Wesen Test Scoring Sheet

Determinations of the temperament and characteristics of our DK dogs at the Derby and the Solms Tests.

1. During the Derby and/or Solms tests a 10 minute rest period is to be observed following the lunch period during a hunt.  At this time dogs tested in Derby are leashed, dogs tested in Solms are off leash or leashed and made to lay down.  The distance between dogs and handlers or judges has to be at least 20 meters and the downed dogs should be at least 5 meters apart.  The behavior of the dogs is to be observed and judged during this time; also judged is interference of the handler with his dog during this down time.

The following boxes on the test sheet are to be marked:

- Dog stays down without barking (or standing in the Derby).  The behavior would not interrupt during a rest period at a hunt.  Handler does not interfere.

- Dog tries to leave several times but remains in place without barking after a gesture from handler.  Would probably not interrupt a rest period during a hunt.

- Dog pulls on lead; comes frequently to handler (at Solms); howls or whines clearly. Would interrupt a rest period at a hunt.

- Not able to restrain dog; tries to bite through the lead; not able to keep dog down; barks loudly.  Would definitely interrupt a rest period at a hunt.

2. During the test period including the determining of faults at Derby and/or conformation tests at Solms, until the end of testing (even if dogs themselves are not tested in all categories of field or water) they are to be observed and judged on their behavior, for instance:

a. Difficult to examine bite.

b. Shows man shyness.

c. Whines or barks frequently or all the time.

d. Is uncontrollable in motor vehicle.

or on the positive side-

No indication showing fear, nervousness or other temperament faults.

According to the findings mark one of the boxes on the sheet for “behavior during a test” listed as:

- Quiet/calm

- Whining/upset

- Fidgeting/restless

After the testing the conclusion is to be marked on the form for “Disposition or Temperament” and a short explanation for results is to be given.

If there is no established reason according to §10, §5-7 of the test regulations of the DK Verband (for instance being eliminated from further testing or excluded from receiving a prize) the results to #1 and #2 should not influence the test scores nor be taken into account regarding a prize qualification.

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