The Saint Bernard Club of America Draft Test is a series of exercises designed to develop and
demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Saint Bernard dogs. While working in a capacity
involving hauling, the dog and handler must demonstrate teamwork skills. The Saint Bernard has
historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities and the performance of these exercises
is intended to demonstrate skills resulting both from natural ability and training that are
applicable to realistic work situations.
Dogs must be willing to work with their handlers and the exercises must be accomplished
efficiently. The goal of each handler is to maintain control while encouraging his dogs' natural
independence; together, they demonstrate teamwork. Since a dog can perform draft work only in
cooperation with a person, each handler must demonstrate an understanding of draft work with
the dog's ability, training and equipment.
The Saint Bernard Club of America Draft Test Regulations are a set of standards by which
handlers and Saint Bernards are judged at a Saint Bernard Club of America sponsored draft test.
See the Official
Draft Test Regulations here