Korung

The Korung itself is similar to the Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung/ZTP but the working requirements are higher.It's not really necessary for breeding, it's optional.

Dogs to be entered must:

• Be at least 36mths for Rüden(Males) & 30mths for (females) & not older than 6yrs.
• Have passed the Zuchttauglichkeitsprufung/ZTP
• Have achieved 3 show ratings (two of them in adult classes) from 2 different ADRK judges, graded at least VG or V.
• Have acquired a working title SchH/VPG III or IPO3 (males) / SchH/VPG I or IPO I Hündinnen(Females)
• Have passed an AD test (Ausdauerpruefung) endurance test.
• Have good enough hip/elbow ratings.
• Eye color 3A or darker
• Dogs who pass are endorsed (Gekort) for 2yrs.The dog may take the Korung test again.
• If the dog passes the 2nd time + showing progeny of at least 4 offspring *2 different litters, the dog is endorsed Gek Bis EzA (lifetime)

The Korung, or Breeding Qualification tests are the most selective breeding tests for Rottweilers. According to the ADRK breeding regulations, the purpose of the Korung is..."to select the best from among the dogs suitable for breeding to be able to utilize them more intensively in the breeding program. The minimum age requirements for the Korung are thirty months for females and thirty-six months for males. Only the best of the best Rottweilers are permitted to try for the Korung. The dogs must have excelled in conformation by placing at least Very Good (Sehr Gut/SG) at three conformation shows under at least two different judges. The dogs must have achieved working titles Schutzhund titles or IPO titles. Males must have a Schutzhund III and females must have at least a Schutzhund I title. The dogs must have received their Breed Suitability Test with hip ratings in the highest categories. The dogs must have passed a twelve mile endurance test called an AD (Ausdaurprufung). Another important requirement is that the dogs must have very dark mouth pigmentation and eye color.

The Korung is offered in the Spring and Fall each year. The actual test is very similar to the Breed Suitability Test but more intensified. Generally, less than half of the dogs trying for the Korung actually pass it. Dogs which pass the Korung are awarded the title for two years, abbreviated Angekort. During this two-year period the dog’s offspring are examined and if the offspring are good then the parent may try to obtain the highest breeding rating. Breeding Qualified until the end of Breeding Utilization Age, abbreviated Gekort bis EzA. For males a minimum of three good litters are required and for females one good litter is required.

The breeding value of a Rottweiler is derived from its ancestors and reflected in the quality of its offspring. Rottweilers of value for breeding carry pedigrees that indicate the accomplishments of their ancestors.