Labrador Club Deutschland e.V. (LCD) (German Labrador Retriever Club)

Then Wesenstest is a strict temperament test organized by the German Labrador Retriever Club.  It is a mandatory test which a Labrador has to pass in order to be used for breeding purposes.

Date: 30.03.200 Location: Twistetal Germany Judge: Mr. Mario Nauke Name of dog: Carpenny Scenario

Desirable Temperament Traits

Temperament: +

Agility/movement drive: ++

Playfulness drive:       ++

Stamina/endurance:        +

Fearlessness/courage:        ++

Stamina: +

Alertness:         ++

Tracking drive/instinct:        ++

Prey drive/instinct:        ++

Fetching drive/instinct:        ++

Self confidence amongst unfamiliar people:        ++   

Self confidence amongst unfamiliar sounds:     ++

Self confidence amongst unfamiliar objects:     ++

Self confidence to the gun shot:      ++

Submissiveness:         +

Bonding:         ++

Undesirable Temperament Traits:

Mistrustfulness:        -

Fighting drive:         -

Insecurity:         -

Anxiety:         -

Fearfulness:         -

Nervousness:         -

Shyness:         -

Fear induced sharpness:       -

Confidence induced sharpness:       -

Gun shyness/fear:        -

Grading system:

++ (very well developed/present) + (well developed/present) +/- (not well developed/present) - (non existent)

Judges report:

This 3 year old friendly male shows an exemplary bonding and compliance/obedience (with owner). The typical working instinct, which is a characteristic of the Labrador, is well to very well developed. Amongst unfamiliar people he behaves friendly, open and has continuous eye  contact with his handler. When confronted with strange objects he show interest, investigates them independently and walks towards them. A male with a typical Labrador friendly temperament which adheres very close to the breed standard.
No reaction to the gun shot.