Breeding suitability guide — Dalmatian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | Identität mittels DNA-Test festgestellt | — | VDH |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Nachweis über den Zahnstatus vorhanden | Unknown | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better | Polygenic | VDH |
| Cryptorchidism | Physisch | Nachweis des Hodenabstiegs | Complex | VDH |
| Deafness | Hoeren | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Zuchtzulassung bestanden | — | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Deafness
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "BILATERAL_HEARING" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Dalmatian) (ARDS) | Roentgen | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Laryngeal Paralysis (LP) | Roentgen | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Augen | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) (CSK) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy (galactocerebrosidosis) (GCL) | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Peripheral neuropathy (PN) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Urolithiasis | — | CARRIER | Complex | 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'