Breeding suitability guide — Beagle
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Beagle Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | Beagle Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) |
| Lafora disease (Lafora) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Beagle Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) |
| Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Beagle Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Beagle Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD)3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunoglobulin A deficiency (IgAD) | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Disorders of sexual development - sex reversal (DSD) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Microphthalmia | — | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physical examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Musladin-Lueke Syndrome (MLS) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy (galactocerebrosidosis) (GCL) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Factor VII Deficiency (F7) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
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'