Hip Displacia In Gsd Puppies

[SwaY]

Great article on HD and environmental factors, data collected over ten years

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120326112842.htm

The lecture I went to last year held by a specialist said three factors contribute to HD

Genetics, diet and environmental.

[Steve]

Geh. I dont know how to quote.

The vet called because he is our uncle and asked my brother if he wanted him to call for him.

By alot he was offered a pick from 2-3 litters when he went to pick it up but there was other puppies that were not ready to go.

In regards to all the other awesome information that you guys have provided I am sorry I do not know the specifics. Its a small vet practice and don't have any specialities that I am aware of. I have direct my brother to this thread so he can see what he needs to know.

We understand that there is no guarantees in life, we understand that things happen and sometimes there is just bad luck. The thing I was most appalled about was the disregard of the breeder.

Maybe he should have taken better care when checking the pup's parent's credentials.

Thanks for all your help

Until your brother speaks with the breeder he wont know whether the breeder had a disregard or not.Saying they havent seen this in their dogs before is different to saying they dont care - if that's what was said. No matter how good the breeder's credentials or the amount of research you do on the parents HD still happens - it is also impacted by hormones- early desexing increases incidence by a massive amount .