Breeding suitability guide — Basenji
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Augen | CLEAR | Unknown | CIDD |
| Fanconi syndrome (FS) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Cataract (HC)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "AFFECTED" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | B or better | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency (PKD) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Hypothyroidism | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Immunoproliferative (Basenji) enteropathy/lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis (IPE) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CARRIER | 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'