Breeding suitability guide — Doberman Pinscher
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | Roentgen | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | B or better | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Von Willebrand disease type I (vWD1) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Von Willebrand disease type I (vWD1)
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.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) (IMHA) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Microphthalmia | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Acral lick dermatitis (lick granuloma) (ALD) | Physisch | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Ichthyosis (ICT) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Pemphigus (PF) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Seborrhea | Haut | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Vitiligo | Haut | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD) | Haut | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Atrial septal defect (ASD) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Hypothyroidism | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | Complex | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | CIDD |
| Peripheral neuropathy (PN) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Familial Nephropathy (JEB) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Chronic hepatitis (CH) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Panosteitis (Pano) | Roentgen | B | Complex | CIDD |
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'