Breeding suitability guide — Central Asian Shepherd Dog
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club 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) | Blutprobe eingelagert und DNA-Profil erstellt | — | Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | result on file | — | Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–2 (2 only with 0) | Polygenic | Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A) | Polygenic | Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club 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.
Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Kaukasischer Owtscharka-Club e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | 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'