Breeding suitability guide — Tervueren
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) | Nachweis der Elternschaft erbracht | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physisch | Kein positiver Befund für zuchtausschließende Augenerkrankungen | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | ED 0 oder Grenzfall | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | HD A oder B | Polygenic | VDH |
| Heart disease | Physisch | Keine klinisch relevante Herzerkrankung | Complex | VDH |
| Hypothyroidism | Koerperfluessigkeiten | Normal | Complex | HD-Curated |
| Deafness | Hoeren | Zweifelsfrei hörend (nicht taub oder einseitig hörend) | Complex | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Bestanden | — | VDH |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "0" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) (CSK) | Augen | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Vitiligo | Haut | — | 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'