DK Tests

-Derby: A Deutsch Kurzhaar Derby Test is a breed test held in the spring to evaluate a young dog’s natural hunting abilities, primarily focusing on its nose quality, search pattern, pointing steadiness, and cooperation with the handler, essentially assessing the dog’s potential breeding value based on its inherited field traits, all while minimizing the influence of excessive training; it is considered a key test to determine if a young Deutsch Kurzhaar has the necessary instincts to be a good hunting dog
-Solms: A Deutsch Kurzhaar Solms Test is a field trial designed to evaluate a young dog’s natural hunting abilities, mental stability, and trainability, specifically focusing on its potential for versatile hunting and breeding, considered an extension of the initial “Derby” test, and is used to assess the breeding quality of both parents by observing the dog’s performance in various hunting scenarios like pointing, retrieving, and water work; named after Prince Albrecht zu Solms-Braunfels, who established key standards for the breed. 
-AZP: The AZP is the same in every aspect as the Solms EXCEPT that it is for dogs older than their first breed year and a dog’s ability should reflect this increased age.
-NAKP/IKP: NAKP or North American Kurzhaar Prüfung and IKP or Internationale Kurzhaar Prüfung are the same test held different continents. They are a field and water test conducted by the Deutsch-Kurzhaar-Verband (DKV) to evaluate the hunting abilities of a Deutsch Kurzhaar dog, assessing its performance in various hunting scenarios including pointing, retrieving, and marking game, primarily designed to showcase the breeding quality and hunting capabilities of the breed across different terrains and water conditions; essentially, it’s a rigorous test to determine if a dog is suitable for breeding based on its hunting prowess in the field and on water. 
–Kleeman: a highly regarded field trial competition specifically designed for Deutsch Kurzhaar dogs, evaluating their hunting abilities across various disciplines like nose work, searching, pointing, retrieving, and obedience, considered one of the most prestigious tests for the breed, named after Dr. Kleemann, a prominent figure in the development of the breed standards; participation is usually limited to dogs who have already proven their abilities in lower-level tests, making it a test for the elite level of Deutsch Kurzhaars. 
–Zuchtschau: is the breed show that must be past with a “G” rating or better for breeding eligibility; the ratings are as follows:
U=ungenügend
G=Gut
SG= Sehr gut
V= vorzüglich

JGV Tests

–VJP: This test is for young dogs. Similar in nearly every aspect to the Derby the largest difference in the two is that the VJP has an additional “Rabbit Track” in which the dog without seeing the rabbit must demonstrate the ability to stay on a focused track of the rabbit for a satisfiable amount of time to demonstrate it understands the task.
-HZP: The same in almost every aspect as the Solms. The HZP contains minor differences in rules surrounding handling of the dog, and distances required for drags.
-VGP: A dog that has passed the VGP is part of an elite group. This two-day test provides a rigorous evaluation of the fully trained dog in the field, forest, and water. In contrast to the VJP and HZP, which evaluate the natural ability of the dog, this test evaluates the performance of the dog in each subject — performance that has been developed through training and actual hunting experience. Obedience plays a significant role in bringing the dog to this point and the dog’s level of obedience is evaluated from the moment that the test begins to the very end of the test.

Other Usability Tests and Qualifications

–Das Armbruster-Haltabzeichen (AH): Granted when a dog demonstrates the ability to be obedient on the track of a hare during the VJP, HZP, or VGP. The dog whistled into the down position when it sights a hare. Once the hare is out of sight, the dog is released to track and must show at least a Good Track.
–Verlorenbringernachweis (VBR): evaluates a dog’s ability to recover wounded game in a live hunting situation. The test must follow a blood trail of a wounded animal for a minimum of 300 meters and must be witnessed by an Association Judge.
–Bringtreueprüfung (BTR): to pass this test the dog must find and retrieve a fox or raccoon weighing at least seven pounds that is placed a minimum of 100 meters away from the starting point within 20 minutes on a single “search” command from the handler. The regulations prohibit using a “fetch” command.
-Härtenachweis (HN): Toughness Award

There are many other qualifications and awards that are attainable through the JGHV, these are just a few of the most common that you may find on a dog’s Ahnentafel (Pedigree).