Hip/Elbow x-ray question

erobinson32 · 11-16-2011, 09:30 AM

My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a shepherd puppy. Very familiar with the breed, etc. We currently own a 8yr old (sch3) male, who has been the best dog we've ever had. We are pretty far along in the process and, and I'm crossing my I's and dotting my T's with the 3 breeders when one of them responds to my hip/elbow x-ray question with the following:

"We have not specifically had <Sire> and <Dam> x-rayed but <Blank Breeder>, whom we purchased them from, had x rayed their parents/grandparents and guaranteed there was no issue with hips. <Blank Breeder> had tested 6 generations back from <Dam's> lineage and 4 generations back from <Sire's> lineage and each generation was guaranteed. Their dogs had multiple title holders in several generations and is known for superior breeding. My husband, who you know is a physician, did not want to subject our dogs to unnecessary radiation given the fact that there has not been an issue with hips for so many generations. Due to the confidence we have in <Blank Breeder's> integrity, we also guarantee our dogs not to have any hip problems. If we were not sure of our dogs prior lineage, I'm sure checking the hips would be important but there is well documented records of 4 to 6 generations prior to this litter."

My immediate reaction is to drop them from consideration. Am I over reacting? Or is this the right decision? I have verified the information on the sire and dam's parents, but nothing further.

**ladylaw203** · 11-16-2011, 09:44 AM

Run! I have been breeding dogs for 25 years. There is no justification for not screening hips. The dog should be titled or trained to a point of evaluating drive and temperament as well

GSDElsa · 11-16-2011, 10:01 AM

Ditto what Renee says.

**jocoyn** · 11-16-2011, 10:02 AM

What she said (Renee)

erobinson32 · 11-16-2011, 10:23 AM

Thanks for the quick replies. I was stunned to get that email and I'm glad my first reaction was correct.

GSDBESTK9 · 11-16-2011, 10:31 AM

Just because the parents and grandparents passed OFA does not mean this sire and dam will pass. It is unfortunate but that's how it is. I would run from this "breeder".

11-16-2011, 09:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
erobinson32 New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Hip/Elbow x-ray question My wife and I are in the process of purchasing a shepherd puppy. Very familiar with the breed, etc. We currently own a 8yr old (sch3) male, who has been the best dog we've ever had. We are pretty far along in the process and, and I'm crossing my I's and dotting my T's with the 3 breeders when one of them responds to my hip/elbow x-ray question with the following: "We have not specifically had <Sire> and <Dam> x-rayed but <Blank Breeder>, whom we purchased them from, had x rayed their parents/grandparents and guaranteed there was no issue with hips. <Blank Breeder> had tested 6 generations back from <Dam's> lineage and 4 generations back from <Sire's> lineage and each generation was guaranteed. Their dogs had multiple title holders in several generations and is known for superior breeding. My husband, who you know is a physician, did not want to subject our dogs to unnecessary radiation given the fact that there has not been an issue with hips for so many generations. Due to the confidence we have in <Blank Breeder's> integrity, we also guarantee our dogs not to have any hip problems. If we were not sure of our dogs prior lineage, I'm sure checking the hips would be important but there is well documented records of 4 to 6 generations prior to this litter." My immediate reaction is to drop them from consideration. Am I over reacting? Or is this the right decision? I have verified the information on the sire and dam's parents, but nothing further.

11-16-2011, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
ladylaw203 Moderator Join Date: May 2001 Location: Beaumont,Texas Posts: 4,752	Run! I have been breeding dogs for 25 years. There is no justification for not screening hips. The dog should be titled or trained to a point of evaluating drive and temperament as well __________________ Renee Utley Port Authority Police KaroSkocickaSamotaZM,ZOP,ZPU,FPR,FPR,ZVV1,ZZZ,ZZP, RHE,ZM TART, IRO titled SAR dog ZVV1 Gabbi Mariko Bohemia ZVV1 Jessy Vikar www.nndda.org, Certifying official http://www.voneintzeshepherds.com

11-16-2011, 10:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
GSDElsa Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central, NY Posts: 3,706	Ditto what Renee says. __________________ Justine, mom to: - Elsa - BrightStar Rescue - "Da Pookins" - Medo Aritar Bastet - "The Beast From The East"

11-16-2011, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,052	What she said (Renee) __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

11-16-2011, 10:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
GSDBESTK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 28,438	Just because the parents and grandparents passed OFA does not mean this sire and dam will pass. It is unfortunate but that's how it is. I would run from this "breeder". __________________ Carolina Johnson http://www.johnsonhaus.com http://www.carolinak9photography.com

11-16-2011, 10:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
erobinson32 New Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 2	Thanks for the quick replies. I was stunned to get that email and I'm glad my first reaction was correct.

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