SV Dental Notation Rules

The following proof is acceptable: 

1. Entry by a Kormeister or conformation judge in the corresponding section of the scorebook, showing proof of complete dentition as soon as the dog receives permanent teeth.

2. Korschein, showing proof of dental status at time of the first survey.

3. X-ray and a letter from a licensed veterinarian showing at least parts of the root or tooth space.

Veterinary Letter for Dental Notations

Quite often the veterinary letters for dental notation are missing important information. To keep the processing time as short as possible, the following information must be included in the veterinary letter.

1.  Complete registered name of the dog as it appears on the pedigree.

2.  Registration number.

3.  Tattoo Number.

4.  Dental Status:

a)  Tooth is broken

b)  Tooth is completely missing (due to external influence)

c)  Tooth had to be extracted.

5   Reason for dental fault

6.  Location (right/left-upper/lower jaw, please stand behind dog when determining the right or left side).

7.  Description of the tooth (please pay attention to correct description, for example P1, 2, etc.) 

 Radiographs

Dental faults occur in German Shepherd Dogs from time to time. Only genetically caused dental faults matter. Dental faults caused by external influence (however it may happen) cannot be passed on to future generations and do not lower the breeding value of the German Shepherd Dog.

If the tooth is missing completely, including the root or when a tooth is extracted, an x-ray is required. Before a tooth is extracted an x-ray an x-ray must be taken in any case. The x-ray is required for dental notation. The SV only recognizes x-rays taken by a licensed veterinarian.

Please pay close attention to the following: 

a)  X-ray must be taken before the tooth is extracted

b) Clear description of the tooth (left/right).

Note: teeth that are not completely emerged from the gum (or not correctly developed) cannot receive a dental notation on the pedigree.

A certification by a veterinarian and x-rays are only necessary for teeth, which were injured or were extracted due to the external influence.

Procedure for recording Dental Notation

German Shepherd Dogs who have had a dental injury or have a dental fault must have the injury, tooth loss, or dental fault noted on the pedigree by the SV. The following items must be submitted to the USA Office for processing of dental notations:

1.  Original recognized registration papers, including pedigree.

2.  Veterinary Letter (please refer to the requirements listed under “Veterinary Letter for Dental Notations”

3.  Original scorebook to include the entry made by an SV Kormeister or SV Conformation Show Judge in the corresponding section showing proof of complete dentition.

4.  X-ray, (please refer to the requirements listed under Radiographs).

5.  A Dental notation fee is payable to: