Breeding suitability guide — Havanese
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | Befundfrei (annual CAER/ECVO exam) | Complex | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | Fair or better | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | PL 0/0 | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Cataract (HC)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemophilia | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Clear | X-linked | AI-Vet |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear/Carrier | Autosomal recessive | 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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'