|
German
Terminology |
| German
Titles and Ratings: |
|
Terms |
Definitions |
|
Angehort |
Breed Surveyed
(recommeded for breeding) |
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Koerklasse 1 |
(Kkl 1) Especially
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 classified at a later date. |
|
(*) |
This symbol
before a dog's name means it has been surveyed and approved for breeding. |
|
"a" |
Dog's hips
have been x-rayed and certified acceptable. Required for Breed Survey. |
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LG |
Landesgruppen
(Regional) Show. There are approximately 1500 German Shepherd Dog clubs
in Germany and these are under the juristdiction of the 15 Landesgruppen
clubs. The LG shows are larger than the local shows and the judging and
rating requirements are stricter. Landesgruppen Sieger and Siergerin
titles are awarded. |
|
VA |
(Vorzüglich
Auslese) Excellent Select title that is only awarded at the Annual
Sieger Show Select Class. |
|
V |
(Vorzüglich)
Excellent |
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SG |
(Sehr Gut)
Very Good |
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G |
(Gut)
Good |
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A |
(Ausreichend)
Sufficient |
|
M |
(Mangelhaft)
Faulty |
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O |
(Zero)
Failed |
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U |
Unsatisfactory |
|
CACIB |
A European
International Champion |
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SchH/IPO |
(Schutzhund)
For dogs who have passed the examinations for obedience protection, and
tracking. The titles1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the training tests were.
Dog must have at least a SchH/IPO1 to be Breed Surveyed. |
|
AD |
(Ausdauerpruefung)
The dogs passed an endurance test by gaiting approximately six miles per
hour for about nine miles with a ten minute rest halfway, and a simple Obedience
Test at the end. A requirement for the Breed Survey. |
|
HGH |
(Herdengebrauchshund)
Herding Dog |
|
PH |
(Polizei
Hund)Police Dog |
|
FH |
(Fährten
Hund) Tracking Dog |
