In plain English
What Lary Bret - Bett’s survey means
Recorded result: 1st class 5Y1/N
This dog received the highest breeding-survey class. The judge recorded the required strength and body build, in the male shoulder-height category of 63–65 cm (about 25–26 inches). An entirely black coat. Pronounced courage, toughness and willingness to engage during the protection test. The dog did not release the protective sleeve on the handler’s command during the survey test.
The code, one piece at a time
- 1st class
- First breeding classThe highest breeding-survey classification: selected and recommended for breeding.
- 5
- Build and sizeThe judge recorded the required strength and body build, in the male shoulder-height category of 63–65 cm (about 25–26 inches).
- Y
- Coat colorAn entirely black coat.
- 1
- Courage in protection workPronounced courage, toughness and willingness to engage during the protection test.
- /N
- Letting go on commandThe dog did not release the protective sleeve on the handler’s command during the survey test.
The survey records the judge’s findings at that assessment. Hans can explain how the dog’s temperament and breeding fit what you are looking for.
Full reference tables
The complete Czech breed-survey code guide is below. Read each number or letter in its category.
Overall Appearance
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 0 | typical appearance of a mongrel |
| 1 | too light, greyhound like |
| 2 | small, under sized |
| 3 | light for height requirement |
| 4 | Required strength, build, refinement height: Dog: 60 - 62 cm Female: 55 - 57 cm |
| 5 | required strength, build, refinement height: Dog: 63 - 65 cm Female: 58 - 60 cm |
| 6 | height within standard, but more coarse, less refined |
| 7 | oversize but proportionate, complies with standard for build, refinement |
| 8 | too heavy, very little refinement |
| 9 | coarse |
Appropriate Breed Features
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | faulty head |
| B | steep angles of the fore legs |
| C | straight, short croup |
| D | steep croup |
| E | steep angulation hind legs |
| F | steep angulation thigh bone |
| G | incomplete set of teeth |
| H | bite irregularity |
| J | correct expression, excellent proportions |
| K | long back |
| M | blocky |
| N | shallow chest |
| P | strong head |
| R | faulty tail |
| S | ligaments not firm |
Ears, Color, Pigmentation
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| O | light eyes |
| T | poor pigment |
| U | wolf grey, light features |
| V | wolf grey, dark features |
| W | incorrect ears |
| Q | dark pigment |
| I | Black with light features |
| X | black with dark features |
| Y | totally black |
| Z | long coat |
Personality Traits
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 1 | considerable hardness, courage and willingness to fight |
| 2 | good hardness, courage and willingness to fight |
| 3 | sufficient hardness, courage and willingness to fight |
| 4 | not sufficient hardness, courage and willingness to fight |
| P | let go sleeve on handler's order |
| N | does not let go sleeve on handler's order |