Breeding suitability guide — West Siberian Laika
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Laika-Club e.V. for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesensbeurteilung Club standard | Verhaltenstest | Bestehen des Kreistests (Mindestnote 1 für III. Preis) | — | Laika-Club e.V. |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung Club standard | Gebissbescheinigung | Keine zuchtausschließenden Gebissfehler | Unknown | Laika-Club e.V. |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | — |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Distichiasis
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Lens luxation (PLL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichiasis | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | — |
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'