The German testing system functions as a guide to determine those dogs fit for breeding. It helps produce more consistent dogs through use of testing, temperament evaluation, and conformation standards. This performance based testing structure has proved to be successful and beneficial for over a century.
The DKV (Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband, breed tests are the Derby, Solms and AZP, only Deutsch Kurzhaar (DK) can enter DKV Tests. These tests are based on a 4 point scoring system and are not available outside of DKV associated clubs.
JGHV (Jagdebrachshundverband e.V.) tests such as the VJP, HZP, BTR, VSwP 20/40hr and VGP. JGHV tests are based on a 12 point system, except the VGP which follows the 4 point system or Pass/Fail.
Any test may only be entered twice. Below, you will find a brief description of these tests.
Breed year is (October 1 through September 30) .
Derby (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "Derby" test is for young dogs held in the spring for puppies born the year before or in the last three months of the year before that (Oct 1 -Sept 30). These dogs will be younger than 18 months old approximately. This is best described as a natural ability test in which the young dog's inherited abilities in the field (nose, search, pointing, desire, obedience, and cooperation) are evaluated against the DKV standard to show the breeding worth of the parents. The Derby is a test only held in the spring months (March through May) and is annotated on an Ahnentafel with a "D" and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize.
Derby Regulations in english.
Solms (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "Solms" name is short for Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels, for which the test is named after. The Solms is for "adolescents", held in the fall (August 15 - November 15, following the spring Derby), and is also a natural ability test evaluating performance against the DKV standard. This test is for dogs born the year before or in the last three months of the year (Oct 1 -Sept 30). These dogs will be younger than 26 months old; approximately. The Solms is a test meant to go hand-in-hand with the Derby to help show the mental stability, maturity, and trainability of the dog. In the Solms, the young dog's skills are tested in field and water; more obedience is required. All things are measured at a higher level. For example the dog will complete tasks like a blind retrieve across the water, searching a marsh for a duck, tracking dead game drags, retrieving feathered and furred game to hand. Again the dog's nose, field search, pointing, desire, obedience and cooperation are areas evaluated. Dogs that have entered a Solms have a "S" followed by and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize annotated on their Ahnentafeln.
Solms regulations in english.
AZP – (Alterszuchtprüfung) (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "AZP" is a test for older dogs, which for some reason missed their fall breed test (bitches in heat, injured dogs, etc). It is essentially, a Solms with more obedience required according with the age of the dog. Ahentafeln are marked with "AZP" followed by and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize. See Solms Regulations with this additional regulation.
Zuchtschau (Breed show)
A Zuchtschau is held to evaluate the conformation of the dogs according to the FCI breed standard. In order to be considered for breed eligibility a dog must have been evaluated in conformation at least "Good" and passed standard as fit for breeding. The rating will be added to the back of the dogs ahentafel in the top section.
Additional DKV (only for Deutsch Kurzhaar) invitational tests include:
IKP – International Kurzhaar–Prüfung
This test is held in Europe every other year in the odd years (ex: 2005, 2007, 2009), alternating with the Kleemann. This test can be entered if entry requirements are met. IKP Regulations
NAKP – North American Kurzhaar- Prüfung
The NAKP was established in 2004 and is exactly like the IKP with the same rules, only held in North America. This test was created to offset those in North American having to travel overseas to Europe to test at the IKP. The NAKP is held in alternating even years (2006, 2008).
Kl. Ausl. Prfg – Kleemann Ausleseprüfung
The Kleemann test was named after Dr. Paul Kleemann, an important contributor to the Deutsch Kurzhaar breed. The Kleemann is held every other year in even numbered years (ex: 2006, 2008, 2010) and is judged on a pass or fail basis. Those dogs that pass receive the prestigious “KS” or Kurzhaar Sieger title that is added to their name (ex: Nougat KS vom Hege-Haus). The Kurzhaar Sieger, or Shorthair Champion, is considered the world championship for Shorthairs and is a test of strict judging and requires specific criteria for entering. This test can be entered if entry requirements are met. Kleemann regulations
JGHV Testing (available for DK, DD, KLM, DL, PP, W)
The Jagdgebrauchshund Verband e.V (JGHV) is the umbrella organization of hunting-dog clubs in Germany that provides standardized tests for all hunting dogs. This organization functions to help standardize testing and promotes ethical hunting and game conservation. The DKV is a member club of the JGHV. DKV member clubs in the USA (NADKC, VCDKK, CDKC, DKGNA) as well as the other breed clubs in North America (VDD-GNA, KLM-GNA, VPP-GNA, DL-GNA). The JGV clubs in the USA; being the non-breed specific organizations (JGV Rocky Mountain, North American JGV and JGV-USA) are also JGHV member clubs. A DKV registered dog is eligible for participation in any tests held by a club under the auspices of the JGHV. These tests include:
VJP –Verbands Jugend Prüfung
This test is the rough equivalent to the DKV Derby but additionally includes tracking of a rabbit/hare. The dog is evaluated in the field for nose, pointing and search. The rabbit track is evaluated on bumped rabbits that dogs are unable to see. The tracking and nose scores are weighted heavily in this test. Regulations for the VJP and HZP
*If you are wanting to become a judge you will need to run your puppy in a VJP, as the rabbit track is one of the prerequisites.
HZP – Herbstzucht Prüfung
The equivalent to the Solms, with a few differences; a longer duck drag and a shorter rabbit drag are the main differences. However, there is no provision for "older dog" testing such as the AZP. This test must be ran in the dogs breed year. Regulations for the VJP and HZP
VGP – Verbands Gebrauchs Prüfung
The Association Utility Test, a comprehensive two day test evaluating numerous categories proving your dog is a finished hunter in the Forest, Field, Water and Obedience. This is the test is the one that includes blood tracking and the fox work. Regulations for the VGP
BTR – Retrieving Reliability test
This test is one subject. It is tested on Fox or raccoon. Regulations for the BTR
Relational Structure
Any of the clubs with German recognized testing are affiliated with the umbrella club, the JGHV. The JGHV works with the VDH (The German Kennel Club), the Verband für das Deutsch Hundewesen, the German umbrella club for all breeds in Germany, which acts as the FCI representative. Associated with the JGHV are the breed clubs such as the DKV, VDD, and DLV. Each parent breed club then oversees regional clubs such as the NADKC, VCDKK, CDKC, DK-GNA, VDD-GNA, KLM-GNA, VPP-GNA and DL-GNA, which can also broken into additional regions.
FCI Affiliation; The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is an international registration organization based in France and acts as the World Canine Organization. A DKV registered dog carries a FCI pedigree, or what we call Ahnentafel. Dogs tested in DKV and JGHV tests must be registered in a registry that is affiliated with the FCI. The FCI does not recognize the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, or the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. To test, all owners must be members of a JGHV-member club.
The DKV (Deutsch Kurzhaar Verband, breed tests are the Derby, Solms and AZP, only Deutsch Kurzhaar (DK) can enter DKV Tests. These tests are based on a 4 point scoring system and are not available outside of DKV associated clubs.
JGHV (Jagdebrachshundverband e.V.) tests such as the VJP, HZP, BTR, VSwP 20/40hr and VGP. JGHV tests are based on a 12 point system, except the VGP which follows the 4 point system or Pass/Fail.
Any test may only be entered twice. Below, you will find a brief description of these tests.
Breed year is (October 1 through September 30) .
Derby (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "Derby" test is for young dogs held in the spring for puppies born the year before or in the last three months of the year before that (Oct 1 -Sept 30). These dogs will be younger than 18 months old approximately. This is best described as a natural ability test in which the young dog's inherited abilities in the field (nose, search, pointing, desire, obedience, and cooperation) are evaluated against the DKV standard to show the breeding worth of the parents. The Derby is a test only held in the spring months (March through May) and is annotated on an Ahnentafel with a "D" and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize.
Derby Regulations in english.
Solms (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "Solms" name is short for Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels, for which the test is named after. The Solms is for "adolescents", held in the fall (August 15 - November 15, following the spring Derby), and is also a natural ability test evaluating performance against the DKV standard. This test is for dogs born the year before or in the last three months of the year (Oct 1 -Sept 30). These dogs will be younger than 26 months old; approximately. The Solms is a test meant to go hand-in-hand with the Derby to help show the mental stability, maturity, and trainability of the dog. In the Solms, the young dog's skills are tested in field and water; more obedience is required. All things are measured at a higher level. For example the dog will complete tasks like a blind retrieve across the water, searching a marsh for a duck, tracking dead game drags, retrieving feathered and furred game to hand. Again the dog's nose, field search, pointing, desire, obedience and cooperation are areas evaluated. Dogs that have entered a Solms have a "S" followed by and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize annotated on their Ahnentafeln.
Solms regulations in english.
AZP – (Alterszuchtprüfung) (DKV Test only for Deutsch Kurzhaar)
The "AZP" is a test for older dogs, which for some reason missed their fall breed test (bitches in heat, injured dogs, etc). It is essentially, a Solms with more obedience required according with the age of the dog. Ahentafeln are marked with "AZP" followed by and 1, 2, or 3 indicating the prize. See Solms Regulations with this additional regulation.
Zuchtschau (Breed show)
A Zuchtschau is held to evaluate the conformation of the dogs according to the FCI breed standard. In order to be considered for breed eligibility a dog must have been evaluated in conformation at least "Good" and passed standard as fit for breeding. The rating will be added to the back of the dogs ahentafel in the top section.
Additional DKV (only for Deutsch Kurzhaar) invitational tests include:
IKP – International Kurzhaar–Prüfung
This test is held in Europe every other year in the odd years (ex: 2005, 2007, 2009), alternating with the Kleemann. This test can be entered if entry requirements are met. IKP Regulations
NAKP – North American Kurzhaar- Prüfung
The NAKP was established in 2004 and is exactly like the IKP with the same rules, only held in North America. This test was created to offset those in North American having to travel overseas to Europe to test at the IKP. The NAKP is held in alternating even years (2006, 2008).
Kl. Ausl. Prfg – Kleemann Ausleseprüfung
The Kleemann test was named after Dr. Paul Kleemann, an important contributor to the Deutsch Kurzhaar breed. The Kleemann is held every other year in even numbered years (ex: 2006, 2008, 2010) and is judged on a pass or fail basis. Those dogs that pass receive the prestigious “KS” or Kurzhaar Sieger title that is added to their name (ex: Nougat KS vom Hege-Haus). The Kurzhaar Sieger, or Shorthair Champion, is considered the world championship for Shorthairs and is a test of strict judging and requires specific criteria for entering. This test can be entered if entry requirements are met. Kleemann regulations
JGHV Testing (available for DK, DD, KLM, DL, PP, W)
The Jagdgebrauchshund Verband e.V (JGHV) is the umbrella organization of hunting-dog clubs in Germany that provides standardized tests for all hunting dogs. This organization functions to help standardize testing and promotes ethical hunting and game conservation. The DKV is a member club of the JGHV. DKV member clubs in the USA (NADKC, VCDKK, CDKC, DKGNA) as well as the other breed clubs in North America (VDD-GNA, KLM-GNA, VPP-GNA, DL-GNA). The JGV clubs in the USA; being the non-breed specific organizations (JGV Rocky Mountain, North American JGV and JGV-USA) are also JGHV member clubs. A DKV registered dog is eligible for participation in any tests held by a club under the auspices of the JGHV. These tests include:
VJP –Verbands Jugend Prüfung
This test is the rough equivalent to the DKV Derby but additionally includes tracking of a rabbit/hare. The dog is evaluated in the field for nose, pointing and search. The rabbit track is evaluated on bumped rabbits that dogs are unable to see. The tracking and nose scores are weighted heavily in this test. Regulations for the VJP and HZP
*If you are wanting to become a judge you will need to run your puppy in a VJP, as the rabbit track is one of the prerequisites.
HZP – Herbstzucht Prüfung
The equivalent to the Solms, with a few differences; a longer duck drag and a shorter rabbit drag are the main differences. However, there is no provision for "older dog" testing such as the AZP. This test must be ran in the dogs breed year. Regulations for the VJP and HZP
VGP – Verbands Gebrauchs Prüfung
The Association Utility Test, a comprehensive two day test evaluating numerous categories proving your dog is a finished hunter in the Forest, Field, Water and Obedience. This is the test is the one that includes blood tracking and the fox work. Regulations for the VGP
BTR – Retrieving Reliability test
This test is one subject. It is tested on Fox or raccoon. Regulations for the BTR
Relational Structure
Any of the clubs with German recognized testing are affiliated with the umbrella club, the JGHV. The JGHV works with the VDH (The German Kennel Club), the Verband für das Deutsch Hundewesen, the German umbrella club for all breeds in Germany, which acts as the FCI representative. Associated with the JGHV are the breed clubs such as the DKV, VDD, and DLV. Each parent breed club then oversees regional clubs such as the NADKC, VCDKK, CDKC, DK-GNA, VDD-GNA, KLM-GNA, VPP-GNA and DL-GNA, which can also broken into additional regions.
FCI Affiliation; The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is an international registration organization based in France and acts as the World Canine Organization. A DKV registered dog carries a FCI pedigree, or what we call Ahnentafel. Dogs tested in DKV and JGHV tests must be registered in a registry that is affiliated with the FCI. The FCI does not recognize the American Kennel Club, the Canadian Kennel Club, or the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association. To test, all owners must be members of a JGHV-member club.
