Breeding suitability guide — Elo
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioral Issues | Physical examination | result on file | Complex | Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) |
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | result on file | — | Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) |
| Ocular anomalies | Physical examination | result on file | Complex | Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ocular anomalies
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.)Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.)Patellar Luxation (PL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Elo® Zucht- und Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (EZFG e.V.)3. 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 extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'