KEACH MANOR

Idiot’s Guide to ADGA Pedigree’s

GCH:  Grand Champion is earned thru showing at recognized/sanctioned shows
RGCH:  Reserve Grand Champion
SG:   Superior Genetics (Top 15% of the breed and have a Production Type Index of 0 or greater)
SGCH:  Superior Genetics Champion (Same as SG but animal has earned their Permanent Championship)
*  <Star>:   This is a milking recognition.  For Does it represents the number of consecutive milking lines
placed at the end of their name (
1*M would be first generation, 2*M second generation, etc)  
For Bucks the
*B is placed on the front of their name, bucks must have both parents with a * designation in
order for them to receive it at birth.
+ Designation:   The simplified version is one plus says that he has proven sons or daughters
++ Designation:  he has proven sons and daughters
LA:  Linear Appraisal, the higher the number the better, based on a max score of 100.  
E/EX is for Excellent  V/VG is Very Good.  Age is in years-months (2-05 = 2 years 5 months)
DHIR:  a type of extensive milk testing
JR:  Junior Animal
SR:  Senior Animal
BOB:  Best of Breed
BDIS:  Best Doe In Show
BBIS:  Best Buck In Show
BU:  Best Udder  (additional class judged at the same time as the doe's open class)
RBU:  Reserve Best Udder