Breeding suitability guide — Briard
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Briard Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | no cryptorchidism | Complex | — |
| Monorchidism | Physical examination | no monorchidism | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | no dental defects | Complex | — |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB), RPE65-related (CSNB) Club standard | DNA test | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Briard Club Deutschland e.V. (BCD) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Albinism | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
| Ectopic ureter (EU) | Ultrasound | clear | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Albinism
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Congenital deafness (CHSD)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'