SV Show Ratings Explained

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✅VP (Vorzüglich Platzierung) - Very Promising

• The highest rating available to dogs under one year of age when shown at a Regional or Sieger show.
• Excellent Placement: The top rating, awarded to puppies with exceptional potential.

✅P (Promising) 

• Promising: A solid rating, indicating the puppy is still developing but shows a lot of promise.

✅LP (Lobenswert Platzierung) - Less Promising

• LP is a positive rating indicating that the puppy has good qualities but may not be at the level of P or VP.

✅ VA (Vorzuglich Auslese) - Excellent Select  

• The highest rating given only at Sieger Shows.
• Only awarded to fully titled, breed-surveyed (KKL), and exceptional German Shepherds.
• These are the best of the best!

✅ V (Vorzuglich) - Excellent

• A top rating given to dogs over 24 months that are titled (IGP/SchH) and breed surveyed (KKL).
• Indicates a dog of excellent structure, movement, and breed quality.

✅ SG (Sehr Gut) - Very Good

• The highest rating a dog under 24 months can receive.
• For adult dogs, SG means they are of great quality but may not any working titles, keeping them from receiving a V rating.

✅ G (Gut) - Good

• A fair rating given to dogs that meet the standard but have noticeable faults in structure or movement.

✅A (Ausreichend) – Sufficient

• A rating given to dogs that barely meet the breed standard.
• Rarely seen in high level breeding programs (not permitted to be bred by SV)

✅ U (Ungenügend) – "Insufficient"

• Given to dogs with serious faults or disqualifications.

These titles indicate a dog's working ability, temperament, and training:

🔹 IGP1-IGP3 (International Gebrauchshund Prüfung) – Formerly SchH1-SchH3 (Schutzhund). Tests a dog’s tracking, obedience, and protection work.

• IGP1 – Level 1
• IGP2 – Level 2
• IGP3 – Level 3 (Highest Level)

🔹 BH-VT (Begleithund Test) – A temperament and obedience test required before competing in IGP.

🔹 KKL (Körklasse, Breed Surveyed) – Means the dog has been evaluated for breeding suitability and is recommended for breeding.

🔹 AD (Ausdauerprüfung, Endurance Test) – A 12-mile running test to assess stamina and fitness.

🔹 WB (WesenTest) - The Wesenstest is a temperament test for German Shepherds and other working breeds.