Breeding suitability guide — Finnish Lapphund (Suomenlapinkoira)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | Clear | Complex | Legacy |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | C or better | Polygenic | Legacy |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ocular anomalies
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "AFFECTED" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
LegacyProgressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
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.
LegacyHip dysplasia (HD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "C" 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | 0 or better | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Glycogen storage disease type II (GSD II) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
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'