Breeding suitability guide — Frenchton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Augen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Augen | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple head | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cleft palate | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Histiocytic ulcerative colitis (HUC) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Tracheal hypoplasia | Roentgen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye" (KCS) | Augen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Augen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Augen | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) | Roentgen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | — | Polygenic | Stammrasse |
| Atopy (CAD) | Haut | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Haut | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Fold dermatitis/pyoderma | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Pattern baldness | Haut | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultraschall | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Hydrocephalus | Roentgen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Pyloric stenosis | Ultraschall | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cranioschisis | Roentgen | — | Unknown | Stammrasse |
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 AI-extract each upload and check it for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'