The jargon connected with German Shepherd Dogs and their work can be bewildering. The following information attempts to shed some light on the subject.
Terminology & Abbreviations |
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This symbol before a dog's name means the dog has been surveyed and approved for breeding. |
| Angekoert |
Breed Surveyed (recommended for breeding) |
| Koerklasse 1 (KKL 1) |
Recommended for breeding |
| Koerklasse 2 (KKL 2) |
Suitable for breeding. Dog may have a structural or protection work fault which could be compensated for by bloodlines or working qualities. May be resurveyed and reclassified at a later date. |
| "a" |
Dog's hips have been x-rayed and certified acceptable. Required for breeding. The rating will be given as "a"-normal, "a"-fast normal, or "a"-noch zugelassen. |
| VA |
(Vorzüglich Auslese) Excellent Select title that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show Select Class. |
| V |
(Vorzüglich) Excellent |
| SG |
(Sehr Gut) Very Good |
| G |
(Gut) Good |
| A |
(Ausreichend) Sufficient |
| BH |
(Begleitungshund) Temperament and obedience examination to qualify for Schutzhund titles. This must be completed before competing for SchH1. |
| SchH |
(Schutzhund) This test combines the disciplines of tracking, obedience, and protection. The suffixes 1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the training tests were. A dog must have at least a SchH1 or IPO1 (see below) to be Breed Surveyed (Koering or Körung). |
| IPO |
(International Prüfung) comparable to a Schutzhund degree. |
| AD |
(Ausdauerpruefung) The dog passed an endurance test that begins with gaiting for approximately 12.5 miles, with rest stops, and concludes with a simple obedience test. A requirement for the Breed Survey. |
| HGH |
(Herdengebrauchshund) Herding Dog title |
| PH |
(Polizei Hund) Police Dog |
| FH1 |
(Fährten Hund) Tracking Dog title |
| FH2 |
Advanced Tracking Dog title |