Breeding suitability guide — Weimaraner
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Core standard for parents
Tests marked “Club standard” are required by Weimaraner Klub 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) | mind. 5 ml EDTA Blut abgegeben | — | Weimaraner Klub e.V. |
| Wesensbeurteilung Club standard | Verhaltenstest | bestanden | — | Weimaraner Klub e.V. |
| Eye conditions (ophthalmological eye exam) (ECVO) Club standard | Eye examination | Katarakt-frei, Untersuchung darf zum Zeitpunkt des Deckaktes nicht älter als 12 Monate sein | Complex | Weimaraner Klub e.V. |
| Cataract (HC) Club standard | Eye examination | clear | Complex | Weimaraner Klub e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) Club standard | X-ray | HD A–B | Polygenic | Weimaraner Klub 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weimaraner immunodeficiency (WIS) | DNA test | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | — | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0 | Polygenic | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Tricuspid valve dysplasia (TVD) | Ultrasound | normal | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | {"resultNotOk": "Disease present"} | Complex | — |
| Hypomyelination (HYM) | — | clear | Autosomal recessive | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Urolithiasis | — | clear | Complex | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Hemophilia | Body-fluid analysis | clear | X-linked | CIDD (Univ. PEI) |
| Pituitary dwarfism (PD) | Body-fluid analysis | clear | Autosomal recessive | 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'