Table 1 Different attributes (traits) and levels considered in the choice experiment

Coat colour variety^a

1. Within the same colour line

2. Between colour lines

Eye disease

1. Not tested

2. Tested and clinical symptoms present

3. Tested and free

Eye shape

1. Walleyed

2. Small

3. Prominent

Level of inbreeding

1. 0–3%

2. 3–6%

3. 6–9%

4. 9–12%

Mitral valve disease

1. Not tested

2. Tested and clinical symptoms present

3. Tested and free

Muzzle length

1. 34–38 mm

2. 38–42 mm

3. 42–46 mm

Price

1. €700 - €900

2. €900 - €1100

3. €1100 - €1300

4. €1300 - €1500

Syringomyelia

1. Not tested

2. Tested and clinical symptoms present

3. Tested and free