Breeding suitability guide — Wäller
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
1. Wäller-Club Deutschland e.V. (kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) / Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | bestanden (Mindestalter 24 Monate) | — | 1. Wäller-Club Deutschland e.V. (kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Vom Tierarzt ausgefüllte Zahnkarte liegt vor | Unknown | 1. Wäller-Club Deutschland e.V. (kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) | Eye examination | clear | Complex | 1. Wäller-Club Deutschland e.V. (kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Collie eye anomaly (CEA) (CEA) | — | result on file | Autosomal recessive | Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Hereditary Cataract (HC) | — | result on file | Autosomal recessive | Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Congenital stationary night blindness (CSNB), RPE65-related (CSNB) | DNA test | result on file | Autosomal recessive | Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | 1. Wäller-Club Deutschland e.V. (kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | result on file | Autosomal recessive | Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
| MDR1 gene mutation (drug sensitivity) (MDR1) | — | clear or carrier (carriers only with a clear partner) | Autosomal recessive | Wäller Freunde Deutschland e.V. (WFD; kein VDH-/FCI-Verein) |
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 | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | — | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Ectopic ureter (EU) | Ultrasound | clear | Complex | AI-Vet |
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'