Trials and tournaments should serve two purposes. The first
purpose is to determine a dog’s suitability
for a particular use by obtaining a title. The other purpose
is to help to maintain or increase the health
and working ability, as far as working dog characteristics are
concerned, from generation to generation
within the breeding program. They also help to maintain and
increase health and fitness. A working title
is also considered proof of a dog’s breed worthiness.
We suggest that the national organizations (LAO) promote the
IPO. International events should be conducted under IPO Rules.
All trials and tournaments are subject to sports related principles
regarding the hosting of events and regarding the conduct of
the participants. The regulations stated in these guidelines
are binding for all persons involved. All competitors have to
comply with the same performance requirements. The events are
open to the public. The membership must be informed publicly
of the location of the event and the time the event starts.
Trials and tournaments must comply with the complete examination
levels or separate complete parts of a
particular examination level. In any case, successfully completed
entire examination level at an event
reflects a valid training degree. The training degrees must
be recognized by all countries that are
members of the FCI.
Trial Season
IPO1-3 trials as well as IPO-FH trials can be held throughout
the entire year if weather permits and
health and safety of people and animals are not put at risk.
Otherwise, the event cannot be held. This
decision is made by the Trial Judge. The LAO is entitled to
make restrictions regarding the trial season
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