Title Translations -
If you are an experienced German Shepherd owner or a novice thinking about purchasing a german shepherd puppy the following are some important terms you may want to know. If you need additional information on any of these titles please contact us at info@oldfarmkennels.com or 203-544-8158.
Schutzhund Titles
BH - Traffic Steady Companion Dog Title - Must be at least 15 months old
AD - Endurance Title - Must be at least 16 Months
WH - Watchdog Title - Must be 15 Months
SchH1 - Schutzhund 1 The preliminary Schutzhund qualification in tracking, obedience and protection - Must be at least 18 months
SchH2 - Schutzhund 2 - More challenging Schutzhund work in tracking, obedience and protections - Must be at least 19 months old
SchH3 - Schutzhund 3 - The master and competition level of the three phases of Schutzhund - Must be 20 months old
FH1 - Advanced Tracking - Must be 18 Months
FH2 - The most advanced tracking title - Must be 20 Months
International Trial Titles
IPO1 - International trial rules similar to Schutzhund test, but with some variations
IPO2 - International trial rules again, very similar to Schutzhund 2 (SchH2) more challenging with tracking, obedience and protection
IPO3 - International trial rules, the full competition level of International Trial Rules
DH - Service Dog
DPH - Service Police Dog
HGH - Herding Dog
LwH - Avalanche Dog
PFP1 and PFP2 - Police Tracking Dog
PH - Police Dog
ZH1, ZH2 and ZH3 - Customs Dogs
Scores
Excellent - V (Vorzuglich) 286-300
Very Good - SG (Sehr gut) 270-285
Good - G (Gut) 240-269
Satisfactory B (Befriedigend) 220-239
Insufficient M (Mangelhaft) 0-219
Terms
KKL1 - Korklasse 1 (especially recommended for breeding by the SV)
KKL2 - Korklasse 2 (suitable for breeding by the SV)
Korkung - (Breed Survey)
Lbz - Lebenszeit (Breed Surveyed for Life)
M- Mangelhaft (Faulty show or performance rating)
VA1 - Sieger - Grand Victor at the National Sieger show
VA1 - Siegerin - Grand Victrix at the National Sieger show
SG - Sehr Gut (Very good show or performance rating)
U - Ungenugend (Insufficient show or performance rating)
VA - Vorzuglich - Auslese (Excellent select show rating given only at Sieger Show
VH - Vorhanden (Sufficient show or performance rating
Health Terms:
"A" stamp - Indicates a passing hip score
"A-Normal" - SV certified normal hips
"Fast Normal" SV certified near normal hips
"Noch Zugelassen" - SV certified hips still permissible for breeding
OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals
OFA - Excellent - no dysplasia, superior hip socket conformation
OFA - Good - no dysplasia, a well formed, congruent hip joint
OFA - Fair no dysplasia, a well formed, congruent hip joint
OFA - Borderline - No consensus between radiologists to place hip into either a normal or dysplastic category
OFA - Mild (Grade 1) mild hip dysphasia present
OFA - Moderate (Grade 2) moderate hip dysphasia present
OFA - Sever (Grade 3) severe hip dysphasia present
Czech Titles
ZM - Basic title similar to a Schutzhund BH but with bite work
ZPO - Protection title
SPO - Slovak Protection title
ZVV1/SVV1 - The preliminary Czech title, extensive tracking, on and off leash obedience and protection. Similar to Schutzhund 1 (SchH1) but very different.
ZVV2/SVV2 - Much more challenging second Czech title includes more extensive tracking, more intense obedience and difficult protection. Similar to Schutzhund 2 (SchH2) however very difficult and geared towards real everyday situations.
ZVV3/SVV3 - The master level of Czech Title System on 5-9 dogs receive this prestigious title per year. This title includes very long detailed tracking, full obedience and very extensive protection. Similar to Schutzhund 3 however v very demanding and much more realistic.
SP - Tracking title
ZPS - Special tracking title
SP - Participant in Search and Rescue
UPM - Completion of Search and Rescue
ZZP Search and Rescue Dog
ZLP - Avalanche Dog
ZP-VB - Police examination title
SP-PS - Border Patrol Dog title
SPZ - Rescue Dog
SPZ2 - Highest Level Rescue Dog
SLP - Snow Rescue Dog
ZMP - Similar to ZVV, also includes article search (ZMMP) 1st level
SMP2 -Highest level
Czech Ratings
Vyborny - "V" Excellent
Velmi Dobry - Very Good
Dobry - Good
Trida - Class selected to the 1st class or 2nd class
Chov - Champion
Dozivotne - Selected to a breed class for life
Bonitacni Karta - Breed Survey (Series of letters and numbers to describe a dog)
Full Bonitacion - A complete breed survey
International Working Titles
Mistr. CR - Czech Working Champion
Mistr. SR - Slovak Working Champion
UM - Czech National Participant
UM CR - Czech National Champion
UM SR - Slovak National Participant
UMS FCI - National Participant for the World FCI team
UMS WUSV - National Participant for the World WUSV team
KRAJ. VIT - Regional Show Champion
VIT. TR. - Czech Class Champion (Show)
