Breeding suitability guide — Scottish Terrier
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Typisierung durchgeführt | — | Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Zuchtzulassung erteilt | — | Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 | Polygenic | Klub für Terrier von 1894 e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
We currently have no structured mating rules for this breed. Please consult your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy ("lion jaw") (CMO) | X-ray | clear or carrier | Autosomal dominant | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Scotty cramp | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Atopy (CAD) | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Histiocytoma | Skin test | — | Unknown | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hemophilia | Body-fluid analysis | clear | X-linked | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
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'