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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 with
stand 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 Title's
AKC Classes
Puppy class- Pups under 12 months of age on the day of show that are not champions.
Novice class-Dogs born in the United States, Canada, Mexico or Bermuda that have not earned
three first-place ribbons in the Novice class or one first-place ribbon in the Bred by-Exhibitor,
American-Bred or Open class. Dogs in this class may not have won any points toward their
championships.
Bred-by-Exhibitor class-Dogs being shown by any one of the breeders of record who is also an
owner or co-owner. The dog may also be shown by a member of the immediate family of any one
of the breeders of record. No champions of record are eligible for this class.
American-Bred class-For any dog whelped in the United States as the result of a mating that
took place in the United States that is not yet a champion.Open class.Any dog six months or older.
BIS-Best in Show. Best dog/bitch at an all-breed show. (AKC)
BOS-Best Opposite Sex
BOB-Best of Breed. Best Rottweiler at an all-breed show. (AKC)
BOW-Best of Winners. Between WD (winner dog) and WB (winner bitch) AKC
WD-Winner Dog that wins the championship points at an AKC show.
WB-Winner Bitch that wins the championship points at an AKC show.
Best of Breed-This class is for champions only.
HIT-Herding Instinct Tested (AKC)
HIC-Herding Instinct Certified (AKC)
OTCH-Obedience Trial Champion (AKC) CONFORMATION RATINGS
Akc Title's
CGC Title-Canine Good Citizen
Welcome to the AKC's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program. Started in 1989, CGC is a certification
program that is designed to reward dogs who have good manners at home and in the community.
The Canine Good Citizen Program is a two-part program that stresses responsible pet ownership
for owners and basic good manners for dogs. All dogs who pass the CGC test receive a certificate
from the American Kennel Club and as of January 1, 1999, they are automatically recorded in the
AKC's Canine Good Citizen Archive.
CGC - Over a decade of success!!
CGC-is one of the most rapidly growing programs in the American Kennel Club. There are many
exciting applications of this wonderful, entry level that go beyond the testing and certifying of dogs.
Many other countries (including England, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Denmark, Sweden, Canada,
and Finland) have developed CGC programs based on the AKC's CGC Program. A CGC Neighborhood
Model has been established, police and animal control agencies use CGC for dealing with dog problems
in communities, some therapy dog groups use the CGC as a partial screening tool, and some 4-H
groups around the country having been using the CGC as a beginning dog training program for children.
A number of specialty (one breed only) clubs give the CGC at their annual national dog show. Dog
clubs have discovered that the CGC is an event that allows everyone to go home a winner.
Veterinarians have recognized the benefits of well-trained dogs and there are some CGC programs
in place in veterinary hospitals. State legislatures began recognizing the CGC program as a means of
advocating responsible dog ownership and 14 states now have Canine Good Citizen resolutions.
In a little over one decade, the Canine Good Citizen Program has begun to have an extremely
positive impact in many of our communities. This is a program that can help us assure that the dogs
we love will always be welcomed and respected members of our communities.
Ch.-Champion:Dogs must acquire 15 points, including 2 majors won under different judges and at
least one point under a third different judge.
CT-Champion Tracker:
Dog must hold all 3 tracking titles (TD, TDX and VST)
DC-Dual Champion:
Any dog that has been awarded the title of Champion of Record (Ch.) may be designated as a
"Dual Champion," after it has also been awarded the title of Field Champion (FC) or Herding
Champion (HC)
HC-Herding Champion:
For a title, dog must receive 15 points with at least two 1sts carrying championship points, 1 of
which must be for 3 pts. or better.
NOC-National Obedience Champion:
The winner of the annual National Obedience Invitational shall be entitled to be designated
National Obedience Champion of _____(year)
OTCH-Obedience Trial Champion:
Dog must have won: 100 points
Dog must receive at least one first place Open B, one first place Utility and a third first place
ribbonin either class.
First places must be awarded by 3 different judges
Must be at all-breed events One of the required first places may have been won at a Specialty
Show.
Open B must have 6 in competition
Utility must have 3 in competition
VCCH-Versatile Companion Champion:
Effective January 1, 2001, title will precede the name of the dog that completes a OTCH, MACH
and CT.
SGCH-Senior Grand Champion:
A dog that has been designated a Grand Bench Show Champion must win three Champion Classes
with competition.
TC-Triple Champion:
Any dog that has been awarded the title of Dual Champion (DC) and the title of Obedience Trial
Champion (OTCH) or Tracking Champion (CT) or Agility Champion (MACH) may be designated as
a Triple Champion.
MACH-Master Agility Champion:
In order to acquire the title, a dog must achieve a minimum of 750 championship points and 20
double qualifying scores obtained from the Excellent B Standard Agility class and the Excellent B
Jumpers With Weaves class.
AJP-Excellent Agility Jumpers With Weaves "A" Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Jumpers With Weaves Preferred class
under at least 2 different judges.
AX-Agility Excellent:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Agility class under at least 2 different
judges.
AXJ-Excellent Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Excellent A Jumpers With Weaves class under at
least different judges.
AXP-Agility Excellent "A" Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Agility Excellent "A" Preferred Class under at least
2 different judges.
CD-Companion Dog:
The letters CD may be added after a dog's name when it has been certified by 3 different judges
to have received qualifying scores in Novice classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
CDX-Companion Dog Excellent:
The letters CDX may be added after the name of each dog that has been certified by 3 different
judges to have received qualifying scores in Open classes at 3 licensed or member obedience trials.
HI-Herding Intermediate:
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate classes from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
IAdsc-Herding Intermediate Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course A classes using Ducks (HIAd), Sheep (HIAs) or
Cattle (HIAc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HIBdsc-Herding Intermediate Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course B classes using Ducks (HIBd), Sheep (HIBs) or
Cattle (HIBc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HICs-Herding Intermediate Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Intermediate Course C classes using Sheep (HICs) from 3 different
judges at 3 different trials.
HS-Herding Started:
Three qualifying scores in the Started classes 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HSAdsc-Herding Started Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course A classes using Ducks (HSAd), Sheep (HSAs) or
Cattle.
(HSAc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HSBdsc-Herding Started Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course B classes using Ducks (HSBd), Sheep (HSBs) or
Cattle (HSBc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HSCs-Herding Started Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Started Course C classes using Sheep (HSCs) from 3 different judges
at 3 different trials.
HT-Herding Tested:
For a title, a dog must qualify twice under 2 different judges. Dog may qualify twice in one day at
the same event provided he/she is judged by different judges.
HX-Herding Excellent:
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced classes from 3 different judges at 3 different times.
HXAdsc-Herding Advanced Course A (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course A classes using Ducks (HXAd), Sheep (HXAs) or
Cattle (HXAc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HXBdsc-Herding Advanced Course B (ducks, sheep, cattle):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course B classes using Ducks (HXBd), Sheep (HXBs) or
Cattle (HXBc) from 3 different judges at 3 different trials.
HXCs-Herding Advanced Course C (sheep):
Three qualifying scores in the Advanced Course C classes using Sheep (HIAs) from 3 different
judges at 3 different trials.
MJP-Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves "B" Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves Preferred
Agilityclass under at least 2 different judges. Trial at which AX was earned does not count toward
the 10.
MX-Master Agility Excellent:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Excellent B Agility class under at least 2 different
judges. Trial at which AX was earned does not count toward the 10.
MXJ-Master Excellent Jumpers With Weaves:
For a title, dog must earn 10 qualifying scores in Excellent B Jumpers With Weaves Agility class
under at least 2 different judges. Trial at which AX was earned does not count toward the 10.
NA-Novice Agility:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Agility class under at least 2
different judges.
NAJ-Novice Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Jumpers With Weaves class
under at least 2 different judges.
NAP-Novice Agility Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice Agility Preferred A and/or B Agility class
under at least 2 different judges.
NJP-Novice Jumpers With Weaves Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Novice A and/or B Jumpers With Weaves Preferred
class under at least 2 different judges.
OA-Open Agility:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Agility class under at least 2 different
judges.
OAJ-Open Agility Jumper:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Jumpers With Weaves class under at least 2
different judges.
OAP-Open Agility Preferred:
For a title, dog must earn 3 qualifying scores in Open Agility Preferred class under at least 2
differentjudges.
PT-Pre-Trial Tested:
The American Kennel Club will issue a Pre-Trial Tested certificate to an eligible dog, and will permit
the use of the letters PT after the name of a dog that has been certified by two different
Judges to have qualified by passing two licensed or member club Pre-Trial tests. Dog may qualify
twice in one day at the same event provided he/she is judged by different judges.
SC-Senior Courser:
1) Must be eligible to enter the open stake. That requires the dog to have obtained at least one of
the following: AKC Junior Courser title or American Kennel Club Field Champion title. 2) The hound
must run with at least one other hound. 3) Must receive qualifying scores at four (4) AKC-licensed
or member trials, under two different Judges or judging panels.
TD-Tracking Dog:
Dog has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club TD test or at a
combined TD/TDX test, or at a combined TD/VST test or a TD/TDX/VST test.
TDX-Tracking Dog Excellent:
Dog has been certified by two judges to have passed a licensed or member club TDX test or at a
combined TDX/VST test, or a combined TD/TDX test or a combined TD/TDX/VST test.
UD-Utility Dog:
The American Kennel Club will issue a Utility Dog certificate for each registered dog, that has
been certified by three obedience trial judges as having received qualifying Utility scores at three
licensed or member obedience trials.
UDVST-Utility Dog Variable Surface Tracking:
Can be used if a dog has completed its UD and VST titles.
UDX-Utility Dog Excellent:
To earn a Utility Dog Excellent title, the dog must have received qualifying scores in both Open B
and Utility B at 10 separate licensed or member obedience trials.
VCD1-Versatile Companion Dog 1:
Must complete CD, NA, NAJ, TD
VCD2-Versatile Companion Dog 2:
Must complete CDX, OA, OAJ, TD
VCD3-Versatile Companion Dog 3:
Must Complete UD, AX, AXJ, TDX
VCD4-Versatile Companion Dog 4:
Must complete UDX, MX, MXJ, VST
VST-Variable Surface Tracking:
Dog has been certified by both judges to have passed a licensed or member club Variable Surface
Tracking test or at a combined TD/VST test or at a combined TDX/VST test or at a combined
TD/TDX/VST test.
OFA-American Hip Ratings
"Excellent"Superior hip joint conformation as compared with other individuals of the same breed
and age.
"Good"Well formed hip joint conformation as compared with other individuals of the same breed and
age.
"Fair"Minor irregularities of the hip joint conformation as compared with other individuals of the
same breed & age.
"Borderline Hip Joint Conformation"Marginal hip joint conformation of indeterminate status with
respect to hip dysplasia at this time.
"Mild Hip Dysplasia"Radiographic evidence of minor dysplastic change of the hip joints.
"Moderate Hip Dysplasia"Well defined radiographic evidence of dysplastic changes of the hip joints.
"Severe Hip Dysplasia" Radiographic evidence of marked dysplastic changes of the hip joints
Herding titles - AHBA (American Herding Breeds Association)
HCT
Herding Capable Tested
HTD1
Herding Trial Dog, first level
HTD2
Herding Trial Dog, second level
HTD3
Herding Trial Dog, third level
JHD
Junior Herd Dog
The official AHBA HTD title can have up to 4 suffixes: -d for ducks; -s for sheep; -g for goats;
or -c for cattle. The title will always have at least one of these suffixes.
AKC herding titles
HCH
Herding Champion (prefix)
HI
Herding Intermediate
HS
Herding Started
HT
Herding Tested
HX
Herding Excellent
PT
Pre-trial Tested