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WGR:
Imported to the States from
West Germany
VA - Vorzüglich-Auslese (Excellent Select show rating given only at
the National Sieger
show)
V - Vorzüglich (excellent show or performance rating)
SG - Sehr Gut (very good show or performance rating)
SchH:
Schutzhund or Protection Dog degrees, which are, in order of increasing
accomplishment, SchH1, SchH2, Schh3, and the FH ( Farten Hund or Tracking
Dog) degree. These are similar to the AKCs Obedience and Tracking
degrees, plus there is a courage test. AD ( Ausdauerprufung or Endurance Test)
IPO1-3 - Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung level 1-3. Equivalent to
SchH1-3 at the International level
VH1-3 -Equivalent to SchH1-3 in Holland.
KKL1 - Körklasse 1 (especially recommended for breeding by the
SV)
OFA:
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals for hips: "OFA(age in mths
when certified)(grade)" where the passing grade is either E, G,
or F for excellent, good, and fair. If no grade is present,
the dog passed but the grade is unavailable.
a - 'a-stamp' ( passing hip score) of the SV (German Shepherd Dog
Club of Germany)
a-Normal - SV certified normal hips
a-Fast Normal - SV certified near normal hips
a-Noch zugelassen - SV certified hips still permissible for breeding
a-Zuerkannt - passing - grade not given
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