Breed Surveyed (recommended for breeding)
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Especially recommended for breeding
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Suitable for breeding. Dog may have a structural or protection work fault which
could be compensated for by bloodlines or working qualities. May be resurveyed and
reclassified at a later date.
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This symbol before a dog's name means it has been surveyed and approved for breeding.
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Dog's hips have been x-rayed and certified acceptable. Required for Breed Survey.
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Landesgruppen (Regional) Show. There are approximately 1500 German Shepherd Dog
clubs in Germany and these are under the jurisdiction of the 15 Landesgruppen clubs.
The LG Shows are larger than the local shows and the judging and rating requirements
are stricter. Landesgruppen Sieger and Siegerin titles are awarded.
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Excellent Select title that is only awarded at the Annual Sieger Show Select Class.
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Excellent
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Very Good
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Good
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Sufficient
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Faulty
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Failed
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Unsatisfactory
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a European International Champion
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Temperament and obedience examination to qualify for Schutzhund titles. This must
be completed before competing for SchH1.
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This test combines the disciplines of obedience protection, and tracking. The titles
1, 2, and 3 denote how advanced the training tests were. Dog must have at least
a SchH1 or IPO1 to be Breed Surveyed (Koering or Körung).
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Comparable to a Schutzhund degree.
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The dogs passed an endurance test by gaiting approximately six miles per hour for
about nine miles with a ten-minute rest halfway, and a simple Obedience Test at
the end. The dog is given a simple physical examination after the test. A requirement
for the Breed Survey.
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Herding Dog
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Police Dog
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Tracking Dog
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