Breeding suitability guide — Miniature Dachshund
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cone-Rod Dystrophy (Progressive Retinal Atrophy) (crd-PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Chondrodystrophy (CDDY) Club standard | DNA test | result on file | Autosomal dominant | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
| Merle coat pattern (M) Club standard | — | no merle × merle mating | Autosomal dominant | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) Club standard | — | result on file | Complex | Deutscher Teckelklub 1888 e.V. (DTK) |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glaucoma | — | clear | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis (NCL) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | 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 extract the results from each upload using AI and check them for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'