Through generations of selective breeding, these breeds were shaped to be sound in body and mind — intelligent, resilient, driven, and capable.

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They were created for purpose.

By the early 1900s, structured schemes emerged to test those traits — not for ribbons, but to ensure only the most capable dogs shaped the next generation. From these foundations, purpose-built sports evolved to keep function alive.

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For breeders committed to those original values, these tests and titles still matter — because today’s dogs should be measured by the same yardstick.