I am posing a question to the board and I want everyone's HONEST opinion (not that you all dont LOL ) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> If I had a stud dog or a bitch with puppies you might be interested in and I told you the dog had NOT been OFA'ed or A stamped but had three written documets from three orthopedic experts saying the hips were fine, would you still breed to him or buy puppies? (I think that was a run on sentence LOL ) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
As long as I could verify their qualifications/expertise and I could speak with them about their recommendation, yes that would be sufficient for me (as long as one of those "experts" wasn't Fred Lanting!!!) <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
Absolutely Dave <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> I would have anyone interested look at the x-rays themselves and make a decision from the documents and x-rays. I keep all x-rays on hand. I get them sent back from the OFA for my personal records. Very good idea Dave
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On the 1st of July, I started a drug dog class of 8 dogs. Regardless of the breeder, or the reputation a kennel may have, I xray all prospective dogs prior to entering them in a class. The few dollars spent is well worth it if a dog has hips that look like a cube. The expense of training, and taking a Trooper off the road for 10 weeks, justifies a few extra dollars to make sure we'll get an average number of years service once the dog hits the street.
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Well Karmen............I would have to think about it. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />
Seriously, I believe that OFA is a small part of the evaluation process. I would certainly take a puppy or breed to a dog that had radiographs accessible for me to see, as well as a vet I trusted to read them (i.e. Dr. Links of Madison, WI)
OFA is not the know-all, end-all swahmi of hips and elbows. A vet I used to work for was taught to read xrays by the panel of vets (many moons ago) at OFA and I think I trust her opinion because I can look her in the eye, talk with her directly and she can palpate my dogs joints, etc....
I also feel that so much of joint disease in our dogs is nutrition and environmentally related.....(don't get me started on that!! LOL) Genetics does play a role but much smaller than previously believed. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />
Laureen,
I think Karmen was asking a hypothetical question. I know all her dogs and they are all OFA certified AND A stamped. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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