Breeding suitability guide — Bloodhound
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Recommended health standard for parents
These tests make up the recommended health standard for the Bloodhound — the baseline of any careful breeding program. They should be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ectropion / Entropion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) (EKS) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye" (KCS) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physical examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Fold dermatitis/pyoderma | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or 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 extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'