In Denmark, a
working dog (brugshund) is a title a dog
earns, when it has shown (and confirmed) to a judge it can work accordingly to the breed standard!
If your dog hasn’t earned the title, it is not a working dog! Pretty simple!
When talking about Rottweilers (and GSDs, Giant Schnauzers, Dobermans, Boxers etc. etc.) Such a title here can be earned in BHP (equal to SCHH/IPO) or PH (police dog) and a few other programs I think! But all programs include tracking/obedience and bite work (if my memory serves me right)
Besides in conformation shows, there is a special class called “brugshundeklasse” (working dog class) where only dogs, who has already shown their working skills and earned the title "brugshund" (working dog) can be entered and compete.
No matter where I go, conformation shows, trials, local or national championship, I do look forward to see and watch the DKBRCHs = Dansk brugshunde champion (Danish Working Dog Champion) = Titled working dogs living up to the standard regarding
both working abilities and conformation, no matter breed.
So from my point of view...
you have to prove your dog is working dog... no matter breed.
The first step is to WORK your dog!
