German Shepard hip scoring need advice

[onur]

Hi guys I have a 1 year old femal shep, i will be breeding her when she turns 2yr old but before that I want to make sure her hips are good so it’s safe to breed. What is the best age to get her hips scored ? I heard I can do it now but I’m wondering if there’s a specific age people do it at and also can I just get her hip x-rayed or is it a better idea to get it hip scored.

[Dogsfevr]

2 is a young age to bred a GSD ,

She needs to be hip and elbow scored .Tested for Haemophilia.

Your best to contact your breeder who will give you the info for breeding that you require .Will also be able to suggest the right males for your bitch .

I’m presuming your a registered breeder or member of the GSD club 

 

 

[sandgrubber]

What age? It depends.  By one year, xrays will give a pretty reliable picture of whether or not there are problems, thus allowing a decision about keeping her on as breeding stock. I don't know what age the GSD clubs require for hip scores, but it may be >12mo., meaning you'll have to do it again to be official. And then there's Penn hip scoring, which is commonly done at < 12mo.  Talk to GSD club and do some reading (searching this forum may be worthwhile).