Breeding suitability guide — Epagneul Picard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | ISAG 2006 profile on file | — | HD-Curated |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Full dentition (Zahnkarte on file) | Unknown | HD-Curated |
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | Clear of hereditary eye diseases (valid for 1 year) | Complex | Legacy |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | Grade 0 or 1 (Grade 1 must be bred to Grade 0) | Polygenic | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | FCI Grade A, B, or C (Grade C must be bred to Grade A) | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Coat colour, extension (E-Locus) | — | Result on file | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ocular anomalies
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyElbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "1" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyCoat colour, extension (E-Locus)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
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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'