posted 01-11-2004 03:10 PM         

This is Cody sleeping on mommy's leg:
http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jan/20041112897252122400333.jpg

..and this is Cody sleeping on the loveseat:
http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Jan/20041114305113458078399.jpg

posted 01-13-2004 10:35 PM         

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Marcia Jasinski
JKKsdobermans@cs.com http://ourworld.cs.com/jkksdobermans/myhomepage/dog.html
owned by Angus(Latvia) Kleo(Russia), Ginger and BellaDonna

posted 01-18-2004 04:33 AM         

ZTP Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung
Fit for breeding test. Requires temperament testing, conformation evaluation, as well as a protection test similar to SchH I. Dogs must be X-rayed clear hip-dysplasia to obtain the certificate for breeding.
ZTP V1A - "V1" is the highest conformation rating and "A" is the highest temperament rating.

posted 01-18-2004 04:34 AM         

The purpose of ZTP is to ascertain those Dobermanns which are, according to the breeding standard, suitable for breeding, and to eliminate unsuitable dogs from the selection.

ZTP's can only be judged by breed judges. The judge and the helper are to be named by the club's official committee.

ZTP's can only be held if they are authorized by DV (Dobermann Verein) and the event has been made public. Also, ZTP's should only be held if there are at least 10 dogs enrolled. The maximum number of dogs to be judged in one day is 20.

ZTP applications to DV must include the name and address of the club which is orginizing the trial, as well as the name of the ZTP trial chairman, the name of the judge, and the deadline for entries. The exact location and start time of the ZTP trial shall also be included.

ZTP's are independent events. They cannot be held in conjunction with conformation shows or Schutzhund trials. The ZTP can only be carried out, if on the day of the trial, the judge is presented with at least 8 dogs, and if the trial location is considered suitable for the trial. The ZTP judge is responsible for determining the suitability of the trial location.

All Dobermanns which have been bred according to the breeding requirements of the DV and have been properly X-rayed for hip-displaysia, can participate in the ZTP. The results of the X-ray have to be submitted on the day of the trial. Furthermore, all dogs have to have the BH (trial of obedience). Foreign bred Dobermanns, whose owners have their permanent residence in Germany, have to have proper transfer papers. Foreign bred Dobermanns can participate in any ZTP, as long as all DV requirements have been met. The minimum age for dogs participating in a ZTP is 14 months.

Dogs which have been "Held-Back" (did not pass) at an earlier ZTP, can only be re-entered once their waiting period has expired. Dogs which do not pass the ZTP the second time they are judged, cannot be entered again.

The trial chairman checks the required documents and prepares the trial papers. She/He is also responsible for the uninterrupted completion of the entire trial, as well as the availability of all equipment necessary for the trial. A suitable Schutzhund helper has to be available.

posted 01-18-2004 04:34 AM         

1. Examination for the conformation ratings
2. Temperament trialing - Reasons for elimination of a dog are further discussed: aggressive, shy or fearful dogs are
to be excluded from breeding.
3. Determination and announcement of ZTP Ratings

If the ZTP is held the day before a conformation show with the same judge, and the same dog is entered in both ZTP and conformation show, then the ZTP rating will be announced the day of the conformation show.

Dogs will be judged first, followed by bitches. The observations of the judge shall be entered in the ZTP papers and signed by the trial chairman. The decisions of the judge and his conformation and temperament ratings are indisputable. Objections regarding formal errors must be brought to the trial chairman's attention on the day of the trial. If a resolution cannot be achieved, the matter is to be presented to DV committee for a decision.

The ZTP rating is applicable during the dog's breeding age, unless revoked by a DV committee, because of newly discovered or earlier concealed genetic faults. This revocation of a ZTP rating must be made in writing to the owner via a registered letter. Dogs owned by the judge or his close family cannot participate in the trial judged by him. After conclusion of the trial, the results are to be given to each dog's owner, co-owner or handler. A duplicate has to be sent to DV within 3 days following the trial. Another duplicate shall be given or sent to the officiating judge. All financial matters shall be settled immediately.

posted 01-18-2004 04:35 AM         

Prior to the start of the ZTP, the judge briefly explains to all competitors the purpose of the trial, and the exercises involved. At the start of trialing the competitor and his dog report to the judge. The trial chairman checks the authenticity of the dog's pedigree with the help of the dog's tattoo. The handler informs the judge about the training, care and possible changes in ownership of the dog in question.

The conformation evaluation is done according to the guidelines set forth by the governing club, its rules and regulations and breed standard. Special attention should be paid to faults which would affect working ability, such as a weak muzzle, long weak back, faults of front and rear legs as well as bad movement. Deviation in body dimensions by more than 2 cm have to be judged by reduction of conformation ratings. Greater deviations are leading to exclusion of breeding. Dogs with faults of their dentition - such as less than 42 teeth, deviations in the tooth pattern, or overshot/undershot bites, are to be deemed unsuitable for breeding purposes. The behavior of the dog during the examination of the mouth is to be specially noted, as it may be serve as an indication for certain temperament problems.

Minimum Rating Required for Males: Very Good (because a male is more used in breeding)

posted 01-18-2004 04:40 AM         

1A

1B

Held-Back

Unsuitable for Breeding

1A
Dogs which are overall correct. "1A" can only be awarded to a dog which gives a completely sure and correct impression in the static as well as the fighting periods of the trial.

1B
Dogs which are overall sufficient. "1B" will be awarded to a dog which performs acceptable in the static periods of the trial and which shows some protective and fighting drives.

Held-Back
Dogs must be rated "Held-Back" if there is sufficient doubt about the dog's behavior as it relates to soundness of temper and breed-suitability. A dog with this rating may not be shown to another judge, until the expiration of a 3 months waiting period. A dog can only be rated "Held-Back" one time.

Unsuitable for Breeding
Shy, nervous, timid dogs can not be rated suitable for breeding.

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