The JGHV Uses the Following Symbols and Abbreviations next to a dog's name to record Performance Awards, Certifications and testing.

Before the name of the dog:

/ = Hardness Certification {Härtenachweis}

\ = Loud Hunter Designation {Lautjagerstrich}

— = Dead Game Bayer {Totverbeller}

| = Dead Game Guide {Totverweiser}

After the name of the dog:

\ = Father {Vater} registered in the Studbook {DGStB}

/ = Mother {Mutter} registered in the Studbook {DGStB}

< = Both parents {Eltern} registered in the Studbook {DGStB}

Specific Test Scores, Awards & Certifications:

HD... = refers to Hip Displasia, "Frei" is German for Free. All dogs in the VDD breed program must have their hips certified before being approved for breeding

VJP(##) = Spring "puppy" Natural ability test score (prior to 15 mos. of age)

HZP(##) = Fall breed test score(prior to 24 mos)

VGP(##) = Finished dog ability test score (over 12 mos)

A.H.= Armbruster Halt Award {Armbruster-Haltabzeichen}

Vbr = Passed{bestanden} the Retrieve of Cripple on a Natural Track {Verlorenbringerprüfung}

Btr = Passed the Retrieving Reliability Test {Bringtreueprüfung}

Sw  = Passed an Association Blood Tracking Test {Verbandsschweißprüfung}

The "I", "II", "III" after a test score indicates a Prize 1, 2 or 3

Keyboard Shortcuts for German Letters (ä, ü, etc.)

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