What does "BH" stand for?

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What does "BH" stand for?

I’m pretty sure it stands for Begleit(er)Hund or something like that. Loosely translated apparently it means companion dog, I think.

Of course BH could stand for a bunch of other things… Blue Heeler, Basset Hound, lol. Basic Handling kind of works for me.

I've been told by a few German judges that the closest translation is "traffic steady dog", the BH is pretty comparable to an AKC CD and CGC mixed together, on steroids........

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on steroids........

ROFL.... so true!

 Quote: Kelly Byrd

 Quote: Will Rambeau

on steroids........

ROFL.... so true!

LOL, that’s a perfect description of the picture I have in mind of putting Vince through the paces.

From what I’m reading here, it sounds like the judging varies quite a bit. Some may be more willing to overlook some aspect that wasn’t perfectly executed and others will perhaps present a more difficult scenario to truly get a good read on the dog.

It sounds like they would all have to have a keen eye for what they’re judging. I can’t see somebody in that position certifying an animal that was the slightest bit unsuitable.

And for those reasons specifically, if we do get to a point that I feel he could be tested, I’d want the toughest, most by the rules, judge that I could find. In my books, with this dog, that would be an accomplishment worthy of a place of honour for him. I wouldn’t want to think that he just squeaked by because someone was giving him a break.

All great tests/guidelines for those of us working hard on the steroidal challenging issues.

CJ said
"It sounds like they would all have to have a keen eye for what they’re judging. I can’t see somebody in that position certifying an animal that was the slightest bit unsuitable".


The unfortunate truth is that anyone that fills out a very simple form and sends in the money to AKC is qualified to become a CGC tester.
The test always has the same basic requirements but those can be interpreted every which way.
Some get crazy over the requirements and some are way to loose.
Obviously more involved is the Schutzhund BH. Becoming a Schutzhund judge is much more involved. At the same time I've seen a few that allowed to much interpretation on being correct or incorrect.
A judge's decision is....well, a judgment call. It's in the eyes of the beholder.
The TT is, IMHO, the most consistent of the different "temperament" tests.

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The unfortunate truth is that anyone that fills out a very simple form and sends in the money to AKC is qualified to become a CGC tester.

Yeah, that’s kind of the impression I was getting. From what I’ve seen of one of the local certified dogs too, you wonder who paid off who. And not that there’s any overt aggression going on but the out-of-control, happy go lucky stuff has a potential to cause its share of problems too. I would not call this dog's behavior “good manners”. Maybe she does well in a controlled situation but there's no control off leash.

Vince has got some pretty solid obedience and when I have him out in public (like many I’m sure) I’m often asked where folks can get a dog just like him (rescues, of course :grin. If only they knew, they’d see some pretty tight management going on.

He is a focused boy though and does what he’s told. Dogs can bounce all around him and he won’t break a command, people not so much but we’re getting there. This is why I think the BH, although a somewhat tougher routine, would be better suited for him. There doesn’t seem to be the fluffy petting scenarios, which gets really uncomfortable for him really quickly.

Again, excellent information Bob. I guess like most venues, these tests also have the potential to be quite political, agenda/bias driven.