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German (SV) Terminology
The credentials of the German Shepherd Dog 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 (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 G or "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.
*SV Show Classes*

German (SV) Terminology

The credentials of the German Shepherd Dog 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 (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 G or "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.

SV Show Classes

Terms	Definitions
LG - Landesgruppen	Regional Shows. 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.
JKL Jungend Klasse - R/H	Youth Class M/F 12-18 Mos Top Rating SG1
JHKL Junghund Klass - R/H	Young Dog Class M/F 18-24 Mos Top Rating SG1
GHKL Gebrauchshund Klasse - R/H	Working Class M/F 2yrs+ - Titled SchH 1,2,3 Top Rating V1, Sieger Shows VA1 (minimum SchH2)
AK Alters Klasse	Dogs over 2 years old without titles
Zuchtgruppen	Kennel Groups
Nachkommengruppen	Progeny Groups
* Puppy Class	3-6 Mos (* North America) Top Rating VP1 (P-LP)
* Puppy Class	6-9 Mos (* North America) Top Rating VP1 (P-LP)
* Puppy Class	9-12 Mos (* North America) Top Rating VP1 (P-LP)

German (SV) Titles and Ratings

Angekoert	Breed Surveyed
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.
( * )	This symbol before a dog's name means it has been surveyed and approved for breeding.
Lbz	Lebenszeit - Breed surveyed for life
"a"	Dog's hips have been x-rayed and certified acceptable. Required for Breed Survey.
ZB	Zuchtbewertung - Conformation rating
ZW	Zuchtwert - Hip evaluation used to help determine the expected outcome of a litter.
VA	(Vorzueglich Auslese) Excellent Select title that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show Select Class.
V	(Vorzueglich) Excellent
SG	(Sehr Gut) Very Good
G	(Gut) Good - minimum show rating for breed survey.
A	(Ausreichend) Sufficient
M	(Mangelhaft) Faulty
O	(Zero) Failed
U	Unsatisfactory
SchH - I - II - III IGP - I - II - III	(Schutzhund) For dogs who have passed the examinations for obedience protection, and tracking. The titles 1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the training tests were. Dog must have at least a SchH1,IPO1, or HGH to be Breed Surveyed.
IPO - I - II - III	INT-International SchH title. Slight variation to SchH rules.
HGH	(Herdengebrauchshund) Herding Dog
BH	(Begleithund) Companion Dog
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.
FH1	(Faehrten Hund) Tracking Dog
FH2	(Faehrten Hund) Tracking Dog - Second Level

Other Titles & Definitions

PH	(Polizei Hund)Police Dog
DPO	Police Dog competition title
BDH	Railroad Service Dog
BFH	Guide Dog for the Blind
DH	Service Dog
DPH	Service Police Dog
GRH	Border Patrol Dog
LawH or LwH	Avalanche Dog
BIH	Blind Leader Dog
RtH	Rescue Dog
ZH1,2,3	Customs Dog
CACIB	A European International Champion
BSZS	Bundessieger Zuchtschau - SV National Conformation and Breed show for German Shepherd Dogs
BSP	Bundessiegerpr�fung - SV National SchH competition
BLH	Bundesleistungsh�ten - SV National Herding competition
Africa	IWT 1, 2, 3
Austria	SchH1,2,3 and FHA 1,2,3
Belgium	Cereco1, IWR1,2,3 equivalent to IPO1,2,3
Czech Republic	ZVV1,,2,3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3
Denmark	BHP1,2,3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3 and SPH equivalent to FH
England	PD (Police Dog)
Finland	SK1 equivalent to IPO1
Holland	VH1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3 and SPH equivalent to FH
Hungary	SZL1,2,3 also ZVV1,2,3 equivalent to SchH1, 2 3
Italy	Brevetto 1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1, 2 3
Poland	ZVV1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3
Switzerland	SchH, SchHB, SchHC; CHD1 equivalent to SchH1
Yugoslavia	CAB1,2.3 equivalent to SchH1,2.3
FCI	An all breed worldwide dog organization,made up of various countries whom are members of and whose registries are recognized.

German Obedience Commands

German Command	English Translation
Achtung	Watch
Aus	Let Go
Bei Fuss	Heel
Bleib	Stay
Komm	Come
Kriech	Crawl
Nein	No
Nimm	Take it
Bleib sitzen	Stay sitting
Bringen	Fetch
Fass	Attack
Geh weiter	Go on
Gib Laut	Speak
Halten	Halt
Hopp	Jump
Pass auf	Watch out
Platz	Down
Sitz	Sit
Such	Search
Voraus	Go Out
Zur Spur	Trail
Zur Wache	Guard

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