On the first weekend of April, a natural herding instinct test and exam for dogs was held in the Birštonas area. This test was organized for the first time by the Alytus Dog Lovers Club “Bosko” according to the standards approved by the International Cynological Federation. Participants from Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and Poland took part in the event. 22 participants were registered to participate in the test held on April 5, 20 arrived. 13 dogs passed the natural herding instinct test. 17 participants registered for the test held on April 6, 16 of them passed the test. You can find more about the event here.

The next sheep herding test and exam (NHAT and HWT) will be planned in 2026 on spring.

Herding instinct test NHAT - April 5-6, 2025

HWT TS/CS and clincs with Petra Szarvas

Moments from April 11-14. the practical seminar and NHAT/HWT TS and CS herding instinct test and herding exam.

The 2021 Herding Event: Instincts, Examination, Seminar, Competition!

An official herding instinct test, practical herding seminar, herding examination, and competition organized by the Valų Korgių Mėgėjų Klubas (Valley Corgis Enthusiasts Club). The seminar was led by Petras Szarvas (HU). Judging the instinct test, examination, and competition were Petras Szarvas (HU) and Audronė Naruševičė (LT). Participants were awarded diplomas for herding instinct test, herding examination, and seminar recognized by the Lithuanian Cynological Society (LKD).