Breeding suitability guide — Podengo Português
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) Club standard | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) Club standard | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Windhundzucht- und Rennverband e.V. (DWZRV) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Curated by HonestDog |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | — |
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.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
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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'