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Example radar chart from the results of the BPH. The individual dog's results are comparable against the breed's average. The results include a score sheet, summary graph, and a subjective summary from the observer. The score sheet describes the behaviour of the dog in each of the 7 (or 8, if chosen) steps.
Temperament testing in wolfhounds is an old and proven form of mild dog fighting used in young dogs to test their temperament. For example, an American standard for an Irish Wolfhound is defined as "a large, rough-coated, greyhound-like dog, fast enough to catch a wolf and strong enough to kill it."
The bloodhound is one of the most ancient breeds on record, going back to at least medieval times. Sadly, they are considered a vulnerable breed nowadays, despite having the most incredible skills ...
The AKC National Championship is held by the American Kennel Club every year in December or January in the US since 2001. [1] Over 5,000 dogs from all over the world come to compete, but only seven go to best in show. The 2021 AKC National Championship was livestreamed on AKC.TV on December 18-19 2021.
The Structure of Temperament Questionnaire (STQ) is a self-report (for adult versions) or observer-administered (for children) questionnaire measuring 12 biologically-based characteristics of behaviour (temperament traits).
Dogs with a breed standard may be accepted into one or more of the major registries (kennel clubs) of dog breeds, including The Kennel Club (1873, UK), American Kennel Club (1884), New Zealand Kennel Club (1886), Canadian Kennel Club (1888), United Kennel Club (1898), United Kennel Clubs International (UCI, Germany 1976), Australian National ...
A Belgian Malinois police dog during a demonstration in England A military police dog training An FBI Dutch Shepherd police dog. A police dog, also known as a K-9 (portmanteau of canine), [1] is a dog that is trained to assist police and other law enforcement officers.
Founded in 1884, the AKC is the United States’ oldest purebred dog registry and functions like a league for many canine competitions, including sports open to mixed-breeds and purebreds.