Evaluation of the usefulness of the temperament tests in utility dog breeding on the example of a Boxer breed

Evaluation of the usefulness of the temperament tests in utility dog breeding on the example of a Boxer breed. Boxer is a German utility dog breed, for which in some European countries the temperament tests are the part of breeding qualifi cation. The aim of this study is the evaluation of usefulness of such tests in breed ing process. Data for the analysis originated from the results of international dogs’ sports competitions organized by Association Technique Internationale du Boxer (ATIBOX) in the years 2002–2015. It was found that the use of temperament tests in breeding qualifi cations has a very small effect on the results achieved in the competitions. It may result from differences in tests between different countries. The use of temperament tests in Boxer breeding is justifi ed by the preservation of the breed’s character.