USA/SV A-Stamp/Elbow Evaluation Program The “a” stamp hip/elbow evaluation 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: a) Only German Shepherd Dogs may apply for this program. b) On the day the x-ray is taken, the dog must be at least one year of age or older. c) Only German Shepherd Dogs with registration papers/pedigree(s) recognized by the SV Office 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. d) All German Shepherd Dogs x-rayed for this program must be visibly tattooed or microchipped. e) Once submitted, the x-rays become the property of the SV Office where they are kept on file. All original documents submitted for this program will be returned to the owner by the USA Office. The following information must be exposed on the identification plate of the x-ray: 1) Complete registered name of the dog, as it appears on the registration papers/pedigree 2) Registration number 3) Tattoo and/or microchip number 4) Date of birth 5) Date the X-Ray was taken 6) Name of current owner 7) Name of veterinarian, business address and/or hospital/clinic * X-rays being submitted that have missing information, please contact the USA Office for further instructions. X-rays that have been altered after exposure will not be accepted and returned to the owner. If applying for the “a” stamp hip and/or elbow program, please submit the following to the USA Office: Proof of current USA Membership (photo copy of card) Original x-ray(s) Original recognized registration papers including pedigree must reflect current owner Evaluation fee(s): Hips $91.00, Elbows $61.00 If you need further assistance, please contact the USA Office. United Schutzhund Clubs of America 3810 Paule Avenue St. Louis, MO 63125-1718 (314) 638-9686  (314) 638-0609 (fax)