I've sent in 2 sets of xrays to OFA on my 3 year old GSD and gotten back 2 different results. Do you have any advice?

Mr. Frawley,

I have inherited a working lines GSD male dog. He has excellent blood lines and is a tank of a dog.

I have no doubt his hips are fine, but have sent them to OFA twice, about five months apart, after having them xrayed by two different veterinarians, and they have come back with different results both times. The first time he was mild on both hips, the second he was mild on the left right was normal.

Now, I didn't see the first set of films, they were not available, but I saw and examined the second set to assist in determining which to send in, and they actually looked VERY good. Even the vet that took them, who does most of the OFA films in our area, was very pleased. We were both floored by the results.

Do you have any advice? Should I have him shot again and resubmit?

He is coming three and a a very strong dog, showing a very strong gait.

Anything you can tell me would be so greatly appreciated. I am so confused as to this process.