Hip dysplasia (HD)
Description
Hip dysplasia (HD) is a developmental abnormality of the hip joint. In many breeding programmes approved by DWV, HD is a mandatory or recommended examination, by X-ray (RX): a VD image and a laxity image according to Vezzoni or PennHIP, from 1 year (laxity image from 6 months). Dogs with arthrosis may not be used for breeding. The hip with the worst value counts as the final result. The result and the breeding advice for each combination of parent dogs are explained under the examination 'Hip dysplasia (HD): X-ray and laxity image'.
Breeds in which this condition occurs
We are rebuilding the health information for each breed from the official breeding programme of Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders). Until then, you can find the mandatory and recommended health tests for this breed in the breeding programmes under the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). View the official breeding programmes
