Prestigious Field Trial event returning to West Alabama

Demopolis will once again play host to one of the nation’s most prestigious hunting dog Field Trial events.

After a successful event last year, the Southeast Hunter Chapter of Verein Deutsch-Drahthaar Group of North America will hold the 2013 International Armbruster Zuchtprufung in Demopolis Oct. 30-Nov. 2. Along with the Southeast Hunter Chapter, the VDD-GNA and the City of Demopolis invite and welcome everyone to North America’s premier HZP test, breed show and social event of the year!

The Drahthaar is the most frequently used hunting dog by the hunting establishment in Germany, and that is not without reason – the versatile work range of the all-around dog demands an intelligent, mentally flexible dog. Endurance and a will to obey, as well as the ability to concentrate on work, characterize this robust fellow in the coarse jacket. When others quit, work is just beginning for him. As a dog that can be used universally for a full range of tasks and as a dog for the work after the shot, the Drahthaar is unsurpassed. He brings to the hunt many specialties.

Events kick off at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30 with an introductory seminar at the Demopolis Civic Center.

Registration and a reception/dinner will be held later that day.

Following three days of field trials and other events, the final judging, awards ceremony and banquet will be held at on Saturday, Nov. 2

For more information, visit http://www.vdd-gna.org/ or call Richard Shell at 205-215-1020 or David Chatllier at 910-237-4439.