Breeding suitability guide — Boxer
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C oder besser | Polygenic | VDH |
| Spondylosis (SP) | Roentgen | Grad 2 oder besser | Complex | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "C" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDHHeart disease
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "EQUIVOCAL" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | Roentgen | B | Complex | CIDD |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | Roentgen | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Aortic valve stenosis (AS) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Heart disease | Physisch | Grad 2 oder besser | Complex | Legacy |
| Atrial septal defect (ASD) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC) (Boxer cardiomyopathy) (ARVC) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal dominant | CIDD |
| Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physisch | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Hypothyroidism | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | Complex | CIDD |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physisch | — | Complex | CIDD |
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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'