Dutch Shepherd Forum

We don't have a scenting/tracking type forum on the group so I'll just share here
( mods can move it if there's a better spot )

On April 14th in Eugene, OR "Force" and I entered the EDOC hosted AKC tracking test.
Raining pretty well for our track, we drew #10 out of 12.
I'm happy to report he passed easily earning his AKC TD title. ( TD = Tracking Dog )

Even more exciting news, we just heard from AKC and he is the first Dutch Shepherd to obtain a TD title

Congratulations!!! His place in history!

Thankyou
Obviously I'm thrilled to pieces with this boy. I know I got very lucky to have him as my first Dutch Shepherd.
He's not an easy dog but the journey has been a loy of learning for us both. Who knows what the future will bring as we keep having fun out there.

He's already made his little spot in DS history. Force was the first Dutch Shepherd to title in Nosework, and now the first AKC TD too.
Sure enjoying getting out there and exploring the versatility of the breed.
Wonder what we should explore next ?

Very Cool!!

Way to go!

Congrats!!!

Congrats!

Just curious how Force is registered. Is he a FSS dog with an FCI or other pedigree, or did you ILP? I was thinking about ILPing Odin because he's neutered, but I heard it was a lot harder to get verification as a DS because they're still FSS.


I wonder if there are any DS with tracking titles ILP'd as "brindle mals" or mixed breeds since DS wasn't an option in previous years.

2 of my Dutch Shepherds were registered with the AKC Canine Partners Program - for mixes and non-AKC purebreds spayed/neutered. Once the DS was accepted as an AKC breed they had me submit the PAL/ILP registration and pictures along with their CP numbers and they assigned them PAL numbers and moved all of their trial results over to their PAL number. They were super to work with. There is a DS in Texas doing agility too and who went to the AKC Nationals this year that was CP registered and is now PAL registered. I thought the PAL process was pretty easy - just a pain to take the 2 pics.

I'd try for PAL. If they deny it then they will offer you the CP. CPs are not allowed to enter tracking tests at this point but PAL dogs are. I'm pretty sure there will be no problem getting a PAL on Odin.

k9katet wrote:2 of my Dutch Shepherds were registered with the AKC Canine Partners Program - for mixes and non-AKC purebreds spayed/neutered. Once the DS was accepted as an AKC breed they had me submit the PAL/ILP registration and pictures along with their CP numbers and they assigned them PAL numbers and moved all of their trial results over to their PAL number. They were super to work with. There is a DS in Texas doing agility too and who went to the AKC Nationals this year that was CP registered and is now PAL registered. I thought the PAL process was pretty easy - just a pain to take the 2 pics.

I'd try for PAL. If they deny it then they will offer you the CP. CPs are not allowed to enter tracking tests at this point but PAL dogs are. I'm pretty sure there will be no problem getting a PAL on Odin.

Oh thanks!! I already have the pics from his UKC registration so hopefully those will work.