Deutsch Langhaar
Gruppe Nordamerika
JGHV Testing

Breed Certification
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. The testing program of Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe Nordamerika adheres to all DLV and 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 Natural Ability Test (VJP) is conducted in the spring for the DL whelped prior to October 1st of the previous year. The VJP measures the inherited natural ability of the puppy when it is essentially untrained. At this point in puppy development, the dog should have been exposed to and demonstrated the ability to track furred game and search and point for feathered game. The puppy test is designed to evaluate a DL’s inherited abilities in search, tracking, nose, pointing and cooperation.

The Advanced Natural Ability Test (HZP) is conducted in fall of the same calendar year as the VJP. Called the Fall Breed Test, it is for the 75% trained dog and evaluates the inherited qualities in addition to retrieving tasks. Desire and obedience are also evaluated. Essentially a retrieving reliability test, it indirectly measures trainability.

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

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.

Hierarchy of Versatile Hunting Dog Associations & Breed Clubs

FCI (FederationCynologique Internationale)
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale is the World Canine Organization. It includes 82 members and contract partners (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI makes sure that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all the FCI members.

  VDH (Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen) (German Kennel Club)
Established in 1906 the VDH is the umbrella organization representing more than 168 membership organizations and 250 dog breeds bred under strict controls. The JGHV is represented as an extraordinary member of the VDH. The DLV is also currently a member of the VDH.
  
    JGHV (Jagdgebrauchshundverband) (The Gun Dog Association)
JGHV is the umbrella organization in Germany for all of the hunting dog clubs. It provides the test regulations, authorizes the judges, and maintains the test records for member breed clubs.
    
      DLV (Deutsch Langhaar Verband)
The DLV is the Parent Breed Club to which the DL-GNA belongs. The DLV is a member of both the VDH and the JGHV. The DL-GNA abides by all DLV rules and regulations regarding the testing and breeding of the Deutsch Langhaar.
      
       
Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe Nordamerika (Deutsch Langhaar Group North America)
The Deutsch Langhaar (DL) club that is committed to the integrity of the German system based on performance testing and DLV sponsored breed shows. Gruppe Nordamerika consists of members from both the United States and Canada.
        
Deutsch Langhaar Gruppe Nordamerika
Webmaster: info@dl-gna.org
Revised March 22, 2008