Breeding suitability guide — Basenji
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by 1. Basenji Klub Deutschland von 1977 e.V. (BKD) for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichiasis Club standard | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | 1. Basenji Klub Deutschland von 1977 e.V. (BKD) |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) Club standard | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | 1. Basenji Klub Deutschland von 1977 e.V. (BKD) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | 1. Basenji Klub Deutschland von 1977 e.V. (BKD) |
| Fanconi syndrome (FS) Club standard | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | 1. Basenji Klub Deutschland von 1977 e.V. (BKD) |
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.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Immunoproliferative (Basenji) enteropathy/lymphocytic-plasmacytic enteritis (IPE) | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency (PK) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | 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 extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'