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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
GermanShepherd Dogs (SV) in Germany. 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.
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| Credentials |
| German Terminology |
| German Commands |
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German
Titles and Ratings: |
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Terms |
Definitions |
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Angehort |
Breed Surveyed (recommended for
breeding) |
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Koerklasse
1 |
(Kkl 1) Especially recommended for breeding
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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. |
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(*) |
This symbol before a dog's name means it has been
surveyed and approved for breeding. |
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"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 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 Siergerin titles are
awarded. |
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VA |
(VorzÜglich Auslese) Excellent Select title
that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show Select
Class. |
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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 |
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M |
(Mangelhaft) Faulty |
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O |
(Zero) Failed |
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U |
Unsatisfactory |
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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. |
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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. |
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HGH |
(Herdengebrauchshund) Herding
Dog |
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PH |
(Polizei Hund)Police Dog |
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FH |
(Fährten Hund) Tracking
Dog |
