Schutzhund is the representation of the character and quality of a dog as a superior breeding stock. The complicatedness of the schutzhund trial and adversity of the sport would surely determine the much superior dog whom is physically or temperamentally suited to complete the title of Schutzhund. The working dog.

The first Schutzhund trial was held in Germany in 1901. These steps were taken to point out the correct working temperament and ability in the German Shepherd breed. SV (Germany), the parent club of the breed, developed the Schutzhund trial as a way of improving and maintaining a reliable dog with the intention that would be suitable for breeding.

Schutzhund is a dog training and breeding sport developed originally in the 1920's by the Deutsches Shaeferhund Verein (German Shepherd Dog Club), or SV, in order to maintain the working ability and the quality of the breed. Schutzhund means literally "protection dog", the training involves work equally in tracking, obedience and protection. In order to get a Schutzhund degree a dog must pass all three phases of the work. Also, a working title (at least a SchH I) is required for breed survey purposes (by a breed warden) in order to register an approved "correctly bred" litter.

There are three major degrees awarded - SchH I, SchH II, and SchH III. Each level being more difficult to achieve. SchH I (IPO I) is the apprentice test. A SchH III dog must validate a superior level of performance, ability and courage.

The special and unique traits that make a good Schutzhund dog are mostly inherent characteristics that must be bred. Even among dogs bred out of Schutzhund litters, only few have the ability to reach SchH I. A small percentage will have the necessary drive, intelligence and mostly the desire to achieve a title of SchH III.

Breeding a schutzhund puppy is not sufficient if the early development is not handled correctly. A young schutzhund puppy should not be handled with a firm corrections. It is equally important that he/she should never be dominated by another dog. The training and play should have a positive ending with results equally satisfying both to the dog and the trainer/owner.