Breeding suitability guide — Afghan Hound
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal Lipid Dystrophy | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) Club standard | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
| Heart disease Club standard | Physical examination | grade 0–1 | Complex | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Corneal Lipid Dystrophy
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV)Heart disease
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV)3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'