Breeding suitability guide — Jagdterrier
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Jagdterrier-Club e.V. (DJT) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | no testicular defects | Complex | — |
| Monorchidism | Physical examination | no testicular defects | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | normal | Complex | — |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Jagdterrier-Club e.V. (DJT) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Albinism | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Congenital blindness
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Lens luxation (PLL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Jagdterrier-Club e.V. (DJT)Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Albinism
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Congenital deafness (CHSD)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise-induced metabolic myopathy (EIMM) | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
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'