Creating a working/training/character test - what should it look like?

Originally Posted by Rona

I think it's unfair to test all the dogs against ONE criterion, if they live in so many different environments and so different kinds of behaviour are expected from them.

I think the idea, though, is to create a more unified idea of where we want the temperament and working ability to go in the future. To create even more of a predictable, standard temperament in the breed. This won't stop people from indulging in other activities with their dogs as the AKC and UKC have a variety of sports you can participate in. All it will do is create a test based on the things CsVs are BEST at; the things breeders will work towards in their dogs.

As far as the test goes, I like the ideas Marcy's already mentioned. I would either leave off protection, or add a separate test for it that you can obtain an additional title in. I think ALL CsV should be able to pass endurance, obedience, and trailing, but that protection should be more of a case by case basis. Just my 2 cents.