Breeding suitability guide — Affenpinscher
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Profil nach ISAG 2006 erstellt und zur Verfügung gestellt | — | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Bestandene Verhaltensüberprüfung (z.B. Begleithundprüfung, freiwilliger Wesenstest) oder gesonderte Verhaltensbeurteilung | — | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V.Patellar Luxation (PL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH) | Eye examination | result on file | Unknown | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | — |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | — |
| Heart disease | Physical examination | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Cystinuria Type 3 Variant 2 risk factor (Cyst3-2) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Complex | — |
| Cystinuria, type III | DNA test | clear | Complex | — |
4. HonestDog verification
- Upload a legible certificate (PDF or photo) per test in the breeder dashboard
- Certificate must show date, examining vet, and FCI/VDH logo
- Certificates older than 36 months are flagged as stale
- We extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'