Breeding suitability guide — Irish Wolfhound
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | FCI Grade A or B | Polygenic | VDH |
| Heart disease | Physisch | Score < 5 on DWZRV/CC scheme | Complex | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Heart disease
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "NORMAL" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | Roentgen | B | Complex | CIDD |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | Roentgen | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | 0 | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Portosystemic hepatic encephalopathy (PSS) | — | Normal bile acid levels | Complex | CIDD |
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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'