Award of Excellence Recipients

This title is awarded to the animal who has reached the highest of all goals - to become the Total German Shepherd Dog. The animal must have superior conformation, trainability and be sound in both mind and body.  The following animals have achieved the requirements for this prestigious award (click Read More).

 The Grand Victrix is chosen each year as the best of all females (bitches) in the Breed class at the annual German Shepherd Dog Club of America National Specialty Show.   Click on the "Read More" button below to see a list of all the Grand Victrixes since the beginning in 1918.

 The Agility Victor or Victrix is chosen every year at the German Shepherd Dog Club of America National Specialty Show. For a list of past winners, click "read more" below.

This award is an enhanced attachment to the "Select" Award, which recognizes the superior, mature dog or bitch with certified hips and elbows.  This award promotes and recognizes an important facet of Breed improvement through sound breeding programs. Click "read more" below for more information and a list of the title holders.