Labrador hip score 8 - 7 on left side

[Smb091]

Hi all,

We have an opportunity to adopt a 13 month old field lab. 

Only issue is her hip score is 8, 1 on the right and 7 on the left. The left norberg angle was 2, subluxation 4 and cranial acetabular edge 1. Right subluxation is 1 so not very balanced. Clearly an issue on the left side. The specialist indicated that she is fine for pet but not suitable for breeding or work assuming work is boarder force or police. Specialist report attached.

We had our first lab pass away last year from a heart attack she was only two and had lots of health issues. We don’t want to go down that path again but also really want to take this lab if the hip scores aren’t a concern.

really looking for advice. Torn as to whether we should take her. Could be a long wait though.

thanks in advance.

[ish]

It wouldn’t bother me for a pet dog so long as she’s fit and sound currently. 7 is still quite a low score as far as I’m concerned (I have GSDs and we allow up to 8 per side)

We had a GSD bitch who scored 3/24 and lived until her teens with no issues, and everyone in hip scored breeds will have owned or know of similar stories. If she’s not showing it now, every chance she’ll be fine

[Rebanne]

agree with ish. 7 wouldn't bother me either. Just be aware, as you should be with any dog, that too much or too hard exercise may create problems. Keep her lean and just enjoy!

[Smb091]

Hip and elbow x-rays are done on all dogs in the program at approximately 12 months of age.

This allows us to select dogs for breeding and working who have the best results. $$$& were done as a part of this normal process.

What you can see are the notes from our vet team, before the x-rays are sent to the specialist. All x-rays from our dogs are sent to a specialist consultant as well as our normal veterinary team. 

 

The great thing about buying a dog from the program is that you know much more about them and their medical history than you would buying a Labrador pup from a breeder. While here in the program I am not aware of $$$& having any issues, she is being sold as a pet simply due to these x-ray results.

 

I queried the medical history and this is the email that I got. It seems they are really on top of the health. FYI she is coming from a government agency. Based on your advice and the information we’ve gotten on her we think we will proceed. Very exciting times ahead!!

Edited December 16, 2021 by Smb091

[Rebanne]

While I am happy you are happy some of that wording is strange. Good breeders do know heaps about their dogs and medical histories. Just as much as "some government agency"

[ish]

Rebanne I think what they’re trying to say is you’re buying a health tested young adult dog as opposed to a brand new puppy who’s yet to go through all that. 
 

Good luck with your new dog, hope you enjoy her