Breeding suitability guide — Flat Coated Retriever
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | Grad I (leicht) oder besser | Polygenic | Legacy |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Normal | Polygenic | HD-Curated |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (prcd-PRA) (PRA) | — | Frei | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "0" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | Frei von zuchtausschließenden erblichen Augenerkrankungen | Complex | Legacy |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | Frei von postpolarem Katarakt | Complex | CIDD |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C (leicht) oder besser | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Histiocytosis (MH) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | 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'