Breeding suitability guide — Wolfspitz
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Lagerung nebst DNA-Karte nach ISAG 2006-Standard nachgewiesen | — | VDH |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) | — | Ergebnis frei (N/N) oder Träger (N/PRCD); betroffene Tiere (C bzw. PRA/PRA) ausgeschlossen | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | FCI A or B | Polygenic | VDH |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Kein PL-Grad 2, 3 oder 4 | Polygenic | VDH |
| Albinism | DNA | Vorlage des Tests; Träger dürfen nur mit Nichtträgern verpaart werden | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Erfüllung der Mindestanforderungen oder bestandene Begleithundeprüfung | — | VDH |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Growth hormone-responsive dermatosis; adrenal sex hormone-responsive dermatosis | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (PDA) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Ventricular septal defect (VSD) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Tetralogy of Fallot (ToF) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Diabetes mellitus (DM) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physisch | — | Complex | 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'