BSE = Breed Suitability Evaluation Test
What is BSE?
BSE stands for “Breed Suitability Evaluation” Dogs being evaluated must be,
- free of DQ faults under FCI standard
- have a permanent ID such as microchip or tattoo
- have passing hips and elbows ratings
- have JLPP results
- have a statement from a vet stating no heart murmur detected
Benefits of BSE:
- Shows that the dog is true to the breed standard in conformation and temperament
- counts as 1 point towards ARV Champion title
- BSE is a title that puppy buyers look for
We ask that all ARV breeders place a BSE or Ztp on all breeding stock. ARV breeders who follow this rule will be featured on social media and on our web site.
Ztp = Zuchttauglichkeitsprüfung
The Ztp is a test designed in Germany to select those Rottweilers who are worthy of being bred. The dog’s conformation must be judged to be of breeding quality and free of disqualifying faults. The dog must have a passing hip rating and permanent identification (tattoo or microchip). Once the conformation and soundness qualifications have been met, the dog’s temperament is tested. This test includes a gun sureness test, a protection test, and a test to ensure the dog is stable around the public. American Rottweiler Verein believes that these tests are vital to maintaining the Rottweiler in type and temperament and should be the foundation of any breeding program.
What is the Körung?
The Körung is a the second level of breed suitability test, selecting premium breed stock. The Körung is a breed suitability event with two levels: (1) First Körung and (2) Life Time Körung. Dogs must have a Ztp to enter plus meet other requirements found in the Policy Manual. The protection routine is the IPO 3 protection routine.
First Körung – the title issued to dogs who pass is Gekört which is valid for two years.
Second Körung – The title issued to dogs who pass is Gekört bis EzA (valid for breeding lifetime).
To enter the Second Körung, two years must pass, and the dog must whelp/sire a certain number of litters where the pups must be free of disqualifying faults. When the two years have passed, the dog is eligible to enter the second Körung event called “Life Time Körung”.
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