Breeding suitability guide — Puggle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye" (KCS) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Stammrasse |
| Musladin-Lueke Syndrome (MLS) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Lafora disease (Lafora) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Imerslund-Gräsbeck syndrome (IGS) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immunoglobulin A deficiency (IgAD) | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Disorders of sexual development - sex reversal (DSD) | DNA test | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) | Physical examination | grade 0–1 | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Exposure keratopathy syndrome (exophthalmos, lagophthalmos, and/or macroblepharon) (EKS) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Microphthalmia | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) | X-ray | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | X-ray | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Atopy (CAD) | Skin test | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Fold dermatitis/pyoderma | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultrasound | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy (galactocerebrosidosis) (GCL) | DNA test | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Meningitis (SRMA) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA test | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Factor VII Deficiency (F7) | Body-fluid analysis | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
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 AI-extract each upload and check it for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'