Resources and Links

Since 1975, the premier national organization dedicated to preserving the German Shepherd Dog's working heritage through Schutzhund training and breed surveys. USCA

 FCI IGP Rules IGP is short for Internationale Gebrauchshund Pruefung, which is a German competition sport previously known as IPO or Schutzhund.

IGP rules changes effective 1/1/2025.  Here is a quick reference of the changes. Changes

Rules and Regulations Manual (USCA, 7/2024). Rules & Regs.

Upcoming events in USCA and list of clubs.

Click Here

International Search and Rescue Dog Organisation (IRO) RH 'aka' Search & Rescue Sport. 2025 Rules