Ghandi von Arlett
VA-7 Ghandi von Arlett SchH 3, KKL 1
“a” normal hips and elbows
Ghandi was born November 2, 1998. Often referred to as ‘legendary’ Ghandi’s show record included:
BSZS 2005 GHKLR EZ
BSZS 2004 GHKLR VA8
BSZS 2003 GHKLR T1
BSZS 2002 GHKLR VA7
BSZS 2001 GHKLR V13
BSZS 2000 JHKLR SG2
I had to smile at the T1 rating he received in the 2003 competition. This meant he bit very well (definitely not a whimp!), was pronounced in courage, but when his handler said “out” he said “nope he’s mine“. That was certainly emblematic of his drive, but in competition that is a failure. The 2005 competition EZ rating too showed Ghandi was not stupid, he knew where the bad guy was so he took off early.
You can see Ghandi in action with his handler and breeder, Margit from the Arlett kennel in Germany, in this YouTube video. Margit is also a well known German judge. Ghandi had such high drive he was like a loaded gun in competition and you can see that in the video. A sweet moment in the video occurs at the end when Margit kisses Ghandi twice on the head.
His contributions to the Tannhäuser breeding program live on today. Ghandi passed at 10 years of age on December 1, 2008, Such a respected and beloved dog, he had his own Facebook following with 586 members!
PEDIGREE
V Hobby vom Gletschertopf
SchH 3, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
VA 1 Ursus von Batu
SchH 3, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
V Vreena von Batu
SchH 1, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
VA Ghandi von Arlett
SchH 3, KKL 1, "a" normal (DNA)
V Nicco von Arlett
SchH 3, FH, IP 3, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
VA Wendrina von der Kahler Heide
SchH 3, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
V Gugia von der Kahler Heide
SchH1, KKL 1, LBZ, "a" normal (DNA)
ACRONYMS
"a normal"
ED
HD
KKL
OFA
B
BSZS
DK
LG
B
SG
VA
V
EZ
FH
GHKLR
HGH
IPO
LBZ
SchH
T1, T2, T3, T4
TSB
VPG
"a" is a German hip rating. "a normal" corresponds to an OFA rating of Excellent to Good. "a fast normal" corresponds to an OFA rating of Good to Fair. There are various ratings below these. The correspondance between the German, European and OFA rating systems is explained below the acronyms.
Elbow dysplasia
Hip displasia
German "Kör Klasse" - "Kör Class" in English is a breed survey (or Kör) level, this rating means the dog is suitable for breeding. A level of 1 indicates the dog exceeds minimum breeding requirements and is especially recommended for breeding. Level 2 indicates the dog meets minimum breeding requirements and is suitable for breeding. The ratings are awarded in an evaluation of the breed value of a dog for the improvement, preservation and advancement of the German Shepherd Dog breed. The evaluation is done at a specialized event called a Körung ("Licensing" in English).
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, a private, non-profit foundation dedicated to improving the health and well-being of companion animals thru the reduction in the incidence of genetic disease. The relationship between the OFA rating system and the German is explained below the acronyms.
INTERNATIONAL SHOWS
Belgium
German "Bundessieger-Zuchtschau" - "National Winner Breed Show" in English. An annual international dog show held in Germany. "Sieger" is German for champion. This is the top competition and conformation show for German Shepherd Dogs.
Denmark
German "Landesgruppen" - "National Groups" in English. There are local or regional shows held in Germany that are very large and much more difficult than similar competitions in other countries. These are called Landesgruppen and the number following the acronym is the place the dog achieved. In a huge class for example, LG25 or 25th is very good.
CONFORMATION RATINGS DEFINED
German, "Begleithunde" - "Companion Dogs" in English. Indicates the dog has passed the preliminary and prerequisite temperament and obedience test for a dog going on to get his/her Schutzhund titles. B and BH are used interchangeably.
German "Sehr Gute" - "Very Good" in English. The number following the acronym indicates placement rank. This rating can only be achieved in a certified Sieger show. In such a show, a class of over 100 dogs would be divided into 'rings' of around 25 dogs according to their evaluation. For example in this scenario, SG17 shows a dog's a placement of 17th or in the first ring out of a total of four rings.
German "Vorzuglich Auslese" - "Excellent Selection" in English is the highest attainable award and it is a rating given only to ideal German Shepherd Dogs at a certified Sieger show. This rating can only be achieved at a German Sieger Show which are held once a year in Germany in the Fall. Dogs come from many different countries all over the world. The competition is stiff and a very very limited number of dogs are awarded a VA rating, perhaps only the top ten dogs out of all the entries. To attempt to get a VA rating, the dog must have at least a Schutzhund 2 or IPO rating.
German, "Vorzuglich" - "Excellent" in English. A rating where the number following indicates placement. 1 is first place.
COMPETITION RATINGS DEFINED
The dog would not heel to the blind and took off too early.
"Fahrtenhund" or "Driving Dog" in English, this is a tracking qualification. Number indicates placement.
German "Gebrauchs-Hund-KLasse Rüden" - "Working Dog Class Males" in English. Competition title, category winner. The dog must be must be over the age of two and must have a Schutzhund title.
"Herdengebrauchshund" or "Herding Utility Dog" in English. This is a regional herding competition.
International title equivalent to SchH. The level indicates the placement rank in the utility dog trial competition known as IGP ("Internationale Gebrauchshunde Prüfungsordnung or International Utility Dog Trial Regulations, previously as IPO "Internationale Prüfungs-Ordnung" or International Examination Regulations) which evaluates a dog's tracking, obedience and protection skills and whether the dog has the appropriate traits and characteristics of a working dog. Levels awarded are IPO 1, 2 or 3 corresponding to novice, intermediate or masters trial qualification.
German "Lebenzeit", in English 'For Life'. When a dog gets a breed survey it is initially only good for 2 years then the dog must be presented again to make sure the first judge did not miss anything and that the second judge agrees that the dog should be left in the gene pool. The second judge can award the dog Lebenzeit status then the dog retains its breed survey for life.
German "Schutzhund", in English "Protection Dog". This was the designation used prior to the introduction of IPO. Levels awarded were SchH 1, 2, 3 or A corresponding to novice, intermediate, masters level trial qualification or a limited qualification without tracking.
Dog is removed from participating in Sieger show due to TSB failings, the number indicates the reason for removal. 1 - Even though the dog demonstrated "pronounced" TSB, the dog did not release on command during the courage test (i.e., they did not 'out'). 2 - TSB "Vorhanden", German literally 'available' in English it means the dog's TSB is "sufficient" but not enough to continue in the competition. 3 - "Nicht Aenuegend", German literally 'not enough' in English it means the dog's TSB is "insufficient". 4 - The dog is removed from further competition due to a lack of obedience or control. The dog failed all three allowed attempts to heal to the blind.
German "Triebveranlung, Selbstsicherheit und Belastbarkeit" meaning Drive, Self-Confidence and Ability to Handle Stress (as in a courage test). Rating levels are "pronounced", "sufficient" or "insufficient".
German, "Vielseitigkeitsprüfung für Gebrauchshunde" - "Versatility Test for Working Dogs". This title is awarded by dog organizations other than the SV.
INTERNATIONAL HIP DISPLASIA RATINGS COMPARISON
SV (GERMAN RATING SYSTEM)
Normal
Normal
Normal
Fast Normal
Noch Zugelassen ("Still Approved")
Mittlere ("Medium")
Schwere ("Heavy")
FCI (EUROPEAN RATING SYSTEM)
A-1
A-2
B-1
B-2
C
D
E
OFA (US RATING SYSTEM)
Excellent
Good
Fair
Borderline
Mild
Moderate
Severe
This table shows the approximate relationship between the Germany's SV, Europe's FCI and US' OFA organizational hip ratings. The UK/Australia's BVA (British Veterinary Association) has its own rating system that has not been included here because no Tannhäuser dogs have been imported from countries using that rating system. The information in the table is from the OFA Hip International Ratings Matrix (https://ofa.org/diseases/hip-dysplasia/hip-international-ratings-matrix/).