Breeding suitability guide — Alaskan Klee Kai
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Recommended health standard for parents
These tests make up the recommended health standard for the Alaskan Klee Kai — the baseline of any careful breeding program. They should be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0 | Polygenic | — |
| Heart disease | Physical examination | normal | Complex | — |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | — |
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.
Patellar Luxation (PL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Heart disease
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Hypothyroidism
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Factor VII Deficiency (F7)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factor VII Deficiency (F7) | Body-fluid analysis | 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'