AD - Endurance Test - 20 KM
ADRK - Allgemeiner Deutscher Rottweiler Klub e. V.- only
German Club recognized by the CKC
AXJ - AKC Jumpers Excellent
BBT - Basic Breed Test - this test is the same as the ZtP -
minus the bite work
BH - Traffic Sureness Test - includes obedience and
temperament test
BIS - Best in Show - The dog having defeated every dog at an
all breed show
BISA - Awarded Best in Show at an AKC licensed All-Breed
conformation show
BISS - Best in Specialty Show - The best Rottweiler at a show
where only Rottweilers are in competition
BOB - Best of Breed - The best Rottweiler at an all breed show
BOS - Best of Opposite Sex - Which ever sex is awarded BOB an
"opposite sex" is chosen
BOW - Best of Winners - the Best between the winners dog and
winners bitch
BST - Breeding Suitability Test - same requirements as a ZtP
CD - Companion Dog - has completed the requirements for the
Companion Dog Obedience Title, by receiving three separate qualifying
scores, by two different judges in the Novice Obedience Level
CDX - Companion Dog Excellent - Has completed the requirements
for the Companion Dog Excellent Title, by receiving three separate
qualifying scores, by two different judges in the Open Obedience Class.
CERF - Canine Eye Registration Foundation - Canine
opthalmologists test and certify the dogs eyes against genetic
diseases. ( an annual test)
CGC - Canine Good Citizen - A test of the dogs social
behaviour, obedience and temperment - often the first step in going
into canine therapy work.
Ch. - Champion - Has won ten points ( Canada - it is fifteen
in the US) under three different judges. Judging is compared against
the breed standard for conformation, structure and movement. Other
countries have different point systems and standards.
FCI - Federation Cynologique International - The official
International Canine Federation
FH - Fahrtenhund - Tracking degree
Gekort - Suitable for breeding for a period of two years:
subject to re-evaluation
Gekort bis EzA - Suitable for breeding for the duration of breeding life;
dogs 2-10 years and bitches from 2-9 years
Gr.1-4 - A placement in the Group, Ist-4th at an All-Breed show
HD - Hd-Frei-No indications of hip dysplasia
HD-+ - Indicates slight changes to hip joints
HD+ - Indicates mild hip dysplasia present
HIC - Herding Instinct Certificate
HIT - High in Trial - received by attaining the highest score
in a licensed CKC or AKC Obedience Trail
HITs (dg) - Herding Instinct Tested in sheep -- Herding
Instinct Tested in ducks and goats.
Intl.Ch - International Champion - Awarded by the FCI in
accordance with their rules
IPO - International Prufungs Organization - Working title similar to Schutzhund
Koerung - Preferred breeding status for 2 years
Leg - A qualifying score received in any level of obedience.
Three legs are needed to pass each level of obedience.
LS - Leistungszucht - Parents and Grandparents have SchH
degrees
OFA - Orthopedic Foundation for Animals - Board of certified
radiologist, rate and certify x-rays of hips and elbows. (USA)
OTCH - Obedience Trial Champion - A dog having obtained three
Obedience titles; CD,CDX,UD.(Canadian)
OVC - Ontario Veterinary College - board certified radiologist
rate and certify x-rays of hips and elbows. The system is either a
pass or fail (Canada)
Pink Papered - Parents & Gr. Parents with Schutzhund titles or both parents with a Koerung
RTD - Registered Therapy Dog
RWD/B - Reserve Winners Dog/Bitch - second to the dog/bitch
who won the points at a licensed conformation show.
SchH - Schutzhund - A German dog sport - with three
competitive levels. The sport includes obedience, tracking and protection
SG - Sehr Gut - A German rating of 'Very Good'
Sieger - The Best Male in a German Rottweiler Show
Siegerin - The Best Female in a German Rottweiler Show
TD - Tracking Degree - Scenting and tracking ability
TDX - Tracking Degree Excellent - Advanced Tracking
TT - Temperament Test
UD - Utility Dog - Has completed the requirements for the
Utility Tile, by receiving three separate qualifying scores, by two
different judges in the Utility Level
V - Vorzuglich - a rating of excellent at a German Rottweiler Show
WD/B - Winners Dog/ Bitch - the male/ female that win the
points at a CKC/AKC licensed Dog Show
WH- Wachund - Watchdog tile. No bite work
ZtPr - German breed suitability test - includes measuring weighing & character testing
