SNIPERS PEDIGREE TITLES & DEFINITIONS
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Definition of the German titles listed in Sniper’s Pedigree.
Here is a breakdown of the exact number of world champions (and Schutzhund Champions) that our long coat (long haired) German Shepherd stud named Sniper has in his pedigree along with definitions of what those title acronyms mean.
World Sieger / Siegerin
The Sieger is the male winner of the German National Championship Conformation show and the best Champion for the entire year. The Sieger typically beats hundreds of other Champions (V rated) to attain this coveted title. The Sieger show (BSZS) is held every year in Germany at the beginning of September. The Siegerin is the Female winner in this Championship. The Sieger’s and Siegerin’s title is VA1 in front of their name. This title can also be obtained in other countries and the dog will show the VA1 title followed by the country’s abbreviation in parenthesis.
Schutzhund
Schutzhund is a test of the dog’s skills in Tracking, Advanced Obedience (includes working under gunfire) and Protection. A Schutzhund dog must work off leash in a crowd of people with out endangering any one. SchH3 and IPO3 are the highest titles.
SchH1 (Schutzhund 1)
SchH2 (Schutzhund 2)
SchH3 (Schutzhund 3) – The dog is titled in the highest level of schutzhund
V – (Vorzuglich)
“Excellent”. This is the Championship title for excellence of quality in conformation. Dogs must be at least 2 years old, must have passed their hips x-ray rating (hip dysplasia clear), a Temperament/Obedience Test (BH), a working Schutzhund title (tests the dog in Tracking, Obedience, and Protection) or Herding title, and must have passed a 12 mile Endurance test (AD).
VA – Vorzuglich-Auslese
Excellent Select show rating at Sieger show; highest award obtainable by a German show dog; can only be awarded to an outstanding conformation dog with at least a SchH 2 title; typically awarded to 12-15 dogs and bitches each year
VA1 – Highest rating at a Seiger Show
Grand Champion at a Seiger Show – Highest award given.
The dog is rated #1 at a Sieger (Champion) Show. This rating is only given to one dog a year
Kkl 1a
Dogs that are considered to be prime quality breeding prospects will be graded KK1 and authorized to breed for life.
“Breed Survey”. Necessary title before dog is allowed breeding in Germany. An official of the German Shepherd Club of Germany (Schaeferhund Verin – SV) called a Koermeister further tests and evaluates the dog’s temperament and structure. Every part of the dog is described in a report called a Koerreport. Dogs that are considered to be prime quality breeding prospects will be graded KK1, dogs considered acceptable for breeding, but with some warnings of what to watch out for, such as being 1 inch oversized, etc. will be graded KK2. Dogs considered “not suitable for breeding” will not earn a KK rating, and they can not be bred in Germany. This breed survey is good only for one year and it must be repeated once more to achieve KKL1 or KKL2 status, meaning “Breed Survey for life”
“a” Stamp -
The “a” means the dog has passed it’s hip and/or elbow certification for Hip and/or Elbow Dysplasia in Germany.
SNIPER HAS THE FOLLOWING NUMBER OF CHAMPION TITLES IN HIS 5 GENERATION PEDIGREE.
6 World Champions within Snipers 5 Generation Pedigree.
World Sieger VA1 Ursus von Batu SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Yasko vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Siegerin VA1 Connie vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Larus von Batu SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Fanto vom Hirschel SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos SchH3, Kkl 1a
19 SchH3 (Schutzhund 3) Titled Dogs within his 5 Generation Pedigree.
World Sieger VA1 Ursus von Batu SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Yasko vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Siegerin VA1 Connie vom Farbenspiel SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Larus von Batu SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Rocko von Querodo SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Danni vom Wildsteiger Land SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Voltan vom Gletschertopf SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Hobby vom Gletschertopf SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Qrick von der Wienerau SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Wanni von der Wienerau SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Fanto vom Hirschel SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Dux della Valcuvia SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Quantum von Arminius SchH3, Kkl 1a
World Sieger VA1 Zamp vom Thermodos SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Esko vom Dänischen Hof SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA Scott von Deodatus SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Wallace aus Agrigento SchH3, Kkl 1a
VA1 Hassan vom Schwalmbergtal SchH3, Kkl 1a
V Ginga vom Kristallsee SchH3, Kkl 1a
2 SchH2 (Schutzhund 2) Titled Dogs within his 5 Generation Pedigree.
V Penta vom Gletschertopf SchH2, Kkl 1a
V Jola vom Thermodos SchH2, Kkl 1a
9 SchH1 (Schutzhund 1) Titled Dogs within his 5 Generation Pedigree.
V Gitta von Batu SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Anja von den zwei Loewan SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Zonia von der Wienerau SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Only vom Wutachel SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Ute vom Thermodos SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Jola vom Thermodos SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Roma vom Holtkämper See SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Wari vom Holtkämper See SchH1, Kkl 1a
V Sarina della Real Favorita SchH3, Kkl 1a
#7 VA1 Titles – Grand Champion at a Seiger Show – Highest award given.
The dog is rated #1 at a Sieger (Champion) Show. This rating is only given to one dog a year
#7 VA Titles – VA – Vorzüglich Auslese – “Excellent”
This is an excellent rating that can only be aquired at a Sieger show.
#15 V Titles (V = Vorzuglich) “Excellent”.
This is the Championship title for excellent conformation quality. Dogs must be 2 years or older, have a hip x-ray rating of hip dysplasia clear, possess a temperament/obedience Test BH title, a working Schutzhund title which consists of testing the dog in tracking, obedience, and protection, or a herding title. The dog must also pass a12 mile Endurance test (AD).
#30 KKLI – Körklasse 1 – Recommended for breeding titles