Breeding suitability guide — Norwich Terrier
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Klub für Terrier von 1894 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-Typisierung durchgeführt und in Genotypen-Datenbank hinterlegt | — | Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Klub für Terrier von 1894 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.
Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V.Upper airway syndrome (UAS), ADAMTS3-related (OLS)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper airway syndrome (UAS), ADAMTS3-related (OLS) | Physical examination | OLS-0, OLS-A, OLS-B | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Portosystemic hepatic encephalopathy (PSS) | — | normal | Complex | 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'