Breeding suitability guide — Medium Poodle
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Deutscher Pudel-Klub 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Deutscher Pudel-Klub e.V. |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Pudel-Klub e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Deutscher Pudel-Klub e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Pudel-Klub e.V.Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | — | Polygenic | — |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Von Willebrand disease type I (vWD1) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal dominant | — |
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'