Breeding suitability guide — South Russian Ovtcharka
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club 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) | Blutprobe eingelagert und DNA-Profil erstellt | — | Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Bestandene Verhaltensprüfung gemäß Körordnung | — | Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–2 | Polygenic | Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A/B) | Polygenic | Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Kaukasischer Owtscharka Club e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
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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'