The nomenclature for official diagnosis for the F.C.I. ( International Cynologic Federation) is as follows: (1991 Scientific Meeting in Dortmund Germany)
A - NORMAL
B - TRANSITIONAL
C - LIGHT
D - MEDIUM
E - SEVERE
The official nomenclature for the SV (German Shepherd Club):
A - NORMAL
B - NEAR NORMAL
C - STILL ALLOWED FOR BREEDING
D - MEDIUM
E - SEVERE