Schweisshund Tests

One of the goals of the BMH Soc. of GB from the very beginning was to establish tracking tests as in Europe, we have worked from the tracking test rules from the continent as a basis; we have had to have the rules translated and proofed to make them workable here in the U.K.
As Secretary I have contacted various non BMH Owners, Breeders, Clubs and Societies regarding the Tracking Tests to establish whether or not Tracking Tests were required for other breeds. The response was all enthusiastic and very positive. Owners of some of the other breeds have been very instrumental and supportive of our goals, to the extent of including information in their relative ‘breed notes’ in the dog press. We, through the assistance of others have also been able to source out Judges; the Judges are experienced judges and are qualified to judge tracking tests on the continent, with one judge actually residing in the U.K.  We fully intend, with help, to train and appoint our own judges in the future.
The purposes of the Tracking Tests are ultimately to preserve and encourage the natural abilities that for which our hounds came into being. The Tests will be open to al K.C registered dogs with expectations of HPR’s and BMH’s being most numerous in tests. We have had other breed owners in contact wishing to take part in the Tests, Cesky Terriers, Curly Coated Retrievers and the Bassett Fauve de Bretagne to name a few. The tests are run as a test not a competition, so any amount of dogs can pass or fail on the day.
Please read through the Schweisshund Tests attached.
The Schweisshund Aptitude Test is very basic, being designed not to overmatch but to give handlers the confidence to hopefully go further.
The Schweisshund Test Level 1 goes further to test the tracking ability, behaviour at carcass and some basic obedience.
The Schweisshund Test Level 2 is a further advanced Test being longer and older with reporting and steadiness to shot being tested.
To register an interest in the Schweisshund Tests please click here and include your name, breed of dog you have, breed Clubs and Societies you are a member of and the county you reside in.
A meeting is intended for interested parties in November.
The Society would like to thank Brenda Moss, Peter McCullough, Chris Gray and Dr. Andreas Guhl for their assistance.