Breeding suitability guide — Great Spitz
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
These tests must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | result on file | — | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | result on file | — | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | VDH |
| Albinism | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten das Ergebnis „HD A–C“ erreichen. Tiere aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht eingesetzt werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
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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'