Understanding the many certifications and classes assigned to German Shepherd adults can be complicated for most here in the United States. I've compiled a table of most along with a brief description/explanation of its usage. Most of von Breau Haus German Shepherd Imported Puppies will have adult sires and dams with multiple certifications and classes. It is extremely important to know these meanings in your educated selection of your next imported GSD puppy. We want every client and new owner to know as much as possible about their new German Shepherd companion.
Many of the adult German Shepherd sires and dams in Germany have been been judged by qualified German appraisers. Whenever possible we include a "Breed Survey" or "Kor Report" in addition to the GSD's pedigree on our website. An explanation of this is below for your convenience.
Vom Geliebten Haus (https://www.geliebteshepherds.com) says . . .
"A Körung, is a German Shepherd Dog Breed Survey, an evaluation of the breed value of a dog for the improvement, preservation, and advancement of the breed. A Breed Survey report (Kör) is done listing the dog’s breeder, owner, and background. Line breeding and dominant lines are mentioned. The dog is measured and weighed and over or under sized dogs are not surveyed. An assessment of the dog is made both standing and in motion. Included are secondary sex characteristics, expression, bones, musculature, firmness of back and ligaments, trueness of gait, rear drive, front reach, head, strength of jaw, and dentition. All physical characteristics are listed as well as faults.
The dogs stability, temperament, alertness, hardness, courage, fighting drive, and gun sureness are evaluated. The dog must pass a courage test consisting of an attack by a helper. The Körmeister, a breed survey master, wants to see an immediate full bite with no hesitation. After the attack the helper runs off the field and just before the pursuing dog reaches the helper he turns on the dog and approaches in a threatening manner. The dog may not hesitate in the attack or they will be downgraded or fail."
