USA/SV A-Stamp Program
The “a” stamp hip
certification program, offered by the Verein für Deutsche Schäferhunde
(SV) in Germany, is available through the United Schutzhund Clubs of
America for German Shepherd Dogs residing in the United States.
Requirements for
this program are as follows:
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Only German
Shepherd Dogs may apply for the “a” stamp evaluation.
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On the day the
x-ray is taken, the dog must be at least one year old.
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Only German
Shepherd Dogs with registration papers/pedigree recognized by the SV
can participate. That means either SV registration papers or a
pedigree that was issued in a foreign country by an organization
that is a member of the FCI.
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All German
Shepherd Dogs x-rayed for the “a” stamp program must be visibly
tattooed.
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Once submitted,
the x-rays become the property of the SV Office where they are kept
on file.
The x-rays are not returned to the owner.
The following
information must be exposed on the identification plate of the x-ray:
*Complete registered
name of the dog
(as it appears on the registration papers/pedigree)
*Registration number
*Tattoo number
*Date of birth
*Name of owner
*Date the x-ray is taken
*Veterinarian name and business address
X-rays that have
missing information or have been altered after exposure will not be
accepted or recognized and will be returned to the owner.
Application for the
“a” stamp program can be made by submitting the following to the USA
Office:
*Current USA
Membership # required
*Original x-ray.
*Original recognized registration papers including pedigree.
(Registration papers must show proper transfer of ownership
completed.)
*Evaluation fee of $70.00 payable to United Schutzhund Clubs of
America.
* A processing fee of $30.00 will be
charged if the above procedures are not followed and x-ray
instructions are not completed within 30 days. After 30 days x-rays
will be returned.
If you need
additional information regarding the “a” stamp hip certification
program, please contact:
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
3810 Paule Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63125-1718
(314) 638-9686
(314) 638-0609 (fax) |
