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German Shepherd Abbreviations and Titles

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Working Titles

AD (Ausdauerpruefung) Endurance test. Approximately a 12 mile run with an obedience test at the end
BH (Begleithund) Companion dog, temperament and obedience examination
SCH/VPG (Schutzhund) includes 3 levels (SchH1/VPG1, SchH2/VPG2, SchH3/VPG3) of disciplines in tracking, obedience, and protection.
IGP (International Prüfung) Includes 3 levels (IGP1, IGP2, IGP3) comparable to IPO/ Sch/VPG titles using international rules to measure the dog’s profieceny in the three phases of obience, tracking, and protection
ZVV (Czech Republic) ZVV1-3 comparable to IGP / IPO / SchH/VPG 1-3
ZZO Czech obedience title
Apr 1-3 Individual obedience & protection titles
Upr 1-3 Individual obedience titles
Spr 1-3 Individual protection titles
Fpr 1-3 Individual tracking titles
FH1 (Fahrtenhund) Advanced tracking title
FH2 (Fahrtenhund) Superior tracking title
PH (Polizei hund) Police dog
HGH (Herdengebrauchshund) Herding dog title
BIH (Blindehund) Guide dog for the blind
ZH (Zollhund) Customs dog
DH (Diensthund) Service dog

Scores for IGP / SCH / VPG / IPO

V (Vorzüglich) / Excellent – Earned 286-300 points
SG (Sehr gut) / Very Good – Earned 270-285 points
G (Gut) / Good – Earned 240-269 points
B (Befriedigend) / Satisfactory- Earned 220-239 points
M (Mangelhaft) / Insufficient – Earned 0-219 points

German Show Conformation Ratings

SIEGER 1st Place champion male of National show
SIEGERIN 1st Place champion female of the National show
VA (Vorzuglich Aulese) Excellent select show or performance rating, awarded at Seiger Show, highest attainable award
V (Vorzuglich) Excellent show
SG (Sehr Gut) Very good show
G (Gut) Good show
A (Ausreichend) Sufficient show
M (Mangelhaft) faulty show
U (Ungenügend) Insufficient

Körung Breed Survey Ratings 

KKL1 Examination awarded to dogs which qualify for the highest quality for breeding, this is the best breed survey classification given.
KKL2 Breed survey examination, suitable for breeding

Bonitacni Karta / Breed Survey Card

In Czech Republic the Bonitacni Karta Breed Survey uses a sequence of  numbers and letters to describe and score an individual dog during the survey examination. This current grading system has been in effect since 1990.


Overall Appearance Appropriate Breed Features Ears, Color, Pigmentation Personality Traits
0   typical appearance of a mongrel A   faulty head O   light eyes 1    considerable hardness, courage and willingness to fight
1    too light, greyhound like B    steep angles of the fore legs T    poor pigment 2    good hardness, courage and willingness to fight
2   small, under sized C  straight, short croup U  wolf grey, light features 3  sufficient hardness, courage and willingness to fight
3   light for height requirement D  steep croup V  wolf grey, dark features 4  not sufficient hardness, courage and willingness to fight
4  required strength, build, refinement
height:
Dog: 60 – 62 cm
Female: 55 – 57 cm
E  steep angulation hind legs W  incorrect ears P   will let go of sleeve on handler’s command
5  required strength, build, refinement
height:
Dog: 63 – 65 cm
Female: 58 – 60 cm
F  steep angulation thigh bone Q  dark pigment N  does not let go of sleeve on handler’s command
6  height within standard, but more coarse, less refined G  incomplete set of teeth I  Black with light features –
7  oversize but proportionate, complies with standard for build, refinement H  bite irregularity X  black with dark features –
8  too heavy, very little refinement J  correct expression, excellent proportions Y  totally black –
9  coarse K  long back Z  long coat –
– M  blocky – –
– N   shallow chest – –
– P strong head – –
– R faulty tail – –
– S  ligaments not firm – –

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Long before RRK9, back when I played football, it was an honor to wake up on Thanksgiving morning and head to practice. If you were on the field that day, it meant you were in the playoffs and the pursuit of the goal couldn’t stop. Tired and bruised from the season, we still showed up and worked. I remember feeling a deep gratitude, knowing so many players would have given anything to be in our spot. 

It was an early life lesson. It taught me early on that if you’re blessed with something special, you owe it your full effort.

This morning, as I wake up to work with and train a litter of 8 pups, I’m reminded again that time doesn’t stop and the work continues. Their training is underway, and I feel that same sense of gratitude knowing I’ve been trusted to give them a head start before they head off to their RRK9 families.

I’m thankful for the families we’ve met, near and far—from all across the United States and even a handful of other countries. This year we’ve welcomed many first-time RRK9 families, and just this past week I had the privilege of reconnecting with a family whose dog I helped train nearly 15 years ago. Both of us are in new chapters of life, but we still share the same great love for the German Shepherd breed.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful that we get to continue doing what we love—and we’re thankful for each and every one of you reading this.

From our RRK9 family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🐾

Long before RRK9, back when I played football, it was an honor to wake up on Thanksgiving morning and head to practice. If you were on the field that day, it meant you were in the playoffs and the pursuit of the goal couldn’t stop. Tired and bruised from the season, we still showed up and worked. I remember feeling a deep gratitude, knowing so many players would have given anything to be in our spot.

It was an early life lesson. It taught me early on that if you’re blessed with something special, you owe it your full effort.

This morning, as I wake up to work with and train a litter of 8 pups, I’m reminded again that time doesn’t stop and the work continues. Their training is underway, and I feel that same sense of gratitude knowing I’ve been trusted to give them a head start before they head off to their RRK9 families.

I’m thankful for the families we’ve met, near and far—from all across the United States and even a handful of other countries. This year we’ve welcomed many first-time RRK9 families, and just this past week I had the privilege of reconnecting with a family whose dog I helped train nearly 15 years ago. Both of us are in new chapters of life, but we still share the same great love for the German Shepherd breed.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful that we get to continue doing what we love—and we’re thankful for each and every one of you reading this.

From our RRK9 family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving. 🦃🐾
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