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AMERICA'S LEADING GERMAN
SHEPHERD BREEDERS AND IMPORTERS
German
Terminology
The
credentials of the German Shepherds that comprise our World Class breeding stock speak for themselves.
All are 100% West German bloodlines with Koerklasse 1. To achieve this coveted Koerklasse
1 (Kkl1) rating, the dogs must compete for titles in Germany or America
under the rules and auspices of the Club for German Shepherd Dogs in Germany
(SV-Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde) . To meet
this World Standard, each dog must have a companion dog temperament test (BH),
a minimum of SchH1/IPO1 working degree, certified hips ("a" stamp or
OFA), a 12 mile endurance test
followed by examination for physical soundness (AD), and compete at a
show to achieve a conformation rating of at least SG or"Very Good" (V or
"Excellent" being the best at any show that is not the National
Championship or Sieger Show where the coveted "Excellent Select" or VA can be
awarded once a year to only the very best dogs). These requirements make the dog eligible
to enter a Koerung (to qualify for breeding) which is a Breed Survey
where the dog is carefully evaluated for excellence of structure, temperament and
courage. These impressive requirements are only guidelines for our dedication
to the breed. Many times dogs with great prerequisites should not be bred together because
of incompatible bloodlines or characteristics.
German titles and
ratings:
Angekoert
Breed Surveyed (recommended for breeding)
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 reclassified 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.
LG Landesgruppen (Regional) Show. There are approximately 1500 German Shepherd
Dog clubs in Germany and these are under the jurisdiction 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 Siegerin
titles are awarded.
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
M (Mangelhaft) Faulty
O (Zero) Failed
U Unsatisfactory
CACIB a European International
Champion
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 obedience protection,
and tracking. The titles 1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the
training tests were. Dog must have at least a SchH1 or IPO1 to be
Breed Surveyed (Koering or Körung).
IPO (International Prüfung) comparable to
a Schutzhund degree.
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. The dog is given a
simple physical examination after the test. A requirement
for the Breed Survey.
HGH (Herdengebrauchshund) Herding
Dog
PH (Polizei Hund) Police Dog
FH (Fährten Hund) Tracking
Dog
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German
Commands: |
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Achtung
Watch
Aus Let Go
Bei Fuss Heel
Bleib Stay
Bleib sitzen Stay sitting
Bringen Fetch
Fass Attack
Geh weiter Go on
Gib Laut Speak
Halten Halt
Hopp Jump |
Komm
Come
Kriech Crawl
Nein No
Nimm Take it
Pass auf Watch out
Platz Down
Setz Sit
Such Search
Voraus Go out
Zur Spur Trail
Zur Wache Guard |
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