Breeding suitability guide — Xoloitzcuintle
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
Club für Exotische Rassehunde 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 | — | Club für Exotische Rassehunde e.V. |
| Zahn- und Bissbewertung | Gebissbescheinigung | Bestimmung des Zahnstatus mittels CER-Zahnschema | Unknown | Club für Exotische Rassehunde e.V. |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD A–C (C only with A/B) | Polygenic | Club für Exotische Rassehunde e.V. |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | PL 0–1 (1 only with 0) | Polygenic | Club für Exotische Rassehunde e.V. |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Hip dysplasia (HD)
See the mating rule in your club's regulation.
Club für Exotische Rassehunde e.V.Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | clear or carrier | Autosomal recessive | — |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED 0–2 (2 only with 0/1) | Polygenic | — |
| Congenital heart defect | — | normal | Complex | Curated by HonestDog |
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'