Breeding suitability guide — Pomeranian
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Lagerung nebst DNA-Karte nachgewiesen | — | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Erfüllung der Mindestanforderungen oder eine bestandene Begleithundeprüfung (BH) | — | VDH |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Patellar Luxation (PL)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten das Ergebnis „PL 0–1“ erreichen. Tiere aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht eingesetzt werden.
VDHHyperuricosuria (HUU)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Tracheal collapse (TC) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | CIDD |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | Keine mittlere oder schwere HD (leichte HD oder Übergangsform nur mit HD-freiem Partner) | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis; adrenal sex hormone-responsive dermatosis | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (PDA) | Ultrasound | normal | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physical examination | normal | Complex | CIDD |
| Hydrocephalus | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
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'