Breeding suitability guide — German Hound
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Dental abnormalities | — | Normal dentition and bite | Complex | Legacy |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Congenital blindness | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | HD-C or better | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Cryptorchidism | Physisch | Both testicles descended | Complex | Legacy |
| Dermatosis | — | no skin problems | Complex | Legacy |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | Legacy |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physisch | no epilepsy | Complex | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ectropion / Entropion
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyCongenital deafness (CHSD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "BILATERAL_HEARING" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
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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'