A question appeared in another thread about the abbreviations we all use for the different "breed" names. So I thought it might be a good idea to compile a list :D

Here are a few to start you off:

GSD = German Shepherd Dog
BSD = Belgian Shepherd Dog

GSP = German Shorthaired Pointer
GWP = German Wirehaired Pointer
GLP = German Longhaired Pointer
HV = Hungarian Vizsla
HWV = Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla
LM = Large Munsterlander
BI = Bracco Italiano
IS = Italian Spinone
HPR = Hunt Point Retrieve

Over to you :-)

ESS - English Springer Spaniel
WSS - Welsh Springer Spaniel
GR - Golden Retriever
WHWT - West Highland White Terrier

That's all I can think of at the moment

Helen

Flying Banana.........sorry couldn't resist :D

Weim - Weimaraner
BT - Border Terrier
BC - Border Collie
PBGV - Petit Basset Grifon Vendeen (sp?)
Newfie - Newfoundland
DH - Deerhound
IWH - Irish Wolfhound

Hi
At our kennels we have some abbreviations for different breeds such as :- Pot Noodle - Poodle
Labrador - Lavatory Door !
Dachsund - Dachali
Rottweiler - Rockpiler
Just a few no offence intended to any breed.
Dawn.

FCR- Flatcoated Retriever (of course)

Jo and the Casblaidd Flatcoats

ECS: English Cocker Spaniel, for the benefit of person who recently asked!

ACS - American Cocker Spaniel
Fiona

T.T. -Tibetan Terriers of course!

CarolW

IWS - Irish Water Spaniel
Lab - Very obviously the labrador
Rott - Rottweiler

BGL- Beagle
Only one I can think of at the moment

Hi ya- It was me that started this thread with the abbreviations! Thank everyone I'm sure I'll keep coming back to this one and so will a few others!

All I've got to say is 'WOW'!

Cheers!

I can't work out what HPR stands for?
LynnT

Hunt Point Retreive

and one I use on the missing dog section too frequently
SBT - Staffordshire Bull Terrier
which lead to
EBT - English Bull Terrier
ABT - American Bull Terrier
MBT - Minature BT

Christine

swd spainish water dog.

fcr flatcoated retriever.

gs. gordon setter.

Sorry Briedog. SWD - Spanish Water Dog. PDAE - Perro de Agua Espanol (Spanish Water Dog of course)

i am learning,the breed,(JOKE)

pei-------------sharpei

ISBT = Irish Staffordshire Bull Terrier
APBT= American Pit Bull terrier

You beat me to it Lel.

Also
Am Bull American Bulldog.
Am Staff American Staffordshire Bull Terrier.
Im not to sure if ACD is for Australian Cattle dog.

Mick

Great minds think alike ;)

Pom - Pomeranian. Chi - Chihuahua (can I stick to Chi as I can't spell the name correctly?)

CKCS _Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ( or Cav)
KCS- King Charles Spaniels (or Charlie)
and to add to a previous one:
ACS - American Cocker Spaniel (or Yankee)
SCWT - Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
GSP - German Shorthaired Pointer
GWP - German Whirehaired Pointer
bye
Gwen

T.M. Tibetan Mastiff Don't know one for Dogue De Bordeaux, but would love to know if anyone else do's

Hello. some people use DDB OR DDBX. For the Dogue de Bordeaux Breed.

Oh yes you can, Perrodeagua...(can I spell your 'handle', though? ;) )

Moi Bien!! Christina, can I spell in Spanish??

If BT is for Border Terrier, I always use BT for boston terrier on other forums. But here I write it out cause I don't want to get the two confused :( so what would it be for Boston Terriers maybe BST I need some light in this situation :D lol PLEASE someone anyone help me :D What would u abbr. my breed to? They are also called the boston bull = bb but that would even confuse me o'well guess I'll just keep writing out Boston Terriers :D

ttfn :)

Min Pin----Miniature Pinscher

BC Border Collie or Bearded Collie

Mal - Malamute or Malanois

Dobe - Dobermann (Not Dobie!)

PRT - Parson Russell Terrier
JRT - Jack Russell Terrier

Christine

PBGV Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen
GBGV Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen

A.S.D - australian shepherd dog

N.S.D.T.R - nova scotia duck tolling retriever

Gabrielle :-)

ACD - Australian Cattle Dog

Toller - Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever

XB - Crossbreed

I've certainly learned some things on this thread!!!

BTW, those Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers are absolutely stunning. Unfortunately, not had anything to do with them, and don't know anyone who owns one. Any ideas on temperament?

They are really lovely looking dogs.

Lisa

Hi,
BMD = Bernese Mountain Dog
ACD = Australian Cattle Dog
OES = Old English Sheepdog
Jane :)

Hi Lisa

I've known a few Tollers and most have been very well tempered, although some males can be more strong willed. They are also, like most Gundogs, a breed that needs to work in some way, I have known ones that compete in Agility and Obedience.

Type in Decoymans on Google, one of the foremost breeders in the UK (I went to visit many years ago, very impressive dogs working with ducks) and a great site

Really sorry to hear about your boy, why can't they live longer?

Hayley

SP = Sharpei

AND ST shih tzu
Infact im new to the site and wondered r there any other ST owner here

Hi. Yes I'm a ST owner/breeder. I have 3 bitches and one of them I show.
I think they are great dogs, all with their own personality.
Viv