Breeding suitability guide — Dachshund
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) | Physisch | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | A | Complex | CIDD |
| Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) | — | Clear or Carrier (must be bred to a Clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Dermoids | Physisch | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Microphthalmia | — | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Optic nerve hypoplasia and micropapilla (ONH) | Augen | CLEAR | Unknown | CIDD |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) (CSK) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | CIDD |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Normal | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Cryptorchidism | Physisch | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Color Dilution Alopecia (CDA) (CDA) | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Haut | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| Histiocytoma | Haut | — | Unknown | CIDD |
| Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Cutaneous asthenia) (EDS) | Haut | CLEAR | Autosomal dominant | CIDD |
| Pattern baldness | Haut | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Seborrhea | Haut | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultraschall | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency (PKD) | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Sick sinus syndrome (SSS) | Physisch | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | CIDD |
| Urolithiasis | — | CARRIER | Complex | CIDD |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | 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'