Breeding suitability guide — Weimaraner
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) | mind. 5 ml EDTA Blut abgegeben | — | VDH |
| Ocular anomalies | Physical examination | Katarakt-frei, Untersuchung darf zum Zeitpunkt des Deckaktes nicht älter als 12 Monate sein | Complex | VDH |
| Cataract (HC) | Eye examination | CLEAR | Complex | VDH |
| Hip dysplasia (HD) | X-ray | B or better | Polygenic | VDH |
| Hypothyroidism | Body-fluid analysis | Normal | Complex | HD-Curated |
| Wesensbeurteilung | Verhaltenstest | bestanden | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) | X-ray | B | Complex | CIDD |
| Elbow Dysplasia (ED) | X-ray | 0 | Polygenic | CIDD |
| Hemophilia | Body-fluid analysis | CLEAR | X-linked | CIDD |
| Tricuspid valve dysplasia (TVD) | Ultrasound | NORMAL | Complex | CIDD |
| Pituitary dwarfism (PD) | Body-fluid analysis | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Weimaraner immunodeficiency (WIS) | DNA test | CARRIER | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Epilepsy (IE) | Physical examination | {"resultNotOk": "Disease present"} | Complex | Legacy |
| Hypomyelination (HYM) | — | CLEAR | Autosomal recessive | CIDD |
| Urolithiasis | — | 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'