Abbreviations used in conjunction with Dog pedigree names in show results :
* – denotes successful Australian or German Breed Survey Classification
‘a’ – denotes successful German Hip Dysplasia Scheme Pass
‘A’ – denotes successful Australian Hip Dysplasia Scheme Pass
‘Z’ – denotes successful Australian Elbow Dysplasia Scheme Pass
ED – denotes successful Elbow Dysplasia Scheme Pass outside of Australia (e.g. in Europe).
Hneg – denotes successful Australian Haemophilia Scheme Pass
Ch – denotes ANKC Australian Champion (Show)
Ex S – denotes Excellent Select (National level – achievable at Main Breed Exhibitions – no longer on offer)
Ex M – denotes Excellent Merit (State level – achievable at State Breed Exhibitions)