Breeding suitability guide — Scottish Terrier
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-Typisierung durchgeführt | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | Frei von die Lebensqualität einschränkenden erblichen Augenerkrankungen | Complex | VDH |
| Cone-rod dystrophy 3 (crd3) (crd3) | — | Genotyp ++ (gesund) oder + - (Träger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | CLEAR | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | ED – frei, ED – Grenzfall (fast normal) oder ED – I (1) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | HD – frei (A1 und A2) oder HD – Grenzfall (B1 und B2) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Grade 0 or 1 | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis (Irish Terrier & Kromfohrländer) (HFH) | Haut | Genotyp N/N (homozygot gesund) oder N/mut (heterozygoter Träger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) | Roentgen | N/N (erbgesund) oder N/SLEM (Anlageträger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Chronic hepatitis (CH) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | DNA 1.1 (erbgesund) oder DNA 1.2 (Träger) | Complex | VDH |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Zuchtzulassung erteilt | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Augen | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Augen | CLEAR | Unknown | CIDD |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy ("lion jaw") (CMO) | Roentgen | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal dominant | CIDD |
| Scotty cramp | DNA | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Atopy (CAD) | Haut | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Histiocytoma | Haut | — | Unknown | CIDD |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Hemophilia | Koerperfluessigkeiten | CLEAR | X-linked | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physisch | BILATERAL_HEARING | 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'