Breeding suitability guide — German Roughhaired Pointer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Recommended health standard for parents
These tests make up the recommended health standard for the German Roughhaired Pointer — the baseline of any careful breeding program. They should be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | normal | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | normal | Complex | — |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | — |
| Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) | X-ray | clear | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
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 0–1 | Polygenic | 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'