Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What do the terms and abbreviations mean?


Basic data:
HD breeding value:
actual quarter breed value
Former HD breeding value:
HD breed value of the former quarter
DNA status:
DNA sample on file
DNA status (tested):
Descendence tested molecular-genetic

Basic data and breed book:
SZ:
Dogs registered in the SV breed book
SZ-L:
Dogs registered in the SV breed book for the variety longstockhair
SZ-R:
German Shepherd Dogs registered in the addendem register
SZ-A:
Dogs not registered in the breed book (beginning of SV breeding)

Litters and descendants:
Males total:
Number of males in the litter
Females total:
Number of females in the litter
ZB-number:
Breed book number of the dog

Blood line:
ZB-number:
Breed book number of the dog
s.r.:
Conformation show rating
Working title:
Working title

Conformation shows and performance trials:
Type of trial:
Type of trial respectively level of trial
TSB:
Instinctive behavior, self-confidence and ability to cope with stress

Working title:
A3:
Agility
DPH:
Service police dog
FH 1,2:
Tracking dog
HGH:
Herding dog
IFH 1,2:
International tracking dog test
IGP 1,2,3:
International working dog test
IPO 1,2,3:
International trial
OB3:
Obedience
PH 1,2,3:
Police dog trial
PSH 1,2,3:
Police guard dog trial
RH 1,2,3:
Rescue dog trial
SchH 1,2,3:
Schutzhundprüfung (protection dog trial)
ZH 1,2:
Customs dog trial

Ratings::
VA:
Excellent selection
V:
Excellent
SG:
Very good
G:
Good
A:
Sufficient