Breeding suitability guide — Volpino Italiano

For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply

HonestDog · Volpino ItalianoVersion: 2026-06-25

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 und DNA-Karte vorhanden	—	VDH
Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd)	—	Ergebnis frei (N/N) oder Träger (N/PRCD); Träger dürfen nur mit prcd-PRA-freien Partnern verpaart werden; betroffene Tiere sind ausgeschlossen	Autosomal recessive	VDH
Hip dysplasia (HD)	Roentgen	Keine mittlere oder schwere HD; leichte HD oder Übergangsform nur mit HD-freiem Partner	Polygenic	VDH
Patellar Luxation (PL)	Physisch	Grade 0 or 1	Polygenic	VDH
Albinism	DNA	Träger dürfen nur mit Nichtträgern verpaart werden.	Autosomal recessive	VDH
Wesensbeurteilung	Verhaltenstest	Erfüllung der Mindestanforderungen oder bestandene Begleithundeprüfung	—	VDH

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.

Sensible additions for line planning.

Test / condition	Scoring scheme	Approved from	Inheritance	Source
Dental abnormalities	—	CARRIER	Complex	AI-Vet
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA)	—	CLEAR	Autosomal recessive	AI-Vet
Lens luxation (PLL)	Augen	Clear or Carrier	Autosomal recessive	AI-Vet
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD)	Ultraschall	NORMAL	Complex	AI-Vet

Source: https://www.honestdog.de/en/breed/szpic-wloski/health-testing-guide · Version: 2026-06-25