Breeding suitability guide — Samoyed
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichiasis | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | 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) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| 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 | — |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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.
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.
Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH)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.
Retinal Dysplasia (RD)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelogenesis Imperfecta (Enamel Hypoplasia) (AI) | Physical examination | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | AI-Vet |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Chondrodysplasia, SLC13A1-related | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) | DNA test | clear | X-linked | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis; adrenal sex hormone-responsive dermatosis | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Zinc-responsive dermatosis (ZRD) | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Aortic valve stenosis (AS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Atrial septal defect (ASD) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy (galactocerebrosidosis) (GCL) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hypomyelination (HYM) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA test | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Familial Nephropathy (FN) | Body-fluid analysis | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hemophilia | Body-fluid analysis | clear | X-linked | 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'