Is the tattoo number correct? Tattoo number is in the right ear – compare it with the number in the Ahnentafel.

Is it a second (repeat) radiograph? The Ahnentafel must already carry the stamp of a HD radiology specialist or an SV-authorized HD veterinarian, the stamp having been recorded in the SV Headquarters.

In the case of any question about a “medium HD” entry, only the central HD office in Hannover will make the evaluation.

HD Diagnostic Report : Instructions for Administration

Over 15,000 HD findings are processed annually in the SV’s HD office at headquarters. For the most efficient and quickest possible processing, the HD report was developed by the SV. Only certified “HD veterinarians” can supply the diagnosis to the SV headquarters. Other diagnostic reports are not acknowledged‚!

Please note the following instructions when filling out

Fill out the diagnosis form clearly and legibly (done best with typewriter). Pressure should be strong enough so that the 5th carbon copy will be still readable. Please identify in the heading, the complete name of the dog (example: Visum vom Arminius). Always indicate the actual owner’s full name and address. The owner must also sign the diagnostic form. It must agree with the information on the X-ray film regarding ownership as acknowledged by the SV. Your stamp should be individually on each of the carbon copies. The date of the radiograph is essential. The last page of the report is kept for your records-please send all other copies along with the film of the SV.

One more point for your own interest: You are not obligated to give the owner any diagnosis or judgment. Only the finding of the central HD office in Hanover is official. We will return the yellow copy; if the finding from Hanover deviates from yours, you have it for understanding.

The HD Radiograph: What Is To Be Considered?

1. Following statements must be on the film at time of exposure:

Tattoo number (2 letters/4 numberals)
Complete name (example: Visum vorm Arminius). Labeling with stickers or markings after developing the film is not accepted as proof of identification. Any received without proper identification are returned.

2. Asymmetrical pictures (poor positioning) are unfortunately a frequent quality problem. Avoid sending such films if possible. You will quickly be told to re-supply the specified information.

After the Radiograph

If the film is prepared properly”

Please check whether the HD-exam stamps with the necessary information from the Ahnentafel was placed on the film, and immediately send the radiograph along with the report to the SV headquarters.

Eary X-ray – We do not want to forbid for any conceivable reason the early radiography of a German Shepherd Dog under 12 months age; however, the identify of the dog must also be ensured via use of the Ahnentafel in such cases. Therefore, a GSD should not be admitted to the early [“preliminary”] X-ray, without the tattoo number in the ear of the dog having been conscientiously examined and compared with the registered number in the Ahnentafel. Preliminary readings are not of interest to the SV, however; therefore no such preliminary HD-exam stamp will be placed on the pedigree. Also no SV diagnostic report may be used. Such X-rays are not received or accepted by the SV.

Re-doing Tattoos [howit is done in Germany where there are many breed warden and official tattooer]

If the dog can not be identified: Sometimes it occurs, that a dog can not absolutely be identified using the tattoo number in the right ear. It only remains then for the re-tatoo by the veterinarian. Our checklist:

The pedigree must exist naturally (not marked over an ole one). The responsible breed warden or tattooer must be at the re-tattoo. He must confirm the identify of the dog. Re- tattoos with the tattoo instrument of the tattooers utilize the same tattoo designation (‘numbr’) used at the first tattooing [or]: with your tattoo clamps and the tattoo mark, in which the current number must be inserted beside the design (mark) assigned to you. Re-tattoos only in the left ear. Local anesthesia or tranquilizer (short-action) for dogs that are older than 12 weeks.