Breeding suitability guide — Groenendael
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) | DNA-Profil / Elternschaftsnachweis erbracht | — | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | bestanden | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physical examination | frei von zuchtausschließenden Augenerkrankungen | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 or borderline | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | VDH |
| Heart disease | Physical examination | frei von klinisch relevanten Herzerkrankungen | Complex | VDH |
| Deafness | Hearing test | zweifelsfrei hörend (nicht taub oder einseitig hörend) | Complex | VDH |
| SELENOP-related cerebellar ataxia (CACA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten das Ergebnis „ED 0 oder Grenzfall“ erreichen. Tiere aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht eingesetzt werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebra (LTV) | X-ray | LTV 0 | Complex | 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 AI-extract each upload and check it for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'