The ADRK uses a computer database program called 'Dogbase'. Since July 1, 1999, ADRK breeders are required to use Dogbase as a
tool for selecting the most suitable breeding partners. Dogbase is updated quarterly and is available on CD.
This database provides a numerical score in 5 categories: HD, ED, Head, Cheekbone, Bone strength . For every trait, "100" is neutral
(average). A number higher than 100 means that a dog is more likely to exhibit that trait, a number lower than 100 decreases the
likelihood of that trait. The first two categories (HD, ED) are the most important, they must not exceed 110 (if they are higher then
the scheduled breeding is not allowed). The last three categories are "recommended". Optimally, for the first 2 categories the lower
the number, the better. This means the dog is less likely to throw these traits. An example of a "good" HD number is around 95, a
great one is around 85-90. It is not hard to find hips under 100, but good elbows (since they have only recently been examined)
are more difficult to find. As a result, "100" is almost a good number for elbows, less than 100 is great and less than 90 is
outstanding. For the last three categories, (Head, Cheekbone, Bonestrength), a higher number is better. Good bone strength is
110 and greater, with some numbers as high as 125. Head and cheekbone ratings are similar, anything over 110 is very good.
The numbers are dynamic, as the dog get its HD/ED ratings, its numbers will change and affect its parent's numbers (and further
back), as well as its siblings. The numbers on a prospective (or already born) litter are simply the average of both parents until the
offspring themselves get HD/ED ratings, Ztp / Koerung reports and show critiques.
You can read more about Dogbase here.
You can translate what you read on the ADRK site here.
tool for selecting the most suitable breeding partners. Dogbase is updated quarterly and is available on CD.
This database provides a numerical score in 5 categories: HD, ED, Head, Cheekbone, Bone strength . For every trait, "100" is neutral
(average). A number higher than 100 means that a dog is more likely to exhibit that trait, a number lower than 100 decreases the
likelihood of that trait. The first two categories (HD, ED) are the most important, they must not exceed 110 (if they are higher then
the scheduled breeding is not allowed). The last three categories are "recommended". Optimally, for the first 2 categories the lower
the number, the better. This means the dog is less likely to throw these traits. An example of a "good" HD number is around 95, a
great one is around 85-90. It is not hard to find hips under 100, but good elbows (since they have only recently been examined)
are more difficult to find. As a result, "100" is almost a good number for elbows, less than 100 is great and less than 90 is
outstanding. For the last three categories, (Head, Cheekbone, Bonestrength), a higher number is better. Good bone strength is
110 and greater, with some numbers as high as 125. Head and cheekbone ratings are similar, anything over 110 is very good.
The numbers are dynamic, as the dog get its HD/ED ratings, its numbers will change and affect its parent's numbers (and further
back), as well as its siblings. The numbers on a prospective (or already born) litter are simply the average of both parents until the
offspring themselves get HD/ED ratings, Ztp / Koerung reports and show critiques.
You can read more about Dogbase here.
You can translate what you read on the ADRK site here.
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