Breeding suitability guide — Rottweiler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fecundity, generic | — | once per calendar year (for 3-8 puppies per litter) | Complex | Legacy |
| Cesarean section | Physisch | one cesarean section in the bitch's entire lifetime | Complex | Legacy |
| Dental abnormalities | — | Full dentition (Vollzahnigkeit) | Complex | Legacy |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | FCI Grade 2 or better (ED++ or better) | Polygenic | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | FCI Grade C or better (OFA Fair or better) | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Stud frequency (male) | — | max. two bitches per calendar week (Monday to Sunday): max. 40 bitches per calendar year | Unknown | Legacy |
| Aortic valve stenosis (AS) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Juvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP) (JLPP) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
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 "2" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyJuvenile Laryngeal Paralysis & Polyneuropathy (JLPP) (JLPP)
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy (CVCM) | Roentgen | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) | DNA | CLEAR | X-linked | CIDD |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | CIDD |
| Neuroaxonal dystrophy (NAD) | Roentgen | A | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Familial Nephropathy (JEB) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Pancreatitis | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | Complex | 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'