Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: xray age

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/9/00 12:17:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
SWachter@email.msn.com writes:

<< Mary, on the list, asked me what age Pyrs should be before hip Xray.  Since
 I don't breed, I'll toss this into the ring for y'all experts' comments.
 susan
  >>

You can Xray at any age.  OFA will not certify the hips before 2 years.  They 
should be x rayed before breeding whatever age that is and 2 years old is old 
enough.  If you suspect some problem or there are familial problems and you 
want to know early, you could do one about 1 year to about 15-18 months.  A 
set of  good hips at that age would be very encouraging for what would be 
there at 2 years.  I know nothing about Penn Hip, so others can join in here 
if appropriate.

Joe