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After the warmer season we start with the subordination (obedience) and with the draught work. For Newfis the draught work is a good compensation for the colder season. The draught work is not only a good occupation but also obtains the structure of their muscles. In the last years we forgot that draught work dogs have an old tradition. Only a few persons are working for sport with their dogs as draught work dogs in the USA, Great Britain, Austria and Suisse. |
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In the past the draught work dogs had to bring wood out of the forest and the fishing nets to the shore.
Which dog is suitable as a draught work dog? In general all big and strong dogs who are healthy and fit. | |
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There are different associations which are training and testing their dogs with their own different rules. Basically there are a few rules which have to be considered: - A draught work dog should have a basic knowledge of obedience, as for example 'sit', 'stand up' and 'stay'. - The dog should be matured, min. age 1,5 years. - The dog should be fit, to be sure please ask your vet. - Please habituate your dog slowly to this work. |
| - A well trained and educated dog can pull 4 times of his weight. - Don't work with your dog on days with high temperatures, give him enough to drink and make regular breaks. | |
| Here are our tested draught work dogs: | |
| Alice von der Goldstadt / Thomas Merz | Level 1 |
| Bola von der Uckermark / Dieter Leins | Level 1 |
| Yola von der Uckermark / Francoise Leins | Level 1 |
| Don von der Uckermark / David Kadau | Level 1 |
| Sammy vom Butzensee / Kerstin Schmid | Level 2 |
| Casiopaia Little Bay / Karin Püschel | Level 2 |
| Bijou vom Fuhrtbachtal / Michael Schmid | Level 3 |
| Cliff vom Fuhrtbachtal / Kerstin Schmid | Level 3 |