Working Dog Titles

Working Titles

SchHA Novice Schutzhund obedience and protection

Bh Basic companion dog - traffic sureness

WH Watch Dog

AD Endurance

SchH1 Novice Schutzhund qualification in tracking, obedience, and protection

SchH2 Intermediate Schutzhund qualification in tracking, obedience, and protection

SchH3 Masters level of Schutzhund tracking, obedience, and protection.

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. 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,

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

Show Titles
The V, SG, and G RATINGS

(V)-Vorzuglich Rated
- The Vorzulich rating is the top rating any dog can achieve outside of the Sieger show.
- They must be at least two years old to compete. Vorzulich means "EXCELLENT".
- The V-rated dog shows the top of his breeding. It is usually given to the younger dog who shows good confidence,and conformation as well as calmness.

(SG)-Sehr Gut Rated The Sehr Gut rating or "Very Good" is the highest a dog can receive in the Jungendklasse (12-18 months) and the highest in the Junghundklasse (18-24 months). The SG dog shows great promise in conformation, general appearance, and good character.

(G)-Gut Rated The Gut rating or "Good" is a title a dog can receive in the Jungendklasse (12-18 months) and in the Junghundklasse (18-24 months). The G rated dog shows great promise in conformation, general appearance, and good character as well.

KOERKLASSE I & II This is a Breed Title that is used by European breeders to evaluate conformation and temperament of German Shepherds. The dogs are measured in both height and weight. Measurements are taken from tip of the tail to chest depth and must meet an International standard. The dogs have to be of good nature and be easily approachable. They must not be spooky or shy, and they cannot act viciously or aggressively toward the judges. The Koerklasse I is the highest Breed title a dog can achieve and is sought after by the finest breeders worldwide. The Koerklasse II title is the second highest breed title acceptable in Europe. Dogs achieving the Koerklasse II title are often slightly larger or shorter than the desired standard but the difference is in centimeters.