Breeding suitability guide — Giant Schnauzer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) Club standard | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V. |
| Primary hypothyroidism | — | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
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.
Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V.Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Pinscher-Schnauzer-Klub 1895 e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | Curated by HonestDog |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Urolithiasis | — | — | 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'