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Date Posted: 05:43:17 06/17/03 Tue
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General Information
The ADPR award is not a training degree but is for show and breed requirements. The endurance test (ADPR) provides documentation that the dog is physically able to endure a certain amount of physical stress without showing significance fatigue. Given the physical structure of the do g, this condition can best be shown though running. Running challenges the heart and lungs as well as the rest of the body. Other characteristics such as spirit and hardness must be present. Successful demonstration of the test will provide proof that the desired characteristics are present in a healthy body. Both sets of characteristics are prerequisites for a useful breeding program. The ADPR test is to hosted by a local club. The approval to host the event must be obtained by the local club at least four weeks prior to the test. The secretary of the event must be identified at that time and a judge must have been commissioned. Score sheets must be on hand. By accepting responsibility to host an ADPR the local club agrees, that during the warm summer months, to hold the event only during the early morning or evening hours. The outside temperature must not exceed 2 degrees Celsius. Entry into the AD test must be made at least eight days prior to the test. Entry fees are to be collected in such a manner that only the ADPR test expenses will be covered. The entry form must contain: the exact name of the dog, registration numbers, score book numbers, any earned training degrees, sex, date of birth and name and address of both owner and breeder. Participation in the AD test is voluntary. If during the course of the test, the dog or handler is injured in any way, the National Dobermann Club Organizzation and the local club cannot be held responsible.
Requirements for Entry
The dog must be at least 16 months old before it is tested and the maximum permissible age is six years. A maximum of twenty dogs may be permitted to enter with one judge. Should the entry exceed twenty dogs, a second judge must be commissioned. All dogs must be registered. The dog must be healthy and in good condition. Sick dogs, weak dogs, bitches in heat, bitches in whelp and nursing bitches are not allowed to participate. At the start of the test the handler will report to the judge in a sporty manner with the dog at the heel position. The score book, pedigree and registration papers should be presented at that time. The judge and trial secretary will verify that each dog is in good condition. Dogs that present a tired or listless expression are to be disqualified. The handler will conduct him/herself in a sporty manner. Unsportsmanlike behavior can result in disqualification from the examination. All decisions made by the judge are final.
Scoring
No points or awards will be given for the examination, only the rating of "Passed" or "Not Passed". Only dogs that pass will receive the ADPR certification.
Terrain
The test should preferably be run on streets or roads of varied terrain such as asphalt or dirt. The handler will accompany the dog only on a bicycle.
The Test
A.) The Running Exercise - The dogs will be run a total of 20 kilometers at an average speed of 12 to 15 kilometers per hour. The dog must be kept on leash on the right side of the handler and move in a normal trot next to the bicycle. Overly fast running is to be avoided. The leash must be sufficiently long to give the dog the ability to adjust to any changes in speed. Slight pulling or forging is not faulty but continually falling behind is faulty. There will be a 15 minute rest period after the dogs have completed 8 kilometers. During the rest period, the judge will examine the dogs for fatigue. Tired dogs will be removed from the test. There will be a 20 minute rest period at the end of 15 kilometers. The judge will again check the dogs. Dogs that are tired or dogs with sore feet will be removed from the test. Dogs will be allowed to move about freely during the rest periods but should be on leash. The last 5 kilometers will be run and then there will be a 15 minute rest period. The judge will again determine if the dog demonstrates tiredness or sore feet due to the running. The judge and trial secretary should accompany the dogs on a bicycle or car. The judge will make notes about the conditions of the dogs and all deficiencies will be noted. It is necessary that a car follow the handlers and dogs so that tired or sore dogs can be transported. Dogs that lack proper spirit and hardness and those that show fatigue and dogs that cannot keep up the required speed or need extra time cannot pass the examination.
B.) Obedience - After the running exercise and when requested by the judge, the handler will assemble with their dogs in the heeling position. Under the direction of the judge, the handlers and dogs will go through the heeling exercise (on or off leash) according to the Schutzhund rules. No gun shots are to be fired. In addition, the judge must verify the psychological condition of the dogs. The method is left up to the judge. Footnote: The meeting place for the test must be arranged so that all participants arriving by bicycle will cover about the same distance. This should guarantee that additional distance are not covered by some dogs. The handler must arrive in time to allow the dogs opportunity to relieve themselves prior to the start of the test. It is strictly forbidden to consume alcohol during the test.
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