Breeding suitability guide — Belgian Tervuren
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis Club standard | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | Nachweis der Elternschaft erbracht | — | Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung Club standard | Verhaltenstest | Bestanden | — | Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) Club standard | X-ray | ED 0 or borderline | Polygenic | Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V. |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Deutscher Klub für Belgische Schäferhunde e.V.3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pannus (Chronic Superficial Keratitis) (CSK) | Eye examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Vitiligo | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
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'