[PyrNet-L] Re, X-ray age

["ARIEGE" <ARIEGE@xtra.co.nz>]

Normally xray around 2 years here but have done two bitches at 7 years and
neither showed any signs of arthritis which was great, both had the same low
score too.  I would xray at any age if I thought there was a problem in the
hips and  have xrayed one puppy at 6 months who  had OCD just to ensure the
hips were okay. Seeing as bitches are normally bred from at over 2 years
then that seems to be the accepted age.  Males I have used younger than that
for stud. The HD Panel here who read the plates and do the scoring don't
appear to have a criteria for age or certifying . I guess it all depends on
your responsibility as a Breeder to whether you xray or not and eliminate
maybe just one problem in your breeding.
Jan
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