Breeding suitability guide — Boxer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz München requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz München |
| Spondylosis (SP) | X-ray | grade 0–2 | Complex | Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz München |
| Heart disease | Physical examination | grade 0–2 | Complex | Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz München |
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.
Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz MünchenHeart disease
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Boxer-Klub e.V. Sitz München3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Aortic valve stenosis (AS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (Boxer cardiomyopathy) (ARVC) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal dominant | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physical examination | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Atrial septal defect (ASD) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'