Reading a Czech Pedigree - Page 1

Hello all, I've been reading this board to aid me in my search for a new GSD. I was wondering if any of you might be able to help me understand the following: SchH2, SVV1 5jky5/45 P I. tr. dozivotne DBK: A VO:V and SVV1 5CKX5/45 N II. tr. 2006-2007 DBK:A VO: D

SchH2, SVV1 - these are working titles earned ZVV 1, 2, 3 Czech and Slovak (ZVV/SVV) title system is a utility dog system. More realistic and demanding on all levels as compared to the thousands of dog's that acquire a SchH3. Only 3 to 5 dog's yearly attain the ZVV3 title. This title includes long, detailed tracking phases, full obedience and extensive protection on and off leash. SchH 1, 2, 3 A sport originated in Germany to evaluate a dog's ability in tracking, obedience, and protection. Three levels; 1 degree the most elementary, 3 degree the most advanced. IPO 1, 2, 3 Similar to SchH according to international rules. 5jky5/45 P - this is a Bonitacni Karta - Breed Survey Card, a series of letters and numbers used to describe a particular dog. Bonitacni Karta (Breed Test) How to read the Bonitacia or BST. Here is an example: 5V5/55 1. The first number is the size of the dog. 5 is ideal. 2. The letters following are describing the dog. The more letters- the more faults. 3. Next number is the overall character. 5 is ideal. From 3 to 7 is passing. 3 is describing a dog who is a little sharper and 7 is a little calmer 4. Attack out of the blind. The dog is not only judged on bite work but on controllability. If the handler reaches down to touch the collar- the score drops a point. 2 to 5 is passing. 5 is ideal 5. Courage test 5 is ideal The letter N or P may appear at the end of the score. The N is no out and the P is out. This is a basic temperament test for breeding. This is not a hard test. It is only to say if a dog or bitch can be bred. They can not have missing teeth or any disqualifying faults. This is 1 of 4 requirements that the dogs must have to be bred in Slovakia. Czech Republic is more lenient. A BST is NOT required. http://firelightkennel.com/about%20firelight/Titles%20&%20Hip%20Information/Czech_&_East_German_Title_Translations.htm

Ehret's web site has some helpufl information http://www.ehretgsd.com/title.html This is a DDR & Czech Forum and site http://www.vomdomburgerland.nl/forum/index.php I "think" CS after the name means the dog was in police service but I could be wrong.

JKY means: J= correct expression, excellent proportions K= long back Y= totally black CKX means: C= straight, short croup K= long back X= black with dark features I. Tr is breed survey first breeding class II. Tr is breed survey second breeding class DKB:A is normal or the best hip rating. B would be fast normal or second to best hip rating and C would like NZ in the German system and not as good. They also use the 0/0, 1/1 and 2/2 but I believe most Slovakian dogs are rated A,B or C and the Czech dogs seem to be the other. http://p.hostingprod.com/@klatolklin.com/SLOVAKIANCZECHBREEDSURVEY.html Robin www.klatolklin.com

Actually that is a Slovak pedigree. 5 is ideal on the courage test for the Slovak system (Svv titles) The Czech system 1 is the ideal for courage. (Zvv)

Thanks for all the help, I think I have a rudimentary understanding now. Wish me luck, I'm pretty sure I'm getting this dog. I've been reading the posts on the the new restriction regarding the importation of puppies but I think I should be okay.

This is the Slovak breed survey of Faro Policia: 5JVQ5/55P This is the Czech breed survey of Tom z Pohranicní stráže: 5CVQ1/P Regarding the number that appears before the slash "/" In the Slovak system, 5 is "ideal" (from 0 to 9) (colored yellow in the table below) In the Czech system "1" is ideal (from 1 to 4) and is a sum-all of "hardness, courage and fight drive" Note this only refers to that single location of the survey, a "5" in overall appearance is desireable in each survey. Additionally, in the Slovak survey, following the slash "/", are two additional numbers that do not appear in the Czech survey: "attack from hiding place" and "stoppage with counterattack" Considering these numbers and the number prior to the slash "/", somewhat serves as a breakdown of the "hardness, courage and fight drive" that the Czech survey signifies. Using the key below, you can determine what other marks mean for either the Czech or Slovak surveys.