Breeding suitability guide — Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Verein für Französische und Schweizer Laufhunde e.V. (CCFS) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) Club standard | Eye examination | — | Complex | Verein für Französische und Schweizer Laufhunde e.V. (CCFS) |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) Club standard | Eye examination | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Verein für Französische und Schweizer Laufhunde e.V. (CCFS) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Curated by HonestDog |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Französische und Schweizer Laufhunde e.V. (CCFS)Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein für Französische und Schweizer Laufhunde e.V. (CCFS)3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
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'