Breeding suitability guide — Briard
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Monorchidism | Physical examination | CARRIER | Complex | Legacy |
| Dental abnormalities | — | CARRIER | Complex | Legacy |
| Congenital Stationary Night Blindness (Briard) (CSNB) | DNA test | Clear or Carrier (Carriers must only be bred to Clears) | Autosomal recessive | HD-Curated |
| Congenital blindness | Physical examination | CLEAR | Complex | Legacy |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | FCI A or B (HD-frei or HD-Grenzfall) | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Cryptorchidism | Physical examination | CARRIER | Complex | Legacy |
| Albinism | DNA test | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | Legacy |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | BILATERAL_HEARING | Complex | Legacy |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | no epilepsy | Complex | Legacy |
| Ectopic ureter (EU) | Ultrasound | Clear (ohne Befund) | Complex | HD-Curated |
2. Mating rules
When one parent has a borderline result, the other parent must meet specific criteria.
Albinism
Autosomal rezessiv: Zwei Träger (CARRIER) dürfen nicht miteinander verpaart werden — 25% der Welpen wären betroffen. Betroffene Hunde sollten gar nicht in der Zucht eingesetzt werden.
LegacyCongenital deafness (CHSD)
Polygenisch — beide Elterntiere sollten mindestens das Ergebnis "BILATERAL_HEARING" erreichen. Idealerweise besser. Phenotypen aus belasteten Linien sollten nicht für die Zucht herangezogen werden.
Legacy3. Recommended additional tests
Sensible additions for line planning.
| Test / condition | Scoring scheme | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | B | Complex | CIDD |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) (PRA) | — | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | CLEAR | Complex | 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 AI-extract each upload and check it for consistency with the dog's profile — the profile tile then shows 'verified'