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| A.D.R.K. - |
Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub. West German Rottweiler Breed Organization, accepted worldwide as the Rottweiler breed parent organization. |
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| F.C.I. - |
Federation Cynologique International. (International Canine Federation) Largest canine organization in the world. Unifies national canine organizations with members and associate members from various countries and continents. |
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| VDH - |
Verband Fur Das Deutsche Hundewesen. German National parent/umbrella organization. Represents the West German canine fancy in the F.C.I. Only VDH member organizations are internationally recognized to include stud books, titles and degrees by other F.C.I. countries. Look at it like the German counter part of the AKC. |
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| Working Titles: |
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| SchH - |
Schutzhund (Protection Dog). A title incorporating tracking, obedience, and protection. |
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| Sch I - |
Beginning schutzhund degree. |
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| Sch II - |
Intermediate schutzhund degree. |
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| Sch III - |
Advanced schutzhund degree. |
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| IPO - |
International Prufungsordung (International working tests) Class I, II, III, similar to schutzhund. |
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| DM - |
Deutsche Meisterschaft (Working Dog Championships held annually by the ADRK) |
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| LS - |
Leistungssieger (Title awarded to the winner of the Deutsche Meisterschaft) |
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| AD - |
Ausdaurprufung (endurance test) 12 miles in 2 hours. |
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| BH - |
Begleithund (Traffic dog). |
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| SH - |
Such Hund (Tracking dog) |
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Fahrtenhund (Advanced tracking dog). |
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| PH - |
Polizei Hund (Police dog) |
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| DH - |
Dienst Hund (Service dog) |
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| RH - |
Rettungshund (Rescue dog) |
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| HGH - |
Herdengebrauchshund (Herding dog) |
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| BlH - |
Blinden Hund (Blind guide dog) |
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| KrH - |
Kreigshund (War dog) |
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| LawH - |
Lawinen Hund (Avalanche dog) |
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| MH - |
Meldehund (Dispatch Army dog) |
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Watch dog. |
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| Show Titles: |
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| Sieger - |
Male Champion. |
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| Siegerin - |
Female champion. |
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| CACIB - |
A European International Champion |
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| Intl. Ch. - |
(International Championship) Only awarded by the FCI in accordance with their rules. |
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| BS - |
Bundessieger (Male Federal Champion). |
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| BSg - |
Bundessiegerin (Female Federal Champion). |
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| ES-ESg - |
Europasieger (Europa Show Winner). |
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| KS-KSg - |
Klubsieger (ADRK Club Show Champion). |
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| WS-WSg - |
Weltsieger (World Champion). |
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| LS - |
Leistungsieger (Working Dog Champion). |
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| German Ratings: |
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| VA - |
Excellent Select title, that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show (Auslese Klasse) Select Class. |
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(Vorzuglich) 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 - |
(Mangelhaf) Faulty. |
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| O - |
(Zero) Failed. |
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| U - |
Unsatisfactory. |
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| General Terms: |
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| Rude - |
(R) - Male |
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| Hundin - |
(H) - Female |
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| Zuchter - |
(Z) - Breeder |
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| Besitzer - |
(B) - Owner |
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| Breeding Type: |
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| Einfache Zucht (EZ) - |
(Simple Breeding) Only one parent has a working degree. (white papers) |
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| Gebrauchshundzucht (GZ) - |
(Utility Dog Breeding) Both parents have working titles. (white papers) |
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| Leistungs Zucht (LZ) - |
(Performance Breeding) Both parents and all four grandparents have working titles. (pink papers) |
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| Korzucht (KZ) - |
(Qualification Breeding) Both parents have Korungs. (pink papers) |
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| Kor-und Leistungs Zucht (KLZ) - |
(Qualification and Performance Breeding) Both parents have Korungs and all four grandparents have working titles. (pink papers) |
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| Breeding Status: |
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| Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung (ZTPr) - |
Breed Suitability Test incorporating hip rating, conformation, and basic working ability. |
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| Zuchttauglich (Ztgl) - |
Suitable for breeding. Subject animal passed their ZTP. |
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| Zuruckgestellt - |
Subject animal failed their ZTP. |
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| Korung - |
(Advanced Breeding Test) Incorporates working, conformation, and producing ability. |
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| Gekort (Gek) - |
Two year Korung. |
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| Gekort Bis EzA - |
(Gek.EzA or EzA) Lifetime Korung. (until the end of utilization age - (R) 9th birthday, (H) 8th birthday) |
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| Angekort - |
Recommended for breeding. |
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| Abgekort - |
Breeding qualification removed. |
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| German Hip Dysplasia Ratings: |
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| HD-Frei - |
No indication (Kein Hinweis) or doubtful (Zweifelhaft) equivalent to OFA good-excellent. Korfahig (qualified for breeding) |
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| HD +/- - |
HD Ubergansform (transition type), minor changes, equivalent to OFA good. Korfahig (qualified for breeding) includes Leichte HD (slight) and verdachtig (suspicious) |
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| HD+ - |
slight positive, mild. Leichte HD. Equivalent to OFA fair or fair to good. Zuchttauglich (allowed to breed). Can't take the Korung. |
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| HD++ - |
Mittlere HD (medium) Zuchtverbot (breeding prohibited) positive. |
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| HD+++ - |
Schwere (severe) Zuchtverbot (breeding prohibited) |
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