Breeding suitability guide — Black Russian Terrier
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Klub für Terrier e.V. for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal. The others are part of the recommended health standard and should be on file as well.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis Club standard | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Typisierung durchgeführt (Blutprobe) | — | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
| Polyneuropathy with ocular abnormalities and neuronal vacuolation, RAB3GAP1-related (POANV) | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
| Hyperuricosuria (HUU) Club standard | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Klub für Terrier e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Klub für Terrier e.V.Hyperuricosuria (HUU)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Klub für Terrier e.V.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 | Curated by HonestDog |
| Urolithiasis | — | clear or carrier | Complex | 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'