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When were the first TD, TDX and VST tracking titles offered?

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When were the first TD, TDX and VST tracking titles offered?

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The first tracking test at which a dog could earn a TD title was October 7, 1947. Until that time, tracking was part of the Utility Dog title. The first tracking test (as part of the UD title) was held on September 13, 1937, as reported in “The Story of Dog Obedience” by Blanche Saunders. The TDX test was first offered in 1980 with the VST being offered in 1995. As of July 3, 2001, The American Kennel Club records show that 44 dogs have earned the Champion Tracker title and 50 dogs have earned the VST title.