SPGSDG are members of the WUSV BRG.
The Aims and Objectives of the Scottish Progresive GSD Group are as follows
AIMS
- To promote the health and welfare of the German Shepherd Dog
- To provide a medium for members to exchange views and information
- To organise and arrange events for the GSD based on WUSV rules
- To provide an educational base for sharing information on:-
- WUSV rules and regulations
- Mandatory Health Issues
- Working qualifications
- To promote the GSD as per the WUSV standard
- To assist members in obtaining qualifications based on the WUSV system
- BH
- AD
- Schutzhund 1, 2 & 3
- Koerung
- Koerung (Lebenzeit/life)
- To work alongside the GSD League of Great Britain as an affiliated organisation
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The British Regional Champion Title is the only champion title in the UK which not only recognises dogs of exceptional construction but also requires that they meet high standards of health test results. The title is gained by being awarded the top grading s at BRG shows and the British Sieger which is also run under WUSV style rules.
At these shows, all dogs entered are graded on their construction as set out in the Breed Standard . All dogs over 12 months old have to pass a gun-shot steadiness test and all dogs over 2 years old must have completed a British Breed Survey (Class 1 or Class 2) to be eligible to compete. Entry to the Working Class is limited to those which have proven working ability in tracking, obedience and protection, and who have passed the SV Breed Survey.
Under this system, it is the grading that is important and, whilst everyone likes to win, all dogs of excellent type are recognised not just the winners. The British Champion Title recognises those dogs which not only receive top grading s but, importantly, are also consistently highly placed.
Once a year at the British Sieger, those dogs which have obtained the required health and working qualifications are able to enter the working class and compete for the coveted VA grade awarded if the judge believes them to be of Outstanding Excellence. The grade is not always awarded each year and only a small number of exhibits are considered worthy of the accolade. The VA Award is the highest possible achievement in the WUSV System and whilst the BRG Committee consider this in itself is sufficient to merit the British Champion Title, they also wish to limit the title to those who support the WUSV style shows in the UK . Therefore any VA dog must also prove that they can consistently obtain a high grading at our BRG shows.
OBJECTIVE To promote a sound, healthy German Shepherd Dog, conforming to the breed standard.
If you would like to become a member of the SPGSDG or for further information Support the Group that supports the German Shepherd Dog.
SPGSDG. WUSV BRG members putting the Breed first.
