Episode 033: Improving Your Odds Through Testing w/ Cortney Schaefer

Cortney Schaefer is the breed warden and director of testing for Deutsch Langhaar GNA and a JGHV Performance Judge. Cortney discusses how the standardized testing allows only those dogs that prove natural ability and trainability are allowed to contribute to the future of the breed. Through examination and performance evaluation, breeders are able to consistently produce dogs suitable for versatile hunt ability.    5:00 Cortney's story on how she got started in hunting 7:20 Start in bird dogs 11:00 First Deutsch Langhaar Puppy that changed her life 14:30 Why do DL's have tails? 17:50 Being a breed warden 23:45 Mentorship available in DL-GNA 24:50 Utilizing genetics across seas 27:20 DL arriving in the US 30:20 German Testing System 35:50 VJP – Spring Test 37:50 HZP – Fall Test 51:30 VGP – Finished Dog Test 57:40 Temperament evals 1:02 DL Breed characteristics 1:11:35 Currently chasing after 1:15:45 Ideal owner for a DL 1:19:30 Commitment for new owners 1:21:30 Training resources 1:24:00 Benefits to buying a puppy from a DL GNA Breeder 1:26:30 Educating and Connecting DL Breeders and Owners 1:30:00 Timing and testing 1:33:00 Average cost of a DL pup 1:37:35 DL Versatile Champion Connect with DL GNA ------------------------------------------- Support this podcast on Patreon Donate to AKC Canine Health Foundation and receive a calendar Thank you to our Partners: Dakota283 Kennels (use promo code birddogbabe for 10% discount)  Xcel Shooting Sports – free gun slip ($90 value) with purchase of select shotguns Connect with Courtney Follow Bird Dog Babe: Instagram Facebook YouTube