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Schutzhund (German for “protection dog”) is a breeding test and dog sport that was developed in Germany in the early 1900s as a test for the German Shepherd Dog. This test was developed to determine if a dog displayed the appropriate traits and characteristics of a proper working German Shepherd Dog. Today, it is still a breed suitability test as well as an international sport where many breeds other than German Shepherd Dogs can compete. Most breeds that are successful in the sport test of Schutzhund are working breeds such as; Malinois, Rottweiller, Doberman, Bouvier and Boxers. It is a demanding test for any dog. It has had several different names, and rather than try to keep up with future changes we will use the original name, Schutzhund. It is also often called “IGP” (translated roughly into;  international working dog test).

The sport of Schutzhund tests the dogs  strong desire to work harmoniously with the handler, its courage and fighting drives, intelligence, trainability in nose work and  perseverance. It also tests for physical traits such as strength, endurance, agility, and scenting ability. The sport’s goal is to reveal character and ability of a dog through training. Schutzhund is a challenging test of a dog’s character and not every dog is up to the challenge. Even breeds common in the sport have dogs that do not have the necessary drives or physical characteristics to pass the test. Schutzhund is also an extreme test of the handler's ability to train the dog.

Dogs of many breeds, even mixes, compete in schutzhund. Any relatively large dog with the right temperament and physical characteristics can participate. Most common breeds are the herding and working breeds. For the obedience or tracking phase almost any breed, of any size, may be suitable.
There are three phases in Schutzhund training–tracking, obedience, and protection. The sport offers many different titles and tests, but the most common involves all three phases tested on the same day. These are called Schutzhund (or IGP) 1, 2, and 3.

Before a dog can compete at the 1 level, he must pass a temperament test called a BH (Begleithundprüfung, which translates as “traffic-sure companion dog test”). The BH tests basic obedience and sureness around strange people, strange dogs, traffic, and loud noises. A dog that exhibits excessive fear, distractibility or aggression cannot pass the BH. The BH is an excellent temperament test for dogs of all breeds and the requirements are such that any dog of any breed can participate successfully. Having your dog pass a BH test demonstrates that he is of sound character and safe to be around.
You can also take a test in tracking or obedience separately, or a Schutzhund A test – obedience and protection but not tracking.

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​*** During major sales & holiday, shipping times may be delayed. 

In an effort to remain competitive in the dog sport training gear sales market we aim to maintain comparable pricing with other retailers on similar quality products.

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Please note, local pick is during business hours ONLY. We are open Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. If you can not pick up during operating hours you will have to have your package shipped to you.

Ruffdog Sports will warranty products purchased from our store within a 30 day period against any manufacturer's defects. *** SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY: All manufacturing defects must be approved by the manufacturer prior to any credits or refunds being supplied to the customer. All approved defective items will receive a refund for the item only NO SHIPPING COSTS WILL BE REFUNDED.
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All defective products must be approved by Ruffdog Sports before being warrantied with a replacement product, refund or in store credit.

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** All electronic items including but not limited to electronic collars, treadmills, ball-up ejectors, and ball droppers may need to be returned to the manufacturer for servicing or repair. Ruffdog Sports will not be responsible for any shipping costs related to shipping defective items back to the manufacturer for repair or replacement. Thank you for shopping at Ruffdog Sports.