a comprehensive master/utility performance test, evaluating a finished versatile DL in 26 categories and 18 different hunting situations. IVGP (or INT.VGP) = International Association Utility Test Award Designations A.H. = Armbruster-Halt-Award All certified JGHV judges have successfully trained and handled a dog through all tests and have served as an apprentice judge at a minimum of two times for each test.