Breed Survey Details

 

Repeat Survey
  Approved

Period:  Lebenszeit

Survey Org - USCA
Date of Survey: Jun-13-2026
Event: 2026 Treasure Valley Working Dog Club Breed Survey
Location: Treasure Valley Working Dog Club - Middleton  ID,  United States
Judge: USCA  Heidi Theis
Owner: Bruce Ragusa
Breeder: Randy Tyson-Witmer
Determinations on day of Repeat survey
Shown in excellent condition for lifetime
Jump Test
Effortless
 
Changes: IGP 3 
Height at withers: 59.00, 59.00, 59.00, 59.00 cm
Chest depth: 28.00 cm
Chest circumference: 78.00 cm
Weight: 35.00 kg
 
 
 

New Survey
  Approved

Period:  2025-2026

Survey Org - USCA
Date of Survey: Jul-21-2024
Event: 2024 Treasure Valley Working Dog Club Breed Survey
Location: Treasure Valley Working Dog Club - Middleton  ID,  United States
Judge: USCA  Heidi Theis
Owner: Bruce Ragusa
Breeder: Randy Tyson-Witmer
I. General
Height at withers: 58.00, 58.50, 58.50, 58.00 cm
Chest depth: 30.00 cm
Chest circumference: 78.00 cm
Weight: 32.70 kg
Pigment: Good
Coat: Stock
Color: Sable
II. Evaluation of general condition, size, structure, firmness of ligaments, gait, drives, self confidence and loadability (TSB)
Overall assessment:
Medium size, substantial, very good darker sable colored female with a powerful head and beautiful expression. Slightly stretched, normal wither, straight back, croup is slightly short and slightly steep. Good front angulation, upper arm should be longer, very good rear angulation. Moves straight in front wand rear. Should be more free in front reach and shows effective rear drive.
Jump Test
Distinctly powerful and effortless
III. Temperament, nerves, gun sureness, drives, self confidence, loadability (TSB)
Temperament: Steady,Natural
Alertness: Present
Nerves: Steady
Surness: Present
Gun sureness: Present
Instinctive behavior, self-confidence, hardness: Pronounced
IV. Evaluation in stand and motion
Structure: Strong
Expression: Lively,Noble
Structural characteristics: Noticeably stretched,Substantial
Bones: Medium strong,Dry
Musculature: Strong,Dry
Firmness of front ligaments while standing: Very good
Firmness of rear ligaments while standing: Very good
Back: Firm
Tightness of elbows: Very good
Firmness of pasterns: Good
Front: Straight
Croup: Slightly short,Slightly steep
Firmness of hocks: Good
Gait - Overall: Front/rear correct straight gait
Front:
Rear:
Front reach: Good
Rear drive: Effective
Nails: Dark
Feet-Front: Front round/tight
Feet-Rear: Rear round/tight
Head: Very strong
Color of eyes: Dark
Upper jaw: Strong
Lower jaw: Strong
Dentition: Healthy,Scissor bite,Strong,Normal spacing
Dentition faults:
V. Special qualities/faults (to supplement overall assessment)
Excellent speed and gripping ability in protectionPowerfully built female
VI. Advice for breeding (Recommendations - Warnings)