Welcome to the World of the Saint Bernard in Draft Work
The Saint Bernard Club of America's definition of Draft Work: "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 land-work 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."
Draft Work Links
Current year results for AKC shows, trials and tests
Saint Bernard National Archive’s Years of the Past
Draft Titles earned at past SBCA National Specialties
Archive Database Draft Dog Records from 1988 (first year) to date
The different titles and their abbreviations
Draft Test Visual Illustrations
Ask a draft dog trainer a question
SBCA Draft Test Regulations (1.3mb PDF file)
SBCA Guidelines for Working Trials
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