Do the single-phase trials award a title?
No. FPr, UPr, SPr and GPr are not considered working titles for shows, breeding or the breed survey; the result is still entered in the scorebook.
FCI-IGP trial
FPr, UPr, SPr and GPr: the IGP phases taken separately
The FCI-IGP regulations allow each phase of the IGP trial to be taken on its own: FPr (Fährtenprüfung, tracking), UPr (Unterordnungsprüfung, obedience), SPr (Schutzdienstprüfung, protection) and GPr (Gebrauchshundprüfung, obedience plus protection). They are taken at level 1, 2 or 3 of the handler's choice, under exactly the same rules as the corresponding IGP phase, but do not award a working title: they are verification and training trials under official conditions.
What are the single-phase trials?
They are phases A, B and C of the IGP trial, taken one at a time. FPr 1-3 is phase A (tracking) of the corresponding IGP level, UPr 1-3 is phase B (obedience), SPr 1-3 is phase C (protection), and GPr 1-3 are phases B and C together, without tracking. Rules, exercises and points are identical to the IGP; the only difference is that the result is not a title in the sense of show requirements, breeding regulations or the breed survey.
Their use is practical: a team not yet ready for all three phases can check one in front of a judge, or rehearse level-2 obedience before entering the full IGP 2.
Who can enter and from what age
- FPr 1-3 (tracking): 15 months and a passed BH;
- UPr 1-3 (obedience): 15 months and a passed BH;
- SPr 1-3 (protection): 18 months and a passed BH;
- GPr 1-3 (obedience + protection): 18 months and a passed BH;
- the level (1, 2 or 3) is chosen freely, without having passed the lower level;
- protection-only events are not permitted: SPr is taken alongside a trial where at least four participants start in BH, IGP or IFH.
What each trial contains
| Trial | IGP phase | Points | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPr 1-3 | A - tracking (300/400/600 paces, 3 articles) | 100 | 15 months |
| UPr 1-3 | B - obedience (the level's IGP routine) | 100 | 15 months |
| SPr 1-3 | C - protection (the level's IGP exercises) | 100 | 18 months |
| GPr 1-3 | B + C - obedience and protection | 200 | 18 months |
Source: FCI-IGP 2025, "Additional examinations" and the minimum-age table. The concrete parameters of each phase are those on the IGP 1-3 page.
Points and ratings
FPr, UPr and SPr are scored out of 100, passing from 70; GPr out of 200, passing from 140. Ratings follow the same FCI scale. The result is entered in the scorebook, but not as a title.
| Rating | Share of points | Out of 100 | Out of 300 (IGP 1-3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excellent | 96-100% | 96-100 | 286-300 |
| Very good | 90-95% | 90-95 | 270-285 |
| Good | 80-89% | 80-89 | 240-269 |
| Satisfactory | 70-79% | 70-79 | 210-239 |
| Insufficient | below 70% | 0-69 | 0-209 |
How this connects to what we do
For our teams FPr is the most interesting one: an official IGP track without the obedience and protection obligation, a natural step for a dog that already works scent. UPr is a good intermediate test after the advanced training course.
Official regulations
The figures on this page come from the documents below; on trial day the text of the regulations is what counts.
- FCI - International Utility Dog Regulations 2025 (PDF)
- A.Ch.R. - FCI-IGP 1-3 regulations, Romanian translation (PDF)
Related pages
Questions and answers
Frequently asked questions
Can I take UPr 3 without UPr 1 and 2?
Yes. The level is chosen freely; the only prerequisite is a passed BH.
Can a protection-only trial be organised?
No. Events with only phase C are not permitted; SPr is taken alongside a trial with at least four participants in BH, IGP or IFH.
What is the difference between FPr and IFH?
FPr is the tracking phase of the IGP (300-600 paces, 20-60 minutes old); IFH is the dedicated tracking trial, much longer and older (800-1,800 paces, 90-180 minutes), which awards a title.
Start with the BH.
Every FCI-IGP trial starts from the companion dog test. We prepare teams for it and guide them onwards.