June 1997 SV revision
1. General
The Verein für Deutsche Shäferhunde (SV) e.V.
[Club for GSDs Inc.] is the parent club for the breed, and has
responsibility for it and its Standard, which is acknowledged by
the German (VDH) and international (FCI) Kennel Clubs. The Körordnung
(breed survey regulations) of the SV serve the advancement of the
orchestrated breeding of the German Shepherd Dog breed, and
regulate the entire breed survey. They are a permanent part of the
SV rules, and obligatory for all members. The purpose of the Körordnung
is to select from the breed registry a number of dogs that in
their character, performance, and anatomical construction appear
suitable for the conservation and improvement of the breed.
2. SV - Nature of the survey
2.1 Köramt (survey office) The Kör (survey)
office prepares the annual survey scheme (deadlines, reporting
local chapters, acting Körmeister and survey region etc.). All
evaluation reports from the various survey districts are recorded
in that office, and there they examine and document the reports
for form and accuracy. The Köramt produces the survey
certificates and annually publishes all surveyed dogs in the Körbuch
(survey record book).
2.2 The Körmeister (breed survey master) For
the implementation of the breed survey the SV requires an
experienced conformation judge as Körmeister. The Körmeisters
have no legal right to annual employment in the breed surveys. The
employment of the Körmeister is brought about through the
respective SV region. The jurisdiction of arranging for these
teacher-helpers for the breed surveys lies with each SV
Landesgruppe (region) executive committee.
2.3 Survey administration - regional club
jurisdiction The regional and/or local jurisdiction of the breed
survey shall be delegated from the SV headquarters to the SV
regions and/or local chapters.
2.4 Time of survey The survey season extends
from the 1st of March to the 30th of November each year. The
presentation of a dog for the breed survey is possible once in
this period.
2.5 Legal issues
2.5.1 The owner of a dog scheduled for the
survey's tests must be a current member of the SV. The eligibility
of the dog ends with the withdrawal of membership in the club.
2.5.2 Survey jurisdiction The location of the
dog's residence determines which breed survey it participates in;
where the Körung is performed, and that is in the owner's region
(Landesgruppe). Local club (Ortsgruppe) membership determines
membership in the SV region. If a person holds membership in
several local clubs, regional membership is determined by the main
place of residence. Members who belong to no local clubs are
assigned to a region based on principal place of residence. Breed
survey masters have free choice to approve of Körung locations in
all regional groups.
2.5.3 A dog that is the property of a person
documented as being permanently barred/suspended from the studbook
can neither be shown in a breed survey by him personally nor by
any other person.
2.5.4 The decision of the acting Körmeister is
final. An objection against it is not permitted.
2.5.5 At the survey of a dog, no claim by any
party involved and/or outsider will be allowed to stand. Any and
all damage claims by any party involved (owner) and/or outsider
resulting from a survey (measurement) decision or Abkörungsentscheidung
(performance) decision are explicitly not allowed.
2.5.6 Responsibility The owner of a dog is
responsible for any damage attributable to his dog.
3. Requirements for participation at breed
surveys
3.1 (For the dogs):Only German Shepherd Dogs
listed in the studbook of the SV may be admitted to a breed
survey. In the calendar year of the breed survey they must be at
least two years old.
3.2 Proof of at least a SchH-1 (or IP-1) earned
under an SV schutzhund judge
3.3 Proof of an AD (endurance test) under an SV
judge
3.4 "a"-stamp in the pedigree
[Translator's note: OFA or other equivalent is satisfactory]
3.5 Proof of a minimum quality evaluation of
"Good" under an SV conformation judge
Further requirements: - Sick dogs may not be
shown; - The Körmeister must be informed of bitches in heat; this
is required for participation; - The dog must be identified by
legible tattoo number .
4. Activity of the local clubs
Requirements of the local chapter [club]: -
Large training ground with associated premises and sanitary
facilities - Trained staff members in sufficient number -
Typewriter or word processor.
The club must have or obtain: -
Assistant-steward and typist for the Körmeister - Sufficiently
large ring - Public address system - SV measuring devices - Tape
measure - Weight scale - 2 starter's pistols with sufficient
ammunition - Number vests for the dog handlers.
Duties of the Kör manager: -
Timely delivery of the registration forms - Examination of
documents for completeness and accuracy - Information to the Körmeisters
regarding the receipt and standing of the entries - Establishing a
catalog-like list of contestants, in order of dogs and bitches,
for repeat and new breed surveys - Submission of the individual
dogs' examined documents to the Körmeister before the beginning
of the breed survey - Confirmation of entrants' SV memberships
5. Registering for the breed survey
The entry for the breed survey has to be
received by the local Kör managers at least seven days before the
scheduled survey as indicated in the survey announcement and entry
form. By the day of the breed survey at the latest, the following
documents are to be presented:
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Original Ahnentafel (SV pedigree)
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Conformation show cards and scorebook
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At the repeat survey, the first survey's
certificate
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Proof of completion of any specified
requirements remaining from the first survey
The maximum number of dogs admitted for a
survey day is 50. In case of an entry of more than 50 dogs a
further survey day (or half-day) is to be added on the same
weekend.
6. At the survey (Ankörung)
6.1 Temperament test Each dog is to be
subjected a temperament test by the Körmeister. The examination
of the dog's character can be made during the over-all breed
survey. According to the Standard, the dog has stable character,
i.e., in particular he is impartial and unaffected, self-assured,
with firm nerves, and amiable and peaceful.
6.2 Gunsureness test >From a distance of at
least 15 steps at least two shots are to be fired from a starter's
pistol (6 mm or .22 caliber); the dog has to behave indifferently
(not bothered by it).
6.3 protection [courage] test [new, effective
1997] To help in the protection phase of trials the Körmeister is
available as a teacher-assistant for the Landesgruppe (SV region),
and is at their disposal.
Conduct:
The attack
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The handler reports with his accompanying
dog to the Körmeister.
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On order from the Körmeister the dog
handler takes 30 steps from a place marked as the starting
position toward the hiding-place, with his dog off leash.
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The leash is draped around the handler or
stuck in his pocket.
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On command from the Körmeister the dog
handler proceeds with his off-lead, heeling dog in the
direction of the hidden helper.
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The dog should heel tightly.
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On command from the Körmeister, the helper
comes out of the blind and undertakes an attack as if to drive
off the dog handler and dog, or he may initiate this himself
if the dog or dog and handler are found to be 5 steps from the
hiding-place.
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The dog must immediately, surely, and
energetically fend off the attack by applying a firm and
full-mouth grip.
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If the dog has grasped, it receives from
the helper two blows with a padded stick upon thighs, sides,
or the area of the withers.
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To support the dog's defense against the
attack, encouragement by the dog handler is allowed.
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Upon command from the Körmeister the
helper discontinues the attack and stands still quietly.
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The dog then independently, or on the
audible signal "Aus!", has to let go and hold the
helper spellbound.
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The dog handler is given the order from the
Körmeister to approach his dog.
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He leashes his dog and receives the order
from the Körmeister to step into a certain hiding-place.
II. Defense of an attack from ambush
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The handler is called out from the
hiding-place by the Körmeister and takes the assigned
position (on a center line).
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The dog is taken off-leash and firmly held
by the collar.
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The dog has to be held in this position,
until it is later sent with the audible command
"Voran!" in the defense of the next attack.
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The helper leaves his hiding-place upon a
signal from the Körmeister, and crosses, at a normal pace, to
approximately 70 to 80 steps distance from the dog handler.
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The dog handler yells at the helper to, for
example, "Stay where you are!"
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The helper disregards this warning, and
commences a frontal attack on the dog and handler.
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As soon as this attack begins, the Körmeister
immediately gives the dog handler the signal for their
defense.
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The dog handler immediately sets his dog in
action with the audible signal "Voran!" and stands
still.
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The dog should very eagerly and
energetically grab with a firm, full, sure, and steady grip in
order to avert the attack.
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If the dog has bitten, the helper must give
it a short pressing, without blows, and on order of the Körmeister,
discontinue the resistance.
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Thereupon the dog has to let go
independently and/or on the audible signal "Aus!"
and must hold the helper by threat.
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Upon a signal from the Körmeister, the dog
handler approaches his dog at a normal pace and in a direct
way, and attaches the leash.
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The dog handler heels his dog to the Körmeister,
to report to him before being allowed to leave the field.
III. Identity control
By the time of the departure, the Körmeister
must note the registered tattoo number
IV. The appraisal/evaluation
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The release of the bite
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After discontinuation of the helper's
attack, the dog has to let go independently.
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The dog handler can independently give the
first voice command "Aus!" after an appropriate
time.
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If the dog did not release after the first
voice command, the dog handler receives the order or signal
from the Körmeister for up to two further audible commands to
let go of the sleeve.
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When giving the command "Aus!",
the handler has to stand steady, without otherwise directing
the dog.
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Should the name of the dog be used, that
will be considered as a separate command to release [let go of
the sleeve].
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If the dog independently lets go
["outs"] when being retrieved by the handler, this
also can be considered as a legitimate release. The dog
handler however must be at least five steps away from the dog.
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If the dog properly outs
[releases] in the first attack, and also in the attack from
ambush, either independently or upon audible signals, it
receives the official notation of "lets out".
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If this "out" does not happen,
even in only one case, the dog does not receive the notation
of "lets out".
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The Kör evaluation is not awarded or
distributed at that time, [but is kept by the Körmeister
until later].
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The Körmeister stays relatively close to
the dog handler during the entire courage test and closely
observes the conduct of dog and handler until the conclusion
when the dog is picked up.
2. Appraisal of the Triebveranlung,
Selbstsicherheit und Belastbarkeit (TSB) [drive, self-confidence
and ability to handle stress]
2.1 The overall rating for the courage test
will be one of these graded evaluations: "pronounced",
"sufficient", or " insufficient".
2.2 Pronounced: Self-confident, very eager,
purposeful, and sure grab with retention of the grip; no negative
reactions to the blows; close and attentive watching in the
guarding phase.
2.3 Sufficient (Present): A little restraint
[or less eagerness], e.g., in the self-confidence, determination,
the grip, and reaction to the stick, as well as in the guarding
phase.
2.4. Insufficient: Lacking in self-confidence,
being very limited concerning ability to handle stress, and/or
lacking in focus on the helper.
Supplemental determinations for the courage test
at the German Sieger Show:
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Two teacher-assistants from the
Landesgruppe (SV region) serve as helpers for the courage test
at the German Sieger Show, to be at the disposal of the Körmeister.
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Announcement of the respective results is
given over the microphone directly after completion of each
courage test.
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Upon completion of the courage test the
tattoo control number is obtained by a judge authorized by the
Körmeister. The judge will be made available by the
Landesgruppe having jurisdiction.
6.4 Measurements and weights The measurements
for weight, depth of chest and chest diameter can be taken by the
Körmeister or his authorized helper or Körung manager; the
withers measurements are taken by the Körmeister.
6.5 Standing Exam and Movement Evaluation
During this inspection the Körmeister prepares the Körbericht
(breed survey report). The dog is to be presented to him for this
exam without substantial help [hand-posing, etc.].
6.6 Reports, Confirmations After the conclusion
of the respective breed survey of each dog the Körmeister gives
his report on the loudspeaker. The owner of the dog will receive
from the Körung manager a confirmation signed by the Körmeister.
This contains the results of the breed survey and the evidence
that it and the pedigree will have been sent to the SV
headquarters.
7. Körung
7.1 Körklasse
The Körklasse-1 is the highest breed
qualification, i.e., a classification of dogs that are recommended
for breeding. Included here will be the dog that corresponds to
the image of the breed:
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[meets the Standard] in height, weight, and
anatomical construction;
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in its entire conduct, i.e.,
self-assurance, calmness and expression, has "TSB":
pronounced attitude of drive, self-confidence and loading
capacity (ability to handle pressure); and has flawless,
complete dentures, though double P-1 premolars are
permissible.
7.2 Körklasse 2 Dogs included in the rating of
Körklasse-2: a) with minor defects in the anatomical area; b)
with measurement over or under the limits of withers height by up
to 1 cm; c) (TSB) with evaluation of fighting drive
(Triebveranlagung), self-confidence and ability to handle pressure
in the courage test as being "present"
["sufficient"]; d) missing one P-1 premolar or an
incisor; missing two P-1s 1 or one P-1 and an incisor or a P-2 or
a slight off-bite (level, even, pincer bite) of the center
incisors.
7.3 Körklasse improvement The possibility
exists for the owner of a dog given a Körklasse-2 in its first or
subsequent Körung to have this upgraded - at the earliest, in the
subsequent year - by the same Körmeister. A deviation is only
permissible with consent of the Körmeister, who determines that
the dog has made the improvement for the impending survey. The
desired Körklasse upgrade from first or repeated survey is
possible only one time.
7.4 The deferment of a year results if:
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the body has not yet developed as expected
in order to permit a re-survey;
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in the conduct of the dog or at the
examination for fighting drive, self-confidence, and hardness
(TSB), a status of being qualified for breeding has not yet
been reached;
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the deferment according to this section 7.4
is because the reevaluation is possible only once; a dog
unsuccessful for the second time is not suitable for the
purpose of the survey (which is to determine breed
worthiness).
7.5 Unsuitability for the Körung The following
defects exclude a dog from the Körung:
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considerable anatomical defects;
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Oversize or undersize by more than 1 cm;
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Testicle missing;
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Tooth defects [also see chart at the end of
this document]; an absence of : one P-3 [third premolar]or two
incisors or one P-2 plus one incisor or one P-2 plus one P-1
or two P-2s
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Dogs with considerably faulty pigment
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Dogs with long coats (Langhaar or
Langstockhaar).
7.6 Lifetime or length of time Körung is
effective
7.6.1 The new breed survey and the survey after
interruption [i.e., if the repeat is not done in time] are good
for two years at most. During the second calendar year (Kör
season) of the time the survey is good for, the dog must be
presented for the second survey.
7.6.2 The second survey results are for life
("Lebenzeit").
7.6.3 A Kör class upgrade does not extend the
original Kör class effective duration.
7.6.4 A surveyed bitch heavy in whelp in the
year of the impending second survey, can be given extra time for
survey: a further year without demonstration of being qualified to
breed (gekört). If this is the case, then on the day of the
scheduled survey, there must be shown: · The certificate of
mating indicating the gestation period to date is at least 42
days. · Certification from the responsible local breed warden re
the visible pregnancy. · Equal consideration is given for nursing
bitches, if not more than 42 days between whelping date and
scheduled survey. No other reason for extension of the breed
survey is possible .
7.7 Completion of the breed survey: If a
surveyed dog does not make the second survey, the original breed
survey ends with the conclusion of that calendar year.
7.7.1 The breed survey ends with the sale of a
surveyed dog to a non-member, except the buyer is given up to
three months to join the SV.
7.7.2 The breed survey of a dog whose owner is
excluded from the SV as a result of a club's criminal proceedings,
ends with the day on which the expulsion decree attains legal
force.
7.7.3 The breed survey can end, become invalid,
through the process of revocation. This comes about through a
recommendation by a Körmeister or conformation judge to the Köramt
(survey office at HQ). A "hold" can be put on the
process of recording the survey results for whatever time is
necessary to iron out any possible problems.
8. Survey certificates and survey record book:
For a certain fee, a survey certificate for the surveyed dog is
prepared by the Köramt (HQ survey office). It will take some
weeks for this, and the original pedigree is returned to the owner
of the dog after the breed survey summary is added. The owners of
dogs not successful at the survey likewise get back their original
pedigree after the time it takes to process the report. On the
pedigree the reason for the non-survey is noted. The surveyed dogs
in any year become listed, by sex, in the survey record book [Körbuch]
that the SV publishes. The survey record book includes a statement
about the classification "recommended for breeding"
(Kkl-1) as well as the "suitable for breeding" (Kkl-2)
dog, concerning the actual anatomical condition [construction] as
well as character. With the statements by the Körmeisters about
breeding recommendations, this makes an inclusive and
indispensable reference book for the earnest breeder.
When these survey rules take effect, all
earlier versions become invalid. (This concludes the rules, which
are effective as of the 1998 season.)
The Judging of Tooth Faults in Conformation Shows
and Breed Surveys
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Kkl-1, VA (Vorzüglich-Select):
Flawless bite, complete dentures, no broken or defective teeth
or large gaps, no extra (double) teeth.
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Kkl-1, V (Vorzüglich, excellent):
Flawless bite, complete dentures, no large gaps; (double P-1s,
tooth broken accidentally allowed).
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Kkl-2, SG (Sehr-Gut, very good):
missing one P-1 premolar or an incisor;
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Kkl-2, G (Gut, good):
missing: two P-1s 1 or one P-1 and an incisor or one P-2
Not eligible for a Kör classification
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an absence of: one P-3 or but still may get
a "G", ("Gut") two
incisors or in the show ring:
one P-2 plus one incisor or one P-2 plus one P-1 or two P-2s;
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"U" (Ungenügend,
"Insufficient") an absence of: one
P-3 and any other tooth, or and blocked from the registry:
one fang (canine), or one P-4, or one M-1 (1st molar), or one
M-2, or a total of any three teeth.
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Other tooth and jaw defects: Over- and
Under- bites: Obviously undershot or overshot (the latter
being the separation of top incisors standing in front of the
bottom ones by the thickness of a matchstick or greater): the
dog is not allowed to be listed in the registry.
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Imperfect bite (Aufbeißen) A slight
off-bite (level, even, pincer bite) of the center incisors can
be allowed in Kkl-2.
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Caries (tooth decay) disqualifies from the
breed survey.
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Worn down and discolored:
If due to age, it is considered in the judgement, but with no
major downgrading. If teeth have turned slightly yellow or
brown, but if the tooth substance is OK, Kkl-2 is possible.
