Breeding suitability guide — Pudelpointer
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Verein Pudelpointer 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) | Erfolgte und vom Zuchtbuchführer bestätigte DNA-Registrierung | — | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Mindestens zwei bestandene Verbandsprüfungen sowie Spurlaut oder Sichtlaut und Härtenachweis | — | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Scherengebiss, Zangengebiss, keine weiteren Zahnfehler (P1 Fehler sind zulässig) | Unknown | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
| Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) | X-ray | clear | Complex | Verein Pudelpointer e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein Pudelpointer e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Verein Pudelpointer e.V.Ectropion / Entropion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | no testicular defects | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Chondrodysplasia, SLC13A1-related | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
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'