The Game Test, Part I Game Dog History. Danny Burton. The game test Part IIn my opinion, the Game Test is a very important part of breeding and matching gamedogs. I think that the purpose of the game test is misunderstood by many dogmen. I also think that a lot of poor advice has been written about game testing. The stories that dogmen tell about the way they game test their dogs are often exaggerations or lies. I am going to write about, why I believe dogs should be game tested and how I would test them. If you dont agree with what I have to say on the subject, feel free to skip this article or write your own. I am writing my opinion of the truth, whether it makes the reader happy or conforms to popular belief or not. I dont really care if some readers disagree with me or not, but if my advice is helpful to anyone, then I would be happy about that. I came to my opinions from twenty years experience of running a yard of sixty dogs. I wont change my opinions for you and I dont expect any experienced dogman to change his opinions for me. Megabyte Punch Full Game' title='Megabyte Punch Full Game' />Thanks to an EU regulation, using your smartphone in Europe is no longer an anxietyinducing exercise where every minute of call time and megabyte of data could add. See a lot of guys are big name because other people build their name up or whatever. People who dont fight dogs, they do all kinds of build up on certain people. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Easily share your publications and get. This article is for those that are still learning and want to read an opinion that is somewhat different than those they may have read before. WHAT IS A GAME TEST I would describe a game test as a hard roll for your dog, usually, but not always thirty minutes or longer. It is a roll in which your dog will get hurt, tired and getting the worst of the fight. This game test will tell you what your dog will do when he is tired and being handled by his opponent. Does he have the gameness to keep trying to win against a stronger dog, when hes tired and on the bottom most of the timeHow does he act in his corner How does he scratch into a dog thats getting the best of him The game test will answer all of these questions and also tell you about your dogs stamina and fighting abilities. A game test should never be against an opponent of the opposite sex. To make sure that your dog gets the most out of the roll, their opponent should be several pounds heavier, but do not overdo this WHY GAME TEST A DOG One reason to game test a dog is to see if they are worth a bet in a match. Megabyte Punch Full Game' title='Megabyte Punch Full Game' />I think that the better fighter a dog is, then the less game testing they require. For instance, if you have a dog that easily handles dogs of his own size in rolls, he would probably handle his opponents in a match as well. What is the point in half killing a dog like this in a game test He probably wont need extreme gameness to win his match, because he will be the top dog most of the time. A dog without much fighting ability will probably have to come from behind if he is going to win. I would test this type of dog somewhat harder before betting on him, because you must depend on his gameness and stamina to win a match. The other reason for game testing a dog, would be if you were going to use the dog for breeding. Any male or female I use for breeding purposes must have passed a reasonable game test to demonstrate their gameness, stamina or ability. If they could not pass this test, then I would not use them for breeding purposes, no matter how well bred they might have been. HOW OLD SHOULD YOU GAME TEST I think a dog should be at least two years old and mentally ready for a game test. They should be fully started and have been rolled at least four times. Some slow starters are nowhere near ready at two years old and you must go by the way they act and not their actual age. Your dog should be in perfect health, because the test will put a strain on their heart and system. I dont condition a dog for a game test, but they should be lean and healthy, but not conditioned as for a match. Word Of Mouth The Wanted here. One of the reasons I game test a dog is to see how they act when they are tired. Supported Games Below is a full list of all the games currently supported by GameSave Manager. This list is for the latest Database Update, which can be downloaded here. Fz188gGbQsc/hqdefault.jpg' alt='Megabyte Punch Full Game' title='Megabyte Punch Full Game' />If they are conditioned it will take longer before they are tired, forcing the test to take longer and your dog to take more punishment. I also use these tests to see how much natural air the dog has and it hard to tell this when you have worked them for six weeks. I try to roll the dog that Im testing into a bigger dog that wrestles well, but doesnt bite hard. I believe that most dogs will quit, because they are tired and on the bottom, not from being bitten hard. The idea is to test the dogs gameness, not to break its bones. I also try to avoid rolling them into a dog that fights in the mouth, so that they wont lose any teeth. You should always be in control, remember this is a roll not a match. Have an idea of how you are going to test your dog. Its a lot harder to take the money and run when the cash you want is trapped inside an ATM. But some daring thieves in Arkansas recently used a forklift in. Pick an opponent of the same sex, that is about five pounds larger, a strong wrestler, but not a hard biter. This dog should outfight yours, without cutting them up or breaking any of their bones. Make sure to have a watch on, dont guess at the time, know how long the roll has lasted. The game test is to find out if your dog is reasonably game. You must use some imagination and make an educated guess as to their gameness, by the way they act during a reasonable game test. If you insist on knowing for sure whether your dog is dead game, or not, then you will probably end up killing him. I can truthfully promise anyone, that a dead dog makes a poor dog for future matches. A dead dog does not make much of a stud or brood bh either. Many game dogs are killed each year in game tests by dogmen that dont know what they are doing. The story is always the same, Gee, he was the gamest, toughest, best damn dog I ever saw too bad we took him a little bit too far in his game test, now hes dead Any fool can roll a game dog to death, it is up to you not to take him too far. I can watch a dog in a hard thirty minute roll and know about game they are. Sometimes I am confident in a dogs gameness after watching him roll for only fifteen minutes. I have the experience and the ability to know a dog is deep game without taking him to deaths door. I have learned what to look for. I have used my method of judging a dogs gameness from a medium hard roll and I have almost never been wrong. Yes, a couple of times a dog that Id thought to be dead game did quit in a long, hard match, but 9. This may seem like bragging on my part, but I do have the ability to spot a game dog, without half killing them in a roll and I do know other dogmen that have this ability. I also know other experienced dogmen, who cannot tell if a dog is game unless they see the dog take his death game. If you dont have the experience or ability to tell if a dog is game during a reasonably hard roll, then I suggest you have a trusted friend, who does have this gift, with you when you game test your dogs. Here are some of the things I look for when Im testing a dog for gameness 1. A game dog always thinks hes winning even when hes losing. He enjoys the fight and has a confident look on his face. He always keeps trying to win. When a game dog is taken to his corner, theres no doubt that hes going to scratch. He is always looking at his opponent and trying to get at him. He scratches straight and hard, without hesitation. He will stay in holds if he can. I breed and match dogs under the Cajun Rules. The Cajun rules is a scratching contest and scratching is the name of the game. A dog can make every bad move in the book. He can turn, yelp, cry, drop his tail and put the hair up on his back, but if he makes his scratches in time, he can win the match. On the other hand, your dog can fight like an ace, throw his opponent all over the pit and cut him up, but if he fails to scratch, then you lose.