[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: FW: GSD Temperament Test
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- Date: Tue, 27 May 2014 20:20:30 -0400 (EDT)
Bob & also do demos of the temperament test when we do seminars for all
rounders who want to add shepherds. We try to avoid incidents life the one
below.
I was horrified at an all breed show when a judge approached a shepherd
bitch from the rear and patted her hard on the read while the poor bitch was
being baited. Poor thing jumped out of her skin with surprise, as she had
not idea the judge was behind her. Then was penalized for poor temperament
because the stupid judge thought she had "checked temperment"
Carol Moore
Scharo777@xxxxxxx
In a message dated 5/27/2014 3:16:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
shereemosesgsd@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
To clarify, this is the letter that was sent with parent club approval to
the director of judging operations. The loose lead test, by the way, has
always been optional at AKC shows; the letter was sent in response to
several inquiries from AKC field staff. It was NOT initiated by the parent
club.
We also sent them a copy of the parent club DVD on the temperament test
which I have been told is being put on the AKC website so that all breed
judges who wish to administer the test have a better understanding of how it
should properly be conducted.We also include demonstrations of a proper
temperament test at all parent club approved seminars.I am always open to
suggestions about how we can better educate our judges, let me know if you
have
any thoughts about improving the system. Best, Sheree
American Kennel Club
Judging Operations
Tim Thomas, Judging Operations Liaison
Dear Tim,
As Co-chair of the Judges' Education Committee for the GSDCA I am writing
to advise you of our position regarding the administration of the "loose
lead temperament test" advocated by our parent club.
Strong temperament and good character as described in our standard are of
paramount importance to us. A German Shepherd without good temperament is
incapable of performing any of the many duties required of him.
Consequently, it is imperative that specimens displaying poor temperament be
severely
penalized or, if necessary, excused from the ring.
In an effort to help determine temperament, our club has devised a
standardized format for temperament evaluation, i.e. the "loose lead"
temperament
test. It is required at our National specialty and at all
futurity/maturity events, and it is strongly recommended at all of our
specialties. A
copy of the video demonstrating this test is sent to all judges who obtain
permit status in German Shepherds
We understand, however, that in an all breed setting not all judges are
comfortable with administering the test, and that all-breed shows present
many challenges both in terms of venue and time constraints, and for those
reasons we consider it optional, at the judges' discretion, at all breed
shows. At the same time, we cannot emphasize enough that poor temperament
must
be severely penalized, and it is our hope that the AKC field staff will
help us impress this upon aspiring judges. I hope this is helpful to you and
am happy to answer any questions you may have regarding this issue. Best
Regards, Sheree MosesCo-Chair, Judges' Education, GSDCA
Also, I suggested that a strongly worded letter from our parent club
temperament committee regarding the importance of penalizing faults of
character
could be sent along with our club packet to all judges who achieve permit
status, and I believe the temperament committee is working on this.
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