Schutzhund Titles

AD

An endurance test. The dogs are trotted for 12 miles under the supervision of a judge. The judge evaluates the dogs condition while running, and during scheduled breaks, and after the test. The dogs must complete the test without injury.
 
 

Bh or B'

An obedience and temperament title for dogs over 15 months. On and off-leash heeling patterns, recall and long down must be demonstrated. Temperament test done after the obedience section.  Both sections of the  Bh must be successfully completed before attempting the Schutzhund 1 title.
 
 

Schutzhund A

A title which is the Obedience and tracking portions of the Schutzhund 1 title. This title does not qualify the dog to be breed surveyed, or to be in a conformation show as an adult working dog. This title is rarely offered at trials.
 
 

Schutzhund 1

The first Schutzhund title consisting of obedience, tracking and protection phases. The obedience portion is slightly more The Schutzhund 1 title is a prerequisite to the Breed Survey, and required to show the dog in the working dog classes.
 
 

Schutzhund 2

The next higher Schutzhund title also consisting of Obedience, tracking and protection phases. The Schutzhund 1 title is a prerequisite to the Schutzhund 2. The Schutzhund 2 title is required to receive the Seiger show rating of VA (excellent select).
 
 

Schutzhund 3

The highest level Schutzhund title, also consisting of Obedience, tracking and protection phases. The Schutzhund 2 title is a prerequisite to the Schutzhund 3.
 
 

FH

An advanced tracking title which is more difficult than the tracking portion of Schutzhund 3.
 
 

Breed Survey

A judges evaluation of the temperament, structure, condition and characteristics of a dog. To obtain a breed survey, the dog must have a show rating of at least G (Good), completed the AD, Bh and at least Schutzhund 1. The Breed survey can result in several outcomes: Kkl 1, or recommended for breeding; Kkl 2, or suitable for breeding; or not suitable for breeding.

After successfully completing the Breed Survey, any progeny of the dog will be entitled to 'pink papers' if bred to another breed surveyed dog.
 
 

White papers vs. Pink papers

White papers are granted from the USA/SV to dogs whose parents are either not breed surveyed or not titled.
 
 

Conformation show ratings

Sieger or Siegerin

The top male and female (respectively) adult working dogs at a countries national show for a given year.
 
 

VA (Excellent Select)

The highest show rating possible. This rating can be awarded only at national shows.
 
 

V (Excellent)
 
 

SG (Very Good)
 
 

G (Good)
 
 

VP (Very Promising)
 
 

P (Promising)
 
 

LP (Less Promising)
 
 

I (Insufficient)
 
 

E (Excused)
 
 

DNA

In both Germany  with the SV and the AKC, a dog can have it's DNA registered with the registry.  This is done by visiting a vet, who would then take a blood sample in potassium tubes and then the blood is shipped to the appropriate registry.
 
 

AKC papers

An AKC registered litter usually indicates that both of the parents are AKC registered or that the parents are approved by the AKC because of registry from another country.
 

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