Breeding suitability guide — Rough Collie
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflammatory Pulmonary Disease (IPD) Club standard | X-ray | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) Club standard | Eye examination | — | Complex | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA) Club standard | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) Club standard | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | — |
| Dermatomyositis (DMS) Club standard | Skin test | result on file | Complex | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Merle coat pattern (M) Club standard | — | result on file | Autosomal dominant | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) Club standard | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
| MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1) Club standard | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Inflammatory Pulmonary Disease (IPD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Dermatomyositis (DMS)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Merle coat pattern (M)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Britische Hütehunde e.V. (CfBrH)Canine cyclic hematopoiesis (GCS)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canine cyclic hematopoiesis (GCS) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
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'