Breeding suitability guide — Bearded Collie
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)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) |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A) | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pemphigus (PF) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Complex | 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'