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Gruppe Nordamerika
Breed Certification
| Breed Certification |
Zuchtschau
(Breed show)
Currently held once a year for Gruppe Nordamerika, the purpose of a
DL Breed Show is designed to evaluate the attributes of a dog in the
categories of type, conformation, and coat. The dog is measured, the
temperament is assessed, and any unique features are noted. Each dog
is evaluated against the DL Breed Standard and the top 3 dogs are ranked.
A dog must be 18 months old or older for a breed show evaluation and
rating to count towards breed certification. Dogs younger than 18 months
old can also be evaluated and rated, but this assessment along with
the evaluations of dogs under 12 months old (no ratings) are considered
"Puppy or Youngster Breed Showings". These evaluations while
useful in assessing potential during development, cannot be used for
towards breed certification.
As part of the qualifications
for breed certification, DLs must pass a VJP & a HZP or equivalent
JGHV test, and have been rated at least a G in all 3 categories of type,
conformation, and coat, without the presence of physical defects as defined
by the breed standard.
V: Excellent
SG: Very Good
G: Good
Gen: Acceptable
Unge: Not Acceptable
Hip x-rays are submitted
for evaluation and a DL must pass with an A, B, or C rating to be approved
for breeding under DLV regulations.
A = HD-frei
B = HD borderline (almost normal)
C = Mild HD (still breedable)
D = Medium HD (breeding ban)
E = Severe HD (breeding ban)
According to current DLV regulations, all breed show judges must first be approved performance judges before entering an apprentice program for Zuchtschau judging. Zuchtschau judges also cannnot evaluate dogs out of their own kennels or lines.
