Breeding suitability guide — German Longhaired Pointer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Deutsch-Langhaar-Verband e.V. 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 (C only with conditions) | Polygenic | Deutsch-Langhaar-Verband e.V. |
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.
Deutsch-Langhaar-Verband e.V.Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | normal | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | normal | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Chondrodysplasia, SLC13A1-related | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
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'