Breeding suitability guide — Alaskan Malamute
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achromatopsia-3, CNGB3-related (ACHM) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Polyneuropathy, NDRG1-related (AMPN) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ocular anomalies
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "CLEAR" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyPolyneuropathy, NDRG1-related (AMPN)
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.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Augen | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD) | Haut | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | 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'