Breeding suitability guide — Puli
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Recommended health standard for parents
These tests make up the recommended health standard for the Puli — the baseline of any careful breeding program. They should be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichiasis | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | — |
| Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | — |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | — |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Distichiasis
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Corneal dystrophy (CD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Lens luxation (PLL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Retinal Dysplasia (RD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Patellar Luxation (PL)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'