Breeding suitability guide — Frenchton
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) (BOAS) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Ectropion / Entropion | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Retinal Dysplasia (RD) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) | DNA test | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
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 | Approved from | Inheritance | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple head | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cleft palate | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Histiocytic ulcerative colitis (HUC) | Body-fluid analysis | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Tracheal hypoplasia | X-ray | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) - "dry eye" (KCS) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Corneal dystrophy (CD) | Eye examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Third eyelid (nictitating membrane) abnormalities - "cherry eye" | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG) | Eye examination | — | Autosomal recessive | Stammrasse |
| Complex vertebral malformation (CVM) | X-ray | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | — | Polygenic | Stammrasse |
| Atopy (CAD) | Skin test | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Demodicosis / Demodectic mange | Skin test | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Fold dermatitis/pyoderma | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Pattern baldness | Skin test | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Mitral valve dysplasia (MVD) | Ultrasound | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) | — | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Hydrocephalus | X-ray | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Pyloric stenosis | Ultrasound | — | Complex | Stammrasse |
| Cranioschisis | X-ray | — | Unknown | Stammrasse |
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'