Breeding suitability guide — Caucasian Shepherd Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V. 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) | result on file | — | Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | result on file | — | Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–2 (2 only with 0) | Polygenic | Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A) | Polygenic | Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Klub für Kaukasische Owtscharka e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultrasound | 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'