Breeding suitability guide — Appenzell Mountain Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
These tests must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Profil Premium SNP (ISAG 2020) (bis einschl. 2026 alternativ ISAG 2006) | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | kein Hinweis auf das Vorliegen einer erblichen Augenerkrankung | Complex | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | Ergebnis A oder B (für Entlebucher Sennenhunde) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | Frei (Clear) | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | ED-1 or better | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better (and combined Zuchtwert ≤ 102) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) | Roentgen | Frei (OCD-free) | Complex | VDH |
| Ectopic ureter (EU) | Ultraschall | Untersuchungsbefund muss vorliegen | Complex | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Erfolgreich absolviert / bestanden | — | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "C" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Grad 0 or Grad 1 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'