- Dog's age minimum 15 months
- Duration 2-3 months
Purpose of the Breed Suitability Test – ZTP
The reason and purpose of the ZTP is to determine, in accordance with the Breed aims, the suitable Dobermann for breeding, and to exclude the unsuitable dog from breeding.
The training for the ZTP exams contain all elements needed to present a dog in a ZTP exam.
We also present the dog in the ZTP exam, entry fees in the exam and aditional costs for travelling to the place of the exam and accomodation should be charged in plus.
Note:
As from 01.03.2011 a blood sample will be taken from every participating dog at every ZTP in Germany as well as in foreign countries, in order to establish a DNA-based identity profile.The officiating judge has to be reimbursed at the ZTP for the costs involved. If the DNA analysis does not confirm the identity of the dog, then the ZTP will be declared void with immediate effect. The imposition of a possible penalty will be decided by the Presidium. The blood sample can only be obtained by the officiating judge who is also responsible for the correct procurement of the DNA sample and for the 'error free' recording of all relevant data including the forwarding of the samples to the DV approved institute within 2 days. If a participating dog is already in possession of a DNA-based identity profile, then the Breed Judge has to be presented with the original thereof as well as a copy. The copy will be forwarded to the DV approved institute for analysis. Nevertheless, for safety's sake, a blood sample will be taken which will be assessed in the case of a 'non confirmation' of the already existing identity profile. If the existing identity profile is confirmed then the new DNA sample will not be assessed.
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