Breeding suitability guide — Griffon Fauve de Bretagne
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 Griffon Fauve de Bretagne — the baseline of any careful breeding program. They should be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental abnormalities | — | Scissor bite | Complex | — |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Tail abnormalities | — | no tail anomalies or deformations | Complex | — |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
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'