Breeding suitability guide — Spinone Italiano
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Spinone Italiano e.V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) Club standard | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | Spinone Italiano e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with conditions) | Polygenic | Spinone Italiano e.V. |
| Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) Club standard | X-ray | clear | Complex | Spinone Italiano e.V. |
| Cerebellar Degeneration (Setter) (HA/CA) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | Curated by HonestDog |
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.
Spinone Italiano e.V.Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Spinone Italiano e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
| Chondrodysplasia, SLC13A1-related | — | 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'