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Explaining The Titles, The ‘letters’ Behind Certain Dog’s Names
This is the official governing body for Rottweilers in Germany. The ADRK is accepted worldwide as the Rottweiler breed parent organization. They set the breed standard for the FCI and are responsible for the protection and preservation of the breed. The ADRK are also the guardians of the breed and are the ONLY organization in the world who insists on health and temperament tested breeding within strict and solid limitations. For this reason the ADRK dogs, breed wardens, judges, working judges and breeders are considered correctly to be the ‘parents’ of the Breed. The ADRK will be celebrating its 110th Anniversary next year in 2017. The ADRK KS Show is considered the most important Rottweiler show in the world, and the ADRK DM is the most important IPO CH.
This is the official body that governs all dog breeds in Germany, of which the ADRK is a division.
The FCI is the largest canine organization in the world. It unifies national canine organizations with members and associate members from various countries and continents. In addition to other things, the FCI sanctions national championships and international championships. The rules and titles of the FCI are the most widely accepted in the world. Almost every major country in the world is a member of the FCI with the exceptions of the United States and Great Britain. (New Zealand also has its own breed standard for Rottweilers) The Kennel Union of South Africa, KUSA is a member.
A basic obedience and sociability title, usually given in Germany, and a prerequisite for Schutzhund titles. It is considered to be a traffic safety title. The trial includes on and off leash obedience as well as a temperament test.
In order for a dog to earn this title they must run 20K (about 12.5 miles) in two hours without excessive fatigue. This title is earned in Germany and is a Koerung pre-requisite.
An advanced tracking degree, which includes two levels with increased difficulty (FH and FH II) German.
Tracking, obedience, and protection. All three sections count equally, and all three must be passed in order to earn the degree. The dog must score a passing mark in each of the three phases and gain a total of at least 220 points out of a possible 300 to earn the title. SchH is tested in three progressively harder levels, earning the degree SchH I, SchH II, SchH III, with level three being the hardest.
IPO I simplest. IPO II is intermediate, IPO III is advanced.
Three levels of working degrees equivalent to the SchH and IPO titles.
An (breed suitability test) evaluation of a dog’s conformation, temperament, character, and working ability in order to determine breeding suitability. In Germany, ONLY dogs that have passed this strictest of tests are able to breed. They are designed to select those Rottweilers that are worthy of being bred. The dog’s conformation must be judged of breeding quality and free of disqualifying faults. The dog must have a valid hip and elbow certification and microchip for identification. Once the conformation and soundness qualifications have been met, the dog’s temperament is tested. This test includes a gun sureness test, a protection test, and a test to ensure that the dog is stable around the public. The results of this test are published in the “Kor” book and become a permanent record. The report will also be printed on the pedigree of the dog’s offspring. (German) The BST is offered in other countries but has varying degrees of similarity or difference. The ADRK ZTP test is the toughest in the world.
The equivalent of the ZTP but in many cases, not as tough or conclusive and in some instances rather meaningless.
An advanced breed test also known as Korung given in Germany and by the ARV. In addition to the requirements of the ZtP, they require a SchH III, IPO III, or VPG III for a male and a SchH I, IPO I, or VPG I for a female. The minimum age for males is 36 months and for females it is 30 months. In addition, they require three show critiques with a SG rating or better, HD/ED certificates and AD title. After this title is achieved, the dog must wait two years before it can attempt a lifetime breeding test. This title deems a dog suitable for breeding by the ADRK for a period of two years at which time they are subject to re-evaluation.
Lifetime breed suitability test. A dog with this title is rated by the ADRK as suitable for breeding for the duration of Breeding Utilization Age (nine years in males and eight years in females). The highest accolade any Rottweiler can achieve. (Our Yaris vom Schwaiger Rathaus is the first eza biz Gkrt Rottweiler in Africa)
DM – Deutsche Meisterschaft (working dog championship held annually by the ADRK)
LS – Leistungssieger (title awarded to the winner of the Deutsche Meisterschaft).
SH – Such Hund (tracking dog)
PH – Polizei Hund (police dog)
DH – Dienst Hund (service dog)
RH – Rettungshund (rescue dog)
HGH – Herdengebaruchshund (herding dog)
BIH – Blinden Hund (blind guide dog)
KrH – Krwigshund (war dog)
LawH – Lawinen Hund (avalanche dog)
MH – Meldehund (military dog)
WH – Wach Hund (watch dog)
V rating – (Vorzuglich) This rating is given in German style shows. The judge will give a detailed report of the dog’s conformation and rate the dog as to how closely it matches the standard. The V rating stands for “excellent” representative of the standard.
SG rating – (Sehr Gut) This rating stands for “very good” representative of the standard. Mistakenly many people think an SG dog is not worthy of breeding and MANY exceptional dogs with incredible characteristic have been lost due to this nonsense way of thinking. WE are committed to using everything that is positive from every dog – health, movement, temperament before “beauty characteristics” – ALWAYS. (Black mouth pigment does nothing to help genetically weak hips for example)
G rating – (Gut) This rating stands for “good” representative of the standard.
NG rating – This rating stands for “not satisfactory” and usually indicates a dog with a major fault.
VVN – (Vielversprechend) This rating stands for “very promising” (puppy class only)
VN – (Versprechend) This rating stands for “promising” (puppy class only)
A rating – (Ausreichend) means sufficient.
M rating – (Mangelhaf) means faulty.
O rating – (zero) failed
U rating – unsatisfactory
GN rating – (Genugend) satisfactory rating
1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A – Eye ratings that are eligible for the Korung and BST. 1A is the darkest possible shade of brown.
3B, 4A – Eye ratings that are eligible for the BST but ineligible for the Korung.
Sieger – This title is given in the German style shows and is equivalent to the male “best in show”. To be awarded this title the dog is required to have a SchH or IPO title and a ZTP, BST or Gekort.
Siegerin – This is the female “best in show” for the German style show and carries the same requirements as the Sieger.
Jugend Sieger – This is the youth male “best in show” for dogs under the age of two. There are no working title requirements.
Jugend Siegerin – This is the youth female “best in show” for dogs under the age of two. There are no working title requirements.
KS and KSg – ADRK Klub Sieger/Siegerin (Germany) The number indicates the year the title was given.
KJS and KJSg – ADRK Klub Youth Sieger/Siegerin (Germany) The number indicates the year the title was given.
BS and BSg – Bundessieger/Bundessiegerin (Germany) The number indicates the year the title was given (Our Yaris was the VDH Bundessieger in 2014)
BJS and BJSg – Bundes Youth Sieger/Siegerin (Germany) The number indicates the year the title was given.
VDH CH – German Champion
Country CH – Devil is CH of South Africa (KUSA) Dogs can obtain championships in many different countries. (Examples: Hung. CH, Can. CH, etc.)
C.A.C. – This is a certificate awarded to a dog to become a National Champion in a FCI recognized country. (RCAC – reserve)
C.A.C.I.B. – (Cerficate d’ Aptitude au Champion at International de Beaute) This is a certificate awarded to a dog to become a FCI International Champion. When a judge issues a CACIB card to a dog he expresses the opionion that this particular animal seems worthy to him to obtain the International Championship title. The CACIB is awarded only at selected International Shows which have been approved by the FCI. (RCACIB – reserve)
Abstammug / Ancestry
Abzeichen / Markings
Abzugen / Offered for sale/stud
Ahnen / Ancestors
Ahnentafel / Pedigree
Allgemeine Erscheinung / General appearance
Alter / Age
Amme / Foster Mother
Angekort / Certified suitable for breeding
Apportierbock / Dumbbell
Aufmerksam / Attentive
Augen / Eyes
Ausbildungskennzeichen / Standard
Ausdruck / Expression
Ausreichend (A) / Satisfactory
Bauch / Belly
Befried igend(B) / Fair
Behaarung / Coat
Belegt / Bred
Besitzer / Owner
Bewegung / Movement
Bewertung / Qualification
Brand / Markings
Braun / Brown
Breit / Broad
Bruder / Brother
Brust / Chest
Brustfleck / Spot on chest
Decken, frei / At public stud
Decktag / Breeding date
Dunkel / Dark
Ehrenpreis / Trophy
Ellenbogen / Elbows
Eltern / Parents
Eng / Narrow
Erziehung / Up bringing
Farbe / Color
Fassbeine / Bow-legged
Fassrippe / Barrel-ribbed
Fehlerhaft / Faulty
Flanke / Loin
Flott / Smart
Fluchtig / Fleet
Flussig / Fluid (movement)
Frohlich / Happy
Gang / Gait
Ganz / Complete
Geschlecht / Sex
Geschulzer Zuchtname / Registered Kennel name
Gesundheit / Sound health
Gewinkelt / Angulated
Geworfen / Whelped
Glatterhaarig / Smoothe – coated
Grau / Gray
Gross / Large
Grosseltern / Grand parents
Gut (G) / Good
Haar / Coat
Hals / Neck, throat
Halsband / Collar
Hart / Hardness
Hinterhand / Hindquarters
Hinterlaufe / Hindlegs
Hitze / Female in season
Hocke / Hock
Hoden / Testicles
Hohe / Height
Hund / Dog (male or female)
Hundin / Bitch
Inzuct / Inbreeding
Jungend / Young puppy
Junghund / Young dog
Kippohr / Soft ear
Klein / Small
Knocken / Bone
Kopf / Head
Kraft / Power
Kraftig / Strong
Kruppe / Croup
Kurz / Short
Lang / Long
Lange / Length
Langhaarig / Long-haired
Lauf / Run
Mangelhaft(M) / Poor
Meldeschein / Registered Certificate
Muskeln / Muscles
Mutter / Dam
Nachschub / Drive
Nagel / Claw
Nase / Nose, muzzle
Oberarm / Upper arm
Oberschlachtig / Overshot
Ohren / Ears
Pfote / Foot
Rasse / Breed
Raum / Space
Reinzucht / Purebred
Richtig / Correct
Rippen / Ribs
Rucke / Back
Rude / Male dog
Rute / Tail
Sattel / Saddle
Schadel / Skull
Scherengebib / Scissor bite
Scheu / Shy
Schoner / Beautiful
Schulter / Shoulder
Schulterblatt / Shoulder blade
Schuss-scheu / Gun-shy
Schussfest / Gun-proof
Schwanz / Tail
Schwarz / Black
Schwester / Sister
Sehr gut (SG) / Very good
Stell / Steep
Temperamentvoll / Temperament complete
Tief / Deep
Traben / Trotting
Trocken / Dry
Uberwinkelt / Over-angulated
Ungenugend(U) / Unsatisfactory
Unterschlachtig / Undershot
Vater / Sire
Verteilung / Allotment
Vorderbeine / Forelegs
Vorderbrust / Forechest
Vorderhand / Forequarters
Vorderfote / Forepaw
Vorschub / Reach
Vorzuglich (V) / Excellent
Weich / Soft
Weise / Manner, way
Weiss / White
Werfen / Whelped
Wesen / Character, temperament
Wesenscheu / Shyness
Widerrist / Withers
Winkelung / Angulation
Wurfdatum / Whelping date
Wurfmeldung / Litter registration
Wurfstarke / Size of litter
Z.B. / Stud book number
Zimmerrein / Housebroken
Zucht / Breeding
Zuchter / Breeder
Zwinger / Kenne
KÖRUNG is the most prestigious of all German titles/honors.
KÖRUNG is an advanced breeding suitability test for the very best German Rottweilers who have already achieved their ZTP. The dog must have received conformation ratings of SG or V at least three times by at least two different judges. Males are required to be titled through Schutzhund III and have attained an AD. Males must be at least thirty-six months of age. Females must have at least a Schutzhund I and be at least thirty months of age. Rottweilers that pass this test are endorsed for a two-year period. At the end of that time, the dog can take the KÖRUNG test again, EZA- and must additionally provide proof of correct progeny. If the dog passes the second time, it is endorsed for breeding until the age of nine years for males and eight years for females, at which time the dog is to be retired. This is the HIGHEST BREEDING caliber dog recognized.
Some of the reasons the eza Koerung is the highest a Rottweiler can be rated:
IPO 3 – temperament, character, courage, biddability
Health (Hips, Elbows, Endurance, fitness and a study of progeny to ensure health passed over to offspring)
Fault free for breeding (conformation) – Things such as pigment, angulation, bite, function, form are all considered (progeny studied from THREE various combinations)
Very good or excellent in appearance and ONLY critiques from ADRK judges (3 different judges are accepted)
Recommended by the ADRK to be used to improve the breed – these are the dogs approved at the highest level and endorsed by the ADRK to improve and stabilize the breed. The privilege of having Yaris vom Schwaiger Rathaus is huge.
FCI Rottweiler Standard Translator: Mrs. Chris Seidler
Origin: Germany
Date of publication of the valid original standard: 16.01.1996
Utilization: Companion, Security and Working dog
Classification: FCI Group 2 (Pinscher and Schnauzer type, Molossian type and Swiss Mountain and Cattle dogs) Section 2.1 Molossian type, Mastiff type with working trial.
The Rottweiler is considered to be one of the oldest breeds of dog. Its origin goes back to Roman times. These dogs were kept as herder or driving dogs. They marched over the Alps with the Roman legions, protecting the humans and driving their cattle. In the region of Rottweil, these dogs met and mixed with the native dogs in a natural crossing. The main task of the Rottweiler now became the driving and guarding of the herds of cattle and the defence of their masters and their property. This breed acquired its name from the old federal town of Rottweil and was known as the “Rottweil butcher’s dog”.
The butchers bred this type of dog purely for performance and usefulness. In due course, a first rate watch and driving dog evolved which could also be used as a draught dog. When, at the beginning of the twentieth century, various breeds were needed for police service, the Rottweiler was amongst those tested. It soon became evident that the breed was highly suitable for the tasks set by police service and therefore they were officially recognized as police dogs in 1910.
Rottweiler breeders aim at a dog of abundant strength, black coated with clearly defined rich tan markings, whose powerful appearance does not lack nobility and which is exceptionally well suited to being a companion, security and working dog.
General Appearance: The Rottweiler is a medium to large size, stalwart dog, neither heavy nor light and neither leggy nor weedy. His correctly proportioned, compact and powerful build leads to the conclusion of great strength, maneuverability and endurance.
Important Proportions: The length of the body, measured from the sternum (breast-bone) to the ischiatic tuberosity, should not exceed the height at the withers by, at most, 15 %.
Behavior and Character: Being good natured, placid and fond of children in basic disposition, he is very devoted, obedient, biddable and eager to work. His appearance is natural and rustic, his behavior self assured, steady and fearless. He reacts to his surroundings with great alertness.
Skull: Of medium length, the skull broad between the ears. Forehead line moderately arched as seen from the side. Occipital bone well developed without being conspicious.
Stop: Well defined.
Facial Region
Nose: Straight nasal bridge, broad at base, moderately tapered. Nose well developed, more broad than round with relatively large nostrils, always black.
Muzzle: The foreface should appear neither elongated nor shortened in relation to the cranial region.
Lips: Black, close fitting, corner of the mouth not visible, gum as dark as possible.
Jaw: Upper and lower jaw strong and broad.
Cheeks: Zygomatic arches pronounced.
Teeth: Strong complete dentition (42 teeth) with scissor bite, the upper incisors closely overlapping the lower incisors.
Eyes: Of medium size, almond shaped, dark brown in color. Eyelids close fitting.
Ears: Medium sized, pendant, triangular, wide apart, set on high. The close fitting ears, set well forward, give the impression of a broad skull.
Neck: Of fair length, well muscled, slightly arched, free from throatiness, without dewlap.
Back: Straight, strong, sturdy.
Loins: Short, strong and deep.
Croup: Broad, of medium length, slightly rounded. Neither flat nor falling away.
Chest: Roomy, broad and deep (approximately 50 % of the shoulder height) with well developed fore-chest and well sprung ribs.
Belly: Flanks not tucked up.
Tail: Docked at the first or second joint. In those countries where docking is forbidden by law, the tail may be left in its natural state.
Skin on the head: Overall tight fitting. When the dog is alert, the forehead may be slightly wrinkled.
Coat
Texture of coat: The coat consists of a top coat and an undercoat. The top coat is of medium length, coarse, dense and flat. The undercoat must not show through the top coat. The hair is a little longer on the buttocks.
Colour: Black with clearly defined markings of a rich tan on the cheeks, muzzle, throat, chest and legs, as well as over both eyes and under the base of the tail.
Height and weight
Shoulder height for males: is 61 – 68 cm
61 – 62 cm small
63 – 64 cm medium height
65 – 66 cm large = correct height
67 – 68 cm very large
Weight males: approximately 50 kg
Shoulder height for bitches: 56 – 63 cm.
56 – 57 cm small
58 – 59 cm medium height
60 – 61 cm large = correct height
62 – 63 cm very large
Weight bitches: approximately 42 kg
Faults: Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree.
General Appearance: Light, racy, weedy appearance. Light in bone and muscle.
Head: Hound-type head. Narrow, light, too short, too long or coarse head. Flat forehead. Lack of stop or too little.
Foreface: Long or pointed muzzle; split nose; roman nose or dished nose; aquiline nose; pale or spotted nose (butterfly nose).
Lips: Pendulous, pink or patchy; corner of lips visible.
Jaws: Narrow lower jaw.
Cheeks: Strongly protruding cheeks.
Bite: Pincer bite.
Ears: Set on too low, heavy, long, slack or turned backwards. Also flying ears or ears not carried symmetrically.
Eyes: Light, showing how, deep set. Also round eyes.
Neck: Too long, thin, lacking muscle. Showing dewlap or throaty.
Body: Too long, too short or too narrow.
Back: Too long, weak; sway-back or roach back.
Croup: Croup too sloping, too short, too flat or too long.
Chest: Flat ribbed or barrel shaped. Lack of spring.
Tail: Set on too high or too low.
Forequarters: Narrow or crooked front legs. Steep shoulder placement. Loose or out at elbow. Too long, too short or too straight in upper arm. Weak or straight pasterns. Splayed feet. Too flat or too arched toes. Deformed toes. Light colored nails.
Hindquarters: Flat thighs, hocks too close, cow hocks or open hocked. Joints with too little or too much angulation. Dewclaws.
Skin: Wrinkles on head.
Coat: Soft, too short or too long. Wavy coat, lack of undercoat.
Color: Mismarking. Smudged, not clearly defined markings. Markings which are too spread out.
Disqualifying Faults
General: Marked reversal of sexual type, i.e. feminine dogs or masculine bitches.
Behaviour: Anxious, shy, cowardly, gun-shy, vicious, excessively suspicious, nervous animals.
Eyes: Entropion, ectropion, yellow eyes, different colored eyes.
Teeth: Overshot or undershot bite, way mouth; missing one incisive tooth, one canine, one premolar and one molar.
Coat texture: Very long or wavy coat.
Coat colour: Dogs which do not show the typical Rottweiler coloring or black with tan markings. White markings.
*N.B.: Males must have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum*
Both our Yaris and Chris are IPO 3 titled, the highest working title a Rottweiler can achieve. We take zero credit for this, as Yaris was trained and titled by his dad Rico Oberthur, and Chris was trained and titled by the wonderful Thomas Bachmann. Both dogs received their IPO 3 titles in Germany, under ADRK and VDH judging.
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