Breeding suitability guide — Canadian Eskimo Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A/B) | Polygenic | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | 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.
Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)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.
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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 extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'