GSDL Membership http://membermojo.co.uk/gsdl The German Shepherd Dog League promotes the GSD breed and working dog sport in Great Britain. The GSDL represents one of 85 countries with affiliated membership of the World Union of German Shepherd Dog Clubs (WUSV). Local GSDL groups provide training covering obedience, tracking, protection and ring training. New groups are emerging all the time, details will be updated, as and when. Being a GSDL member offers the following 1- WUSV GSDL- BRG Regional Events - internationally recognised show grades that are also required for a Körung. The Regional Events require mandatory identification (microchip), have age defined classification, HD, ED and DNA tests in the appropriate classes, gun shot tests in the appropriate classes and a WORKING CLASS for dogs with the requirements needed. 2 - JUDGES - SV, WUSV National and International for breed Regional Events and IGP Trials 3 - JUDGES - Our own UK specialised judges for breed Regional Events and IGP Trials 3 - GSDL HEALTH SCREENING (internationally approved and recognised SV HD ED DNA scheme) 4 - GSDL-WDG IGP 50 plus training clubs (new clubs forming all the time). SCOTLAND - Forth Sports Dog Club, Saltire Schutzhund Group, Sidewood IGP WALES - Severnside Sports Dog Club, Fortress Dog Sport ENGLAND - North East OG, Sheffield IPO, South Cheshire IPO. Three Beacons Sports Dog Club, Outwood IPO, White Rose IGP, Valkyrie IGP, Team Hunsbridge IPO, Team Arkham, Staffordshire IPO, Esslon Sports Club, Bankhall IGP, Wych Beck DSC, Phoenix IGP, North Yokshire IGP, Yorkshire IGP, Pegasus IGP, Boundary Dog Sports Club, Team Marches Dog Sport, East Anglia Schutzhund Club, Yare Sports Dogs, Nantwich IPO, Central Working Dog Group, Whitchurch IPO, Northampton IGP, Wye Valley IGP, Cotswold Dog Sport, Midland Region Dog Sport, Quadrant Dog Sport, Warwickshire IGP, Halesowen Dog Sport, Chase Dog Sport Club, Avon Dog Sports Group, South Valley Sports Dog Club, Southern Counties Sports Dog Club, Thameside IPO, Cambridge IGP, Pitsford IGP, Jurassic Coast IGP Club, Wessex IGP Club, Team Animo IGP Club, Trinity Sports Dog Club, Team Vanguard. 5 - GSDL-WDG IGP (internationally recognised trial qualifications) BH, AD, IGP 1,2,3 plus specialised disciplines. 6 - KÖRUNG AND NATIONAL KÖRUNG - held under SV judges and UK SV recognised judges 7 - AUSDAUERPRÜFUNG (AD) - 20km Bicycle Endurance examination (required for Körung). 8 - SV & WUSV up to date SV and WUSV information 9 - GSDL MAGAZINE Spring and Autumn Editions - contains show and trial results, many articles that cover Pet ownership, health issues and general German Shepherd information, to competing at National and International levels in both breed and working disciplines. 10 - CHARACTER ASSESSMENTS - Wesensbeurteilung. Character Assessments are carried out between the age of 9-13 months 11 - GSDL-BRG REGIONAL GROUPS SPGSDG - Scottish Progressive GSD Group MGSDG - Midland GSD Group NWGSDG - North West GSD Group BGSDTC - British GSD Training Group NLCGSDC - National Long Coat GSD Club W. Yorks GSD - West Yorkshire GSD Club German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain

BRG Gold Medal Winners Gagnants de la médaille d'or WUSV/GSDL-BRG Un système dans un système - La médaille d'or britannique récompense les expositions qui ont obtenu des résultats exceptionnels au cours de leur vie lors d'événements régionaux et du British Sieger Gold Medal points system GSDL-BRG Gold Medal Winners 2023 Quiz Conbhairéen S - Nero v Ghattas D - Nivess de la Petite Laeticia Quiz Conbhairéen S - Kampus v rei Birkenzwinger D - Paluka Paris Quiz Conbhairéen S - Dieke van`t Groot-Fehn D - Norma du Val d`Anzin Quiz Conbhairéen S - Chili della Valcuvia D - Hausmuller Chianti Quiz Conbhairéen S - Dieke van`t Groot-Fehn D - Norma du Val d`Anzin Quiz Conbhairéen S - Grizzly v Herbramer-Wald D - Zinderella v Lamorak Quiz Conbhairéen S - Falco v Farhantal D - Prisca v Bad-Boll Quiz Conbhairéen S - Tito v Finkenschlag D - Inca v d Templehoeve Quiz Conbhairéen S - Conbhairean Quizz D - Leonarda v Bad-Boll Quiz Conbhairéen S - Kasper v Tronje D - Prisca v Bad-Boll Quiz Conbhairéen S - Figo v d Werther-Muhle D - Samstag Wanda Quiz Conbhairéen S - Chili della Valcuvia D - Ursula delle Fiamme Nere Quiz Conbhairéen S - Mascani Ikon D - Astana Dayna Quiz Conbhairéen S - Ian v Kleinen Zauerberg D - Ardenburg Rauba mit Brineack GSDL-BRG Gold Medal Winners 2022 Quiz Conbhairéen S - Djambo v Fichtenschlag D - Conbhairean Fanta Quiz Conbhairéen S - Gavin v Hasenborn D - Marinita Rubette Quiz Conbhairéen S - Jumbo Mater Domini D - Wakematts Jamaica Quiz Conbhairéen S - Dingo di Casa Mary D - Cristiangior Anita Quiz Conbhairéen S - Tito v Finkenschlag D - Inca v d Templehoeve Quiz Conbhairéen S - Conbhairean Freddie D - Impranah Zante Quiz Conbhairéen S - Groovy di Casa Massareli D - Coco v Polastern Quiz Conbhairéen S - Vitos v Bad-Boll D - Hazroh Sassy Quiz Conbhairéen S - Cezar v d Zenteiche D - Conbhairean Inka German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain

Current GSD League of GB committee Comité Gsdl du GB Président - Chris Bows Vice-présidente - Alison Lawrence Secrétaire - Carole Lister Secrétaire aux adhésions - Alison Lawrence Trésorière - Carole Lister Président - John Ward les membres du comité Wendy Stephens Ray Epps Steven Horrocks Henriette Bohnstedt Chris Hazell Martin Davies Shirley Hutchinson Ali Brooks Kelsa Bingley Coordonnateur santé GSD - Chris Hazell Site Web - Steven Horrocks e-mail à dinura@hotmail.co.uk Facebook - Alison Lawrence Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

Apprentissage de la propreté Play biting Tolerance to touch Toilet training Puppy teeth Crate training Heatstroke Adolescence Nutrition Dogs and toys Dwarfism Dog friendly garden Christmas time Fireworks Quand les chiots doivent partir, ils doivent partir. Cela signifie généralement dès leur réveil, quelques minutes après chaque repas et à intervalles réguliers entre les deux. La seule préoccupation de votre chiot est de le faire loin de l'endroit où il mange et dort - il ne sait pas instinctivement que vous préféreriez qu'il sorte dehors. Si vous parvenez à vous consacrer à cette tâche avec une vigilance constante et beaucoup de patience, vous pourrez dresser votre chiot à la maison en quelques jours seulement. Commencez tout de suite Commencez dès que vous rentrez ensemble à la maison. Avec leur laisse, placez votre chiot sur du papier journal ou sur un tapis d'apprentissage de la propreté pour chiots ou, mieux encore, sur l'herbe à l'endroit du jardin que vous souhaitez qu'il utilise. Pour le chiot, trouver un endroit où aller aux toilettes est lié à l'odeur et en emmenant votre chiot au même endroit, il développera une association avec la zone désignée et se soulagera. Dites à votre chiot quoi faire, avec une commande comme « toilettes », attendez (attendez et attendez) jusqu'à ce qu'il parte, puis félicitez-le minutieusement et offrez-lui une délicieuse friandise. Surveillez le « Cercle et renifle » Chaque fois que vous voyez votre chiot commencer à tourner en rond et à renifler, passez à l'action. Faites-les sortir sur un journal ou un tapis d'apprentissage de la propreté pour chiots ou sur l'herbe et donnez-leur l'ordre, puis faites un suivi avec des éloges et une friandise. Ils voudront également aller aux toilettes après le jeu et les jeux, alors emmenez-les directement dehors. Soyez extrêmement patient Après quelques jours, ils comprendront l’idée et aboieront ou deux pour vous avertir. Assurez-vous simplement d'être extrêmement patient. Des accidents peuvent survenir, alors gardez une quantité généreuse de journaux ou de tapis pour chiots répartis dans la maison et nettoyez rapidement - toute odeur persistante encouragera un comportement répété. Lorsque vous êtes confronté à un accident et que vous êtes présent, mettez simplement le chiot dehors pendant que vous nettoyez. Châtir le chiot ne fera que l'amener à le faire dans un endroit où vous ne pourrez plus le trouver à l'avenir. Si vous constatez un accident et que vous n'étiez pas présent, nettoyez-le. Si vous châtiez le chiot, il ne comprendra pas pourquoi vous êtes de mauvaise humeur. Établissez leur horaire de toilette Vous saurez bientôt à quelle fréquence votre chiot doit sortir - en fonction de sa taille, cela peut être toutes les deux heures, toutes les heures ou toutes les demi-heures. S’ils semblent parfois ne rien faire d’autre que tourner en rond et renifler, vous devrez continuer à les emmener dehors jusqu’à ce qu’ils soient correctement habitués à la propreté. Cela peut être frustrant, mais au final, cela en vaut la peine. Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

Santé et amp; le berger allemand D'une manière générale, le Berger Allemand est un chien robuste, fort et en bonne santé, très sociable et amical avec une bonne longévité. Ces faits s'appliqueraient certainement aux chiots achetés auprès d'éleveurs réputés qui se sont constamment efforcés, pendant plusieurs années, de tester la santé de leurs reproducteurs, en faisant particulièrement référence aux radiographies de la hanche et, plus récemment, du coude. Il est cependant inévitable que lorsque l'on discute de questions de santé, ce soient les problèmes associés à une race individuelle qui soient mis en avant et non la bonne santé générale de ladite race de chien. Une idée fausse très répandue parmi le grand public est que la position d'exposition du berger allemand contribue aux problèmes avec l'arrière-train, ce qui est complètement faux. En position pour l'exposition, le chien n'est placé que pendant une fraction du temps, peut-être 30 secondes, pendant que sa construction est évaluée. HANCHE et amp; SCHÉMAS DE COUDE BVA/KC HD et amp; ED - Le programme reconnu au Royaume-Uni, introduit et géré à l'origine par la GSD League, qui s'est désormais étendu pour inclure toutes les races. HD les scores vont de 0 à 53 sur chaque hanche, donnant des scores allant de 0 à 106. Plus le score est bas, meilleures sont les hanches. Les scores ED vont de 0 à 3 pour chaque coude, encore une fois, plus le score est bas, mieux c'est. Contrairement à la notation HD, la note maximale est de 3 au total. Les éleveurs réputés suivent les directives établies par le conseil de race GSD. Pour la HD, aucun score supérieur à 20 avec une différence ne dépassant pas 4 entre les deux côtés des hanches ne doit être utilisé pour la reproduction. Pour ED, aucun score supérieur à 1 ne doit être utilisé pour la reproduction. SV HD et amp; ED- Ce schéma. est exploité par le SV en Allemagne et, par l'intermédiaire du WUSV, est accepté et reconnu dans le monde entier. Les hanches et les coudes sont radiographiés et classés. Trois grades sont acceptables pour l'élevage, Normal, Fast Normal et Noch Zugelassen. Traduction – normale, presque normale et toujours acceptable.

WUSV/GSDL-BRG Top Dogs. Annual league tables of Stockhaar (Standard) and Langstockhaar (Long Coat) German Shepherd Dogs in th UK. WUSV GSDL BRG TOP DOGS 2022 Manteau standard pour hommes 1ER - WAKEMATTS MORTY À STARKWILL Jumbo Mater Domini x Wakematts Jamaïque 2ÈME - KELNIK EXOSE Chili della Valcuvia x Ursula delle Flamme Nere 3ÈME - TOM DI SANTA VENERE Groovy de Casa Massarelli x Georgia de Santa Venere - ZANDAMOR FRANCO Équipe Malboro Hilton II X Zandamor Carrera 5ÈME - ABSELA MONTY À CORJON Tito contre Finkenschlag x Inca contre Tempelhoeve -DORSEY DE JONIMAY Dieke van`t Groot-Fehn x Norma du Val D`Anzin 7ÈME - DRAYCORE KENNETH Antilli Odin x Draycore Vera -GAYVILLES YOGI Omen contre Zenteiche x Paris contre Simpor - RENO DE LA PETITE LAETICIA Nero contre Ghattas x Nivess de la Petite Laeticia Mâles à poil long 1ER - SHANEVA ALARIK Tramella Hanx x Peterwell Reva 2ÈME - JACK V FENRIR Kampus contre Drei Birken Zwinger x Hilla contre Fenrir 3ÈME - ZANDAMOR DAX Kik Crveni Mayestoso x Zandamor Cora 4ÈME - KUBA V POLASTERN Groovy di Casa Massarelli x Coco contre Polastern - PALUKA VALCO Kampus contre Drei Birken Zwinger x Paluka Paris 6ÈME – BLAVEN CONTRE WANAKON Grizzly contre Herbramerwald x Zinderella contre Lamarok 7ÈME - PENDLEDENE RENO DE REDWOODLANDS Venise Toro x Ester contre Grauroten Granit contre Pendledene 8ÈME - ACHILLE fenléric Hazroh Chris x Ardenburg Pippi Manteau standard femelles 1ER - NAIKE DI CASA MARY Dingo di Casa Mary x Cristiangior Anita 2ÈME - NOBELESSE V BAD-BOLL Falco contre Farhantal x Prisca contre Bad-Boll 3ÈME - EVAWELL DUSTI Dieke va`t Groot-Fehn x Norma du Val D`Anzin 4ÈME -HAZROH CATJA Vitos contre Bad-Boll x Hazroh Sassy - GAYVILLES WAFA Hilton Team Marlboro x Gayvilles Panama - FEE V BAD-BOLL Munko contre Bad-Boll x Kitty contre Bad-Boll 7ÈME - PATTES DE POLLY HUNDARK - Gayvilles Picasso x Hundark Alona - KLEEHEUGEL EVITA Ulkan contre Zenteiche x Naike di Casa Mary 9ÈME - MASCANI DENVA Antilli Odin x Margmann Whitney Femelles à poil long 1ER - MARINITA EVANNA Gavin contre Hasenborn x Marinita Rubette 2ÈME - QUE SERA SERA X-MEN STORM F 3ÈME - HAUSRAUMA AURORA Dingo di Casa Mary x Giantlands Pretoria contre Hausrauma 4ÈME - IMPRANAH FLAVIA Conbhairean Waro x Impranah Razzmatazz 5ÈME - BERRA V SPRINGBERG Sastor contre Huhnegrab x Lorah contre Springberg 6ÈME - OPIUM DJA - Tobi contre Bierstadter Hof - Tola Mavic Pologne 7ÈME - FINCHPARK CLARA - Blade contre l'Autriche x Boa Hohenburg - GYPSYGARDENS UTHE Chess v d Torenhoeve x Vixen au Quantos Femelles à poil long 1ER - MARINITA EVANNA Gavin contre Hasenborn x Marinita Rubette 2ÈME - QUE SERA SERA X-MEN STORM F 3ÈME - HAUSRAUMA AURORA Dingo di Casa Mary x Giantlands Pretoria contre Hausrauma 4ÈME - IMPRANAH FLAVIA Conbhairean Waro x Impranah Razzmatazz 5ÈME - BERRA V SPRINGBERG Sastor contre Huhnegrab x Lorah contre Springberg 6ÈME - OPIUM DJA - Tobi contre Bierstadter Hof - Tola Mavic Pologne 7ÈME - FINCHPARK CLARA - Blade contre l'Autriche x Boa Hohenburg - GYPSYGARDENS UTHE Chess v d Torenhoeve x Vixen au Quantos Femelles à poil long 1ER - MARINITA EVANNA Gavin contre Hasenborn x Marinita Rubette 2ÈME - QUE SERA SERA X-MEN STORM F 3ÈME - HAUSRAUMA AURORA Dingo di Casa Mary x Giantlands Pretoria contre Hausrauma 4ÈME - IMPRANAH FLAVIA Conbhairean Waro x Impranah Razzmatazz 5ÈME - BERRA V SPRINGBERG Sastor contre Huhnegrab x Lorah contre Springberg 6ÈME - OPIUM DJA - Tobi contre Bierstadter Hof - Tola Mavic Pologne 7ÈME - FINCHPARK CLARA - Blade contre l'Autriche x Boa Hohenburg - GYPSYGARDENS UTHE Chess v d Torenhoeve x Vixen au Quantos 1ER - MARINITA EVANNA Gavin contre Hasenborn x Marinita Rubette 2ÈME - QUE SERA SERA X-MEN STORM F 3ÈME - HAUSRAUMA AURORA Dingo di Casa Mary x Giantlands Pretoria contre Hausrauma 4ÈME - IMPRANAH FLAVIA Conbhairean Waro x Impranah Razzmatazz 5ÈME - BERRA V SPRINGBERG Sastor contre Huhnegrab x Lorah contre Springberg 6ÈME - OPIUM DJA - Tobi contre Bierstadter Hof - Tola Mavic Pologne 7ÈME - FINCHPARK CLARA - Blade contre l'Autriche x Boa Hohenburg - GYPSYGARDENS UTHE Chess v d Torenhoeve x Vixen au Quantos Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

WUSV/GSDL-BRG Regional Event Classification. Age classes defined, and what is required re health tests, breed survey, GSDL health certificate, Koerung and gun test information. Certificat d'excellence WUSV/GSDL-BRG Upon the request of the show secretary, or the WUSV/GSDL-BRG secretary exhibitors may be asked to provide original documentation to confirm breed survey, koerung, health tests and working qualifications. This should be provided within 21 days of any such request. Minor Puppy:- for dogs of six (6) and not exceeding nine (9) calendar months of age. Puppy: - for dogs of nine (9) amd not exceeding twelve (12) calendar months of age. Junior: (youth, Jungend) - for dogs of twelve (12) months and not exceeding eighteen (18) calendar months of age. hip and elbow scores are not required, however if a score has been granted it must be disclosed.* Yearling: (young, Junghund) - for dogs of eighteen (18) months and not exceeding twenty four (24) calendar months of age. Either a British breed survey pass or GSDL health certificate is declared, or if a breed survey or GSDL health certificate is not yet attained, health test scores must be disclosed.* *Exhibits with health test results which will not qualify for a breed survey or Koerung pass are not eligible to compete at BRG events. If the score is being appealed, the exhibit is not eligible to compete until the result of the appeal is known and then falls into the range which would qualify the exhibit to obtain a breed survey or Koerung pass. ADULT CLASS REQUIREMENTS Adult 24 months +, British breed survey or GSDL health certificate. Any dog without Sch/IPO/VPG/IGP or equivalent training degree can enter the Adult class provided they meet the above criteria and passed a British breed survey or have a GSDL health certificate. WORKING CLASS REQUIREMENTS Working - Gebrauchshund (24 months+) All dogs must have a training degree of at least Sch/IPO/VPG/IGP 1 or equivalent. All dogs will be subject to off lead gaiting (no more than one lap of the ring). Any dog without a Koerung, may participate up to three years and six months old maximum, whereby they can achieve the maximum grading of V, thereafter they will only be eligible for the maximum grading of SG (very good). ADDIIONAL REQUIREMENTS All dogs over 12 months of age will be required to pass a GUN test. All dogs over 9 months of age maybe measured. LONG COAT REQUIREMENTS All dogs with a long coat of which an undercoat MUST be present. All rules and reguations pertaining to Health Checks, British Breed Survey/ GSDL Health Certificate/ Koerung and working qualifications are also applicable in accordance with the age group classifications as set out above. Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

Adolescence Développement social et émotionnel Play biting Tolerance to touch Toilet training Puppy teeth Crate training Heatstroke Adolescence Nutrition Dogs and toys Dwarfism Dog friendly garden Christmas time Fireworks Time and space After investing many weeks socialising your baby puppy it can be quite a shock if at about 5 months old he suddenly reacts by backing away or barking at things. It can be ordinary things like bin bags, or people carrying shopping bags, or something as simple as a new plant pot in the garden which now needs a 10 metre detour to get past or seeing strangers really as strangers. Th hormonal changes which will be fluctuating wildly from this age are thought to be the cause for this wariness. Had there been any gaps in the early socialising and schooling or if the puppy showed any uncertainty in his temperament it will become much more apparent during the juvenile and adolescent development stages. Backing away or barking can be interpreted by worried owners as the pup being frightened or aggressive. In fact in most cases it is just the confused young dog using different behaviours for the same result, which is to keep the cause of his concern at a distance. Careful handling is required if your young dog shows spookiness, anything to avoid this behaviour becoming a habit. Trying times By 10 months old a German Shepherd looks physically like an adult but they are not mentally mature. A behaviour that may have been allowed such as the cute little puppy dragging the owner to greet every passer by or dog is now unacceptable. This is not a time for harsh punishment. The growing adolescent dog is not being wilfully naughty, he is being driven by complex hormonal and neural changes. Puppies with very sound temperaments and well socialise dearly on mature from puppies to adult dogs without any real problems, but most adolescent dogs will become more independent and interested in what is going on all around wanting to investigate different sights and scents. Maintaining focus and concentration can be difficult for the adolescent dog. If the attentive puppy seems to have forgotten all previously leant social skills and words especially come, now is the time to build on your relationship and communication with the young dog. Back to basics It is important to keep consistent and simple without introducing high demands. Short sessions concentrating on going over behaviours such as come , sit, down, wait, leave rewarding him well for responding as you want. Daily walks incorporating lots of play will help you compete for his attention which will be on every scent wafting his way. Make sure the play has some rules. If using a ball or tug he should drop it when told and not just grab it from you. Teaching him self control in a calm , patient way can help avoid undesirable behaviour caused by his exuberance in a variety of situations. Lead off switch off Before you take the lead off get him to sit and wait calmly. Avoid letting him run off as soon as the lead is removed as unclipping the lead becomes a signal to stop engaging with you. To keep the connection with your dog have a toy ready to develop the habit that when the lead is unclipped he immediately looks to you for a good game and fun activity. If his motivations food, quickly say his name in an upbeat tone and reward his attention with several treats before giving him permission to go off. Of course he needs some free time to explore and `Just be a dog` but don`t walk along thinking of tonight`s tea or worse still looking at your phone. Interact with your dog, randomly call him to you reward him and send him back off again, have some fun recalls, hide and call him to find you to strengthen coming back. Hide his toy and send him to find it, let him use his amazing scenting abilities. The more he engages with you the more he will ignore distractions. Including low - arousing activities which focus on mental stimulation such a scent training help to channel energy and calm an overactive young dog. Other dogs When on the lead some adolescent dogs start to bark or lunge at unfamiliar dogs. The cause often the combination of the young dog`s excitement and frustration at not being able to communicate properly with the other dog because of a tight lead and the owner unintentionally making the situation worse. Worried that their dog is being aggressive many owners now try to avoid other dogs and get anxious at the sight of an approaching dog so immediately tighten the lead, stiffen their body get very stressed, telling their dog to leave in an angry tone. In a split second will notice all the tension from the owner, look to see what caused it and see the other dog, now a negative association is being learnt escalating the dogs reactive behaviour, which the owner inadvertently has reinforced many times. This is quite a common scenario. Making changes Changing your reactions will help control or even change the problem behaviour. when taking your dog out be aware of your own anxiety and body signals, remain calm do not tense up and start jerking the lead at the sight of another dog. Be aware of your dogs body language, don`t wait for him to bark before re-directing his attention to you by giving a command or sound he responds to in a cheerful upbeat tone. Either walk briskly on keeping his attention on you or put him in a sit keeping a slack lead, tension on the lead encourages aggressive behaviour. A slack lead does not mean giving the dog the full length of the lead. Keep your arms relaxed and hold the lead close to the collar so that if needed you can quickly control the dog without a constant tight lead. If at any time the dog becomes over excited or anxious a simple but effective method of changing his emotional state is to change his body posture with firm slow strokes from his muzzle to his head, ears, hackles, returning his body posture to a more neutral position. This is not petting the dog. Although he needs practice walking past other dogs without reacting, his social skills with dogs must have a chance to develop with positive interactions with dogs of good temperament that will not hurt the enthusiastic adolescent who is still learning how to greet other dogs and can be a bit over the top, and clumsy and his very important appeasement signals need refining to avoid conflict. Some dogs are not as tolerant towards an adolescent dog as they would be towards a very young puppy. Forgive forgetting The natural process of growing up can bring a few annoying changes to the dogs general response and attitude. Owners can get frustrated and angry and over correct what they feel is disobedience. This will quickly break down the dogs trusting relationship with his owner. He may just have been distracted or excited and will not understand his owner`s aggression. Although it is important to establish rules and appropriate behaviour, enhance the relationship with your dog instead remaining calm and being patient as you guide and show him how to behave. Going forward Adolescence is a temporary phase and gradually you will notice he is quicker to respond to you and good behaviour becomes a habit as he matures into a sociable companion dog. Gill Ward M.I.A.C.E. For additional help and support , contact me 01209 831211 e-mail john@johndavidw.plus.com

GROUPE DE TRAVAIL WUSV - GB SV - HANCHE, COUDE, DOS et amp; SCHÉMA ADN Click here for full step by step guide Thank you for your enquiry regarding the German SV Health Scheme. The international scheme in this country is administered on behalf of the WUSV Working Group (BAGSD & GSDL). The process is explained below but in order to comply with the scheme, the following criteria must be in place prior to acceptance. 1 The owner of the dog must be a fully paid up member of either BAGSD, GSDL or the SV 2 The dog must be a GSD, registered with the governing body of the country of origin and the application must be accompanied by an official copy of the pedigree issued by that governing body in the country of origin (i.e KC 5 generation pedigree/SAS pedigree etc) 3 The dog must be microchipped and registered with an official body. 4The dog must be accompanied by ALL the enclosed forms, duly filled in and signed when being presented to the approved Veterinary Surgeon for x-raying and DNA sampling. 5 All charges for x-raying the dog must be paid to the veterinary practice at the time of visit by the owner. NB Once the images have been submitted to the SV, they the property of the SV. The original pedigree submitted to them will be stamped by the SV with the results and returned to you. FOR LATEST INFORMATION CONTACT RESGISTRAR HEATHER MACDONALD Heather Macdonald Parenwell Cottage, Hill Road, Blairadam, Nr Kelty. Scotland. KY4 0HU UPDATED VETS LIST Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

WUSV/GSDL-BRG Top Dogs. Annual league tables of Stockhaar (Standard) and Langstockhaar (Long Coat) German Shepherd Dogs in th UK. WUSV GSDL BRG TOP DOGS 2022 Manteau standard pour hommes 1ER - WAKEMATTS MORTY À STARKWILL Jumbo Mater Domini x Wakematts Jamaïque 2ÈME - KELNIK EXOSE Chili della Valcuvia x Ursula delle Flamme Nere 3ÈME - TOM DI SANTA VENERE Groovy de Casa Massarelli x Georgia de Santa Venere - ZANDAMOR FRANCO Équipe Malboro Hilton II X Zandamor Carrera 5ÈME - ABSELA MONTY À CORJON Tito contre Finkenschlag x Inca contre Tempelhoeve -DORSEY DE JONIMAY Dieke van`t Groot-Fehn x Norma du Val D`Anzin 7ÈME - DRAYCORE KENNETH Antilli Odin x Draycore Vera -GAYVILLES YOGI Omen contre Zenteiche x Paris contre Simpor - RENO DE LA PETITE LAETICIA Nero contre Ghattas x Nivess de la Petite Laeticia Mâles à poil long 1ER - SHANEVA ALARIK Tramella Hanx x Peterwell Reva 2ÈME - JACK V FENRIR Kampus contre Drei Birken Zwinger x Hilla contre Fenrir 3ÈME - ZANDAMOR DAX Kik Crveni Mayestoso x Zandamor Cora 4ÈME - KUBA V POLASTERN Groovy di Casa Massarelli x Coco contre Polastern - PALUKA VALCO Kampus contre Drei Birken Zwinger x Paluka Paris 6ÈME – BLAVEN CONTRE WANAKON Grizzly contre Herbramerwald x Zinderella contre Lamarok 7ÈME - PENDLEDENE RENO DE REDWOODLANDS Venise Toro x Ester contre Grauroten Granit contre Pendledene 8ÈME - ACHILLE fenléric Hazroh Chris x Ardenburg Pippi No image available Manteau standard femelles 1ER - NAIKE DI CASA MARY Dingo di Casa Mary x Cristiangior Anita 2ÈME - NOBELESSE V BAD-BOLL Falco contre Farhantal x Prisca contre Bad-Boll 3ÈME - EVAWELL DUSTI Dieke va`t Groot-Fehn x Norma du Val D`Anzin 4ÈME -HAZROH CATJA Vitos contre Bad-Boll x Hazroh Sassy - GAYVILLES WAFA Hilton Team Marlboro x Gayvilles Panama - FEE V BAD-BOLL Munko contre Bad-Boll x Kitty contre Bad-Boll 7ÈME - PATTES DE POLLY HUNDARK - Gayvilles Picasso x Hundark Alona - KLEEHEUGEL EVITA Ulkan contre Zenteiche x Naike di Casa Mary 9ÈME - MASCANI DENVA Antilli Odin x Margmann Whitney Femelles à poil long 1ER - MARINITA EVANNA Gavin contre Hasenborn x Marinita Rubette 2ÈME - QUE SERA SERA X-MEN STORM F 3ÈME - HAUSRAUMA AURORA Dingo di Casa Mary x Giantlands Pretoria contre Hausrauma 4ÈME - IMPRANAH FLAVIA Conbhairean Waro x Impranah Razzmatazz 5ÈME - BERRA V SPRINGBERG Sastor contre Huhnegrab x Lorah contre Springberg 6ÈME - OPIUM DJA - Tobi contre Bierstadter Hof - Tola Mavic Pologne 7ÈME - FINCHPARK CLARA - Blade contre l'Autriche x Boa Hohenburg - GYPSYGARDENS UTHE Chess v d Torenhoeve x Vixen au Quantos Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

Character test (Wesensbeuerteilung) information ZAP (Zuchtanlangenprüfung), BDT (Breed Disposition Test) Breed Disposition Test (BDT) Zuchtanlagenprüfung (ZAP) ZAP information video For clarity the Character Assessment (CAS - WB Wesensbeuerteilung) and ZAP are two completely separate disciplines. The confusion stems from the initial naming of the exercises ie. ZAP 1 and ZAP 2 which has now changed. The CAS is an assessment. In English Character Assessment. In German Wesensbeuerteilung. WB abbreviation on German pedigrees. (age 9-13 month) ZAP is a discipline with Tracking, Obedience and Protection. In English BDT Breed Dispoition Test. In German ZAP Zuchtanlangenprüfung (minimum age 18 month) ZAP is an exercise based on IGP1 but a simplified version theoretically encouraging those with less time to train the opportunity to gain the ZAP qualification to gain a Körung. There are currently no UK judges qualified to assess a ZAP test (BDT Test) The Breeding Disposition Test (BDT) Examination of work performance The examination is divided into NOSEWORK SECTION - with the following variants: tracking or search work OBEDIENCE SECTION POSITIONING, GUARDING AND DEFENCE SECTION Evaluation principles: In the individual sections, the overall performance of all given exercises is first assessed by the assessor. The findings on overall performance in the section are then recorded and announced in an individual statement described on the basis of the work shown by the dog. The emphasis of the assessment is on the way the dog acts with its handler, in particular on the abilities and dispositions of the dog presented. The point of the assessment is not to be more precise, higher, faster, further etc. The dogs performance is then described and stored on the SV database. For each individual section the dog is given a pass or fail. If all three individual sections are passed then the 'BDT' (ZAP) is awarded. In order to successfully pass the BDT the dog must achieve the following percentages in the required sections. NOSEWORK - at least 50% OBEDIENCE - at least 50% POSITIONING, GUARDING AND DEFENCE - at least 60% BDT Nosework tracking variant Exercise requirements Own track, at least 200 paces, 2 legs, 1 angle(90 degrees), 2 objects belonging to the handler (utility objects, inconspicuous in colour, with a maximum size of 5x10cm), at least 20 minutes old, finishing time 15 minutes. A voice command for 'search' The voice command for search is permitted at the beginning of tracking and when restarting after the first object or after a wrong find. At the end the assessor critiques the performance under the following headings and gives the mark pass or fail Scent detection 10% Finding and indicating 20% Tracking disposition work 70% At least 50% must be achieved to pass the exercise. BDT Nosework search variant A search area of 20 x 30 metres, walked by several people, 2 objects belonging to the handler (utility objects , inconspicuous in colour, with a maximum size of 5 x 10 cm), uniform material permitted. 1 object on the left, 1 object on the right, search time 10 minutes. Voice and visual commands are permitted. The voice command 'lost' may be supplemented by the voice command 'search' At the end the assessor critiques the performance under the following headings and gives the mark pass or fail. Search work detection 10% Finding and indicating 50% Search disposition work 40% At least 50% must be achieved to pass the exercise. BDT Obedience Examination of shot indifference Free pursuit Sitting whilst in motion Down and recall Retrieve on level ground Climbing jumps over a 160cm sloping wall Free jumps over a 100cm hurdle Down with encounter Examination of shot indifference The handler goes to the place with the dog on the leash in hand report to the assessor. On command the handler goes with their dog to a pre determined position. The dog is to stand on a loose leash. Two shots (6mm) are fired an interval of at least 3 seconds at a distance of 10 meters. 1 Free pursuit In addition to two changes of gait (normal, fast & slow), two U turns, two right turns and one left turn are to be shown according to the prescribed pattern. The team must also show its demonstration in a moving group of people. Voice commands : one voice command each for: 'heel' (Fuss) at the start and at the changes of gait. 2 Sitting whilst in motion The team is to demonstrate a 10-15 step development from the basic position. The handler the gives the voice command 'SIT' whilst the dog is in movement and moves a further 15 paces away from the dog and turns round directly. The dog must move calmly and directly towards the given position when it hears the voice command. The dog must remain in its position calml until it is collected again on the assessors command. Voice commands: one voice command each for 'heel' (Fuss) and 'sit' (Sitz) basic position. 3 Down in motion with Recall The team is to demonstrate a 10-15 step development from the basic position. The handler then gives the voice command for 'DOWN' whilst moving and move a further 30 paces away from the dog then turns around. The dog is to lay down directly upon hearing the voice command. The dog must remain calmly in the down position, until on the assessors instruction, the handler commands the dog to approach. The dog must run happily and directly to the handler, sit straight in front of the handler and then change to the basic position upon hearing the voice command. Voice commands: one voice command each for heel (Fuss), down (Platz) and here (Hier), 'Heel' (Fuss), basic position. 4 Retrieve on level ground The handler throws a 650kg dumbbell (IGP1) or an object belonging to the handler (approx 20-30cm long, approx 4cm in diameter eg. bitebar . NO BALLS) approximately 10 meters with the dog sitting calmly in the initial basic position. A lunge is permitted. On hearing the voice command, the dog must pick up the object, take it to the handler and sit in front of them. After the object is accepted, on hearing the vice command the dog must change to the final basic position. Voice commands: one voice command each for 'Fetch' (Bring), 'Out' (Aus), 'Heel' (Fuss) basic position. 5 Recall over A Frame The handler uses the voice command ' SIT' to put their dog in the initial basic position at a distance of at least 4 meters in front of the A Frame and then moves to the other side of it. On hearing the voice command , the dog must then demonstrate a climbing jump over the A frame. The dog sits and changes to the final basic position when it hears the voice command. The return jump follows in the same way. The dog is leashed. Voice commands: One voice command each for 'Climb', (Up), 'Sit' (Sitz) and Heel (Fuss) basic position. 6 Recall over Hurdle The handle uses the voice command ' SIT' to put their dog in the initial basic position at distance of a least 4 meters and then moves to the other side of the hurdle. On hearing the voice command , the dog must demonstrate a jump over the hurdle. The dogs sits in front of the handler and then upon command returns to basic position. The return jump is conducted in the same way. The dog is leashed. Voice commands: one voice command each for 'Over' (Up), 'Sit' (Sitz) and 'Heel' (Fuss) basic position. 7 Down with encounter The handler goes with their dog on leash to the designated down position, lays it down with a voice command and secures the dog with attached safety line. The handler moves to the designated position of at least 30 paces. Th hander must remain with their back to the dog. After 3 minute a neutral person crosses past the dog at a distance of 5 metres, remains briefly in the line of sight between dog and handler. After a further 2 minutes, the handler picks up the their dog on the assessors command. On command, the handler puts the prone dog in the final basic position with a voice command and leashes it. Voice commands: one voice command each for 'Down' (Platz) , 'Heel' (FUSS) Basic position. Overall obedience assessment For the BDT , the overall impression of all exercises in obedience should be described in four individual assessments. These are : teamwork, performance/technique, retrieving performance and jumping ability. In the assessment, the focus is on the dogs basic abilities and dispositions when interacting with the handler, how is technique, how does the dog retrieve and how does the dog jump. Obedience assessment breakdown Teamwork 25% Performance and technique 25% Retrieve 25% Jumps 25% At least 50% must be achieved to pass the exercise Positioning, guarding and defence Search for helper Hold and Bark Handling under stress Ambush on handler Confrontation at a distance General regulations Hides/blinds are to be provided in a suitable place. The necessary markings/ distances are to be determined by the assessor. Helpers/clothing The helper must be equipped with a protective suit, protection sleeve and a soft stick. The helper may only work when instructed by the assessor. The handler is free to decide on the manner in which they remove the soft stick from the helper during disarming. One or two helpers may be used during BDT tests. The same helper must be used for all handler within a BDT. A single change of helper is permitted if the helper themselves has an active dog at the event Exercise 1 Search for the helper. Starting in the basic position on the imaginary centre line, the handler takes their dog off leash and sends it in the direction of the helper's hiding spot with a a voice and a visual command. Voice command: one voice command for search Seek (Revere) Exercise 2 Hold and Bark The dog must corner the helper as soon as found, at the same time the dog must bark at the helper. On the assessors instruction the handler fetches or recals the dog to put it back on leash. Voice command: 'search' (Revere), ''Heel' (Fuss) Exercise 3 Handling under stress (exercise 3 & 4 short attack (slang) On the assessors instruction, the handler proceeds with their dog on leash from the hide where the hold and bark has finished to the marked spot for the start of the transport. The course of the transport is determined by the assessor. The transport is started out with the dog on leash to a ground marker about 25 paces away from the ambush point. At this point the dog is put in the basic position and unleashed. Leash either pocketed or hung over shoulder. Further transport with dog following freely in the direction of the ambush point. Voice command: one voice command for 'Heel' (Fuss) Exercise 4 Ambush on handler (exercise 3 & 4 short attack (slang) When the team is about 7 paces away on the assessors instruction the helper coming out of the hide ambushes the handler. On its own and without the handlers assistance the dog must thwart the ambush. The helper must push the dog in a straight line in a threatening manner for about 15 paces. On hearing the voice command, the dog must release the helper and guard them until it is retrieved. Voice command : one command for release 'Out' Exercise 5 Confrontation at a distance (long attack (slang) The handler proceeds with the dog on leash to the required starting point. The dog must be attentive to the helper. The collar of the dog may be held, but must not be stimulated by the handler. On the assessors command the helper comes out of the hide walks to the imaginary centre line and then makes a frontal attack on the dog handler. Upon assessors instruction the handler releases the dog with a voice command. The dog must thwart the attack by the helper. During the drive (stress phase) the dog must remain unimpressed. The helper stops on the assessors instruction. After the helper has stopped the dog must release on voice command and remain in a guarding position. At assessors instruction the handler walks at normal pace to the dog puts in the basic position and puts the leash on. The soft stick is taken from the helper. A short side transport of the helper to the assessor follows. The team stops in front of the assessor with the handler handing over the soft stick to the assessor. Voice command: one voice command for release 'Out' and for heelwork 'Heel' (Fuss). The dog is assessed in 5 areas and converted into an internal numerical score for the purpose of statistical evaluation. No points are awarded. In stead the working method and disposition of the dog are described. The focus is on the dogs abilities and dispositions when interacting with its handler. This means how does the dog work when searching and barking, how is its defensive behaviour when the handler is ambushed and how does the dog present itself whenconronted at a distance, how is the grip behaviour and how easy is the dog to handle under stress. Assessment of defence exercises Handling 10% searching and guarding 20% Ambush on handler 30% Confrontation at a distance 20% Grip behaviour At least 60% must be achieved to pass the exercise Termination/disqualification If a dog fails a defence exercise or allows itself to be displaced, the searching, guarding and defence exercises section is to be terminated. If a dog fails to release on the second additional command during a defence exercise or bites the helper outside the protection sleeve, the team is to be disqualified. At the conclusion of the discussion a pass or fail rating is given. Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne

Junior handling at WUSV/GSDL-BRG regional events. Ligue des chiens de berger allemand de Grande-Bretagne Manipulation junior La conduite junior est devenue de plus en plus populaire depuis sa première introduction lors des événements régionaux WUSV/GSDL-BRG. Les classes sont divisées en deux tranches d'âge. 6-11 et 12-16 Une liste distincte de questions a été créée pour chaque groupe d'âge et un certain nombre de ces questions sont posées à chaque jeune conducteur avant la présentation de son chien. (Cela s'est également avéré très éducatif en apprenant diverses parties du corps et le standard de la race du berger allemand). Chaque manieur junior présente ensuite le chien exactement de la même manière que pour toutes les autres classes. Les juges n'attendent pas la perfection et aident à éduquer le jeune pendant cette phase. Les premiers événements régionaux ont débuté en 2013 et ont vu se développer de nombreux jeunes manieurs, et les éleveurs et les exposants leur donnent la possibilité de se présenter dans les classes les plus compétitives. Annual top 10 awards Notre objectif est de donner un maximum de publicité à nos jeunes manieurs et de tous les promouvoir via le site Internet de la GSD League. Les parents de nos jeunes conducteurs peuvent-ils fournir leurs photos lors de la manipulation lors de divers événements. Ce faisant, vous autoriserez la publication des photos sur le site Web de GSDL. Contacter dinura@hotmail.co.uk