Breeding suitability guide — Swedish Lapphund
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distichiasis | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | result on file | Complex | — |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH) | Eye examination | clear | Unknown | — |
| Pectinate ligament dysplasia (PLD) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL) | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | — |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Eye examination | result on file | Unknown | — |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | clear | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) Club standard | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Deutscher Club für Nordische Hunde e.V. (DCNH) |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | result on file | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | — |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Distichiasis
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Cataract (HC)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Lens luxation (PLL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Persistent Hyperplastic Tunica Vasculosa Lentis (PHTVL) and Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) (PHTVL/PHPL)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Retinal Dysplasia (RD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | — |
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'