Breeding suitability guide — English Pointer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis Club standard | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | Probe von mindestens 5ml EDTA-Blut zur DNA-Biobank eingesendet | — | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung Club standard | Verhaltenstest | Verhaltenssicher (keine Aggressivität, Scheue oder Ängstlichkeit gegenüber Fremden, Scheue vor lebendem Wild) | — | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung Club standard | Gebissbescheinigung | Scheren- oder Zangengebiss (Zange bei POI, ES, GS, IRS führt zu Zuchtverbot, bei IRWS uneingeschränkt), vollständige Zahnanzahl oder bis zu 2 fehlende Prämolare | Unknown | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V. |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Pointer und Setter e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
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'