Breeding suitability guide — Alpine Herding Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Frei von Charakterfehlern | — | Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V. |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V. |
| MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland 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.
Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V.Patellar Luxation (PL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V.MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Alpenhütehunde Club Deutschland e.V.Merle coat pattern (M)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Merle coat pattern (M) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal dominant | — |
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'