Breeding suitability guide — Finnish Lapphund (Suomenlapinkoira)
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocular anomalies | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) (PRA) Club standard | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | — |
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.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
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 |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Glycogen storage disease type II (GSD II) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | 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'