Ofa #

Minicus · 04-07-2011, 10:14 PM

Does anyone know if parents of puppy only have OFA # for hips can you assume that the elbows failed?

Zoeys mom · 04-07-2011, 10:16 PM

No but I thought when they did hips they rated elbows as well? I wouldn't assume they failed and instead ask if they were surveyed, what the results were, and ask where you can see this in print like with the hips

Lucy Dog · 04-07-2011, 10:17 PM

No... they might have only tested or sent in x-rays for hips.

If they tested for elbows and failed, the results would be on the website. Chances are if the elbows were x-rayed and looked really bad, they most likely wouldn't have even sent them in.

Emoore · 04-07-2011, 10:23 PM

Hips and elbows are two separate x-rays and two separate fees. Some people only pay for hips.

Minicus · 04-07-2011, 10:25 PM

I am no expert but I did not think ofa will show fail if the breeder does not want, like I said I may be wrong

Minicus · 04-07-2011, 10:28 PM

Okay, I quess I was wrong just thought if some one did hips they would do elbows. Thanks everyone

Lucy Dog · 04-07-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicus

I am no expert but I did not think ofa will show fail if the breeder does not want, like I said I may be wrong

Here's one for example... no particular dog, just a random one I found. Fair hips, but bad elbows.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals

The OFA will post the results of whatever is sent in.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Minicus

Okay, I quess I was wrong just thought if some one did hips they would do elbows. Thanks everyone

They SHOULD do both hips and elbows.. doesn't mean they all do. The more things they x-ray, the higher the vet bill is.

Minicus · 04-07-2011, 10:59 PM

Hello Lucy,thanks for the info learn something every day. It was kind of funny breeder said dog was ofa certified Hips & Elbows seemed a bit strange when there was no number for elbows...

wyominggrandma · 04-07-2011, 11:26 PM

Elbows get a number but the rating is either Normal or not.

selzer · 04-07-2011, 11:31 PM

If they do not pass, the breeder does not have to have them displayed. Still, some breeders only do hips.

04-07-2011, 10:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Minicus New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12	Ofa # Does anyone know if parents of puppy only have OFA # for hips can you assume that the elbows failed?

04-07-2011, 10:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Lucy Dog Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,180	No... they might have only tested or sent in x-rays for hips. If they tested for elbows and failed, the results would be on the website. Chances are if the elbows were x-rayed and looked really bad, they most likely wouldn't have even sent them in. __________________ Paul

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Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	Hips and elbows are two separate x-rays and two separate fees. Some people only pay for hips. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

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selzer Crowned Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Denmark, Ohio Posts: 17,499	If they do not pass, the breeder does not have to have them displayed. Still, some breeders only do hips. __________________ RIP Arwen, CD RN CGC RIP Whitney, RN CGC Jenna, RN CGC Babs, CD RA CGC Herding Instinct Certificate Heidi, RA CGC Tori, RN CGC SG3 Odessa, SchH1, Kkl1, AD Ninja, RN CGC Milla, RN CGC Joy, Star Puppy, RN CGC Dolly & Bear

04-07-2011, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zoeys mom Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Rockville, Md Posts: 2,941	No but I thought when they did hips they rated elbows as well? I wouldn't assume they failed and instead ask if they were surveyed, what the results were, and ask where you can see this in print like with the hips

04-07-2011, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Minicus New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12	I am no expert but I did not think ofa will show fail if the breeder does not want, like I said I may be wrong

04-07-2011, 10:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
Minicus New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12	Okay, I quess I was wrong just thought if some one did hips they would do elbows. Thanks everyone

04-07-2011, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Minicus New Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 12	Hello Lucy,thanks for the info learn something every day. It was kind of funny breeder said dog was ofa certified Hips & Elbows seemed a bit strange when there was no number for elbows...

04-07-2011, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
wyominggrandma Master Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 983	Elbows get a number but the rating is either Normal or not.

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