How to Read a German
Pedigree
Pedigree Abbreviations
The following is a condensed version to help
the beginner better understand and appreciate the
accomplishments of the aforementioned dogs.
If the original SV pedigree is pink that means
that both parents of the dog have been examined by SV officials and
found suitable for breeding. The Ahnentafel (ancestor listing) is
folded in half. All the necessary breeding information is on this.
Pedigrees are to be given to the new owner at time of sale. The
ownership transfer is recorded on the back.
As you open the pedigree you'll see the parents
(Eltern), listed at the far left. The father (Vater) is noted in the
1st block. The mother (Mutter) is noted in the second block. All
total, a four generation pedigree is inside. At the far right bottom
corner, is a place for the hip rating. (This space will be blank if
the dog is under 12 months of age.) If the hips have been x-rayed
(and certified) that will be noted. It will say "a"
zuerkannt.
The ratings:
Bef: normal
fast normal
or noch zugelassen
Please refer to the following for more
information.
Abbreviations
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* = Breed Surveyed
SR = Show Rating
BS = Breed Survey
DNA = molecular-genetic-descending-examination takes
place
DNA tested = descent molecular genetically tested
LGZS = Regional breed show
BSZS = National winner breed show
BSP = National winner trial
LGA = Regional qualification trial
M = Lack of courage and fighting drive
K = Structural fault
W = Nature fault
Color and Markings:
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b = brown
bg = brown tan
d = dark
g = tan
gew = dingy,mixed colors
ggr = tan grey sable
gr = grey
grg = greyish tan
h = light
s = black
w = white
A = Marking
Br = Breast
D = Blanket
F = Muzzle
Kopfabz = Headmarking
L = Legs
M = Mask
Pf = Paws
R = Back
S = Saddle
Training Degrees:
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DPH = Service Police Dog
FH = Tracking Dog
HGH = Herding Dog
IP 1, 2, 3 = International Trial 1, 2, 3
PH = Police Dog
PSP 1, 2 = Police Guard Dog 1, 2, 3
SchH 1, 2, 3 = Guard Dog 1, 2, 3
Conformation:
VA = Excellent Select
V = Excellent
SG = Very Good
G = Good
S = Sufficient
M = Insufficient
U = Unsatisfactory
HD-Ratings:
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a1 = "a" excellent
a2 = "a" good
a3 = "a" fair
a6 = "a" Foreign
Stamp HD-Veterinarian:
HD-Rating:
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