American Temperament Testing Society
 

The American Temperament Test Society, Inc. (ATTS) is a national not-for-profit organization (registered in the state of Missouri) for the promotion of uniform temperament evaluation of purebred and spayed/neutered mixed-breed dogs.

ATTS was established to:
 

• Provide for a uniform national program of temperament testing of purebred and spayed/neutered mixed-breed dogs.
• Conduct seminars to disseminate information to dog owners, dog breeders and evaluators (testers) concerning dog psychology, motivation, reaction and other aspects of temperament testing.
• Recognize and award certificates to dogs that pass the requirements of the temperament evaluation.
• Work for the betterment of all breeds of dogs.
• Select, train, prepare and register temperament evaluators.
• Our motto says all:

"A SOUND MIND IN A SOUND BODY"

ATTS is the only non-profit organization that gives the TT (Temperament Tested) title for a dog. The TT, our logo and test procedures are copyrighted. The test is for all breeds and it is uniform throughout the country.

ATTS was founded by Alfons Ertel in 1977. The first test was held in September 1977; ATTS has held more than 960 tests as of December 31, 2003. The number of dogs tested as of December 2001 is 24,892 with 20,134 dogs earning a TT title. The average overall pass rate is 80.9 percent; the pass rate may vary for different breeds. The breed's temperament, training, health and age of the dog is taken into account. Minimum age for dogs to take the test is 18 months.

The test takes about 12 minutes to complete. The dog is on a loose six-foot (6') lead and three ATTS trained evaluators score the dog. Majority rules. Failure on any part of the test is recognized when a dog shows panic, strong avoidance without recovery or unprovoked aggression.
 

Which Jindos can test?

• All pure-bred dogs
• All spayed or neutered mixed-breed dogs.
• Mixed-breed dogs which are not spayed or neutered may enter and be tested but WILL NOT receive a certificate.
• Minimum testing age is 18 months.

Jindos that haved earned the Temperament Title:

"HwangJae" male, KJCCA registered owned by Jhun Kim/Ann Kim earned on June 11, 2005 at 11 years of age