Understanding the Siegerschau "T" ratings **
September 2000 Bobbie Impellizzeri
If you are wondering why some of the previous years' top placing
dogs can't be found
in the current year's top placing, it MAY be because they have been
placed in the "T"
Category listing at the BOTTOM of their Class.......
How did they get there and what do the "T" ratings mean?
When the description for the Protection Work evaluation was changed
from
"Harte, Mut, und Kampftrieb" (Hardness, Courage, and Fighting Drive)
to
"Triebveranlagung, Selbstsicherheit, und Belastbarkeit" = TSB
(innate drive, self-assurance, and the ability to withstand duress),
the "T" ratings were also implemented.
As is well known, it takes MORE than beauty, outstanding movement,
and a fine progeny
class to get a dog into the top placings at the Siegerschau. There's
also this LITTLE thing
about CHARACTER AND TEMPERAMENT AND TRAINIBILITY...........So, while
the
Standmusterung (Standing physical conformation Exam) and gaiting in
the show ring will clearly
demonstrate a dog'sdegree of excellence in THOSE categories, the dog
must then pass the
TEMPERAMENT tests of sound character, obedience, drive, courage and
the ability to withstand
duress!
If, for one or more of several reasons, the dog fails to demonstrate
the desired and correct
temperament, NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL, NO MATTER HOW FAMOUS, NO
MATTER WHO
OWNS IT, NO MATTER IT'S PRIOR RECORD, that dog is NOT going to be a
top placer THAT
DAY! It will be dropped to the end of it's group (V, SG, G),
assessed a "T" rating, and reported at
the
end of the class placings.
There are 3 possible assessments for TSB:
Ausgepragt - pronounced, Vorhanden - sufficient, and Nicht genugend
- insufficient.
'Pronounced' means the dog exhibited self-assurance, convincing,
goal-driven gripping and holding,no
negative reaction to stick hits, and close watchfulness in the
guarding phase.
'Sufficient' means the dog exhibited limitations, for example, in
self-assurance, in committing to
the goal, in gripping and taking hits, as well as in the guarding
phase.
'Insufficient' means the dog exhibited little or no self-assurance,
strong limitation of ability to
with stand duress/pressure, and disinterest in (or avoidance of) the
Helper.
The "T" ratings are as below described:
T1,T2,T3,T4 = nach TSB ausgeschieden
T1,T2,T3,T4 = Cut (separated out) due to TSB failings
T1 = Labt nicht ab, ohne Bewertung TSB
T1 = The dog does NOT RELEASE ON COMMAND, he is given NO rating for
TSB.
The dog did everything else right and 'Pronounced,' but refused to
"out" on command.
If a dog fails to "out," (release on command), he is demonstrating a
failure of obedience.
T2= TSB vorhanden
T2= TSB demonstrated sufficiently enough to still pass (sufficient)
T3 = TSB nicht genuegend
T3 = TSB not demonstrated to be sufficient (was insufficient)
T4= abgebrochen wegen mangelnder Fuhrigkeit
T4= not allowed to continue due to lack of obedience (no proper
Heeling) or handler control.
UDC T1, T2, T3 SchH I, II, III Track Equivalent (1 point each)
UDC can also mean:
ZTP DV, UDC Fit for Breeding
FFB UDC Fit for Breeding Test
Unsuitable for Breeding:
Shy, nervous and timid dogs can not be rated suitable for breeding.
OFA ---- Hips
CERF ---- Eyes
T3-T4 ---- Thyroid
VWD DNA ---- Blood clotting disorder
Dogs must be tested but not necessarily have to pass these test
accept for the Hip evaluation.
These test to be used as a breeding tool to help minimize these
problems.
Conformation Ratings
A-Ausreichend Sufficient show or performance rating
Angekoert Recommended for breeding
G-Gut Good show or performance rating
KKL I - Koerklasse I Especially recommended for breeding
KKL II - Koerklasse II Suitable for breeding
M-Mangelhaft Faulty show or performance rating
SG - Sehr Gut Very Good show or performance rating;highest rating
obtainable by dogs under
2 years old or at USA SchH shows, the highest rating that can be
obtained by an untitled dog.
U - Ungenugend Unsatisfactory show or performance rating.
V - Vorzuglich Excellent show or performance rating.
VA - Vorzuglich-Auslese Excellent Select show rating at Sieger show;
highest award obtainable
by a German show dog; typically awarded to 12-15 dogs and bitches
each year.
VH - Vorhanden Sufficient show or performance rating.
ZB - Zuchtbewertung Conformation show ratin.g
ZPr - Zuchtprufung Passed a breed survey, recommended for breeding.
German Show Classes
JK1 Jungend Klasse Youth Class, 12-18 Months
Jugendsieger First Place winner at the Sieger Show(SG-1, 12-18
Months)
JunghundsiegerFirst Place winner at the Sieger Show(SG-1, 18-24
Months)
JHK1 Junghund Klass Youth Class, 18-24 Months
GHK1 Gebrauchshund Klasse Dogs over 2 years old. Dogs that are SchH
1,2,3
AK1 -Alters Klasse Dogs over 2 years old without degrees
Zuchtgruppen-Kennel Breeding Groups
Nachkommengruppen-Progeny Groups
CACIB - European International Champion
German Odds and Ends
WS-Weltsieger-World Sieger at the FCI all-breed show-
FCI -An all breed worldwide dog organization,made up of various
countries whom are members
of and whose registries are recognized.
Hutesieger-Herding Dog Champion at the German National Herding
competition
Bundesleistungssieger-The winner of the annual SV National SchH3
working competition, where
dogs are competing for perfect scores in SchH3 and the coveted
title. Working scores also are
evaluated similarly to the conformation titles, V is the highest and
the dogs are placed on down
in order of the scores they receive.
Bundeszuchtsieger-Another term for the Sieger at the SV German
National conformation show
Landesgruppensieger-Rarely seen in contemporary pedigrees, this
title reflects the first place
winner at a regional show in Germany.
Junghundsieger-Another rating rarely used nowadays, reflecting the
first place winner in the
18-24month young dog class at the Sieger Show.
Landesgruppenjunghund/Landesgruppenjugend Sieger-First place winner
at the regional 18-24 month
young dog class. Comparable to the regional futurity/maturity
conformation winners at the GSDCA
specialty regional futurity/maturity shows.
Europameister-European SchH3 Champion-highest scoring SchH3 dog in
annual multi-country SchH3
competition.
Stadtmeister-Rarely used on pedigrees means winner at the city SchH3
competition trial.
Landessieger-Winner of the German annual Regional SchH3 competition.
Dogs must compete and
meet certain requirements at the regional level to be eligible to
compete in the
BundesleistungssiegerPrufung.
Preishuten Sieger - Sheepherding Champion of the Year
Sieger - Grand Victor title at the German Sieger show or the United
Schutzhund Clubs of America
Sieger Show.
Siegerin - Highest Sieger bitch title
KKL1 Breed Survey Class 1-the best breed survey classification given
KKL2 Breed Survey Class 2
Lbz Lebenszeit-Breed surveyed for lifetime
Korung 19-
zuruckgestellt(M)-did not pass breed survey in protection work
zuruckgestellt(K)-did not pass breed survey due to structural fault
A dog that did not pass the breed survey will have to wait one year
before
being presented again. If he fails the second time he can never
breed surveyed.
A + -Dog has been breed surveyed
German Ratings from Puppy Classes
VP-Very Promising
P-Promising
LP-Less Promising
WORKING TITLES
BH-Begleithund. German Companion Dog, must be earned before a dog
can compete for a SchH I
title.
SchH1,2,3-Schutzhund includes three different phases which are
tracking, obedience, and
protection.
A dog must pass all three phases and have an overall passing score
to earn a SchH title.The dog
only has to compete once and pass to earn the title, versus AKC
obedience which requires three
passing scores under three different judges.
FH-Trailing Dog (separate title and competition from the SchH
tracking.)
FH2-Higher level of Trailing Dog competition.
INT-International SchH title. This term is often used
interchangeably with the IP or IPO title (If
anyone reading this has a clear concise explanation of the
differences between these titles, please
email me so I can add this information.)
DPO-Police Dog competition title
AD-Endurance test sometimes represented as a separate title, but
required as part of the breed
survey process in Germany.
BDH-Railroad Service Dog
BpDH 1 & 2- Railway Police Dog title
B-Begleithunde-Companion dog-title required in recent years for a
dog to being earning Schutzhund
titles, consisting of basic obedience, control, and test of courage.
BFH-Guide Dog for the Blind
DH-Service Dog
DPH-Service Police Dog
GRH-Border Patrol Dog
HGH-Herding Dog training title
KrH- Kriegshund. War dog
LawH or LwH-Avalanche Dog
MH-Army Messenger Dog-often seen in historical pedigrees, especially
1940's on back to the breed
beginnings.
PDH-Police Dog PFP 1&2-Police Tracking Dog
PH-Polizeihund-More commonly seen police dog title PSH1,2,3-DDR(East
German title)-I believe
that it is similar to the PSP title.
PSP1,2,&3-Police Schutzhund dog)
RtH-Rescue Dog
SH-Red Cross Dog
SuchH-Search Dog
WH-Watch Dog
ZFH-Customs Tracking Dog
ZH-Customs Dog
ZPr-Seen in very old pedigrees, meaning that the dog in question had
passed the breed survey of
that time.
FH1-Advanced tracking
FH2-Superior tracking qualification
IPO1-International Novice Schutzhund trial qualification
IPO2-International Intermediate Schutzhund
IPO3-International Masters Level Schutzhund
BpDH1 -2 Railroad Police Dog
BIH-Blind Leader Dog
DH -Service Dog
DPH-Service Police Dog
HGH-Herding Dog
LwH-Avalanche Dog
PFP1&PFP2-Police Tracking Dog
PH-Police Dog (obtained through the Danish Politihundeforeningen, a
police dog association open
to civilians)
PSP1,2,3-Police Guard Dog
RtH-Rescue Dog
ZFH-Customs Tracking Dog
ZH1,2,3-Customs Dog
Africa-IWT 1, 2, 3
Austria-SchH1,2,3 and FHA 1,2,3
Belgium-Cereco1, IWR1,2,3 equivalent to IPO1,2,3
Czech Republic-ZVV1,,2,3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3
Denmark-BHP1,2,3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3 and SPH equivalent to FH
England-PD (Police Dog)
Finland-SK1 equivalent to IPO1
Holland -VH1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3 and SPH equivalent to FH
Hungary-SZL1,2,3 also ZVV1,2,3 equivalent to SchH1, 2 3
Italy-Brevetto 1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1, 2 3
Poland-ZVV1, 2 3 equivalent to SchH1,2,3
Switzerland SchH, SchHB, SchHC; CHD1 equivalent to SchH1
Yugoslavia-CAB1,2.3 equivalent to SchH1,2.3
WGR: Imported to the States from West Germany
MAL: Imported to the States from Malaysia
LUX: Imported to the States from Luxembourg
Other AKC Various
