Breeding suitability guide — Basset Hound
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Augen | Clear or Carrier (Carrier only bred to Clear) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better (C only bred to A or B) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Lafora disease (Lafora) | DNA | Clear or Carrier (Carrier only bred to Clear) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Erfolgreiche Verhaltensüberprüfung | — | 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.
VDHLafora disease (Lafora)
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.
VDHEctropion / Entropion
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | Roentgen | Normal | Complex | CIDD |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | 0 | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | 0 | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Seborrhea | Haut | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Platelet dysfunction (thrombocytopathia, Basset hound thrombopathia) (BHT) | DNA | Clear or Carrier (Carrier only bred to Clear) | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) (SCID) | DNA | Clear (or Carrier females bred only to Clear males) | X-linked | CIDD |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | Normal | Complex | CIDD |
| Panosteitis (Pano) | Roentgen | 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'