Breeding suitability guide — Poodle
For breeders: which tests, which thresholds, which mating rules apply
1. Mandatory tests for parents
These tests must be on file for every breeding animal.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive rod-cone degeneration (PRCD-PRA) (PRA-prcd) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Cataract (HC) | Augen | Free | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | Roentgen | ED-Untersuchungsunterlagen ausgefüllt | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | Roentgen | HD-Untersuchungsbogen ausgefüllt (zwingend farbig ausgedruckt) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physisch | Grad 0 or Grad 1 | Polygenic | VDH |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Patellar Luxation (PL)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "1" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
VDH3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA) (IMHA) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Lupus erythematosus (systemic, cutaneous/discoid) (SLE) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultraschall | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) (PDA) | Ultraschall | — | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Pyruvate kinase (PK) deficiency (PKD) | DNA | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT) | Koerperfluessigkeiten | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) | DNA | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physisch | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Globoid cell leukodystrophy (galactocerebrosidosis) (GCL) | DNA | — | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
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 check each upload for authenticity — the profile tile then shows 'verified'