Breeding suitability guide — Japanese Spitz
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Lagerung nebst DNA-Karte nach ISAG 2006-Standard | — | Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Erfüllung der Mindestanforderungen oder bestandene Begleithundeprüfung | — | Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Patellar Luxation (PL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Deutsche Spitze e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4) | DNA test | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | Keine mittlere oder schwere HD (leichte HD oder Übergangsform nur mit HD-freiem Partner) | Polygenic | Curated by HonestDog |
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'