What are Working Titles?
If you are a part of the Sims Kennel Club you probably have some knowledge of what show titles are such as Champion(Ch), Grand Champion(GCh), Agility Champion(ACh), etc. But you may see some of our dogs have all these other titles and abbreviations which may confuse you. These titles are for working type shows. For instance when our dogs win or place in their first Schutzhund show they automatically earn a Bh Title which is a pre-requisite for Schutzhund irl. These titles are for realism only but will have a tie somewhere to shows from the SKC.
Suffix Titles
(Bh)Begleithund
The Begleithund title, or Bh, is a pre-requisite for for schutzhund irl so when our dogs earn a point earning placement in a Schutzhund show they will automatically earn this title.
Bh. - Must earn atleast 1 pt. in Schutzhund Trials or Exhibitions.
Bh. - Must earn atleast 1 pt. in Schutzhund Trials or Exhibitions.
(SChH)Introductory Schutzhund Obedience & Protection
This title is handed to dogs who have proven their proficiency in Obedience and Protection sports, such as low level, or Introductory Schutzhund.
SChH - must have earned a Bh in Schutzhund. And earned atleast 1 pt in Schutzhund since earning their Bh. And have atleast 1 point in Schutzhund.
(SChH1)Novice Schutzhund Obedience & Protection
This title is earned by dogs who have shown a good protection dog instinct in Obedience and Protection Sports, Such as Novice Schutzhund.
SChH1 - must have earned both a Bh & SChH in Schutzhund. And atleast 2 pts in Schutzhund since earning their SChH. And have atleast 3 points in Schutzhund.
(SChH2)Intermediate Schutzhund Obedience & Protection
This title is earned by dogs who have shown a strong protection dog instince in Obedience and Protection Sports, Such as Intermediate Schutzhund.
SChH2 - must have earned a Bh, SChH, & SChH1 in Schutzhund. And atleast 5 Pts in Schutzhund since earning their SChH1. And have atleast 8 points in Schutzhund.
(SChH3)Advanced Schutzhund Obedience & Protection
This title is earned by dogs who have shown great talent in Protection Sports, Such as Advanced Schutzhund.
SChH3 - must have earned a Bh, SChH, SChH1, & SChH2. And atleast 5 pts in Schutzhund Since earning their SChH2. And have atleast 13 points in Schutzhund.
(IPO1) International Novice Police Obedience
This title is earned by dogs who have shown great talent in Protection Sports
IPO1 - Must have earned a OTCh. Title. And atleast 1 pt in schutzhund since earning that title. And have atleast 16 points in Schutzhund.
(IPO2) International Intermediate Police Obedience
This title is earned by dogs who have shown great talent in Protection Sports.
IPO2 - Must have earned a OTCh. & IPO1. And atleast 2 Pts in Schutzhund since earning that title. And have atleast 18 points in Schutzhund.
(IPO3) International Advanced Police Obedience
This title is earned by dogs who have shown great talent in Protection Sports.
IPO3 - Must have earned a OTCh, IPO1, & IPO2. Anda atleast 5 pts in Schutzhund since earning that title. And have atleast 23 points in Schutzhund.
Prefix Titles
V - (Vorzuglich) Means this dog is of Excellent Working Quality. This means this dog is of the purest line or of the purest breeding stock, He has great conformation, healthy joints, Eyes, Heart, and movement. And he or she doesn't carry any genetic disorders or diseases. You can not get a better example of the breed in it's truest form...as a working dog. In order to get this title a dog must have earned a Schuzthund title(either SCh1, SCh2 or SCh3) and placed Best In Show(or the highest spot) in a Schutzhund, Ring Sport or Sieger show.
VA - (Vorzuglich-Auslese) Means this dog is of Excellent Select quality(similar to Reserve Best In Show). That means this dog is of great breeding stock, it may not be on the caliber of V, but this dog is still a great example of the Working GSD in the sense that he has is of relatively healthy breeding stock. He should have good health markers such as good(or better) eyes, good(or better) joints, good(or better) heart and excellent, ground-covering movement. This dog also carries very few(less then 2) Congenital factors. In order to get this title a dog must have earned a Schutzhund title(either SCh1, SCh2, or SCh3) and placed atleast Best of Group or Best In Class in Schutzhund, Ring Sport or Sieger Shows.
SG - (Sehr Gut) Means this dog is of Very Good Quality. This means the dog is of good breeding stock, it may not be on the caliber of V or even VA, but this dog is still a quality working GSD. He or she most likely came from decent stock, either proven working or proven breeding lines. And is relatively healthy. This dog may or may not carry certain disorders but no affected dogs are present in the pedigree. In order to get this title a dog must have earned a Schutzhund title(either SCh1, SCh2 or SCh3) and placed just under Best of Group or Best In Class in Schutzhund, Ring Sport, or Sieger Shows.
VA - (Vorzuglich-Auslese) Means this dog is of Excellent Select quality(similar to Reserve Best In Show). That means this dog is of great breeding stock, it may not be on the caliber of V, but this dog is still a great example of the Working GSD in the sense that he has is of relatively healthy breeding stock. He should have good health markers such as good(or better) eyes, good(or better) joints, good(or better) heart and excellent, ground-covering movement. This dog also carries very few(less then 2) Congenital factors. In order to get this title a dog must have earned a Schutzhund title(either SCh1, SCh2, or SCh3) and placed atleast Best of Group or Best In Class in Schutzhund, Ring Sport or Sieger Shows.
SG - (Sehr Gut) Means this dog is of Very Good Quality. This means the dog is of good breeding stock, it may not be on the caliber of V or even VA, but this dog is still a quality working GSD. He or she most likely came from decent stock, either proven working or proven breeding lines. And is relatively healthy. This dog may or may not carry certain disorders but no affected dogs are present in the pedigree. In order to get this title a dog must have earned a Schutzhund title(either SCh1, SCh2 or SCh3) and placed just under Best of Group or Best In Class in Schutzhund, Ring Sport, or Sieger Shows.