Breeding suitability guide — Airedale Terrier
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Klub für Terrier 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-Typisierung durchgeführt, Blut als Untersuchungsmaterial | — | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Klub für Terrier e.V.Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Klub für Terrier e.V.Lens luxation (PLL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Retinal Dysplasia (RD)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Renal insufficiency (CKD) | — | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
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'