IFR - request for information

This form is meant for the Delegates and especially the Breedwardens of the IFR-memberclubs and/or those responsible for breeding matters of the concerned clubs.

This information will allow us to make an inventory of existing breeding regulations and not only to prepare the next seminars and Meeting of Delegates but especially to improve the compliance of existing regulations to the IFR-Constitution and to help achieving its goals.

We would therefore appreciate a quick and complete answer to this questionnaire.

It goes without saying that we are at your disposal for all further information.

Name of the IFR memberclub *
Name of the breedwarden or responsible for breeding matters (can also be the Delegate) *
Email to be used in the context of this questionnaire and its follow ups. *

all our correspondance will be sent to this adress.
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Does your club organize "tests of social behaviour" *

Does your club organize "tests of social behaviour" yes no
Name of your "tests of social behaviour" *

Name of your "tests of social behaviour" BH MAG-test Assessment of Social Behaviour Other
How many times / year does your club organize such tests :

according to your club regulations
Can your members participate such tests organized by other clubs / organizations in your country :

Can your members participate such tests organized by other clubs / organizations in your country : Yes No
If "other", please give the name :

according to your club regulations
IF NO :

IF NO : We have plans to organize such tests in the very near future. We would like guidance in this matter, incl. the suggestion of a test of social behaviour. Such tests do not interest us.
Proving to the world that the Rottweiler has his place in human society is one of the essential goals of the IFR. The IFR board is therefore considering to develop a simple but very relevant test "assessment of social behaviour" and to present it to the next IFR-Seminar of Breedwardens in 2017. It would be a test that could be organized by all IFR-Memberclubs (on voluntary basis) and the IFR might support this for example by issuing a uniform IFR-diploma. Would this interest your club ?

Proving to the world that the Rottweiler has his place in human society is one of the essential goals of the IFR. The IFR board is therefore considering to develop a simple but very relevant test "assessment of social behaviour" and to present it to the next IFR-Seminar of Breedwardens in 2017. It would be a test that could be organized by all IFR-Memberclubs (on voluntary basis) and the IFR might support this for example by issuing a uniform IFR-diploma. Would this interest your club ? Yes, this would interest us No, not interested.
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Does your club have breeding regulations, that is : conditions that must be met before breeding with a dog is allowed (for your club-members) ? *

Does your club have breeding regulations, that is : conditions that must be met before breeding with a dog is allowed (for your club-members) ? Yes No
Please upload here the text of your breeding regulatons. If possible in English.
What is the minium age to breed for a female :

according to your club regulations
What is the minium age to breed for a male :

according to your club regulations
Are there any regulations regarding the “management” of dog breeding issued by the national kennel club and if so, please state its essentials :
Does your country have legislation (by the governement) that regulates the breeding of the Rottweiler ? If yes, please state the essentials of this legislation.
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Must all dogs belonging to your club-members be judged on HD (hip displaysia) before being bred ?

Must all dogs belonging to your club-members be judged on HD (hip displaysia) before being bred ? yes no
What is the worst HD - rating with which a dog can still be bred according to your club rules ?

What is the worst HD - rating with which a dog can still be bred according to your club rules ? HD A HD B HD C HD D all is possible.
Additional information about HD ?
Must all dogs belonging to your club-members be judged on ED (ellbow displaysia) before being bred ?

Must all dogs belonging to your club-members be judged on ED (ellbow displaysia) before being bred ? yes no
What is the worst ED - rating with which a dog can still be bred according to your club rules ?

What is the worst ED - rating with which a dog can still be bred according to your club rules ? ED 0 ED 1 ED 2 ED 3 all is possible.
Additional information about ED ?
Possible other genetic disorders that breeding dogs must be tested on before being allowed to breed.
Is there a possibility for your Breedwarden to collect data about certain genetic disorders diagnosed in certain dogs or certain bloodlines so this information might be exchanged with other clubs ?

Is there a possibility for your Breedwarden to collect data about certain genetic disorders diagnosed in certain dogs or certain bloodlines so this information might be exchanged with other clubs ? Yes No We can investigate if such exchange can be organized.
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The IFR-board is considering to take initiatives (educational program) concerning basic knowledge on genetics and then especially the negative effects of too long and/or too close inbreeding (limited genepool) for the Rottweiler breed.

The IFR-board is considering to take initiatives (educational program) concerning basic knowledge on genetics and then especially the negative effects of too long and/or too close inbreeding (limited genepool) for the Rottweiler breed. Our club will be interested in such initiatives and will be willing to cooperate in the publication / distribution of such information and/or programs. Our club is not interested in such initiatives.
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Does your club organize a Breed Suitability Test (BST), meaning a test to ensure that the dog meets certain characteristics / conditions that make him/her suitable for breeding ?

Does your club organize a Breed Suitability Test (BST), meaning a test to ensure that the dog meets certain characteristics / conditions that make him/her suitable for breeding ? Yes No
Please upload here the regulations of your Breed Suitability Test. Preferably in English.
How many times / year does your club organize such BST's ?
Is participation to the test obligatory FOR YOUR MEMBERS before the dog can be used for breeding ?

Is participation to the test obligatory FOR YOUR MEMBERS before the dog can be used for breeding ? No, participation is only on voluntary basis. If the dog does not participate or does not pass the test, he can still be used for breeding. yes, participation is obligatory for our members but even if the dog does not pass the test, he can still be used for breeding. yes, participation is obligatory for our members before breeding. If the dog does not participate or does not pass the test, he cannot be used for breeding. yes, participation is obligatory for our members but if they do not participate or if the dog does not pass the test, the member can leave the club and still obtain pedigrees by the kennelclub.

The question is about breeders that are members of your club, not about breeders who are not a member of your club.
Is the test concluded with :

Is the test concluded with : a decision of "pass" or "fail" It is an assessment of the characteristics of the dog and the conclusion is NOT "pass" or "fail". It is left to the decision of the owner to use the dog or not use the dog for breeding.
What is the name of the test (BST)

What is the name of the test (BST) ZtP BST BH other
If "other" : please give the name :
Does the test include :

Does the test include : Judging of the exterior of the dog Judging of character of the dog Judging of both exterior and character judging of social behaviour judging of all three parts mentionned above
About the part that judges the physical characteristics.

About the part that judges the physical characteristics. This includes measuring the dog (height, length, muzzle/skull proportion, ... This does NOT include measuring the dog. The club collects all the data that are obtained, incl. the results of the measurements and if wanted, statistics could be made available. The club does NOT collect the data obtained during the measuring of the dogs.
About the part that concerns the nature of the dog, if it includes bitwork :

About the part that concerns the nature of the dog, if it includes bitwork : It includes protectionwork on IPO-suit It includes protectionwork on a civilian-suit (ring-suit) It also tests social behaviour. It also tests the dog's reaction on all sorts of normally to expected external provocation and assesses the strenght of his reactions and the speed of regaining balance. We give the owner the choice between two BST-routines, one with and one without bitework.
About the part that concerns the nature of the dog, if it DOES NOT include bitwork :

About the part that concerns the nature of the dog, if it DOES NOT include bitwork : It does not include bitework but it includes a part that tests the dog's self confidence under strong provocation It does not include bitework and does NOT include a part that tests the dog's reactions under strong provocation. It tests social behaviour. It tests the dog's reaction on all sorts of normally to expected external provocation and assesses the strenght of his reactions and the speed of regaining balance. We give the owner the choice between two BST-routines, one with and one without bitework.
About the part that concerns the nature of the dog. What is especially looked for as a quality :

About the part that concerns the nature of the dog. What is especially looked for as a quality : Protection drive with low threshold (quick or immediate reactions). Protection drive with high threshold (the dog reacts only under very strong provocation) Difficult to say as this depends on the nature of the test : with or without bitework. The ease of regaining balance after a strong provocation Indifference to all provocations, even a threat. A high threshold in all circumstances, dog is difficult to provoke in all cirumstances A low threshold in all circumstances, we want the dog to react on all provocations Showing to be submissive under strong provocation is acceptable as long as the dog is not overly shy / fearful. Showing to be submissive under strong provocation is not acceptable. Social behaviour under all circumstances.
Possible remarks about the breed suitability test (BST) that you think are important or relevant to understand the test that your club organizes and its purposes.
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The IFR Meeting of the Delegates accepted the possibility to consider organizing meetings of Breedwardens and/or judges at a regional level. For instance : in Asia, South-America, etc. ...

Would your club be interested in participating such regional activities ?

The IFR Meeting of the Delegates accepted the possibility to consider organizing meetings of Breedwardens and/or judges at a regional level. For instance : in Asia, South-America, etc. ...

Would your club be interested in participating such regional activities ? yes no we are even willing to organize such activities and will contact the IFR-Board for further discussion.
Do you have suggestions about other activities that the IFR-board (within its constitutional powers !) might consider to organize to help achieve the IFR-goals, other than the existing annual IPO-World Championship, the World Show, Helper seminar, Meeting of the Breedwardens, Meeting of Judges, ... ?
The IFR Constitution allows for the establishment of regional IFR-structures. What is the position of your club towards this ?

The IFR Constitution allows for the establishment of regional IFR-structures. What is the position of your club towards this ? Not interested, this does not seem useful for our region. Interested but our club will not take initiatives. Interested in general and our club will contact the IFR-Board for further discussion. Interested but there is no need for a structure, informal talks between our regional clubs are sufficient. Interested and we think that a structure is necessary.
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What activities does your club organize ?

What activities does your club organize ? Shows IPO Ring Mondioring Herding Agility Obedience Other canine sports (cfr. further) Assessment of social behaviour Breed Suitability Tests Seminars for breeders Lessons about behaviour problems Adoption program for problem dogs or dogs that must be replaced Littercontrols on litters bred by clubmembers Other
Which of the activities that your club organizes are in your opinion important to help preserve the Rottweiler's compliance to the Breedstandard ?
If your club organizes other activities than those mentionned above, please tell us which activities :
Question for the Memberclubs who usually do NOT send a team for the IFR World Championship IPO. Is there a specific reason for this ?

Question for the Memberclubs who usually do NOT send a team for the IFR World Championship IPO. Is there a specific reason for this ? Our members do not work our dogs in IPO Only very few members train dogs in IPO The IPO program is not in our club's activities and not really interests us. IPO is unknown or almost unknown in our country Our club supports and promotes IPO but our individual handlers are not interested in participating the World Championship It is too far / too expensive. If it would be organized in the region, we would probably participate. IPO is forbidden by law in our country other
If there are other reasons why your club usually not sends a team for the IFR-World Championship IPO, please let us know :

IFR - request for information

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