Zuchtschau (Breed Show) Titles

Conformation Designations

WS = Welt Sieger

BS = Bundes Sieger

RS = Reichs Sieger

These titles may be awarded at a single show (e.g. the Welt Seiger show). They are awarded to the Best of Breed winner if that dog has a "V" (Very Good) conformation rating

ES = Europa Sieger

"European Champion". To obtain this designation a dog must have been awarded four F.C.I International Canine Federation Challenge Certificates (CACIB) or National Challenge Certificates (CAC).

VDH Champion = Verband für das Deutsche Hundewesen

"Society for German Dog Breeds Champion". It is given if four CACIBs have been awarded by four different judges.

CACIB = Certificates d'Aptitude au Championnat International de Beaute

Zuchtschau title awarded only at international breed shows. Generally for dogs older than 18 months.

CAC = Certificates d'Aptitude au Championnat

German conformation champion

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