Breeding suitability guide — Australian Cattle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Augen | Clear (valid for 12 months) | Complex | Legacy |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | ED-I or better (with partner restrictions) | Polygenic | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better (with partner restrictions) | Polygenic | CIDD |
| MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyElbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "0" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyMDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
LegacyNeuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Dermatomyositis (DMS) | Haut | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | CIDD |
| Portosystemic hepatic encephalopathy (PSS) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
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'