from an outsider's point of view - the idea of the test is worthwhile for me; for German Shepherd Dogs the Ausdauerprüfung (AD) test measures only 20km and some dogs are not able to do it (!).. due to not always poor hips and bad conditioning but also poor structure. completing the exam within the time limit technically fulfills the requirements of the breed's parent club, but having a dog which CAN do the distance +/- the time limit is fulfills the intent, in my humble opinion.
anyway, I wish to participate in SVP events and am looking into how they can be set up here.
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