This question probably belongs somewhere in the "Schutzhund" section, but I couldn't figure out which category, and I am hoping to educate myself and the "General" area is more active....so....

Gary and I manage the web sites for several dog breeders/trainers. One of our new clients is very working dog centric - both "top sport" type dogs as well as some dogs moving into "real jobs." He imports dogs from Europe (various countries) both for sport, for work, and for his breeding program.

The term "LGA Qualifier" has come up along side SchH3 scores as part of the credentials of some dogs. Gary and I both find it helpful to fully understand the terminology so we can appropriately highlight things on the client web sites.

I am interested in the experienced opinions here at Leerburg. I want to not only understand what "LGA Qualifier" means on the surface, but also what it might mean to a prospective buyer. I am NOT trying to sell anyones dogs here! (hence no web link or mention of names) Just trying to educate myself so we can do a better job servicing our client.

So...for your experienced folks, what does "SchH 3 9X-9X-9X LGA Qaulifier" mean to you?

Thanks!

Beth

Not sure how the person may be using the term "qualifier". The Landesgruppenausscheidung (LGA) is not the easiest for dogs to attend in Germany and top couple dogs from each LGA in Germany are those that go the Bundesseigerprufung (BSP). So in other words the LGA and LG-FCI are qualifier trials.

If the word is intended to mean LGA qualifier as in "pre-LGA" then that's another story. :-)

I was thinking exactly what Lorenzo said, probably the dog in question qualified for the BSP from his scores in his LGA.

Thanks Lorenzo and Susan. Interesting point about LGA v. "pre" LGA. I think LGA is the meaning, but this gives me a good way of asking our client so I can better understand.

While we're at it...

I know what Sieger/Sigerin mean in the context of WDA / USA in North America - also the Canadian Sieger show, and also the German Bundesieger. Also Universal Sieger/Siegerin the way it's meant in WDA, USA, and in Canada.

BUT..I'm not sure what the Pokal-Siegerin is. I'm assuming it's the top female in an important event, and it's one in Europe but I don't think Germany - just not sure what(where) Pokal is. And this is a working line GSD so it's not a "Black and Red" event - at least I'm assuming it's not. (and this coming from a black and red owner...)

Any ideas there? (thanks for helping educate me!)

Beth

“LGA qualified” means that they were in the top of the local trials and were qualified to participate at the LGA Did they compete at the LGA or just qualify?

Think of LGA as a Regional, but with stipulations. :-)

 You can not just go to a LGA, as with a Regional in the
States. You have to compete at the local level and qualify
within the top “X” places.
 Then, off to the LGA to compete or just be LGA qualified.
 BSP qualified would be in the top “x” places at the LGA.