Schutzhund (pronounced "SHUTS-hund," pronounced as "u" as it sounds in "book") is a German word meaning "protection dog". It was first developed in Germany at the turn of the century as a comprehensive test of the German Shepherd Dog to evaluate its suitability for breeding as a working dog.

One hundred years later, many thousands of German Shepherd Dog owners and breeders worldwide continue to utilize Schutzhund as a test of their breeding program. USA members also compete in the sport of Schutzhund because it focuses on developing and evaluating those traits in the dogs that ensure outstandingly reliable and confident companionship.

The superior working German Shepherd Dogs that achieve their Schutzhund titles are selected by discriminating breeders of the German Shepherd Dog in America and around the world to be their foundation sires and dams. Schutzhund is a cornerstone of breed-worthiness evaluation upon which many historically proven working, sporting, and companion German Shepherd Dog bloodlines have been established.

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