Breeding suitability guide — Shorkie
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.
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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 | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Tracheal collapse (TC) | Roentgen | Klinisch und röntgenologisch ohne Befund (Grad 0) | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye" (KCS) | Augen | Unbefunden / Schirmer-Tränentest (STT) ≥ 15 mm/Min | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD) | Roentgen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Grad 0 (beidseitig frei von Patellaluxation) | Polygenic | Stammrasse |
| Heart disease | Physisch | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (PDA) | Ultraschall | — | Polygenic | Stammrasse |
| Hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing's syndrome) (HAC) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Hydrocephalus | Roentgen | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Urolithiasis | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Familial Nephropathy (FN) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Portosystemic hepatic encephalopathy (PSS) | — | Unbefunden / Gallensäuren-Stimulationstest im Normbereich | Complex | Stammrasse |
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 AI-extract each upload and check it for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'