Breeding suitability guide — Canaan Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A/B) | Polygenic | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) Club standard | DNA test | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | 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'