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A registered German Shepherd dog that has a Schutzhund degree would have
demonstrated sufficient ability as a working dog to qualify for breed
evaluation. The breed evaluation is an in-depth examination of the dog's
structure, temperament and pedigree, which requires both a certification of
good hip joints and sufficient performance on an endurance test (the AD).
Dogs that do well in the breed evaluation receive a Koerklasse I or
Koerklasse II. This is a recommendation and evaluation by a trained and
acknowledged "breed warden" judge who is qualified to certify the worthiness
of the dog for breeding.
- Dogs rated Koerklasse 1 (Kkl1) "recommended for breeding".
- Dogs rated Koerklasse 2 (Kkl2) are "suitable for breeding.
With this method, the process of choosing the select parents, both
certified for breeding (KKLI/KKLII), will help to maintain or improve the
quality of the breed at a top world-class level.
- The German shepherd puppies born to Schutzhund dams and sired by
Schutzhund dogs are more likely to have sound temperament, high
intelligence
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