Glossary
Health
DM
Degenerative Myelopathy. A disease affecting the spinal cord, resulting in hind limb weakness and paralysis. A genetic mutation in SOD-1 is a major risk factor of DM. DM-N/N: no mutation found in either allele; DM-A/N, mutation found in one of the two alleles (a 'carrier'); DM-A/A: mutation found in both alleles.
ED
Elbow dysplasia is hereditary and a deformity of the elbow that occurs during growth. It is diagnosed by x-raying. ED ratings that are approved for breeding:
SV, WUSV, DZG: a-normal, a-nearly normal, a-borderline
OFA: Normal, ED1-3
FCI: ED0, ED1
ANKC, GSDCA: 0, 1
FCP
Fragmented Coronoid Process. A developmental defect of one of the coronoid processes, two small bony protrusions on the end of the ulna withing the elbow joint. It is diagnosed by x-raying.
DNA
DNA tested (On Record) or DNA available for testing (Available)
HD
Hip dysplasia is hereditary and a deformity of the hip that occurs during growth. It is diagnosed by x-raying. HD ratings that are approved for breeding:
SV, WUSV, DZG: a-normal, a-nearly normal, a-borderline
OFA: Excellent, Good, Fair
FCI: A, B, C
ANKC, GSDCA: Score less of 8
LSTV
Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LSTV) are congenital spinal anomalies, in which an elongated transverse process of the last lumbar vertebra fuses with varying degree to the “first” sacral segment
OCD - Elbow
Osteochondritis Dissecans. An abnormal development of the cartilage on the end of a bond in the joint. It is an inflammatory condition that occurs when the diseased cartilage separates from the underlying bone. Most commonly in the shoulder, but elbow, hip, knee may also be involved. It is diagnosed by x-raying.
OCD - Spinal
Osteochondrosis (OCD) is a multifocal disease of endochondral ossification leading to cartilaginous overgrowth, sometimes resulting in the separation of cartilage flaps. It can contribute to clinical signs of cauda equina syndrome.
Spondylosis
A non-inflammatory, degenerative disease of the vertebral bodies of the spine. New bone growth, in the form of bone spurs or osteophytes, at the endplates of the vertebral body can be severe enough to result in a bony union between two vertebral bodies
UAP
Ununited anconeal process. A developmental defect where elbow stability is compromised and osteoarthritis ensues. It is diagnosed by x-raying
Dental Chart
Working Titles
BH-VT
A two-part title under the FCI Utility Dog Scheme encompassing an obedience part and a temperament assessment part. In the latter the dog is exposed to strangers, other dogs, pushbikes, runners, cars etc. The BH-VT has a slightly different heeling program to the prior title version known as BH. This title can be seen as a 'good citizen' certificate. The outcome score is Pass or Fail.
FH
These are tracking titles.
HGH
Herding titles
IGP1-3
A 3-part title including tracking, obedience and sleeve-work. They were previously known as SCHH (until 2004) and IPO (until 2019) titles. The SCHH, IPO and IGP titles differ slightly but in essence contain the same exercises.
FPr1-3
These are tracking titles.
UPr1-3
These are obedience titles.
GPr1-3
A 2-part title including obedience and sleeve-work
IAD
This is an endurance title (20km trot). Until 2019 it was known as AD. Australia - ED. Denmark - UHP
ZAP-W
This is a puppy character assessment undertaken when the dog is between 9-13months of age. The puppy's reaction to various sources of noise, height, strangers and another dog is assessed. Play willingness with handler and a stranger is also assessed. The outcome score is Pass or Fail. The ZAP-W title is part of the SV-ZAP Scheme.
Show Ratings
VA
Excellent Select
V
Excellent
SG
Very Good
G
Good
M
Insufficient
U
Unsatisfactory
KKL1-2
German abbreviation for Breed Survey - "Kör Klasse".
1 = recommended for breeding
2 = suitable for breeding
LbZ
German for "lebenszeit' = lifetime breeding
HD-ZW
ZW = Zuchtwert | A measurement for Breed Value Assessment. This is used for German Shepherds only where the ZW breed average has been defined as 100. The number will keep changing for any given GSD used for breeding as it is based on the number of puppies produced and their Hip dysplasia scores. E.g Sire ZW-100, Dam ZW-90 => puppy ZW = 95. The lower the ZW number the more likely it is to produce healthy hips for generations to come.
Angekört
German for breed survey.