Breeding suitability guide — Boerboel
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
American Boerboel Club requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | dauerhaft identifiziert vor Erhalt von Gesundheitszertifikaten | — | American Boerboel Club |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Multifocal Retinopathy 1 (CMR1) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Urolithiasis | — | — | Complex | 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'