AD: Has passed the Endurance Test.
ADRK: Allgemeiner Deutscber Rottweiler Klub, the parent club for the breed in Germany.
AI: Artificial Insemination
AKC - American Kennel Club
BIS: Was awarded Best in Show at a licensed all breed conformation show.
BISS: Best In Specialty Show (one breed), or Best In Specialty Sweepstakes (puppies). Technically, the BISS is a Best of Breed in one breed only, but usually judged by a Judge who has been chosen by the show-giving club for his/her expert knowledge of the Breed in question.
BPIG: Best Puppy in Group in a Conformation Show.
Breeding Utilization Age: nine years in males, eight in females. Obtained at five years of age.
BST: Breed Suitability Test similar to the ZTPR given in Germany
BJH: Best Junior Handler
BOH: Breeder, Owner, Handler
BOS: Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
BW: Best of Winners
CH: Has completed the requirements to be entitled to a Canadian Kennel Club Champion of Record. When a championship title was earned in a foreign country, it must be preceded with country of origin of award, i.e., Mex Ch., Am. Ch., etc. CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have been awarded at least 10/15 points, including two majors in the breed ring, where their conformation to the written standard of excellence for their breed is judged.
CD: Has completed the requirements for the Companion Dog obedience degree by receiving a qualifying score three separate times in NOVICE Obedience Class.
CDX: Has completed the requirements for Companion Dog Excellent obedience degree by receiving qualifying scores in the OPEN Obedience Class.
CERF: Canine Eye Registry Foundation (A group of board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists who maintain a registry of purebred dogs that the ACVO Diplomats (members) examine and have found to be unaffected by major heritable eye disease. CERF also maintains a research data base which consists of information that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO Diplomats. Reports generated from this resource help breeders and ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility. CERF is dedicated to educating the public on matters involving canine eye disease. CERF provides a variety of reports, the CERF newsletter and other eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on heritable eye disease questions, healthy breeding stock, and breed- specific eye problems)
CGC: unofficial, Canine Good Citizen (AKC certificate) indicating that the dog has successfully participated in AKC's CGC test-a casual set of exercises testing the dog's skills and basic obedience.
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club
CPHA: Canadian Professional Handlers Association
FDX: Flyball Dog Excellent title award to a dog that competes in flyball and earns 100 points.
G: GUT (Good); Sieger show ranking.
GEGND: GENÜGEND (Satisfactory); Sieger show ranking.
Gekort: Suitable for breeding for a period of 2 years; subject to reevaluation. Obtained at three years of age. Gekort Is rated suitable for breeding for the duration of bis EzA:
HD-: (H.D. frei) No indication of Hip Dysplasia.
HD+-: (H.D. good) Transition stage.
HD+: (H.D. fair) Mild indication of Hip Dysplasia.
HD++: X-Rays show positive Hip Dysplasia. BREEDING IS PROHIBITED!!
HD+++: Severely dysplastic. BREEDING IS PROHIBITED!!
IPO: Internationale Prufungsordnung. International Working Order International Trials incorporating tracking, obedience, and protection. Similar to Schutzhund with slight variations. Three levels:
IPO 1: (minimum age 14 months)
IPO 2: (16 months)
IPO 3: (20 months)
Korung: Has met strict requirements in all areas; breed suitability, conformation, working, protection, is free from Hip Dysplasia. Dog or Bitch is suitable for breeding (Gekort) for a period of two years; after that time dog and progeny are re-evaluated.
LS: Leistungszucht. Parents and grandparents have SchH degrees and Korung.
Pink Papers: Uninterrupted Schutzhund lineage.
NA: Novice Agility (AKC title awarded to dogs who completes 3 legs in AKC novice agility.
NAC: Novice Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in NADAC novice agility.
OA: Open Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in AKC open agility.
OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals A research, diagnostic, and registration organization of veterinary orthopedists whose mission is to organize, collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic disease of animals. To advise, encourage control and establish programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases. To encourage and finance researches in orthopedic and genetic disease in animals.
PHA: Professional Handlers' Association (American)
RTD: Registered Therapy Dog
SAS: Subaeortal Arterial Stenosis a serious genetic disorder of the cardiac system, causing heart murmurs.
Sch.H: Schutzhund. The working degree requiring extensive abilities in the areas of tracking, obedience, and protection. There are three levels of Schutzhund -
SchH I: Beginning Schutzhund (minimum age 14 months);
SchH II: Intermediate Schutzhund (16 months); and
SchH III: Advanced Schutzhund (18 months). After attaining the degree at any level, The dog must wait six months before being eligible for competition at the next higher level. Upon reaching SchH III, the dog is eligible for competition anytime.
SG: SEHR GUT (Very Good) Sieger show ranking. For dogs/bitches under the age of 24 months, this is the highest ranking they can attain. The judge may rank four dogs/bitches as SG1-SG4, depending on the number of dogs competing; plus he may also rank other dogs/bitches as SG without a numeric ranking. For dogs/bitches over the age of 24 months, an SG rating comes below a V rating.
SHDCH-Scent Hurdle Dog Champion (CKC certificate awarded to a dog that competes successfully in Scent Hurdle Dog Racing)
Select 1, 2, 3, 4, and Awards of Merit are very similar. A judge judging at a Specialty Show is allowed to choose -- according to the number of total entries in the Class -- up to four dogs, after the Best of Breed, for special mention.
Sieger: Male champion at a particular show (i.e., 1989 Klubsieger, winner of the 1989 A.D.R.K. Specialty Show).
Siegerin: Female champion at a particular show.
TD: Tracking Dog (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this first level of Tracking Test) Has passed a licensed Tracking Test. May be combined with the Utility Degree: U.D.T.
TDX: Tracking Dog Excellent (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this highest level of Tracking Test) has passed the licensed Tracking Dog Execellent Test. May be combined with Utility Degree: UDTX
TT: unofficial, Temperament Tested
UD: Has attained the Utility Dog degree by receiving three qualifying scores in UTILITY class.
UDX: Utility Dog Excellent
UGEGND: UNGENÜGEND (Unsatisfactory); Sieger show ranking.
V: VORZÜGLICH (Excellent); Sieger show ranking. The judge may rank four dogs/bitches as V1-V4, depending on the number of dogs competing; plus he may also rank other dogs/bitches as V without a numeric ranking.
VVN: VIEL VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Very Promising Offspring);
VN: VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Promising Offspring);
VP: Sieger show rankings for puppies under the age of 1 year. These are Puppy Class Ratings (4 - 12 Months of age).
WVN = WENIG VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Little Promising Offspring);
WB: Winners Bitch
WD: Winners Dog
WH: Wachhund (Guard Dog). Obedience/Guard test. No bite work is involved in this training.
ZTPR: Has passed the Breed Suitability test in Germany.
ADRK: Allgemeiner Deutscber Rottweiler Klub, the parent club for the breed in Germany.
AI: Artificial Insemination
AKC - American Kennel Club
BIS: Was awarded Best in Show at a licensed all breed conformation show.
BISS: Best In Specialty Show (one breed), or Best In Specialty Sweepstakes (puppies). Technically, the BISS is a Best of Breed in one breed only, but usually judged by a Judge who has been chosen by the show-giving club for his/her expert knowledge of the Breed in question.
BPIG: Best Puppy in Group in a Conformation Show.
Breeding Utilization Age: nine years in males, eight in females. Obtained at five years of age.
BST: Breed Suitability Test similar to the ZTPR given in Germany
BJH: Best Junior Handler
BOH: Breeder, Owner, Handler
BOS: Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
BW: Best of Winners
CH: Has completed the requirements to be entitled to a Canadian Kennel Club Champion of Record. When a championship title was earned in a foreign country, it must be preceded with country of origin of award, i.e., Mex Ch., Am. Ch., etc. CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have been awarded at least 10/15 points, including two majors in the breed ring, where their conformation to the written standard of excellence for their breed is judged.
CD: Has completed the requirements for the Companion Dog obedience degree by receiving a qualifying score three separate times in NOVICE Obedience Class.
CDX: Has completed the requirements for Companion Dog Excellent obedience degree by receiving qualifying scores in the OPEN Obedience Class.
CERF: Canine Eye Registry Foundation (A group of board certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists who maintain a registry of purebred dogs that the ACVO Diplomats (members) examine and have found to be unaffected by major heritable eye disease. CERF also maintains a research data base which consists of information that is generated by all examinations done by ACVO Diplomats. Reports generated from this resource help breeders and ophthalmologists identify trends in eye disease and breed susceptibility. CERF is dedicated to educating the public on matters involving canine eye disease. CERF provides a variety of reports, the CERF newsletter and other eye disease materials to help educate the owner/breeder on heritable eye disease questions, healthy breeding stock, and breed- specific eye problems)
CGC: unofficial, Canine Good Citizen (AKC certificate) indicating that the dog has successfully participated in AKC's CGC test-a casual set of exercises testing the dog's skills and basic obedience.
CKC: Canadian Kennel Club
CPHA: Canadian Professional Handlers Association
FDX: Flyball Dog Excellent title award to a dog that competes in flyball and earns 100 points.
G: GUT (Good); Sieger show ranking.
GEGND: GENÜGEND (Satisfactory); Sieger show ranking.
Gekort: Suitable for breeding for a period of 2 years; subject to reevaluation. Obtained at three years of age. Gekort Is rated suitable for breeding for the duration of bis EzA:
HD-: (H.D. frei) No indication of Hip Dysplasia.
HD+-: (H.D. good) Transition stage.
HD+: (H.D. fair) Mild indication of Hip Dysplasia.
HD++: X-Rays show positive Hip Dysplasia. BREEDING IS PROHIBITED!!
HD+++: Severely dysplastic. BREEDING IS PROHIBITED!!
IPO: Internationale Prufungsordnung. International Working Order International Trials incorporating tracking, obedience, and protection. Similar to Schutzhund with slight variations. Three levels:
IPO 1: (minimum age 14 months)
IPO 2: (16 months)
IPO 3: (20 months)
Korung: Has met strict requirements in all areas; breed suitability, conformation, working, protection, is free from Hip Dysplasia. Dog or Bitch is suitable for breeding (Gekort) for a period of two years; after that time dog and progeny are re-evaluated.
LS: Leistungszucht. Parents and grandparents have SchH degrees and Korung.
Pink Papers: Uninterrupted Schutzhund lineage.
NA: Novice Agility (AKC title awarded to dogs who completes 3 legs in AKC novice agility.
NAC: Novice Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in NADAC novice agility.
OA: Open Agility certificate earned by a dog who completes 3 legs in AKC open agility.
OFA: Orthopedic Foundation for Animals A research, diagnostic, and registration organization of veterinary orthopedists whose mission is to organize, collate and disseminate information concerning orthopedic and genetic disease of animals. To advise, encourage control and establish programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases. To encourage and finance researches in orthopedic and genetic disease in animals.
PHA: Professional Handlers' Association (American)
RTD: Registered Therapy Dog
SAS: Subaeortal Arterial Stenosis a serious genetic disorder of the cardiac system, causing heart murmurs.
Sch.H: Schutzhund. The working degree requiring extensive abilities in the areas of tracking, obedience, and protection. There are three levels of Schutzhund -
SchH I: Beginning Schutzhund (minimum age 14 months);
SchH II: Intermediate Schutzhund (16 months); and
SchH III: Advanced Schutzhund (18 months). After attaining the degree at any level, The dog must wait six months before being eligible for competition at the next higher level. Upon reaching SchH III, the dog is eligible for competition anytime.
SG: SEHR GUT (Very Good) Sieger show ranking. For dogs/bitches under the age of 24 months, this is the highest ranking they can attain. The judge may rank four dogs/bitches as SG1-SG4, depending on the number of dogs competing; plus he may also rank other dogs/bitches as SG without a numeric ranking. For dogs/bitches over the age of 24 months, an SG rating comes below a V rating.
SHDCH-Scent Hurdle Dog Champion (CKC certificate awarded to a dog that competes successfully in Scent Hurdle Dog Racing)
Select 1, 2, 3, 4, and Awards of Merit are very similar. A judge judging at a Specialty Show is allowed to choose -- according to the number of total entries in the Class -- up to four dogs, after the Best of Breed, for special mention.
Sieger: Male champion at a particular show (i.e., 1989 Klubsieger, winner of the 1989 A.D.R.K. Specialty Show).
Siegerin: Female champion at a particular show.
TD: Tracking Dog (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this first level of Tracking Test) Has passed a licensed Tracking Test. May be combined with the Utility Degree: U.D.T.
TDX: Tracking Dog Excellent (CKC/AKC title awarded to dogs who have qualified in this highest level of Tracking Test) has passed the licensed Tracking Dog Execellent Test. May be combined with Utility Degree: UDTX
TT: unofficial, Temperament Tested
UD: Has attained the Utility Dog degree by receiving three qualifying scores in UTILITY class.
UDX: Utility Dog Excellent
UGEGND: UNGENÜGEND (Unsatisfactory); Sieger show ranking.
V: VORZÜGLICH (Excellent); Sieger show ranking. The judge may rank four dogs/bitches as V1-V4, depending on the number of dogs competing; plus he may also rank other dogs/bitches as V without a numeric ranking.
VVN: VIEL VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Very Promising Offspring);
VN: VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Promising Offspring);
VP: Sieger show rankings for puppies under the age of 1 year. These are Puppy Class Ratings (4 - 12 Months of age).
WVN = WENIG VERSPRECHENDER NACHWUCHS (Little Promising Offspring);
WB: Winners Bitch
WD: Winners Dog
WH: Wachhund (Guard Dog). Obedience/Guard test. No bite work is involved in this training.
ZTPR: Has passed the Breed Suitability test in Germany.
