Breeding suitability guide — Berger Picard
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Club für Französische Hirtenhunde e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | bestanden | — | Club für Französische Hirtenhunde e.V. |
| Dental abnormalities | — | normal | Complex | Club für Französische Hirtenhunde e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with conditions) | Polygenic | Club für Französische Hirtenhunde e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Retinal Dysplasia (RD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | no cleft lip/cleft palate | Complex | — |
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | no cryptorchidism | Complex | — |
| Monorchidism | Physical examination | no monorchism | Complex | — |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Albinism | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Congenital heart defect | — | normal | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
| Primary hypothyroidism | — | 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'