For those wishing to purchase a puppy and overwhelmed by the various abbreviations used in a breed survey or pedigree or those simply wishing to understand the terminology used within the 'Shepherd World', below is a very concise glossary of terms in 'Shepherd' vernacular:

*      An asterix preceding an animals name = a breed survey status, either Breed Survey Class I or II which, depending on the classification they are highly recommended or recommended for breeding.  An asterisk is used to identify those with a breed survey status in Australia, Germany and many European countries.

Ch     Denotes that an animal is a Champion i.e. under the Australian National Kennel Club has received 100 challenge points - a challenge      certificate is awarded to the best female and male of each breed in a Championship Show (whether Specialist or All-Breeds); the number of points is dependent on the number of animals exhibited per breed however the winning bitch and dog receive an 'extra 5 points' for being Best of Breed'. (The maximum points for each challenge is 25 points in Australia).  When an exhibit wins Best In Group this achievement automatically equates to a challenge certificate of 25 points. Eng = English; A or Aus = Australian; NZ = New Zealand etc..

A or a Denotes an animal has passed an examination via x-ray of their hips under the rules of German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia scheme or the German SV scheme.

Z       Denotes an animal has passed an examination via x-ray of their elbows under the rules of German Shepherd Dog Council of Australia scheme. 

Ed      Denotes an animal has passed an examination via x-ray of their elbows under the rules of the SV and other European countries    affiliated with the SV.

H-Neg Denotes that a male from an imported dam is clear of haemophilia.

German Show Gradings:

Sg. - Sieger.........Best Male                        Sgrn. - Siegerin............ Best Female

VA Vorzuglich Auslese - Excellent Select        V Vorzuglich - Excellent                   S.G. Sehr Gut - Very Good        G. Gut - Good

A. Ausreichend - Sufficient                          M - Mangelhaft - Faulty                   O.  Zero - Failed  

Charities

Leberhine sponsors the following Charities:

NB Whilst Leberhine sponsors these charities, we do not advocate or employ some of their 'idealisms'.  We simply wish the people and animals on this planet to live and produce in an healthy environment and in harmony.  We also wish mankind to appreciate their lives and surroundings.

• Cancer Council of South Australia
• IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare
• PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Below is some news from the above organisations: Information from the news-letters of the organisations.

IFAW : Canada "allows beating and shooting" of baby seals.  37,600 seals were killed in the past year.

         "Poachers continue to massacre elephants for their tusks".

IFAW : Gives orphaned elephants a chance.  They have started a new life-saving project for elephants in Malawi and in the Congo (Africa).

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