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1.     Purpose of the test

This performance hunt test for Kleine Münsterländer hunting dogs, whose purpose is to determine breeding potential, encompasses the work of a versatile dog in the broadest sense of the word, i.e. work in the field, water and forest. The test activities should reflect our image of a real hunting dog. If possible, live game will be shot in the field and during the water work. The International Münsterländer Test Variation A (Elite) is a breed test at the elite level. This means that passing the International Münsterländer Test fulfills the requirements for use in international breeding. Still, each country must decide whether this is possible. The goal is to accelerate breeding across borders and strengthen performance. In this way, the performance profile of the KlM breed shall be strengthened and secured over the long term.

2.   Organization of the test

3.   Organizational Guidelines

4.   Execution of the Test

A dog that does not meet a “Must” requirement has to be scored “deficient” (0 points) in the respective subject.

Non-compliance with a “Should” requirement in the dog’s performance results in the proportionate lowering of the test result.

5.   Tasks of the international judges – the evaluation system

“outstanding”                                                                                     12 points

“very good”                                                                                         11 points

10 points

9 points

“good”                                                                                                   8 points

7 points

6 points

“satisfactory”                                                                                       5 points

4 points

3 points

“deficient”                                                                                           2 points

1 point

0 points

“not tested”                                                                                         –(dash)

Work in the forest places high demands on the dog’s ability to concentrate and perform. The dog can be scarcely observed in the forest and must therefore work independently with great care and dependability. Dogs which do not want to share their prey with the hunter can be used in only a limited way during a hunt and do not meet the goal of a versatile hunting dog, which can work in a variety of hunting situations.

1.1        Bloodtracking

whether the dog is working correctly. They may not be used by the handler as an aid.

1.2        Searching and retrieving shot furred small game / fox /predators

1.2.1             Only those dogs shall be tested which did not have the opportunity to retrieveun- sighted furred game during thetest.

The foxes or predators used in the test must have a minimum weight of 3.5 kg and be natural (full length tail, without head permissible). Previously gutted foxes or predators are not permissible.

The dog is to be leashed at a distance of at least 40 paces from the thrown game, and the handler is to stay there too.

The placement points of the game, which is to be found, must be at least 100 paces from each other.

The handler will be shown the approximate direction in which the game is tobe sought. In accordance with hunting practice, the dog shall be directed in the di- rection of the presumed placement point of the game against thewind.

1.2.3             In the free search and retrieval the dog should not race around, but shouldsearch the cover in a controlled fashion by taking advantage of the wind and with use of its nose, demonstrating that it wants to find thegame.

1.2.4             A time period of 10 minutes shall be given for finding and retrieving the game, during which the dog may be sent into the cover several times. Continuous influ- ence by the handler lowers thepredicate.

1.3                  Retrieving furred small game or featheredgame

1.3.1             A dog which fails to independently (without influence by the handler, if thedog works incorrectly) retrieve captured, freshly shot or placed furred small game upon finding it for the first time, shall receive the predicate“deficient”.

1.3.3             Retrieving is the manner of picking up, carrying and delivering of all kinds of furred small game and feathered game at the test, during free searching orre- trieving and during actual hunting which occasionally occurs at thetest.

1.3.4             The dog shall pick up all shot and placed game without delay, bring it quicklyand joyfully and deliver it by sitting next to itshandler.

1.3.5             Correct retrieval is understood to mean that the dog – according to the type and weight of the game – properly grasps the game and brings it to the handler. If the dog briefly drops the retrieved game, in order to intentionally improve its grip and without raising its head, this is not to be considered afault.

1.3.6             Hard-mouth is considered a fault. Dogs which heavily mouth or pluck receive the predicate“deficient”.

1.4                     Independentsearch

1.4.1             For the independent search the dog assumes the role of beaters. Upon com- mand, the dog shall enthusiastically enter cover and search it systematicallyand

completely. It should drive out all game and bring it before the gunners without hunting far beyond the cover being searched. The dog should also make an effort to maintain contact with its handler. The length of the test shall be about 10 minutes.

1.4.2             For the independent search, woodlots and thickets with a sufficient amount of game shall be chosen. An area already searched by another participantshould not be used again on the same day, ifpossible.

1.4.3             The handler shall send the dog out on the independent search from theiras- signed position. After multiple starts, the position can also bechanged.

game or remains silent. A dog which hunts silently can only receive the predicate “good”. Dogs which bark without the presence of game can only receive the pred- icate “deficient” (0 points).

1.4.5             If the dog captures game during the independent search and brings it to itshan- dler, this does not affect the score in the independentsearch.

1.4.6             An incomplete search, repeatedly leaving the area of cover, inadequate reaction to the directional commands of the dog’s handler, wild chasing far beyondnormal driven hunting and remaining on point for a long time during the search are defi- cient. If a dog remains on point for a long time during the search, it is to be given another chance to do the independentsearch.

1.5.1             Dogs will be tested in young stands of forests with undergrowth, in clear cuts orin brushyareas.

1.5.2             The dog should constantly work within shooting range of its handler, systemati- cally search the area, point game, remain steady before flushed game, or allow itself to be called off and not wildly chase, as well as bring shot game on com- mand. Important is continual contact with the handler and good control of thedog.

1.5.3             During the dog’s search the handler is to shoot upon command of the judgessev- eral times, during which the dog should remaincalm.

1.5.4             Deficient are these behaviors: a search that is too broad and wild, insufficient de- sire, overrunning game, chasing, not pointing game and unsatisfactory coopera- tion between dog and handler, disobedience after theshot.

Work in the water requires toughness, the desire to find game and the ability to retrieve. Without work on a wounded, live duck, the ability of a dog for humane and successful waterfowl hunting can only be partially evaluated. As this test subject is not allowed in all states, another alternative is to separately evaluate work behind a wounded, living duck, during an actual hunt.

The test water must be sufficiently large (at least 0.25 ha surface area), wide (at least6 m in some spots) and deep (forcing the dogs to swim) and have sufficient cover (about 500 square meters), so that the duck can fully utilize its capability to getaway.

For every test, KlM-International designates one person, who is responsible as theSen- ior Judge at the water. This individual advises the judging group, so that the water work can be evaluated as uniformly aspossible.

The test on a living duck may be conducted only after the dog has passed the gun sen- sitivity test and demonstrated reliable blind searching and retrieving a dead duck from dense cover.

If live ducks are planted, then only one duck will always be used for each dog. The use of another duck is only permissible, if the dog could not be tested on the planted duck (e.g. the duck flushes prematurely). If the dog finds a live duck by accident during the entire water work segment, then the performance is to be evaluated for this part of the test.

2.1        Gunsensitivity

2.1.1             A shot duck is thrown as far as possible into the open water while the dog is watching, and the dog is commanded to retrieve. A dog that fails to enter thewa- ter within approximately 1 minute after the first command may not continue the test at thewater.

2.1.2            While the dog swims toward the duck, a round from a shotgun must be firedinto the water. The dog must retrieve the duck independently. (see1.3)

2.1.3            A dog that fails this test may no longer be tested at thewater.

2.2        Blind retrieve from densecover

2.2.1            The blind retrieve from dense cover is tested immediately following the gunsensi- tivitytest.

2.2.2             For this, a freshly-killed dead duck is thrown into deep water in such a manner that neither the fall nor the duck can be seen by the dog. The duck must be placed in such a location (e.g. an island, opposite shore) that the dog must be sent across open water to reach thecover.

2.2.3            The handler is shown a spot at least 30 m from the location of the duck and is shown the approximate direction where the duck lies. The dog should search for the duck independently from this spot. The dog must find it and retrieve it inde- pendently to the handler (see 1.3). A duck which is seen is consideredfound.

2.2.4            The handler may support and direct the dog, although constant influencing ora shot/stone throw reduces thepredicate.

2.2.5            A dog which does not receive at least a predicate of „satisfactory“ in this subject, may not be tested further on thewater.

2.3        Independent duck search in densecover

2.3.1             The judges lead the handler to a point which is at a distance of at least oneshot- gun shot away from a duck in cover and indicate the direction of the duck. Then the handler commands the dog to search for theduck.

2.3.2             The dog should search for, find and flush the duck. The handler may direct and help the dog during the work, but constant influencing lowers thepredicate.

2.3.4             The shot and captured duck must be retrieved by the dogindependently.

2.3.5             The judges should conclude the dog’s work as soon as they have reached a final judgment. This also applies to situations in which the duck was not shot in front of the dog or the judges have the impression that the dog has not met the require- ments. If the duck was not shot during the search, then a dead duck shall be thrown into the water within sight of the dog about 30 meters away. The dog must retrieve the duck independently (without influence of the handler, if the dog works incorrectly).

2.3.6             A dog which fails to retrieve a duck upon finding it for the first time – whether shot, captured or visibly thrown – cannot pass the test. A duck which was been sensed by the dog is consideredfound.

2.4        Duckretrieve

The dog must retrieve every duck which it has found.

2.4.3             In scoring the dog, all retrieving done by the dog during the water work will be considered. If a single task is scored “0 points” or “not tested”, the total score for the duck retrieve can only be “0 points” or “nottested”.

The test in the field has the goal of evaluating usefulness during a field hunt. The dog’s behavior before and after the shot is judged. Before the shot, the dog must search and point, in order to make shot at feathered or furred game possible. After the shot, the dog must search for and retrieve the shot or wounded game.

For the field work, hunting grounds with a good amount of small game should be chosen to guarantee testing of the dogs which is thorough and similar to actual hunting. The field must be open, so that the judges can observe the work of the dog well, and large enough – if necessary – to allow several handlers and their dogs to search a field in a driven hunt. (Minimal width about 300 meters, depth about 200meters)

3.1        Use ofnose

Signs of the good use of nose during the search are, among other things, taking good advantage of the wind, quick and frequent finding of game, occasional marking of bird scent, rapid pinning of birds while relocating, scenting of game from far away.

3.2.1             In the evaluation of the search, the main emphasis is on the dog’s will to find game and also how systematic the search is. The dog should show enjoyment in its work and passion. The search should be conducted in a manner similar to hunting and adjusted to the terrain and not continually exceed a distance of about 100 paces to the handler. If the dog still works for its handler at greater distances, giving the handler an opportunity to shoot through its steadiness on point, this should be scored especiallyfavorably.

3.2.2             It should be noted how the dog allows itself to be handled during its work and whether it follows the commands heard from its handler. In this case too, cooper- ation means that the dog works for the success of its handler free of too much in- fluencing and independently, for the mostpart.

The dog should not pursue game it has found but bring his handler to make a shot. The game can be shot by the dog handler or a person commissioned by the organizer, as far as the relevant regulations permit. The organizer determines in advance who shoots.

3.2.3             The dog should not chase game which it has found but enable its handler to get a shot. The game can be shot insofar as the relevant regulations allowthis.

3.3        Field search inpairs

A search of about 10 minutes with two dogs at the same time (search in pairs without shot) is to be completed. The dogs should demonstrate an effective search for small game in a hunting-like manner. The handlers should be 20 paces from each at the most and proceed slowly. The search must be suited to the ter- rain, systematic and thorough. The dogs should not cross at a distance longer than about 40 paces before their handlers, allow themselves to be handled with- out loud commands and not bother each other during the search or while on point. Honoring the other dog‘s point is highlyregarded.

After every point (whether successful or not), both dogs are to be leashed and un- leashed once again at the instruction of the judges. In the process, the handlers must change sides.

In particular, faults are frequent chasing and interfering, aggressive behavior to- ward the dog’s brace mate, unsatisfactory obedience, inadequate search as well as numerous loud commands and frequent whistling by the handler. The dogs should be able to be stopped on game.

First-rate pointing is demonstrated if the dog calmly points – standing or lying – tightly sitting game until its handler has approached in a relaxed pace and can shoot without rushing.

3.5        Manners behind game andrelocating

3.5.1             Good manners are demonstrated in the dog’s tense but elegant movementsand the expressive bearing of its head, body and legs, as soon as it scentsgame.

3.5.2             The dog should relocate, if it encounters a fresh bird track or if feathered game runs ahead of him during its search. The dog should demonstrate that it knows exactly how to produce game for the gun of its handler by calmly relocating and finally pinning the bird or by purposefully circling around thebird.

3.6 Free search and retrieving shot game birds

For this, number 1.2 is to be applied in the field. Going with the dog reduces the predi- cate.

Without obedience during the hunt, the dog will only become a burden and distract the hunter too much. This will often damage the success of the hunt and substantially re- duce the suitability of the dog as a versatile hunting companion. Excellent performance in the obedience subjects receives 10 points. In addition, one cannot hunt humanely with an undisciplined dog. Numerous or serious reductions in the predicates in the obe- dience subjects are also to be taken into account in the subject “team work”.

4.1        Obedience during the drivenhunt

4.1.1             During the driven hunt, which is to be conducted in a humane and principled fash- ion, the dog is to remain calm next to its handler, free or leashed, lying down or sitting.

4.1.2             There is no impact on the evaluation, if the dog lies or sits, as long as itmaintains the position originally given it during the driven hunt. If a dog is leashed, this will reduce the score by at least one predicate – assuming otherwise error-free be- havior.

4.1.3             At the request of the judge’s group, each handler or a person authorized bythe organizer must shoot immediately. During the course of the driven hunt, each handler is to fire a shot at least twice. If a handler delays firing after being re- quested to do so by the judges, this is considered afault.

4.1.4             Deficient is: whining, barking, pulling on the leash, moving from its place and re- peated reprimands by its handler. Barking and constant whining are to bescored “deficient”. If an unleashed dog jumps into the driven hunt, the performance is to be scored “0points”.

4.2           Heeling onLeash

4.2.1             The leashed dog should follow its handler through dense forests (pole timber) or young saplings without tangling the leash and hindering the progress of thehan- dler. The handler must repeatedly pass closely by individual trees and stop at least once.

4.2.2             Every tangling of the dog with the leash, and every pulling at the leash by thedog lowers the predicate for thisperformance.

4.3           Heeling off leash and downstay

The subjects „heeling off leash“ and „down stay” should be tested in a single step.

4.3.1             Heeling off leash should be tested on a forest road or stalking trail, so that the un- leashed dog closely follows behind or to the side of the handler’s heel without loudcommands.

4.3.2             In doing this, the handler should walk a distance of at least 80 paces at varying speeds and come to a stop several times, upon which the dog should stop imme- diately too. Dog and handler should demonstrate behavior typical of a hunt in walking thetrail.

4.3.3             After completing the walk, the dog is placed in a down position, either free ornext to an object (e.g. a rucksack, jacket, etc.). While doing this, the handler lets the dog know by a hand signal or soft command that it should remain quietly in this position. Everything should take place with utmostsilence.

4.3.4             Thereafter, the handler walks away as if stalking and moves to a spot assigned by the judges earlier, where the dog can neither see nor sense the handler (a minimum of 30 meters). In doing this, the handler should not turn around to check on the dog or call to it. The handler or an authorized person authorized should wait at this position for at least one minute and then fire two shots from a shotgun in intervals of 10 seconds Then, the handler should wait at least another minute, before returning to thedog.

4.3.5             The dog must thereby remain at its place until it is picked up fromthere.

4.3.6             It should not whine or bark. If it leaves its place, then this performance is tobe scored “deficient”.

4.4           Steadiness to wing and spotted furredgame

The dog should not chase fleeing or flushed game throughout the entire test. The dog must always stop by a call or whistle from its handler. If a dog chases small game more than two times and cannot be stopped by voice or whistle, its perfor- mance shall be scored “deficient”.

Steadiness to shot can only be tested on flushing or fleeing game, which the dog has seen. Steadiness to shot is to be scored “very good”, if the dog does not chase in the direction of fleeing or flushed game after the shot. The handler should not in- fluence the dog.

Hunting intelligence, team work and character are the decisive fundamentals for a successful hunt with a dog. These qualities should be observed during the entire test and scored separately in summary as test subjects.

5.1        Hunting intelligence anddesire

Hunting intelligence is reflected in those subjects in which the dog must work inde- pendently and without influence of its handler (among other things, the independent search in forest and water, search, free blind retrieve in the field, forest, and water). Determination, use of nose, the ability to evaluate actual experiences like checking typical areas of cover, purposefully making use of the wind, reaction when game is lost, endurance and tenacity as well as independence are the most important crite- ria. Frequently finding game is an important sign.

The desire of the dog can be seen especially in the water work and the tenacity in the work on scented and tracked, but unseen game. The dog learns very quickly, if it has good hunting intelligence.

5.2        Team work

This characteristic shows itself in the course of the entire test. The dog must follow commands during its work, behave calmly while other dogs are working and not disturb them by whining, howling or pulling on the leash. The dog should focus on the handler, always seek eye contact to the handler and noticeably want to work for success before and after the shot. Noticeable problems with obedience as well as significant instances of stubbornness or very strong distractions by game must be considered in reducing the scores.

5.3        Character

The character of the dog is mirrored primarily in its behavior. It should be noticeably quick to learn, react stably to correction by its handler, show attentiveness and strong nerves. Calmness and balance are paramount. Dogs of strong character must have a strong prey drive. Restless, nervous, over-passionate or aggressive dogs cannot receive the predicate “very good”.

Only the handler of a dog running in the test in question is entitled to the right of ap- peal. The time limit for appeals begins with the call to the dogs to the test and ends half an hour after the end of the awards ceremony. The appeal is to be lodged in writing in a simple form by naming the reason for the appeal and paying 50 € at the same time. This fee will be refunded if the objection is upheld; otherwise the €50 will be forfeited to the organizer. The organizer decides on the appeal, unless the affected group of judges has made use of the possibility to find acorrection.

(As of September 25, 2016)

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