How Do You Read Schutzhund Titles?
Schutzhund, German for protection dog, is a canine sport that is growing in popularity. It is a complex sport that includes a tracking phase, an obedience phase and a protection phase. The dog must perform with exemplary scores to receive a title, and earning titles can be a long and daunting process. Reading and understanding Schutzhund titles can be intimidating to a novice, but with a little time and research, a complete understanding of titles is entirely possible. Read over the preliminary Schutzhund title, the Begleithundprüfung or BH. The BH is the entry-level title that a Schutzhund dog will earn. The BH consists of a short obedience phase and traffic steadiness test, after which the dog is scored. The dog must earn at least 70% of the available points in the obedience phase and be considered acceptable on the second phase to earn his BH title. Review the first official Schutzhund title, the Schutzhund I title. A dog must be at least 18 months old to earn the Schutzhund I title
