Slovakian Leonberger Club
SHOWS:
-min. two club or speciality shows in Slovakia, one in class juniores/intermedia and another in class open and up. Result Excellent or Very good. More than twice Good or worse = not for breeding. In special occasions, when the dog can not absolve the younger classes, a certificated club veterinary doctor will examine the eyes for lid anomalies or surgery.
HEALTH:
– Xrays examination for hip dysplasy (min.age 18 months) – only result A,B or C (C can be mated only to A degree)
– Xrays examination for elbow dysplasy (min.age 18 months) – only result 0-0, 0-1, 1-0, or 1-1 (1 can be mated only to 0 degree)
– DNA profile
– Genetic test for LPN1, LPN2 – can be also clear test of both parents
LPN1 carrier can be mated only to clear partner
LPN1 affected and LPN2 carrier and affected are not for breeding allowed
– Genetic test for LEMP – can be also clear test of both parents
LEMP carrier can be mated only to clear partner
LEMP affected is not allowed for breeding
– Genetic test for LPPN3 – can be also clear test of both parents
LPPN3 carrier can be mated only to clear partner
LPPN3 affected is not allowed for breeding
BREEDING TEST:
Bonitation (Korung) – minimum age is 20 months for both males and females weight, height are measured, exterior examined, basic character test
STUD/BROOD STATUS:
The studs and brood females must be shown on a Slovak club or speciality show at least once in 2 years, so they can hold the status for breeding.
AGE RESTRICTIONS:
Studs are allowed to mate life long.
Females only up to the first day of 8th year of age. Females are allowed to have only 4 litters in life, minimum time from the last litter to next mating at least 9 months.