Breeding suitability guide — Clumber Spaniel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | Grad 1 oder besser | Polygenic | Legacy |
| Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
| Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency (PDP 1) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ocular anomalies
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyElbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "1" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyPyruvate Dehydrogenase Phosphatase 1 Deficiency (PDP 1)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) (EKS) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C oder besser | Polygenic | 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'