Breeding suitability guide — Scottish Terrier
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DNA-Identitätsnachweis | Blutprobe (DNA-Profil) | DNA-Typisierung durchgeführt | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physical examination | Frei von die Lebensqualität einschränkenden erblichen Augenerkrankungen | Complex | VDH |
| Cone-rod dystrophy 3 (crd3) (crd3) | — | Genotyp ++ (gesund) oder + - (Träger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | CLEAR | Complex | VDH |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | ED – frei, ED – Grenzfall (fast normal) oder ED – I (1) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | HD – frei (A1 und A2) oder HD – Grenzfall (B1 und B2) | Polygenic | VDH |
| Patellar Luxation (PL) | Physical examination | Grade 0 or 1 | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hereditary Footpad Hyperkeratosis (Irish Terrier & Kromfohrländer) (HFH) | Skin test | Genotyp N/N (homozygot gesund) oder N/mut (heterozygoter Träger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Spongiform Leukoencephalomyelopathy (SLEM) | X-ray | N/N (erbgesund) oder N/SLEM (Anlageträger) | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Chronic hepatitis (CH) | Body-fluid analysis | DNA 1.1 (erbgesund) oder DNA 1.2 (Träger) | Complex | VDH |
| von Willebrand's disease (vWD) | — | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal recessive | VDH |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | Zuchtzulassung erteilt | — | VDH |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lens luxation (PLL) | Eye examination | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM) (PPM) | Eye examination | CLEAR | Unknown | CIDD |
| Craniomandibular osteopathy ("lion jaw") (CMO) | X-ray | Clear or Carrier | Autosomal dominant | CIDD |
| Scotty cramp | DNA test | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Atopy (CAD) | Skin test | — | Complex | CIDD |
| Histiocytoma | Skin test | — | Unknown | CIDD |
| Pulmonary stenosis (PS) | — | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Hemophilia | Body-fluid analysis | CLEAR | X-linked | CIDD |
| Congenital deafness (CHSD) | Physical examination | BILATERAL_HEARING | 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'