Breeding suitability guide — Gordon Setter
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Maximal 2 fehlende Prämolare, Scherengebiss | Unknown | VDH |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | B or better | Polygenic | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4)
Autosomal rezessiv: Beide Elterntiere müssen den Test bestehen (Ergebnis CLEAR oder besser). Zwei Träger sollten nicht verpaart werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | Roentgen | B | Complex | CIDD |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy, rod-cone dysplasia 4 (PRA-rcd4) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | 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'