Breeding suitability guide — Weimaraner (Short-haired)

For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply

HonestDog · Weimaraner (Short-haired)Version: 2026-06-23

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 profile stored	—	VDH
Zahn- und Bissbewertung	Gebissbescheinigung	Scissor bite, no disqualifying dental faults	Unknown	VDH
Cataract (HC)	Augen	CLEAR	Complex	VDH
Hip dysplasia (HD)	Roentgen	B2 or better	Polygenic	VDH
Wesensbeurteilung	Verhaltenstest	Passed	—	VDH

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.

Sensible additions for line planning.

Test / condition	Scoring scheme	Approved from	Inheritance	Source
Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)	Roentgen	B	Complex	Stammrasse
Elbow Dysplasia (ED)	Roentgen	0	Polygenic	Stammrasse
Hemophilia	Koerperfluessigkeiten	CLEAR	X-linked	Stammrasse
Tricuspid valve dysplasia (TVD)	Ultraschall	NORMAL	Complex	Stammrasse
Pituitary dwarfism (PD)	Koerperfluessigkeiten	CARRIER	Autosomal recessive	Stammrasse
Hypothyroidism	Koerperfluessigkeiten	Normal	Complex	AI-Vet
Weimaraner immunodeficiency (WIS)	DNA	CARRIER	Autosomal recessive	Stammrasse
Epilepsy (IE)	Physisch	—	Complex	Stammrasse
Hypomyelination (HYM)	—	CLEAR	Autosomal recessive	Stammrasse
Myelodysplasia (spinal dysraphism) (SD)	Roentgen	B	Autosomal recessive	Stammrasse
Hyperuricosuria (HUU)	Koerperfluessigkeiten	CARRIER	Autosomal recessive	Stammrasse
Urolithiasis	—	CLEAR	Complex	Stammrasse

Source: https://www.honestdog.de/en/breed/weimaraner-kurzhaar/health-testing-guide · Version: 2026-06-23