Breeding suitability guide — Wetterhoun
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Nederlandse Vereniging voor Stabij- en Wetterhounen (NVSW) - Dutch country-of-origin breed club; in Germany VDH keeps Wetterhoun directly requires these tests for breeding approval — they must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Passing result | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) (SCID) | DNA test | clear or carrier | X-linked | Nederlandse Vereniging voor Stabij- en Wetterhounen (NVSW) - Dutch country-of-origin breed club; in Germany VDH keeps Wetterhoun directly |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD-A, HD-B en HD-C (HD- C mogen gecombineerd worden met HD-A en HD- B) | Polygenic | Nederlandse Vereniging voor Stabij- en Wetterhounen (NVSW) - Dutch country-of-origin breed club; in Germany VDH keeps Wetterhoun directly |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | clear | Complex | AI-Vet |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–1 | Polygenic | AI-Vet |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | — | 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'