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GERMAN SHEPHERD TERMINOLOGY
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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
German Commands:
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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