Breeding suitability guide — Westphalian Dachsbracke
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Deutscher Bracken-Club e.V. requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | result on file | — | Deutscher Bracken-Club e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Ectropion / Entropion
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Congenital deafness (CHSD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Dental abnormalities | — | no dental defects | Complex | — |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | clear | Complex | — |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | — |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A | Polygenic | — |
| Dermatosis | — | no skin problems | Complex | — |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | hearing in both ears | Complex | — |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | — |
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'