Breeding suitability guide — Irish Red and White Setter
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) | Profile available | — | VDH |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Max 2 missing premolars, correct bite | Unknown | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear (frei) oder carrier (Träger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | B2 or better | Polygenic | VDH |
| Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I (Irish Setter) (CLAD-I) | DNA | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Deafness | Hoeren | zweifelsfrei normal beidseitig hörend | Complex | VDH |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Passed | — | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4)
Autosomal rezessiv: Beide Elterntiere müssen den Test bestehen (Ergebnis CLEAR oder besser). Zwei Träger sollten nicht verpaart werden.
VDHLeukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type I (Irish Setter) (CLAD-I)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypothyroidism | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | 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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'