Breeding suitability guide — Dachshund
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) Club standard | DNA test | — | Autosomal dominant | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
| Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
| Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Merle coat pattern (M) Club standard | — | no merle × merle mating | Autosomal dominant | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) Club standard | — | — | Complex | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Dermoids | Physical examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Microphthalmia | — | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) (CSK) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Skin test | clear or carrier | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Histiocytoma | Skin test | — | Unknown | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Cutaneous asthenia) (EDS) | Skin test | clear | Autosomal dominant | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pattern baldness | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Seborrhea | Skin test | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physical examination | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Urolithiasis | — | clear or carrier | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency (PK) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'